| How we live
One day a father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip
>> > to the country with the firm purpose of showing
>> > his son 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!
>> >
>> > If this makes sense, please pass this
>> > page on to friends and acquaintances to help them refresh
>> > their perspective and appreciation.
>> >
>> > "Life is too short and friends are
>> > more precious than gold.
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