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True Abundance: One Man’s Search for (Mindful Money) Meaning

True Abundance: One Man’s Search for (Mindful Money) Meaning by Jim Brown. Photograph of an old dollar bill on a table, by Jack Harner
Photograph by Jack Harner

A ‘money guy’ imparts a fresh perspective of finances — and reveals an interconnected roadmap to redefining ‘true abundance’  

Money may be a cornerstone in your perpetually evolving financial plan, but to what extent is it an essential ingredient for living a rich and abundant life? And ultimately, can money buy you happiness? 

As you ponder these questions, you may find that rich is relative, happiness is subjective, and that money can facilitate abundance. But while our answers may be as diverse and unique as each individual in our global society, we can all begin by first stepping back and asking ourselves how we define ‘abundance’ — and how we keep score. 

What makes one feel abundant? Bank account or inner peace — can we have it all? I think so… and that’s not a pie-in-the-sky notion. But it requires some self-awareness, reflection and showing up for it all. Mindfulness is not just for yoga mats, it can also be implemented into our interactions with our finances. 

I’m a ‘money’ guy, but I’m also a man who knows that without self-care, family love and contentment — my bank account isn’t going to bail me out. 

True abundance is realizing

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