Life is a very involved, intrinsic sort of deal. We all get caught up in the day to day and forget about what we truly have. There are thousands of things that I lack, hundreds of wants I must go without, and at least a handful of needs that I cannot acquire. In a materialistic world, money may not buy happiness, but lack of money definitely buys sorrow. At least half marriages today end in divorce and majority of those are due to financial issues. It is really hard not to feel lost, discouraged, or even angry when I lack what I need or what my family needs.

I look around and this person has a nicer car, another one a better house, and others have more spending money, vacations, or any amount of worldly objects. But no one can keep up with the Jones, let alone the Smiths, Browns, and Johnsons. Even if I don't have half the things that others do and they may have a happy family, a perfect life, and a dream career, I do have somethings. I may not have a 50" plasma screen t.v. but I do have a tv. I may not have a brand new Chevrolet, but I do have a car, food to eat and a roof over my head. And no matter how wonderful Bob's wife and kids may seem, I don't love Bob's wife, I love mine and Bob's kids aren't my kids, I have my own. I may not be on top of the world, but I have what I need to survive. The Jones may seem to be blessed by some divine above, but blessed are those who know what they have when they have it.

I have my difficulties, and they're unlike anyone else's, because I have to go through them and what I lack in one area may be harder on me than you. But I am already rich. I may not have the experience, tools, and skills to succeed in this economic depression, but I have my words, my family, friends and sens of direction. I am blessed in my own ways. My wife may not be a supermodel, but I love her more because she is who she is to me. And, likewise, anyone else in my life are important because I define them as so. No matter what anyone else might think of my situation, it is unique to myself and as long as I am true to myself, I am truly blessed, and you truly are too!