Ten Things Better Than Money: 1. Life: It's easy to forget that the mere fact of conscious existence--thatyou are alive--is itself a miracle. As the old saying goes "every day above ground is a good day." 2. Health: Rather than thinking of illness as something bad that happens to you, start thinking of health as something good that's happening to you. 3. Purpose: There is nothing more conducive to long-term happiness than knowing that your actions are making the world a better place. 4. Friendship: Almost everyone has friends, although it's easy to lose track of them in the rush of events. Take a few minutes--today--to reconnect with some of them. 5. Family: If you've got a good relationship with your family, rejoice! You're experiencing one of the deepest sources of happiness on the planet. 6. Self-reliance: Feeling secure that you can count on yourself to accomplish what you set out to accomplish creates a quiet but potent happiness. 7. Community: Having the support of a wider group makes you more aware that you're part of something greater than yourself. 8. Gratitude: Rather than focusing on what you don't have or what's out of reach, be thankful for the wonderful things already in your life. 9. Laughter: It is impossible to laugh and be miserable at the same time. Regular doses of laughter are more than medicine... it's the flavor of life. 10. Love: 'Nuff said. Create these ten things in your life and I guarantee that you'll either become more wealthy or, if not, you won't really care anyway because you'll already have what's important.