Appreciating Some Other Things, That Are Better Than Money

1. LIFE: It’s easy to forget that the mere fact of conscious existence, that you are alive, is itself a miracle. As the old saying goes, “Every day above ground is a good day.”

2. HEALTH: Rather than thinking of illness as something bad that happens to you, start thinking of health as something good that’s happening to you.

3. PURPOSE: There is nothing more conducive to long-term happiness than knowing that your actions are making the world a better place.

4. FRIENDSHIP: Almost everyone has friends, although it’s easy to lose track of them in the rush of events. Take a few minutes today, to reconnect with some of them.

5. FAMILY: If you’ve got a good relationship with your family, rejoice. You’re experiencing one of the deepest sources of happiness on the planet.

6. SELF-RELIANCE: Feeling secure that you can count on yourself to accomplish what you set out to accomplish, creates a quiet but potent happiness.

7. COMMUNITY: Having the support of a wider group makes you more aware that you’re part of something greater than yourself.

8. GRATITUDE AND CONTENTMENT: Rather than focusing on what you don’t have or what’s out of your reach, be thankful for the wonderful things you already have in your life.

9. LAUGHTER: It is impossible to laugh and be miserable at the same time. Regular doses of laughter are more than medicine; it’s the flavour of life.

10. LOVE: “Conquers All.”

Create these things in your life, and you’ll either become wealthier or, if not, you won’t really care anyway because, you’ll already have got what’s more important.