Poverty: what benefits have you received?

Question

Some of the benefits I have received:
I have found God dependable
Learned to rely on true friends
Discovered the joy of giving when it hurts
Learned self-control
More time for music, friends
Have become deeper, more aware, more caring, less judgemental

Answer 1

Are you encouraging people to be poor?

Answer 2

Never been poor. Hope to never be.