One of my favorite authors, Paulo Coelho wrote, “Some of my friends are very poor; the only thing that they have is money.” 

This is not to make us feel better because we don’t have as much money as others do.  It is not an excuse to having less.  Not an excuse to stop trying. 

It is to recognize that money isn’t everything.  Sure it makes the world go ‘round.  Sure it’s nice not to have to worry about having enough money.  But whenever you do have enough, Notice it.  Be grateful for it.  Don’t flaunt it.