What Constitutes Our Abundance?
Quote of the Day:
“Not what we have but what we enjoy constitutes our abundance.” Jean Antoine Petit-Senn
Meaning of the Quote:
It is not our worldly possessions that create our abundance but rather, it is the simple things in life that bring us joy in our everyday living.
Discussion of the Quote:
Yes, it is the things that we do not own nor what we consider possessions that we enjoy, that make up our abundance. Things like our families, they are not our personal possessions, but we enjoy spending time and doing activities with them - most of the time. Sometimes it is even unimaginable living our lives without our families around.
Additionally, personal possessions are in our lives to serve specific purposes and functions and to help us to get some jobs done that will contribute to our well-being. However, our real joy comes from doing and being and not necessary possessing.
Final Thoughts:
Very often we think that our personal possessions are what constitute our abundance. However, the quote rightfully states that it is not our possessions, but rather, it is the things that we enjoy which make up our abundance in life. There are many people in the world with huge amounts of personal possessions but they are lacking in the things that bring them joy. On the flick side, there are people who possess very little personal possessions yet they have an abundance of things that bring them joy.
More importantly, our joy does not lie in our possessions, but in being in the presence of others that we enjoy spending time with and being present in the moments of our lives. Additionally, activities are where our joy lies. It is in doing, being, believing, hoping and experiencing things, places and people that bring joy to our lives.
I appreciate your time, comments and likes.
To our success
Kind regards,
Nichola
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We always perceived abundance as plentiful or significant in quantities or numbers or lacking of nothing. It is also the presence of joy in life.
Hi Praxides,
I appreciate your time and your insights that you have shared. Have an awesome weekend! Wishing you the very best!
Kind regards,
Nichola
Hi Alex,
True words! Thanks for stopping by and sharing your valid thoughts! Have a fantastic weekend! Wishing you the very best!
Kind regards,
Nichola
Very true, Nichola! We can have essentially nothing and enjoy the gift of life. After all, we are born with nothing and we die the same way!
Jeff
Hi Jeff,
Well said! I appreciate your valuable insights that you have shared. Have a fantastic weekend! Wishing you the very best!
Kind regards,
Nichola
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I enjoy my family, coffee and cake, walks in the bush and our beautiful garden. Some are possessions, some aren't. Jim
Hi Jim,
Thanks for stopping by and sharing the things that you enjoy! Have a great weekend! Wishing you the very best!
Kind regards,
Nichola