Good Morning,

Said another way, it’s not the money we make but what we do with our money as well as our time and talent that really count. If we really think about it, most of us, probably, have more time and talent than money. Most businesses do good by providing something people need. Normally, we either work for one of these businesses that do so or run them. Is accumulating money a byproduct of that time or is it the reason we do what we do?

Many a poor person are poor in money but rich in life achievements. They work for a living creating that product or providing that service people need. The work may not be glorious but may be truly needed. Others may volunteer or just pitch in to help others they see as more needy than themselves. Still others just say a good word, uplifting those who just need someone to talk to or a shoulder to cry on.

No way are we picking on rich people. Many, probably most, use the money they have been able to amass to help others, build colleges, create successful charities and, in the end leaving a significant amount as an endowment assuring that money can continue to help others long after they are gone.

The truly happy person’s true mission seems to be to fill the needs of others throughout life whether this is through the careers they chose, the outside activities they pursue or both.

Whether we are rich or poor, young or old, healthy or ill, we can make a difference in someone's life. For the most part, only that person will know and it will neither make us rich or famous. This is the case for most truly good deeds. It is a reminder that it shouldn’t be about us. Matthew 6:3 of the Christian Bible states “But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,”

Remember, in the end, we can’t take money, time or talent with us so let’s make sure we pass them on for others to use as well.

Jim