On a scale of 1 - 10 (10 being the highest) how much do you desire personal prosperity? At what stage in the scale would you be satisfied with your level of prosperity?

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by SoulSearcher on November 3rd, 2009

Hi there SS. Happy Tuesday! :)

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by RosieGHM Jetpacker on November 3rd, 2009

Satisfaction is the keyword, Rosie. Thanks for the nice answer. +6.

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by Suby the Coat on November 9th, 2009

Over 7, our own prosperity could ruin our peace and tranquility, Captain.
You have found the right slot and fitted yourself into it.
I must say I have managed to do the same.
Thanks for sharing. +6.

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by Suby the Coat on November 3rd, 2009

You're very welcome, Suby. I suppose having been in the military for so many years made me less money-oriented than many of my peers, or maybe I just lucked out. As long as I have a roof over my head, food to eat, clothes to wear, someone to love, and a way to occupy my mind, I'm good to go. I give the rest to charity.

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by CaptainHarley adores his life penguin on November 3rd, 2009

Great, Captain.

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by Suby the Coat on November 3rd, 2009

I was looking to see how many would want 9 or 10, krisnaknows.
Material prosperity beyond reasonable limits causes attachments which will be difficult to shake off. Adversity below a reasonable limit could occupy the mind too much with the bread&butter game.
For normal Grihatas I would think anything between level 5 and 7 would be ideal. I am happy to see most answers suggest these figures. There is hope for mankind as long as prosperity is not given precedence over the search for the inner self.
Your level of '0' is a very difficult to attain level. I am happy there are a few among us who have achieved that. My Namaskarams.
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by Suby the Coat on November 3rd, 2009

Many of us are your way, Nightwatchdog. Only you have realized that 'greed' is not the way to find peace in life. I am sure you will reduce your level to 7 and find happiness.
Most others who are at level 10 are simply unaware of what is happening to them.
All the best. +6.

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by Suby the Coat on November 3rd, 2009

Thank you!

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by Nightwatchdog on November 3rd, 2009

Thanks for being honest about it, Henderson. I suggest you re-prioritize and give just enough priority to material properity so that you could find the joys of spiritual prosperity. 7 should be about right for all of us, I believe. +6.

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by Suby the Coat on November 3rd, 2009

thanks for the advice. :) I will give a serious thought about it.

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by Henderson on November 3rd, 2009

5 would keep you worry free financially. Still you must remember that prosperity has a way of getting us into its trap. Be sure you don't cross 7 on the scale and you will be fine.
Thanks for your answer, SS. +6.

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by Suby the Coat on November 3rd, 2009

Thanks Suby, I have never wished to be wealthy, I know what wealth can do to people. I just would like to be at the level I would have been had everything not been taken away. Meeting with the attorneys at 11 to see if they are going to finally settle out this settlement. I don't want more than I deserve or work for, I just want what was "stolen" from me by the state.

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by SoulSearcher on November 3rd, 2009

When you have enough to lead a satisfactory life even the 'stolen' wealth wouldn't really matter SS.

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by Suby the Coat on November 9th, 2009

It would always be wise not to aim for the 10, Blackberry. 7 should be okay.
Best wishes. +6.

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by Suby the Coat on November 2nd, 2009

I think you could go slightly higher. 7 perhaps.
Thanks for your answer, Baggins. +6.

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by Suby the Coat on November 2nd, 2009

Thank you.

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by Baggins on November 2nd, 2009

Going above 7 would bring in so much of responsibility with it that you won't have the time to enjoy the prosperity. Your choice of 6 is about right, Amby. Best wishes. +6.

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by Suby the Coat on November 2nd, 2009

Thanks Suby, i'm working on it:0)

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by A chillin buttercup on November 9th, 2009