posted September 13, 2007 11:20 PM         

"Thank you," said the tallest stranger. "These are my companions Wealth and Success. My name is Love. We thank you for your invitation, but only one of us can enter your home. Please ask your husband which one of us he would like to invite in."

The woman was puzzled, but didn't want to offend the strangers, so she agreed. "Husband," she said as she entered her hut, "the three strangers standing outside are called Wealth, Success, and Love. Only one can be invited for dinner. Who would you like to invite?"

"Well," said the husband as he scratched his chin, "if we invite Wealth into our home, perhaps our fortune will improve."

"Yes, but," said the wife hesitantly, "our daughter is starting school.
Perhaps by inviting Success, our daughter will do well in her studies."

"But Mommy," her daughter jumped in, "let's invite Love so our home will always be filled with love."

"I'm lucky to share my life with two clever women;" said the husband, "especially my daughter who is wise beyond her years. Okay, Sweet One, you are right. Go out and invite Love."

The wife was bewildered as her daughter led all three strangers into their home. "But you said only one of you could enter." she said to the strangers quizzically.

"Yes," said Love. If you were to ask for Wealth or Success, only one could enter. But when you invite Love into your life, Success and Wealth will always follow."

Well, dear reader, as you choose your life purpose, may your life be filled with meaning, and may Success and Wealth always follow you.