Not if you are Austrian millionaire Karl Rabeder.

After several life-changing trips abroad, and realizing that there might be some connection between his 4.7 million fortune and the poverty of the people he saw.

All the money he raises from selling his home, business and other assets will go to his microcredit charity which offers small loans to Latin America and helps self-employed people in El Salvador, Honduras, Peru, Argentina, and Chile.

                                                        

 

 

 

Read more of the story here:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/austria/7190750/Millionaire-gives-away-fortune-which-made-him-miserable.html

Killian Mansfield, an incredible 15 year old who turned his dream of recording an album with some of musics' legends into reality, all while dying from cancer.

A truly inspiring story featured in New York Magazine.

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Proceeds go to a foundation in his name to help other children with cancer.

 

I recently found this photo of myself, I think I was 2.

If I had known then what I know now, what would I have told myself about the journey, or would I have stayed silent not wanting to interrupt the processes at work?

 

Whatever the answer, looking into my own eyes before the world got its claws into me, when truth was more black and white, and you could follow your heart and be rewarded for it it, I have decided that from now on, I will consult this photo before making big life decisions. 

I will ask myself "Would this be in her best interest?"and if the choice feels counter intuitive, I will ask "Would I do this to her?"

Most importantly, "What will this choice or path teach her about life, and about herself?"

In times past, when I have used these questions as a litmus test, the choices were always much more simple and clear.

And then perhaps on my better days, I will remember to ask myself the same questions before advising my son to do the same.

 

 

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Check out my story that was published on Divine Caroline.

  

 

http://www.divinecaroline.com/22234/82950-host-own-travel-show

Remember the famous wedding scene from 'The Graduate' with Dustin Hoffman banging from behind the glass? Isaac, without ever seeing it, improvs it perfectly screaming; MAMA!! MAMA, don't leave MAMA !!! each time I drive away.

Many times I feel a piece of my heart break off to keep him company while I am gone, but after a few minutes, we both calm down, and I find his emotional displays flattering and even refreshing.

I love that children are so unadulterated.

What a funny word that is, really. Un- adult-erated. It means pure, untainted and complete; so why are we all in such a hurry to teach our children to act like adults?

There are some wonderful things we can (re)learn from them about self-expression, but instead, we try to turn them into little adults as fast as we can.

Don’t get me wrong, I am no push over, but I do wonder sometimes about the fine line between channeling emotion and stripping our youth of their raw emotional instincts all together.

Is that really what we want to do? A little emotional outburst every now and then can clear the air and be good for everyone.

So in the spirit of connecting with your inner child, I am planning a Burning Man-esque / Woodstock commemorative folly in the Rocky Mountains this summer.

All who dare to expose themselves (emotionally rather than physically) contact me for more information about a weekend retreat where you can truly be yourself and not be judged for the fact that you like to wear day-glow and tiaras, or that you might like to be a part of a local mythbusters experiment.

Get ready toact out a scene as Jack Nicholson in 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest', host a secret anti-establishment radio show from a basement studio like Christian Slater in 'Pump up the Volume', sing karaoke from a flatbed truck that has been turned into a moving lounge, or have a staged public melt-down as your child (or friend who acts like a child) stands next to you somewhat horrified.

Beware that you will be asked to leave all second guessing, worries, self-consciousness, and small talk at the trailhead, and you must be happy and willing to engage in one of the above activities or one similar that you coin, as your ticket to attend.

Send questions and proposals asap.