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How to Live A Peaceful and Abundant Life In 9 Words
This is one to hang on the wall
Henry David Thoreau was an American writer who said pertinent things such as:
“The question is not what you look at, but what you see.”
And:
“Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth.”
I agree with both of these statements and they are what allowed him to live a rich and fulfilling life.
But there was something else that he wrote that really stuck with me, and it relates to finding true peace and abundance in life.
“I make myself rich by making my wants few” — Henry David Thoreau
Here are my thoughts on why this has had such a profound impact on me.
When I want less, I’m more content with what I have.
When I’m more content with what I have, I’m more aware of the things I need.
When I have all the things I need, I feel better about myself.
When I feel better about myself, I can be of service to others.
When I am of service to others, my life feels meaningful.
When my life feels meaningful, I have fewer wants.
