Let's Talk About Words

     "Friendship makes p rosperity more shining and lessens adversity by dividing and sharing it," according to Cicero. I have been lucky in my life to really never have went without. My parents married young and they tell stories of not having enough money, but I don't remember that. I moved to Florida once with my brother and his wife, and had to work 60-70 hours at two jobs to pay the bills, but I had a roof over my head and food in my stomach. I often wish for more prosperity , but not so that I can buy a big mansion or travel the world. I desire money mostly so that I can give my children more, do more with them and help others in need . Prosperity is better shared with others. Read my words and see my quotes  at http://susanmarieschulhof.blogspot.com or follow my page at                                              https://www.fa...

"Firelight will not let you read fine stories, but it's warm and you won't see the dust on the floor." -Irish Proverb       I live in a society that continually wants more and more. Everyone thinks that they need more money , more clothes and more opportunities. When I go places when I see others that have much less than me, I feel ashamed that I desire more for myself. When I have been able to travel to another country, I felt guilty that I ever complained that I don't have enough in my life. I am blessed to always have food on the table, a roof over my head and clothes to wear. It may not be filet mignon, nor a mansion, nor designer clothes, but I already have enough. Read my words and see my quotes  at http://susanmarieschulhof.blogspot.com or follow my page at https://www.facebook.com/susanmarie.schulhof.7?ref=hl

     Franz Kafka was a German novelist that died in 1924 and was quoted as saying, "I do not read advertisements. I would spend all of my time wanting things." I obviously was not alive in 1924, but if I had to surmise, I would say that there were less objects to buy back then than there is today. There are more clothes, more gadgets and even more stores now . I have often told my daughters and friends that I do not want to even go to the mall so that I am not tempted to spend money  that I do not have. Window shopping holds no interest for me. I do however love to look through magazines and take pictures or "pin" objects I would want to buy or receive as gifts. That too though just makes me want what I don't have. I have heard that the more money you have, the more you will spend. I suppose that it makes sense that if you earn more, you perhaps would feel more entitled to buy the clothes, shoes, home goods that you covet. Perhaps it is true that the...