Sharing my own insight and thoughts about this very real issue in life. This is not intended to be preachy and forgive me if it comes across this way.
I just resurrected this poem written almost exactly a year ago because a recent experience showed me just how much money, or rather the love of money can corrupt people.
~o~
If all you care about is money and your goal is prosperity It's like raking up leaves but forgetting the tree Generosity is the door Money the key. No, it isn't the evil people perceive it to be. For if you are a vessel and allow it to flow freely giving to others not concerned it will go, you'll find the source - an endless supply And you may then learn you can always get by. For those who are ruled by the notes of green and who store up in vaults become miserly and mean. They won't make a difference and probably don't care. Their lives often meaningless, ruled over by fear. If othersare your focus and cash just the means Your passion will be spent enabling dreams. And at the end of the day when you close your eyes you'll rest in peace because love never dies...
Most people think that only the wealthy are preoccupied with money but often those who don't have it are as obsessed with it, if not more. It becomes a hard taskmaster and the really important things in life are forgotten. Pursue your dreams with passion and perseverance and focus on achieving your goals and with absolute faith, you will prosper and hopefully make a difference in the lives of many others. Money should never be a goal. It may, however, be the means to achieving your goal. Once you have that straight, you may change your focus and enjoy a happier more fulfilling life in the process.
The reason I can share this with total conviction is that I have experienced both extremes and have come to see the truth. I had wealth few could only dream of but when I lost my health and came close to losing my life, my priorities were finally straightened out. I now enjoy near perfect health and my values have changed. I care more about the things that really matter and love / relationships top the list.
Meaningful and oh so true!!! One need only watch a single episode of Forensic Files to see what extent the average person will go to secure a few measly hundred dollars. You raise some universal truths about life in general here. In fact, if you're goals are truly in 'sync' with the 'bigger picture', not even money is the primary means.
So wise! full of truth. Human being should be ashamed of worshiping money in these times. just look around you accumulation of money. FEW are thriving at the miseries of MANY.
For sure Chanti. I need money to complete my goal, but I don't obssess about it tho, because if I do get what I need and my goal in life is complete, I will be the happiest woman alive, with or without money, and I also have seen both sides too. Conviction, determination, and the will to exercise these, are what is important, and money IS the enabler, and not the goal as Ian said. Thank you for sharing Chanti, and this should be published in every woman's, teens, and men's magazines there are, so people can see what they may be doing wrong.
Merry Christmas Chanti, and a very happy New Year too.
May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your little sister, Barbie
"If I have to be this girl in me, Then I have the right to be."
I agree completely with Cynth'ya...don't apologize...would that more were this honest in writing, speach and deed. This is a well written, powerful piece of work.
This is very true money can be the root of evil but
Only with some people. in the right hands it can help
improved many things if maneged property!
Excellent choice of words and glow great Imagery
Outstanding Message within this write!!
Love And Peace To You..Morning Star
This is perfect Chanti, and so very very true,
money can be the root of all evil, but on the other hand, it can also do a whole lot of good in the right hands, what a shame that so little of it is in the right hands,
beautiful poem, I really enjoyed reading it, and thank you for sharing it,
I hope you have a very merry Christmas,
Steve
Sis. Chanti. . . never apologize for being "preachy". . . that's what's wrong with America now. . .people too "hushed up" about things that need to be said. Health beats wealth anyday, and those who have the right heart will find wealth in friendship, and some of us who know that money is a blessing to bless the lives of others will be magnanimously (did I spell that right. . .oh who cares you know where I'm comin' from) blessed BY THE BEST!
blessin's and blessin's doubled in your life,
cynth'ya
Beautiful write - and so very true. Whatever you do from the passion in your heart, and in perfect love will cause you to live in abundance. To have money as the focus of ANYTHING will cause one to lose abundance. Seek happiness and joy in your heart amd the rest will fall in place - simply awesome. Thank you for sharing the power in your pen!
Very important message very well presented. Pitched battles over money dominated my childhood, and I vowed NEVER to let them
ruin my life. In my view, the U.S. has become more and more
capitalistic, and thus less and less democratic. Look at what happened to our medical provision system!! We have to turn the trend around!!! T h a n k y o u for this pointed reminder. Money itself is not the root of evil, but greed, as you say. Best of Fortune to you in All the Things that Count {but can't be counted}, 'Pea' <3
A commendable display...you write a very good expression of this issue of money and fortune....many forget that the real value is within the grasp of life...and as it seems you have passed through this journey and found the real source of income....our health.....very nicely displayed and well worded thoughts on this subject....
Chanti~
"Ruled by Money" goes beyond the green to a place where it was meant to go...
Money is like,"...raking leaves but forgetting the tree" I will remember these words for my children, so simply put...with immense impact!
Girl...Take a bow!
Love and Peace~
Kimmy
Dear Chanti, I commend you for this most opportune message, delivered in the form of a wise and very well written poem. Preconceived ideas like the one you warn your readers against are indeed dangerous and unfair, as they narrow one’s perspectives – in too many cases, unfortunately, to the point of blindness – regarding one’s fellowmen. Meanness, pettiness, arrogance and egotism are the worst forms of poverty of the mind and of the heart, and we know well that they can affect both those who enjoy material wealth as those who are deprived of it, in equal manner. True wealth is generosity and kindness, regardless of one’s material prosperity. Thank you for sharing this precious treasure with us, and may you continue to see your dreams flourish as you help others fulfill their own.
Love,
Alexandra*
Chanti--to give is to receive...and to give abundantly is to receive in abundance. You know, I've met many people who've achieved wealth in their lifetime, and almost all of them report that they were happier when they had less...
Wealth comes with its own pitfalls--unfortunately most folks have to get there to find out that money cannot solve all of their issues...
Which you nicely summarize here. What's the point is a man gains the world, and loses his soul?
Deeply absorbing. Being rich is a dream one should always have but loving money just for the sake of having money is something that should be avoided. People shouldn't allow money to make their hearts and minds quite rusty, destroying the very fabric of their moral image.
Reviewed by Maria Charlotte (Reader)
Reviewed on November 13, 2006
Very wise words.....
Thanks,
MC
Reviewed by Butch Howard (Reader)
Reviewed on November 13, 2006
The truth and knowledge written here is more valuable than all the money in the world. I wish everyone could understand what you and I have already learned. The world would be a much better place. Outstanding write!
~Butch
Reviewed by S J (Reader)
Reviewed on November 13, 2006
Chanti,
This is a masterpiece of insight! Your quill is sharp and gifted.
Beautifully written!
Thank you,
Sheila
I apologize for not reviewing your beautiful works; I fell down a series of steps, graceful me;-)
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on November 13, 2006
A great deal of wisdom flowed from your pen with this write, Chanti. I have never envied the rich, although I know it is cool to do so, I never did. I have seen as much or more meanness from the so-called poor as I have from rich people. Yes, money can, and does get abused and some of those with a lot of money are tryants, but look around, there are tyrants in middlle class, in the poor neighborhoods and everywhere just to a lesser degree. As I said, your pen was earing its keep when you wrote this.
You are one of the most effective writers in rhyme I have come across, Angel. So effortless and without what can often be construed to be "sugar-coating". Your verse is always of high standards of down-to-eath-ness that makes it very readable, enjoyable and memorable with unforced rhythms and natural metre. And the message is flawless. Sagacity that leads by example. Brilliant! :)) TY K xx
Reviewed by Todd-Michael St. Pierre (Reader)
Reviewed on November 13, 2006
wow... very well said... what brings me the most happiness... (I'm weird, I know) is growing tons of organic vegetables and giving them away, growing flowers and picking them all to put in vases inside, having pets and friends and writing and then someone likes something I wrote. Still having all of my siblings and my parents alive and healthy... thanks for this... you are incredibly talented!
What's money? Lol...I found long ago you don't need money to be wealthy. I totally agree with you Chanti, in my experience, people who crave money tend to be selfish with their emotions and become souless beings...as I found to my regret.
Chanti~
YOU sure hit the bullsEYE on this one!(dart throwing) $$$ isn't evil, it's the choice you make with it. I had alot years ago, a Big inheritence and I helped friends, and paid big bills and I have none now, I live week to week like many! Believe me, I loved helping, but #1. Those I helped, expected it even when I didn't have it and #2. I felt great helping and being there and now it's harder to do, but I try! YOu can't take possessions to HEAVEN, and what you do while being down here is what will get you THERE! Love is to happiness, and True Love, you say " What more do I need" As long as food is in the frig and bills are AlMOST being paid, and alittle for gas, and that I could waver. As I always say " Plant a seed and Watch it Grow" it's in my Bio, and it's true, what you do that's good, will be grow bigger and that is OUR only mission in life, hopefully to help another or to beable to help ourselves~ Great prevoking write Chanti~ Thank YOU! for this Eye Opener! PEACE and Light! WArm HuGs,Sheeexoox
Reviewed by J M (Reader)
Reviewed on November 11, 2006
Chanti it is true it is not the rich only preoccupied with money but those that do not have it dream, scheme to get it. Love of Money is the root of all evil. Well stated poetry.... Thank you
Actually money is not the root of all evil. 'Love of money' is. :)
This scripture is so often misquoted. Money in the right hands is a useful instrument. In the wrong hands...well we all know what evil it has wrought. Those who are ruled by it, are usually self-absorbed and live shallow, meaningless existences. There is nothing wrong with being prosperous and in fact we should strive to be successful but as Poet's Soul said below, those that have the things that really matter, are truly the rich ones. Love makes me rich.
All I was trying to say in my poem was that money should not be our sole focus. That would be like saying focus only on the road and forget your destination. Conversely, you also can't say 'forget the road' and still reach your destination. I hope that my message will be clearer now.
Thanks to all who've left comments. I appreciate you all.
Chanti
Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader)
Reviewed on November 11, 2006
Well said! Many words of wisdom shared here. Holly
Reviewed by Linda Wells (Reader)
Reviewed on November 11, 2006
Ah Money!! The root of all evil!! What would we do without this wonderful root?? Seize to exsist? Yes, we have to have it, but a wise woman once told me that money was only as good as the things it was used for. I have invested wisely, don't forsee any obstacles, but one week in Intensive Care can put a good dent in anybody's pocketbook. Good health cannot be bought, invest in a good insurance plan. That's what this wise old woman has to say! You are so right, Chanti, a best friend, and a loving relationship are priceless. Everything I have, I owe to Him.
I also have experienced both extremes as well, and I couldn't agree more. Chanti, these are necessary reminders that you've given. -- Jeff
Reviewed by Miss Pandora (Reader)
Reviewed on November 11, 2006
They say what we never have we never miss,...but when it comes to cash many misplace their loyalty to this false god...through arrogance or need perhaps?! Very reflective write...for without our health and inner happiness we have nothing. You capture that so well in this stormer of a write. Panda:)
Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on November 11, 2006
All so very true. One needs to plant their money in good soil, as it is like muck spreading, no good in one lump, but spread it around and see the fruits..
This is every word the truth...and what a great reminder...there is great wisdom in what you said in the lines below your poem about it is often the one's who do not have great riches who are preoccupied with the thoughts of how to get, why I don't have it, and so on...you are so right my dear friend. We can all fall prey to the trickery of the enemy and allow our minds to become to entangled with the worries of having or not having...when all we need has been promised to us. Terrific write my friend.
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling
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I salute you for waking us up!
Masood
An excellent poem, with an entertaining flow yer profound with depth and truths... I enjoyed the read...
Wishing you well...
Sam
Merry Christmas Chanti, and a very happy New Year too.
May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your little sister, Barbie
"If I have to be this girl in me, Then I have the right to be."
Money is an enabler, it should not be the goal (how much more than "enough" does anyone need?)
Only with some people. in the right hands it can help
improved many things if maneged property!
Excellent choice of words and glow great Imagery
Outstanding Message within this write!!
Love And Peace To You..Morning Star
money can be the root of all evil, but on the other hand, it can also do a whole lot of good in the right hands, what a shame that so little of it is in the right hands,
beautiful poem, I really enjoyed reading it, and thank you for sharing it,
I hope you have a very merry Christmas,
Steve
blessin's and blessin's doubled in your life,
cynth'ya
RM Green
Brett
ruin my life. In my view, the U.S. has become more and more
capitalistic, and thus less and less democratic. Look at what happened to our medical provision system!! We have to turn the trend around!!! T h a n k y o u for this pointed reminder. Money itself is not the root of evil, but greed, as you say. Best of Fortune to you in All the Things that Count {but can't be counted}, 'Pea' <3
ArtSun...
Carole
"Ruled by Money" goes beyond the green to a place where it was meant to go...
Money is like,"...raking leaves but forgetting the tree" I will remember these words for my children, so simply put...with immense impact!
Girl...Take a bow!
Love and Peace~
Kimmy
Love,
Alexandra*
Wealth comes with its own pitfalls--unfortunately most folks have to get there to find out that money cannot solve all of their issues...
Which you nicely summarize here. What's the point is a man gains the world, and loses his soul?
Beautifully done piece!
Wendi
Thanks,
MC
~Butch
This is a masterpiece of insight! Your quill is sharp and gifted.
Beautifully written!
Thank you,
Sheila
I apologize for not reviewing your beautiful works; I fell down a series of steps, graceful me;-)
Poor but happy (ish) lol
Paul;-)
a wise and effective poem, Chanti ...
Eileen
nothing else to add
fantastic piece
excellent wrtie
Love & Peace
William
YOU sure hit the bullsEYE on this one!(dart throwing) $$$ isn't evil, it's the choice you make with it. I had alot years ago, a Big inheritence and I helped friends, and paid big bills and I have none now, I live week to week like many! Believe me, I loved helping, but #1. Those I helped, expected it even when I didn't have it and #2. I felt great helping and being there and now it's harder to do, but I try! YOu can't take possessions to HEAVEN, and what you do while being down here is what will get you THERE! Love is to happiness, and True Love, you say " What more do I need" As long as food is in the frig and bills are AlMOST being paid, and alittle for gas, and that I could waver. As I always say " Plant a seed and Watch it Grow" it's in my Bio, and it's true, what you do that's good, will be grow bigger and that is OUR only mission in life, hopefully to help another or to beable to help ourselves~ Great prevoking write Chanti~ Thank YOU! for this Eye Opener! PEACE and Light! WArm HuGs,Sheeexoox
This scripture is so often misquoted. Money in the right hands is a useful instrument. In the wrong hands...well we all know what evil it has wrought. Those who are ruled by it, are usually self-absorbed and live shallow, meaningless existences. There is nothing wrong with being prosperous and in fact we should strive to be successful but as Poet's Soul said below, those that have the things that really matter, are truly the rich ones. Love makes me rich.
All I was trying to say in my poem was that money should not be our sole focus. That would be like saying focus only on the road and forget your destination. Conversely, you also can't say 'forget the road' and still reach your destination. I hope that my message will be clearer now.
Thanks to all who've left comments. I appreciate you all.
Chanti
Tami
Rusty
Love tinka
Regis
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling