The month of October traditionally is a time of reflection for me.

In addition to it being the month of my birth, I decided to downsize into a smaller residence two weeks ago. Preparing for the move, I started to go through my closets, drawers and files. It’s amazing the things you find!

As I found receipts, I started assigning them into two piles -- one representing necessary purchases and one representing unnecessary purchases. The visual of those two piles was truly an eye opener. I could not believe how many things I had bought that I had not used or worn more than once or twice, not to mention the receipts for the times I didn’t feel like cooking.

The evidence was there, regardless of what I thought or how I justified my purchases. I had to come to terms with my need for improvement in the area of money, which would reduce waste and increase the range of my outside contributions.

It’s true that we don’t have to worry about the state of the economy today; surely if our Father will take care of the sparrow, He will take care of you and me. But that guarantee does not absolve us of our own obligations.

Think about it: We can wear only one outfit at a time. Do we really need a different pair of shoes for every outfit? If you do the math on cooking at home more, not only is it a healthy option; the savings are significant as well.

In the book “The Millionaire Next Door ” by Thomas J. Stanley, Ph.D., and William D. Danko, Ph.D., the authors point out that maximizing what we already have can position us for sustainable wealth. So this year, I am committing myself to becoming a better steward over that which I am given as I continue to prove myself worthy of an enlarged territory.
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Tanya is an inspirational speaker in Charlotte, friend her on Facebook, or email her at TW360you@aol.com

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