Oprah Winfrey was asked whether she felt guilty about having so much wealth.Her response? " I cannot see how my being poor will help anyone"
I agree with her 100%. The world runs on money and I get very irritated with people that preach that money is the root of all evil. Says who? Money is a tool.that is all it is. Money represents freedom. Compare the quality of life between someone that has money and another that hasn't..there is a big difference. I would say to these individuals that instead of castigating people that have the wealth, why not try and show those that haven't got it a way for them to become self-sufficient through skills training etc so they can provide for themselves.
There is plenty of abundance everywhere and that will only grow ( take a look at the gazillions being raised by hedge funds and private equity funds for investments). There is more than enough for everyone many times over. I have pledged to myself that I will help people to become personally responsible for their lives..I believe that that is a gift you can give to your fellow human being.
My mantra that I live by: Give a man a fish and you have fed him for the day; Teach a man to fish and you have fed him for a lifetime  |