One of the things that this course has stressed on was the importance of financial security; how to make money work for you and the ways and means to save money and enhance your feeling of safety and security. It stressed the importance of investing wisely in order to make your money grow. But, in life, there are also other important things that need your continuous investments for your growth and well being. Although its definitely true that money accounts for a large part in your feelings of safety and comfort, you also need to keep an account of the other important areas in your life that require constant investments on your part.

We are talking here about relationships – family, friends, self- confidence, ties with God etc.

In other words, your emotional, spiritual and physical health and wealth. How secure are you in these areas?

In today’s materialistic world, where the money God rules supreme, it’s easy to lose sight of what really matters in life. Work hard and earn more money, seems to have become the new mantra of life.

But in this quest for more work, you end up sadly neglecting certain vital areas of our lives that require constant deposits on our side.

You need to remember that visiting a friend in hospital is as important as your visit to the banker.

You need to remember that your communion with God is as vital as your meeting with the accountant.

You need to remember that just as you put away money every month in your bank account to build up a reserve, you need to regularly spend time with your family to build up your trust account with them.

You need to remember that just as you withdraw money and then put it back again, your various other accounts too need to be replenished from time to time. You can’t say that you said your prayers today and therefore you are free of that act for the next five years.

So, start building up your deposits not only in your bank but also in all the other accounts in your life. This does require a lot of time and patience, but so does everything worthwhile in life.

This week, challenge yourself to pay attention to all the areas of your life that need your attention.

Make a list of your friends, family or colleagues whose love and support are important to you. Think of building a closer relationship with them.

Think of ways and means to enhance your personality. Concentrate on the areas that need attention. Do a little bit of confidence building.

How is your trust level with God? Do you need to take it to a higher level?

How fit are you physically? Is there a problem that you are neglecting?

The answers to all the above will set you on the road to a meaningful life.

Once you start building up your deposits, both emotional and spiritual, ‘lack’ will never be a problem.