Random Thoughts

I was reading Bo Sanchez' article a couple of weeks ago - "How to Enjoy your Wealth?". And I got struck by these...

God doesn’t want you to be a miser.

God wants you to enjoy your wealth.

Here’s the key: Save your money, yes, but spend your money to enjoy the deeper things of life. In other words, enjoy people before things.

At the end of the day, it’s people who will make you happy.

Save on stuff. Save on things. But don’t save on love.

I've always loved to SAVE. I always think of my future and my family's future. And lately, I've been buying stuff that I REALLY want but actually don't need. This article made me realized that it's definitely more important to spend on PEOPLE like Hubby and kids than buying expensive material things.

Invest In Love

I don’t wear a Rolex.

I don’t buy expensive clothes. (If you see me wear an expensive shirt, you can be sure it’s a gift.)

I don’t drive a Jaguar.

But I spend a lot of money on my relationships.

I repeat: Love the best investment in the world.

I spend a lot of money just to bring my family and friends together.

I go out on dates each week with my wife, my kids, my mom, my sisters and their families. Each year, I take 10 mini-vacations with my family and friends.

At the end of the day, it’s people who will make you happy.

I remember the day when my father passed away.

I was in front of his coffin—and I was so much at peace.

Why? Because before he died, I was able to spend my time, my effort, and my money with him. I visited him often. I served him often. I brought him out on dates.

In other words, I invested in our relationship.

So spend your money on what truly matters.

Friend, God wants you to enjoy wealth.

But don’t enjoy it alone.

Enjoy it with others.

I can really attest to this. I noticed that when we travel, Hubby and I tend to get closer with the kids. Especially if we don't bring a Yaya. The nice thing about going out of our comfort zone is that the kids learn to tend for themselves.

Life is short so better invest your time in the people you love and not the unneccesary things in life.