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Sean “P. Diddy” Combs’ song “Coming Home,” from the album Last Train to Paris, captures the relief of returning, letting go of past pain, and finding forgiveness.
I usually don’t get sentimental, but hearing Combs talk about his life and listening to that song moved me. Performing for the troops humbled him and made him profoundly grateful. As he reflected on a hard childhood and sang about coming home, I felt that gratitude too.
More than gratitude, the song shows the resilience of someone who’s overcome a difficult past. He sings about the ups and downs we all face and the comfort of a place where people have forgotten your mistakes.
Research shows that beyond a certain point, extra money adds little happiness. Combs certainly has wealth, yet another lyric reminds us that money can’t replace loved ones: “You can’t make up for the loss when your loved ones are gone.” Just ask the families of public figures who faced personal tragedy.
In the rush to succeed, remember what really matters. Don’t assume your problems are worse than everyone else’s—someone always has it tougher. Life isn’t about avoiding pain or turmoil; it’s about getting up after a fall and moving forward. True satisfaction comes from that resilience.
Real wealth mostly consists of things money can’t buy: friends, family, health, and community. I enjoy writing about finances, but it’s important not to confuse financial success with the deeper wealth of life. Welcome challenges, work through them, and be thankful for what you have.
Don’t take your home or the people in your life for granted. After losing our water for five hours this week, I realized how little I appreciate easy access to it. Even in hard times, I can count many blessings.
What makes you wealthy in life?
