satisfaction.Saturday, July 28, 2007
A saint was praying silently. A wealthy merchant, observing the saint's devotion and sincerity, was deeply touched by him. The merchant offered the saint a bag of gold. "I know that you will use the money for God's sake. Please take it."
"Just a moment." The saint replied. "I'm not sure if it is lawful for me to take your money. Are you a wealthy man? Do you have more money at home?
"Oh yes. I have at least one thousand gold pieces at home," claimed the merchant proudly.
"Do you want a thousand gold pieces more? Asked the saint.
"Why not, of course yes. Every day I work hard to earn more money."
"And do you wish for yet a thousand gold pieces more beyond that?"
"Certainly. Every day I pray that I may earn more and more money."
The saint pushed the bag of gold back to the merchant. "I am sorry, but I cannot take your gold," he said. "A wealthy man cannot take money from a beggar."
"How can you call yourself a wealthy man and me a beggar?" the merchant spluttered.
The saint replied, "I am a wealthy man because I am content with whatever God sends me. You are a beggar, because no matter how much you possess, you are always dissatisfied, and always begging God for more."
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the above was a short, inspiring extract that highlighted the need to be content with what we have.
sometimes, due to our innate greed, we desire more. more money, more time, more friends, more happiness. and we get lost in these fantasies, losing our way back to reality.
we fail to look at the treasures we already possess until it is all too late. therefore, we should take some time off and stop to appreciate the things we take for granted, and be satisfied with what we have. and also to find back what we lost.
with that said, i would like to thank those that contributed much to my college experience. it rather hurts because we are all going to graduate soon, ending our whirlwind-like 2 year college life. and we may lose touch with each other. and we may never be able to speak about all those gossips. and we may never eat together again. and one day we may never have the time or interest for a class reunion.
but for now, let's bask in the happiness. forget our worries and enjoy the last days.
