We always interpret this as rich in terms of money, but what about rich in terms of abilities? If you're attractive, isn't vanity always nearby? If you're intelligent, isn't scorn a close friend? If you have the ability to focus and work hard, isn't intolerance of sloth living in your house?
My mom has a gardener who is one of the nicest guys I know. He's not stupid, but he's not a genius, either. He has the virtues of honesty, humility and gratitude in spades. He's closer to heaven than I am, I'm sure of that.
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| When I see flowers, they sometimes remind me of that man. |
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"He has the virtues of honesty, humility and gratitude in spades. He's closer to heaven than I am, I'm sure of that."
A lesson for all of us in that.
If the only prayer you say
In the whole of your life
Is Thankyou,
That will suffice.
Meister Eckhart.
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