Echoes of the Soul's Wealth #973

Echoes of the Soul's Wealth (Whispers of True Riches) In twilight's gentle whisper, A question echoes, ancient and profound: "What does it profit a man If he gains the whole world, yet loses his soul?" A murmur from the sacred lips of old, Inviting hearts to a deeper quest, Where gold's dim shimmer fades And the soul's true light emerges bold. Seekers on this whirling earth, Grasping at tangible treasures, Find pause in this sacred query— A call to gaze within, where wealth is measured Not in the clink of coins or the surge of stocks, But in quiet realms, in the serene truths That nestle in the soul’s quiet nooks. True wealth, oh how it shuns the clamor, Lives in the hush, the breath between, In the stillness of a spirit's chamber— A richness found in peace unseen. Here, in this inner sanctum, We find what truly sustains; A wealth not drawn from vaults, But the tranquil lands inside our veins. Cultivate this ground, cherish this peace, This inner gold that does not cease. As we journey through life's fleeting game, May we gather light, not shadows, And riches true, not just in name. Written Steven G. Lee (April 22, 2024)