As I was approaching fifty years old I sought the wisdom of my elders. I sought out men and women older than I was to learn lessons on life that they had been learning.

Monday I began a series entitled A Treasure Chest Of Wisdom, including:

1. Don’t Hold Grudges
2. Take Care Of Your Health.
3. Compassion Makes Sense and Giving Is Better Than Taking
4. Greed Gains Momentum
5. Gratitude Leads To Contentment

Contentment Leads To Generosity

Note: This post in NOT intended to brag or boast.

I cannot speak for everyone nor everyone’s situation, but I believe that trials are often a blessing in disguise in my life.

“All our trials, great and small, can bring more of the two best things in life: love for life and love for others.”, wrote Gary Smalley.

Chuck Swindoll said, “There’s a old Swedish proverb: A shared sorrow is half the sorrow and a shared joy is twice the joy.”  It’s been a great joy to find that when I have trusted trustworthy people with my hardship they help me carry my load.