The Thinker's Corner: Not All That Glitters Is Gold
The question for the month of March says
Assuming you have all the resources to do/have everything you want, what looks appealing to you which you would rather restrain yourself from doing/having?
"Money answereth all things" is one quote that drives a lot of people in the quest to attain this height where everything answers to them. But that's an illusion, not all that glitters is gold. King Solomon in his wisdom and riches says everything is vanity, this includes the feasting and dining, and the building of empires and palaces. Don't get me wrong, wealth is good, it makes life easy, but not everything is worth having or doing, some things are like a cloud of smoke that fades away into the atmosphere.
One thing that matters at the end of everything is the legacy we leave behind. They are the nights that never die when we are no more. So, One thing I'll never do is build mighty empires that'll try to give me a name. Wealth can be enticing, it likes to take control and make us want a name for ourselves, names that aren't gold but places us in a position where we feel too special above others. I love the minimalist lifestyle, where I can relate with men on a common ground and probably lend out helping hands in incognito.
Living among the rich and dwelling in mansions may not be a better platform to offer kindness, because I may not truly feel their pains, since all around me are men who look comfortable and well doing. Secondly, I hate to live in fear, to always think someone is lurking after me. I would rather live like a common man where I have all the peace I desire, show kindness to the needy around me, and leave a legacy that will remain for generations than building mansions, empires , and palaces with maidens which will only last for a short time. I'll refrain from any element that Will promote pride and foster a bad reputation.
This is an interesting approach to the talking point. I particularly like how you linked this up to your intent to perform acts of kindness. Truly, it's easier to perform those when you are can feel what the poor are feeling.
"Pride always comes before a fall" is a line that aligns with the third reason you gave. Staying humble saves people from a lot of unnecessary drama.
Truly, it's easier to be sway by pride when riches come. This is why the bible advise to take heed lest we fall
Hmm, this is interesting. So you'd rather stay where you can see and feel others' pain and help than staying in a big mansion where people who surround you are rich and flexing.
That's nice.
I just realized there's no gain in living the big and isolated lifestyle
Hmmm, that's nice.