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Wealth Beyond Measure
Wealth beyond measure, riches beyond your wildest dreams ! Who would have ever thought that a part time teacher would be a Baroness …. Or that the recycling man could be King?
Waive away the world as we know it and realize the potential of who you REALLY can be. Character is not born to blue bloods, and grace is not derived from wealth…. But these qualities emanate from the human heart and soul. Learn through doing, extend yourself through giving. Find who you really CAN be and not what the world tries to tell you to be.
Volunteer, ask questions, learn and discover your hearts desire. Share and assist. Aspire to the finest qualities of the human soul and find others in multitude who join you as you walk along the path to knowledge, chivalry and kindness together.
These people are not the takers … they are the givers. Find yourself in their company and you have friends for a lifetime. Find the fulfillment you will not find in a world of dollar signs and designer labels. Become rich beyond measure by service, kindness, honor and learning. Become a Lady or Lord by giving from the coffers of your time and your heart …. Invest in the future of others and find wealth beyond measure.
When one soul walks up to you and says “Thank you, you have no idea what a difference your kindness and friendship have made in my life” you have become rewarded above rubies and are truly rich.
HL Eileen in Luch
About the
author: HL Eileen in Luch was inducted into the order of
the Wyvern at JuneFaire AS XXXVIII (2003). She has served this Barony in the
capacity of Chatelaine and continues to open her home and her heart to all. She
has served as autocrat and scribe/illuminator and is currently bringing her
joyful enthusiasm and dedication to the Fortieth Year Doomsday Book project.
Additionally, she is an apprentice, an arcuarius, combat archer and holds the
Bumblebee. Is it any wonder she’s also a member of the Order of the Golden
Hyphen? She adds “I
welcome ANYONE who has an interest in who we are and what we do to contact
me..... that joy is better shared and feel free to let me know who wishes to
learn more about my areas of interest.”
Copyright 2005 by Jan Morris aka HL Eileen in Luch - prepared for "Wyverns Write - 2005" project Posted March 2005, Previously published in The Flames of the Dragon, Feb. 2005