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NaPoWriMo 2024 day 13
Wealth Beyond Measure
A Poetry Reflection on Values
Forsake rewards,
Chase ideals,
Money — gentle deer,
Yet fierce master.
Aging or maturing?
Time’s whispers call.
Essentials supplied
Yet memories outshine,
Brighter than gold.
In fondness, respect.
Embrace each day,
Seek magic and healing.
Every tide overcome
Reveals grand riches.
Pursue life, purpose,
Value moments and experiences.
Life’s authentic offerings.
Cherish what matters,
Connections, not collections.
When we look back,
Heart’s wealth, we’ll see.
A life measured
By love’s profound treasury.
Not by what’s gathered,
But by what’s given.
Give up a reward for idealism
Opt for ideals over rewards, I say. Now, you might chuckle and call me a Boomer. I’m guilty as charged, but let me offer you this gentlemanly retort: You’ll get there, too, unless fate says otherwise. Many people’s relationship with money is often fraught because they forget that while money can be a docile deer, it can also turn into a relentless tyrant.
Yes, we all need the basics — food, clothes, shoes. But suppose we sift through our mental scrapbooks. In that case, the exhilarating first plunge into the ocean, the maiden bike ride, that electrifying first kiss, or the initial awkward dance of love remains vividly painted in our minds. These realms of emotion and experience hold far greater value than the cold realm of material possessions.
What’s a sprawling mansion or the latest car worth if you’re short on rich, heartfelt connections to lean on during rough patches? There’s a profound truth often overlooked: there’s infinitely more joy in giving than in receiving. It isn’t just old-school talk. It’s about enriching the life’s essence.
In the end, there is much more happiness in giving than in receiving.
