50-The Poor Man’s Wealth

The Poor Man’s Wealth

Richard and Jack were neighbors. Richard was a poor farmer. Jack was a landlord.

Richard used to be very relaxed and happy. He never bothered to close the doors and windows of his house at night. He had deep sound sleeps. Although he had no money he was peaceful.

Jack used to be very tense always. He was very keen to close the doors and windows of his house at night. He could not sleep well. He was always bothered that someone might break open his safes and steals away his money. He envied the peaceful Richard.

One day, Jack called Richard and gave him a boxful of cash saying, “Look my dear friend. I am blessed with plenty of wealth. I find you in poverty. So, take this cash and live in prosperity."

Richard was overwhelmingly happy. He was joyful throughout the day. Night came. Richard went to bed as usual. But, today, he could not sleep. He went and closed the doors and windows. He still could not sleep. He began to keep on looking at the box of cash. The whole night he was disturbed.

As soon as day broke, Richard took the box of cash to Jack. He gave away the box to Jack saying, “Dear Friend, I am poor. But, your money took away peace from me. Please bear with me and take back your money."

The story tells us that:

Money cannot get everything.