What is better than riches?  You tell me!

The bible says in Proverbs 22:1 (The Message version) that "A sterling reputation is better than striking it rich",  how does that translate into your life?  Seems when I look around at the world people are striving for riches and fame.  But have you noticed that so many people who not only have fame, but great riches are not always the happiest?  You know, look at the media, every day someone is either getting a divorce, dead from drugs or alcohol, mad and fighting with what was their friend yesterday, or depressed and on max drugs.  There are many things that money cannot buy and there are many people who are really happy and not what one would call "rich".  Just something to think about.  Sometimes it's good to just stop and take personal inventory and realize how blessed you really are.  It can be a real eye opener.  So if you are not what one would call rich, don't fret, just relax and enjoy the journey of life.  You are here for a reason and only God can give you the direction you really need to go in.  After all, the bible also says in Proverbs 22:2,  (The Message version), that the rich and the poor shake hands as equals - (why - because) God made them both!.