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The motto of my blog is to get rich in four ways Monetarily, Emotionally, Spiritually and Socially. So far, most of the time, I have only written about getting richer monetarily.
In this post I will describe the finer things in life which make you richer emotionally, and make you feel content and satisfied.
When we meet other people, mostly we talk about these finer things which make us happy and we share these with others to make them happy.
We don’t talk about how much money we have in bank or how much debt we paid off lately; and when we do, they are generally a serious discussion sans all the fun.
It is essential to be truly rich that you do feel richness from your inner soul, otherwise, money alone can’t buy you lasting happiness.
When I experience these simple things in daily life, they bring a sense of fulfillment to my otherwise thirsty soul stuck in a competitive world.
These are for free, and available every where, if you look for.
Smell of soil after first drops of rain
Seeing a droplet of water on grass
Smelling morning coffee
Smiling wife opening the door, when I return home from work
Listening to waves sitting on a beach
Watching a bird playing on a tree branch
Watching a snail trying to make its way
Watching a setting/rising sun
Listening to church choir
Getting my boss’s praise
Watching reflection of moon on a lake
Watching fall colors
Growing seeds in to plants
My favorite teams winning in a tense finish
My wife praising any thing about me
Meeting an old friend after a long time
Bathing in the ocean (Atlantic in my case)
Smelling a brand new car (someone else’s car that is 🙂 )
Finally reading through a book
Waking up on holidays and realizing its a no work day
A morning kiss
Completing all my day’s tasks
Getting an emailed thank you
Conversation with a toddler
Playing with little kids
And also, “Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy”
There are many other finer things to enjoy in your life, what makes you happy, readers?
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Miss T @ Prairie Eco-Thrifter says
August 11, 2011 at 11:52 AMThese are some really good ideas. Lately I have been making an effort to read more. It has been really relaxing to sit outside in the summer sun and take in a good book. I also like taking my camera out and taking pictures of what I see. Thanks for the great list.
SB says
August 11, 2011 at 11:06 PMOh your summer and mine are so different. I am waiting for winter, very badly. I like to click too
Financial Success for Young Adults says
August 11, 2011 at 12:13 PMI love that pic! Makes me want to go outside 🙂
SB says
August 11, 2011 at 11:06 PMdid you go?
Jeff @ Sustainable life blog says
August 11, 2011 at 12:51 PMI think of all these on the list, fall colors is my favorite. I love watching the leaves turn – its so awesome! I’ve heard that falls on the east coast are far better than what I’m used to, so i”m going to check that out sometime too
SB says
August 11, 2011 at 11:07 PMJeff, there’s no fall color in South Florida, its ever green here. We go to Smokey mountains to enjoy fall
retirebyforty says
August 11, 2011 at 4:41 PMWhen the little guy smiles!
Thunder storms are cool to watch and are quite rare in the Pacific Northwest.
Full moon on a clear night. 🙂
SB says
August 11, 2011 at 11:08 PMYes when the little guy smile…it is, nothing more fulfilling than that.
Squirrelers says
August 11, 2011 at 5:50 PMAll great things, no doubt!
Happiness doesn’t equal materialism, it seems like you might view it that way too. For me, it’s playing with my kids and laughing.
SB says
August 11, 2011 at 11:09 PMI do view it the same way. thanks for commenting.
Niki says
August 11, 2011 at 7:49 PMI have been having a blast learning the guitar all over again.
SB says
August 11, 2011 at 11:10 PMall over again…have you forgotten? play that guitar in an empty hall with no furniture or creature around, all alone on your own. You’ll love it
jana says
August 12, 2011 at 9:13 AMNiki, I go through periods where I pick up my guitar and remind myself how to play. Then in my head, I unleash my inner rock star. Nothing quite as fulfilling as imagining a room full of people singing along to my sweet grooves.
SB says
August 13, 2011 at 8:34 AMbut that’s your imagination only, right? What do you enjoy seeing and doing or just feeling?
Dominic says
January 19, 2013 at 1:42 AMWish I could play guitar.. 🙁
SB says
January 21, 2013 at 10:01 PMYou can play the tables and chairs for a few mins.. you don’t have to be exactly a musician 🙂
Jason Dam says
August 11, 2011 at 10:38 PMHey Website Owner! I really like your website, I found you through Google, keep up the good work.
SB says
August 11, 2011 at 11:11 PMHi Jason, welcome to my blog and hanks for comment. Do check out again.
Hunter @ Financially Consumed says
August 12, 2011 at 12:29 PMGreat post. Very true, there’s so much more to a full life than money alone.
Lexapro says
August 22, 2011 at 1:49 PMReally great article with very interesting information. we often forget intangible things bring more happiness.