How Rich Are You??

jkleman79
jkleman79 Posts: 706 Member
edited October 2 in Fitness and Exercise
How Rich Are We?




One day a father and his rich family took his son on a trip to the country with the firm purpose to show him how poor people can be. They spent a day and a night on the farm of a very poor family. When they got back from their trip, the father asked his son, "How was the trip?" "Very good Dad!" "Did you see how poor people can be?" the father asked. "Yeah!" "And what did you learn?"



The son answered, "I saw that we have a dog at home, and they have four. We have a pool that reaches to the middle of the garden; they have a creek that has no end. We have imported lamps in the garden; they have the stars. Our patio reaches to the front yard; they have a whole horizon." When the little boy was finished, his father was speechless. His son added, "Thanks, Dad, for showing me how 'poor' we are!"



Isn't it true that it all depends on the way you look at things? If you have love, friends, family, health, good humor and a positive attitude towards life -- you've got everything! You can't buy any of these things. You may have all the material possessions you can imagine, provisions for the future, etc.; but if you are poor of spirit, you have nothing!



- Author Unknown

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  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    Thank you for the post.
  • cpegasus01
    cpegasus01 Posts: 400 Member
    Lovely! thank you for posting this!
  • SlimSadieG
    SlimSadieG Posts: 323 Member
    Lovely post!
  • godroxmysox
    godroxmysox Posts: 1,491 Member
    This has always been one of my favorite "stories"....thank you for sharing it this morning.
  • simone_84
    simone_84 Posts: 22 Member
    Love this! When I was growing up we didn't always have much and I actually remember my mom telling me how rich we were because we had these things, the truly important things! I plan on making sure my kids hear the same. Thanks for posting =)
  • BlessedHeart
    BlessedHeart Posts: 249 Member
    My Mother always said "The best attitude to have is gratitude." and "Happiness comes from within yourself." :heart: She was a wise woman. :heart: Thanks so much for the wonderful post! :flowerforyou:
  • AEcklar813
    AEcklar813 Posts: 184 Member
    I absolutely love this! Thanks for sharing.
  • dietpop
    dietpop Posts: 37 Member
    Less is more! Thanks for this beautiful reminder.
  • livi_cowgirl
    livi_cowgirl Posts: 198 Member
    Thank you for posting.
    This story really resonates with me. I have spent most of my life struggling for cash, some days, especially recently we couldn't even afford to buy food.
    But then I think of someone I used to know, who used to be a really good friend. He has lots and lots of money, but he has no friends and I can honestly say, even though I struggle daily for money, I wouldn't trade my friends for all the money in the world.
    Cheesy, but I swear it on my life.
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