The Difference between Rich and Poor People
Life is too short And friends are too few.
One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to
the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people
live.
They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of
what would be considered a very poor family.
On their return from their trip, the father asked his son,
"How was the trip?" It was great, Dad."
Did you see how poor people live?" the father asked.
Oh yeah," said the son.
So, tell me, what did you learn from the trip?"
asked the father.
The son answered: "I saw that we have one dog and
they had four.
We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden
and they have a creek that has no end.
We have imported lanterns in our garden and they have
the stars at night.
Our patio reaches to the front yard and they
have the whole horizon.
We have a small piece of land to live on and they have
fields that go beyond our sight.
We have servants who serve us, but they serve others.
We buy our food, but they grow theirs.
We have walls around our property to protect us, they
have friends to protect them." .
The boy's father was speechless. Then his son added,
"Thanks, Dad, for showing me how poor we are."
Isn't perspective a wonderful thing? Makes you wonder what would
happen if we all gave thanks for everything we have,
instead of worrying about what we don't have.
Appreciate every single thing you have, especially your friends!
Life is too short and friends are too few.
With all Respect and Love....
(: Evergreen Smiler :)
Life is too short And friends are too few.
One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to
the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people
live.
They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of
what would be considered a very poor family.
On their return from their trip, the father asked his son,
"How was the trip?" It was great, Dad."
Did you see how poor people live?" the father asked.
Oh yeah," said the son.
So, tell me, what did you learn from the trip?"
asked the father.
The son answered: "I saw that we have one dog and
they had four.
We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden
and they have a creek that has no end.
We have imported lanterns in our garden and they have
the stars at night.
Our patio reaches to the front yard and they
have the whole horizon.
We have a small piece of land to live on and they have
fields that go beyond our sight.
We have servants who serve us, but they serve others.
We buy our food, but they grow theirs.
We have walls around our property to protect us, they
have friends to protect them." .
The boy's father was speechless. Then his son added,
"Thanks, Dad, for showing me how poor we are."
Isn't perspective a wonderful thing? Makes you wonder what would
happen if we all gave thanks for everything we have,
instead of worrying about what we don't have.
Appreciate every single thing you have, especially your friends!
Life is too short and friends are too few.
With all Respect and Love....
(: Evergreen Smiler :)
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