What Does Wealth Really Mean?

When you hear or see the world "wealth", what comes to mind? Many of us picture wealth as having tons of money, owning a mega mansion, luxury cars - basically the lifestyle led by the rich and famous. However, were you aware that wealth also means having a fulfilling career, happy relationships, and being healthy? If you trace back the meaning of "wealthy," it actually means "well-being."

In her book, Sound Health Sound Wealth: The Biology of Hope and Manifestation, Luanne Oakes provides a comprehensive overview of what it means to be truly wealthy. We learn about wealth through Luanne's experiences. She provides tips and exercises to exercise our minds so that we, too, can live richer and more fulfilling lives.

Sound Health Sound Wealth teaches us concepts such as the Principle of Resonance which means "perfect oneness with the Source of All Creation." This Source goes by different names such as Jesus, Allah, Buddah, or whatever name you choose to accept as the Highest Power. Another concept readers learn is "Future Memories" which are goals and dreams experienced via the Body, Mind, and Spirit.

This book will resonate with people who are familiar with the movie, The Secret, as the book talks about the idea that "thoughts become things". Also, those who have read, The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle will find the concept of "living in the moment" very familiar as well. However, what sets this book apart from other personal development books I've read is that the author talks about the use of sound and light to heal our bodies. This book will get you thinking about the subtleties of life and how everything every little thing you think about and the circumstances in your life affect you at the cellular level.

One of my favorite chapters from Sound Health Sound Wealth is the one in which the author talks about The Principle of Transforming Time. This abstract idea of "time" has always been something I've been fascinated with. What I find that is so interesting about the concept of time is that our perception of it fluctuates throughout the day. If you're happy and enjoying the day, time seems to go by fast, right? However, when you're doing something you don't like, time seems to go by oh, so slow.

The author helps us look at time from another perspective:

"When you Make a Decision and intend to change your relationship with time, it is increasingly possible to string transcendent moments together like a beautiful and exotic strand of pearls."

There are many concepts in Sound Health Sound Wealth that go against the status quo. As a student of personal development for many years, I was even challenged when reading this book. There were parts of the book that I had to read two or three times just to grasp the message. However, after reading this book, you will have a whole new definition of what it really means to have wealth.