NET WORTH

When asked about net worth, most people think immediately of their possessions, their assets and liabilities. This focus often drives us to accumulate more, believing that a greater net worth lies in material wealth. This isn’t necessarily wrong. However, for some, net worth is measured not by possessions but by the number of people served. The more lives you impact, the richer you feel in a more profound sense.

Through service, we come to understand the power of surrounding ourselves with value. By serving others, we create value for them in small yet meaningful ways; through kind words, genuine compliments, or simple acts of kindness. Service calls us to reach beyond ourselves and connect with the world. Although the journey of giving may come with challenges, moments of discouragement, and even hurt, it also brings strength and resilience.

Ultimately, we find that reaching out to each other is essential to our growth and well-being. This process of giving and receiving becomes a cycle, a “biology of grace,” where we thrive through mutual support. In time, it becomes clear that what we receive from others is often far greater than what we can give. Serving others doesn’t just enrich them; it enriches us, expanding our lives in ways that material wealth alone cannot provide.