On Saturday night, a doctor in the ER told me that I’ve got a visitor called Bell’s Palsy. I’ve learned in the last few days that nothing will make you feel more grateful for what you *do* have than losing the ability to control half your face. Then I started to wonder why there’s no moment like this with our money. I bought a house for the first time four years ago and I’ve never once looked at the ceiling and appreciated that I have a roof over my head, and that it’s mine. Why? Best I can come up with is that the only thing that makes us feel safe with our money is the pursuit of more safety. And it’s not just money. Seeking out ideas, information, and people who can make us financially stronger is what makes us feel safe. And it leaves no room for gratitude. No safety in it.
So, the thing for today. The next time you catch yourself grinding over what you don’t have or how much more you need to be “good”, look up at your roof through the ceiling and remember: you can move both sides of your face.
That’s it for today. We’ll see you next time.