"I take care of the things I have worked to get. Sometimes I get a little
paranoid or greedy and think that I have to protect my money and my
position from others who might try to take what is mine. Other times I can
look at myself more gently and feel proud of how skilled I am at
collecting and utilizing the resources I need.
"I do think it's a lot easier to accumulate material comforts before
taking up self-improvement projects. `god helps those who help
themselves.' I always say. Still, being miserly isn't exactly an impetus
for personal development. Just look at that Ebenezer Scrooge fellow
Charles Dickens made famous.
"On the other hand, my key phrase -
feeling truly wealthy
- does refer to a
subjective attitude and an inner evaluation."
