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I am rich

 No, not about the $$ I have, though I think I have a decent amount relative to others

I am rich, because I am free. I have time to do things I want (not any thing, but thinks I can do)

I am rich, because I can be there for my kids anytime...

Meet the teacher? No problem. 

Need to get something urgently from the store to do a school project? I'll do get it!

Need to accompany my spouse to all her medical appointments, even those which simply involve waiting for a long time ? I'll be present. I don't have answer to other things that can override my choices on how I want to spend my time. 

I am therefore, RICH. 


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