Living in today's urban world of cell phones, laptops and other high-tech devices is not only hectic but also very personal. We make money and then invest our time and effort to make more money. Does it end? Usually it's not because we're never satisfied. How many times have we convinced ourselves that if only we had a little much, life would be so sweet? But then, after a significant raise, we realized that wasn't enough we needed more?
What should you do?
I have read many books about life, such as The Monk Says This and The Monk Says That by Robin Sharma, and they all say that money is unnecessary. But he is like that. What can you do without money and a lot? I know I can't.
So I went to my neighborhood rabbi and asked for advice that would help me find my true path in life.
The missionary nodded and led me to the window. "What do you see?" he asked me.
I replied, "I see people passing and a blind man begging for alms in the left corner."
The missionary nodded and led me to a large mirror. "Now look and tell me what you see?"
"I can see myself," I replied.
The missionary smiled. Now you can't see anyone else. Both the mirror and the window are made of the same raw material: glass, but because one of them is covered with a thin layer of silver, when looking in, all you can see is a reflection mine.
The rabbi put his arm around my shoulder. Compare yourself to these two pieces of glass. Without the silver layer, you saw other people and felt for them. When you are covered with money, you only see yourself.
I looked at the rabbi and stared at him. "I don't understand."
Rabbi continued. "You will only become someone if you have the courage to remove the silver from your eyes so that you can see and love others again." He patted me on the back and saw me off.
I thought about what he said and came to the conclusion that he was right. Right. We need money, we shouldn't live without it; it is unnecessary and will only cause us and our families more heartache in the future.
Instead, I recommend that we follow the advice the rabbi gave me. When we approach life through the money blanket, all we can see is ourselves. But throw that blanket away, and you can see and feel people.
Instead, I suggest that we should follow the advice the Rabbi gave me. When we approach life through a silver covering, all we are able to see is ourselves. But discard that covering, and you will be able to see and feel everyone else.
In life, we are allowed to and should be able to look at both kinds of mirrors, but we should remember that a mirror reflects only us; a window is the door to compassion, health and true wealth. In other words, seek wealth by all means, but don’t let it dissuade you from life, people, children and the poor and needy.
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