Quarterly Inspiration & Question of the Quarter, Part One

Going Deeper

We are happy to make a new introduction and ongoing participant to the Envisionary this quarter. It is a blending of the old with the new, and will be a guide to help you think more about the themes in our lives, as well as how we truly think about money, First, we will be sharing some of the inspirations that Lee brought to his book, On the Back Burner a few years ago, as well as thought provoking questions regarding our latest venture, Give Power to Your Journey®.

Quarterly Inspiration: “Money” a poetry excerpt from Lee’s book, On the Back Burner

“MONEY”

There is at the center of all bad and good

A terrene possession. Let it be as it should.

We spend it and save it. Earning more each new day.

We tax it and lend ... Even give it away.

The thing we call money. There isn’t a guide.

Yet life and its meaning seem so intertwined.

Some people have plenty and some folks have none.

The reasons for this? Well, my friend, there are tons.

Nothing between us can tear us apart,

A dispute over money—It strikes through the heart.

Conversely, I tell you the good that is done,

In this world, from our tender is equal to none.

So how do we handle a two-sided knife

With the power to drown us yet give strength to our life?

It’s the ultimate freedom. Just what should you do?

You should do what is right! But according to who?

Maybe our focus could be on its place.

Let it not be our God, but a tool we embrace.

You can harness its power and use it for good

When you honor its value and live as you should.

Question of the Quarter

When you think about how money works in your life, and the decisions you have made so far, what do you think has had the most impact?

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