On being rich

Imagine this: a life where your every moment is an embodiment of prosperity.

What does being prosperous/abundant/wealthy/ rich mean for you?

The concept of being rich takes on a whole new dimension when you embody it.

For me, it's the ability

• to transcend boundaries

• to work from anywhere at any time

• to immerse myself in nature's embrace

• to savor nourishing and delicious cuisine

• to cherish my health through supplements

• and to partake in rejuvenating activities like visiting the gym, saunas, ice baths

• or indulging in thrilling adventures like diving, paragliding, surfing, windsurfing, and Wing foiling.

Right now, for me, richness is also defined by the cherished time spent with friends and the new connections made each day, complemented by soul-soothing experiences like the heavenly massages in the land of Thailand.

Money, at times, plays a role in this equation, but, more often than not, prosperity is about achieving a state of inner alignement with your core and the serenity allowing you to discern your deepest desires, devoid of the nagging fears of scarcity.

The journey to understanding true prosperity is often obscured by societal pressures. In a world where materialism looms large, the allure of money can distract us from our authentic aspirations. We begin to equate our worth with our bank account balance, attaching ourselves to a specific lifestyle. In this pursuit, we forget what we genuinely want.

Reflecting on my past, I once thought I was poor. Back then, our refrigerator held little more than bread and margarine, and our restroom was an outdoor wooden one. My parents were high school physics teachers, and I compared my life to the perceived affluence of my peers.

In reality, we were among the more privileged families in Romania during that era. My perspective was skewed by the world inside my home and what we could afford. Attending the most prestigious high school in town surrounded by more opulent peers, it was easy to feel impoverished. But, it was all a matter of perspective.

My definition of poverty at the time was tied to not being able to travel abroad or buy the latest trendy jeans. Today, my life primarily unfolds beyond my home country. I've lived in Paris for a decade, spent 4 months in Tenerife, and now call the enchanting island of Koh Phangan, Thailand, my second home. The passage of time has unveiled the wisdom that everything in life unfolds with impeccable timing.

So, what can we learn from this journey? First, clarity is the key to manifesting your desires. When you're unequivocal about what you want, it becomes inevitability, whether it happens sooner or later. But ensure that your aspirations are genuine, untarnished by mental barriers that challenge their attainability.

Furthermore, embrace the present. Find contentment in the moment, for feelings of love, happiness, joy, and pleasure are magnets for abundance in your life. As I settled into the calm embrace of my nervous system in this tranquil Thai paradise, I realized that true wealth is a state of being, not a numerical sum in a bank account.

The distinction becomes evident: poor people yearn for riches, while the truly rich fear the loss of their wealth. So, ask yourself, who is genuinely happy?

As I bask in my harmonious present, I can affirm that, indeed, I am rich in each moment. It is in this state of inner wealth that I have found true freedom.

(re-writing of a post published on LinkedIn 31.07.2023)