When I was raising funds for my daughter's transplant procedure three years ago, one of those who helped us wrote to members of his on-line community. He called on them to dispense with their week's beer, casino, entertainment, or any non-essential-related expense and put that money to the medical fund instead. He and many others who did so, plus the others who helped out of their abundance or out of some sacrifice, are happy to have extended the life a lovely child by so many precious months. They turned our worried, at times bewildered, minds into exceedingly grateful hearts.
A well-known statesman and philanthropist maintained a low-key lifestyle even with his swelling assets which made him help others more and better.
It’s no surprise that happiness directly relates with increasing income. But studies show that when the income level exceeds the adequate level, happiness levels off. More and more wealth beyond the adequate level does not necessarily make one’s life happier. But when shared with those in need, it can mean life to others. The multiplier effect in diverse forms is enormous.
Let’s all get a life by living simply so others simply live. Even if it’s my ‘ty-second birthday today, ha ha ha. So today, I will deposit my supposed birthday budget to the account of the bereaved wife of a friend who just passed away this morning. He's been a brother to me and his passing away ends a 39-year earthly friendship. But my friendship with his widow and 2 sons lives on, in his honor.
Thanks to those who sent me greetings and to many people out there who live their lives simply, so others simply live. Cheers!!!
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