Rather than building our wealth in houses or cars or jewels, we can build spiritual wealth. I count my spiritual wealth by how many poems or inspiring scriptures I commit to memory. And how many musical works I have learned, memorized, and shared with others. And how many in-depth conversations I have with my family and friends. As my friend Carol learned in her automobile accident, true and loyal friends are a kind of wealth money can't buy.
Friendship is a spiritual wealth well worth cultivating.
For many, unfortunately not for me, the creation of visual beauty, through art or crafts, is a kind of spiritual wealth. I seem to be limited primarily to appreciating this kind of beauty. But we also serve who receive, for without receiving the gifts would not be fulfilled. Third, all great religions tell us that we ultimately will be judged by what we give to the world, rather than take from it. I think of great men like Ghandi, who eschewed wealth and status.