Happy after suffering.
By hsofyan
@hsofyan (3446)
Jakarta, Indonesia
July 31, 2012 8:52am CST
An owner of a large company in my country, said to me: "Hi Sofyan, I envy you! You've been poor, so that you understand the meaning of wealth. You often suffer from life, so you many find happiness. I was born a rich kid. According to everyone, I'm rich now. But, I can not feel it ".
Honestly, I was confused at that time.
How do you think?
5 responses
@Suggar (3606)
• Bulgaria
31 Jul 12
I think it's normal if this owner said it. He is not the first one who never faced problems caused of financial needs. People who are like that in all of their life, learn in a difficult way to value what they are having.
We appreciate what we get, because we put efforts to achieve it. Served on a plate will never be appreciated that much. Some people say it's not important what you have, important is the fight you experience til you reach it.
Thanks for sharing, Suggar@Suggar (3606)
• Bulgaria
1 Aug 12
It all depends on the person.
I can only share one of my stories. When I was kid I thought the world is a dream place. I was thinking when I become a worker I will make the world a better place, because with good education and a lot of efforts people may change from bad to good. Well it wasn't working that way. When I started to work I started to appreciate many things. I will never forget what it was when I had my first salary.
I was a very hard worker, so it was pleasing thing for me to spend what I earned, doesn't matter small or big.
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
31 Jul 12
I think that sometimes the greatest amount of money will not buy the happiness that people seek when they pursue it. If they have always had it, it is hard to appreciate what they have. Happiness shows and it sounds like they see that in you. They see your success on more levels than just the money.
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@angelkarah050182 (4980)
• Philippines
31 Jul 12
Being successful means enduring hardships. It doesn't mean that when we were born poor, we'll be poor all of our lives. Gaining experience will teach us a lot in life. We're not only rich in terms of money but also in experiences. That's why he envies you. You may be happier than him. You found happiness when you were dealing with life's obstacles. Other people don't give importance to their wealth. But wise people, especially who were poor before, do. It's really hard to earn money as well as happiness and contentment in life.
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@debbygirl (213)
• Philippines
31 Jul 12
wow! i would be flattered if someone would said that to me :0
and cheers to you sofyan, i know that person have said that because he sees you that way.
A simple person with happy and contented life. :)
I hope everyone including me would learn to live that way!
Being rich or having a lot is actually good! but sometimes it's depending on the person involve or i mean how would they handle such riches or their attitude towards abundance...
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