“Succulent Wild Woman,” a book I am browsing through right now, list the many ways by which one can live without money. I think this is relevant considering that all of us have been broke at one time in our life. I sometimes think what I would have been if I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth and money was no object. Would happiness come from buying all the Prada shoes and Louis Vuitton bags I want? Looking back, being born from an ordinary family has made me the person with a strong character I am now. It has taught me to treat money responsibly, plan my life well and nurture a positive work attitude. I am not a hypocrite to say that I don’t want money but I can live with less and this lack is what keeps me dreaming. I keep on dreaming because I don’t want my children to struggle as much as I had.
So here is what will keep you happy in your poverty, according to “Succulent Wild Woman” author Sark:
– Develop an appetite for simple foods.
– Think of ways to trade for rent – childcare, eldercare, house-sitting
– Use the library a lot. Books will nourish you.
– Spend lots of time walking outside – it will physically refresh you.
– Devote yourself to some art
– Refuse to be shamed by poverty or be judged by society as inferior.
– Ask for help. Develop your humility.
– Realize that you can choose to create money. Study money as an energy.
– Realize that many of the great artists, poets, and spiritual teachers were poor.
– Live your dream and realize that the money is important but incidental.
– Invest in yourself – your dreams, your talents and abilities.
– Live as powerfully as you are able without money – develop your spiritual gifts.
– Read about people who didn’t have money: “A tree grows in Brooklyn,” by Betty Smith, “Hunger” by Knut Hamson, and anything by henry Miller.
– Concentrate on learning to love yourself.
“Money doesn’t solve all problems. It makes some things easier, and some more difficult. Living with money can cause fears of living without money to resurface.”
naku isasapuso ko ang mga ito. plamis. musta ka na succulent wild woman?
Ajay, this is wonderful. I’ve filed it under “Reflections” in my del.icio.us bookmarks.
Sayang wala tayong matinong library!
I luv this post. Thanks sweetie.
Sometimes, in our busy schedule, we often forget about the important things in life. Thanks for reminding me. 🙂
Sabi nga ni God, mapalad ang mahirap ang kaharian ng Diyos ay sa kanila…
I love the post, ajay. I think growing up in financial difficulty helps us change perspectives as to what is important…
I am fine Jher. Still surviving 😛 Thanks for asking. Hope you’re fine too!
Thanks Toni. You should hold a copy of this book. I borrowed it lang din..
Hello there Ladybug! Good to know this post motivated you.
Hi Jerome:) Tipong ang drama ba ay “blessed are we for ours is the kingdom of heaven..” hehe. Never say poor! Walang diyosang mahirap, di bala? lol
hey, i found your blog entry about how blogging started in the Philippines from last year but i can’t seem to open it. i need help. we’re doing a study for SA21. help. please reply at derelict_bairn_shah@yahoo.com
thank you very much.
GOd bless you.
Woody’s mantra…he says to say this aloud everyday for a month. A way to “attract money” (watch the secret.
God is my infinite Supply, and large sums of money come to me quickly and easily for the highest good of all concerns
I now have more money that I need to do everything I want to do
Money comes to me in many unforeseen ways
I am making positive choices about what to do with money
Everyday my income increases whether I am working, playing or sleeping
All my investment are profitable
People love to pay me money for what I most enjoy doing
Hi Nona.Please check the link on Blog-O-Rama archives in this blog. It directs to the site of Manuel Viloria. I believe he has the article you’re looking for.
Thanks for sharing this mantra Tin. It is indeed very inspiring and energizing:)
If a good one is nearby, the library is the best deal around… I liked the other items, something to think about.
What keeps me really happy is driving an expensive car. hahaha…jk. Seriously, some of my fondest memories are from times when I had much less than now.
i love the 11th line and of course yung last 🙂
hmmnnn, though of course problema yang pera … ewan ko parang me money o wala parang same pa rin ang buhay …. ganun
good points for pondering….
Hello Ajay! Kumusta na? Kaya pala bago theme ay na hacked ka (nabasa ko sa ibaba)…huwag mo naman sila papanalunin by stopping to blog if ever (sana wag na) mangyari ito ulit…may karma sistah!
anyway, back to your entry….kaya may mga naghihirap na nakakangiti pa rin, siguro dahil sa mga ito.
take care A!
OFFTOPIC…
AJay, Thank you very very much. You know what I mean.
Nagmamahal,
Unkyel BatJay
Sorry for this late reply folks… thanks for dropping by:)
Ei thess, nice of you to drop by.I am fine.. don’t worry will still be blogging even though recovering from this momentary setback.
Unkyel Batjay, walang anuman. Ikaw naman kasi ay isang Bathala 😛