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Life's Real Treasures
May 17, 2004
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The latest reality TV show and checkout counter magazines will reveal how interested we Americans are in the lives of others, especially celebrities. We’re a little quick to envy their wealth and success... and a little quick to judge their failings. Now I don’t think it’s right that we know all the details of their lives or our neighbor’s. Sometimes we fail to appreciate what we have because we’re over-estimating what we think others have. Let’s put on some reality-colored glasses. Instead of looking at other people’s lives as if they’re perfect and have everything money can buy, realize if you’ve got kids you’ve got a treasure. If you’re married your spouse is of great worth. If you are a single person with integrity you’ve got something that many famous and rich people don’t. Wouldn’t you agree that success at the expense of your family is not success at all? And the greatest investments you can make are the ones you make at home.

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