According to the “smart guys” in Washington to live a prosperous life, we have to have a job and pay taxes. According to the “wise men,” to live a happy life is to live simply. Hmmn… Now, why can’t we live simply, happy and prosperously? I don’t see a separation here, do you? I believe in working and being happy so prosperity comes easily.
Now, when we measure prosperity and happiness with cash on hand only it would be a different story and a sad one at that.
In the classic movie, “Fiddler on the Roof”, Tevye, a poor Jewish milkman, has a wife and five unmarried daughters to support. He constantly talks to God about his troubles. yet the feeling of lack did not deter his good disposition. His wife on the other hand is determined to find a good husband for each of the daughters in the hope of giving them a better life, so she consults a matchmaker. To make the story short, Tevya’s faith in God gave him the strength to overcome his obstacles. But one day, he finally came to ask God some justification of all his sacrifices. “God, if money is a curse, may you smite me with it, and may I never recover from it!”
I’m with Tevya. If I am not qualified for the full “curse” of being a full time millionaireJ) I’d like to be considered at least for a part time one. I don’t know about you, I have this notion that “living simply” is overrated. Perhaps the true meaning of this phrase has not been explained thoroughly or explored well enough.
Cheers!

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