I actually think it was Chris Gardner's (The Pursuit of Happyness) desire to be a father to his son, to break the cycle of men that abandoned their children in his family that is the secret of his success. I believe he was single mindedly focused on that and hence his accomplisments.
For instance, I never, ever think about money, worry about it - I know that whatever I need will be provided, and consequently I have never gone without, but in fact have always been blessed beyond imagination.
Now, I used to worry a lot about money being a single mother and growing up poor, but a number of years ago I just decided that I would not do that to myself anymore.
When I receive money, I am very happy and feel blessed. When I need more than I have I set out to get it and I never think that I won't. So I always have what I need, in abundance.
I don't believe buying things for others is the be all end all either. Sometimes a kind word or a smile is priceless - and no amount of money can heal a spiritually broken person. |