My dad grew up in the dust bowl during the great depression. It left a lasting impression on him. One of the main lessons he taught me was to save my money. I started when I was seven years old. I’ve heard several financial professionals speak in my adult years. Every one of them talked about the first financial priority. Have an emergency savings account for unexpected situations.
Through the years I used it from time to time as unforeseen expenses arose. I was prepared, but I also got upset. I didn’t want to spend that money on a deductible for a new roof because of a hail storm, a new tire due to a road hazard, ect.
Then I heard a speaker say, “If you have a problem that money can fix and you have the money, then you don’t have a problem.”
That makes perfect sense. I was lucky enough to have a dad that taught me the importance of saving. I’m disciplined enough to do it. I also knew it was a matter of when not if I would need that money. Why in the world should I get upset when I use it?
I learned to use the money without spending time being mad. I saved the wear and tear on my soul. Money can’t buy happiness. However, if used well it can help prevent misery. Nothing more complicated than perception?
May you have enough today, one moment at a time.
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Hi Tom,
I heard a neat homily by a Catholic priest a week ago. It’s rare that I rave about Catholic homilies. One of his key points was the difference between “wealth” and “cash.” Wealth, he pointed out, was having enough money to live comfortably in the circumstances you find yourself. Cash is just a pile of money and frequently, the temptation is to want to keep making that pile bigger and bigger beyond real needs. I hadn’t thought of it that way before.
Hope you and family are well.
God Bless Us All-Every One!
Jim
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