True Wealth – Through the Eyes of a Child

A wealthy businessman once decided it was time to teach his son a lesson about gratitude. In his mind, his son was growing up surrounded by luxury, unaware of the struggles of people who had less. So one summer weekend, he took his little boy on a trip to the countryside.

They stayed with what most city folks would call a “poor family.” The family lived in a simple home, with creaky wooden floors and a kitchen that smelled of freshly baked bread. Their fields stretched into the horizon, and their nights were lit not by chandeliers or lamps, but by the gentle glow of fireflies and an endless sky full of stars.

After two days on the farm—chasing chickens, eating fruits straight from the trees, and laughing with children who didn’t own smartphones but had endless games to play—the father felt it was time to ask the all-important question.

On their drive back home, he leaned toward his son and asked, “So, how was the trip?”

“It was amazing, Dad,” the boy said with a wide grin.

“Did you notice how poor people can be?” the father asked, expecting a nod of agreement.

“Oh yes,” the boy replied thoughtfully.

The father smiled, ready to drive home his lesson. “And what did you learn?”

The boy paused for a moment and then began counting on his fingers:

“Dad, we have one dog. They have four.

We have a pool in our garden. They have a river that never ends.

We buy lights to brighten our nights. They have the stars and the moon.

We live on a small patch of land. They have fields that go as far as I could see.

We hire people to serve us. They spend their lives serving each other.

We buy our food from supermarkets. They grow theirs with their own hands.

We put up walls around our house to keep people out. They have open arms and friends to keep them safe.”

The father fell silent. He hadn’t expected this.

Then his son, looking out of the window with innocent eyes, whispered,

“Thanks, Dad… for showing me how poor we really are.”

That day, the father realized something he had forgotten in his busy chase for wealth: true richness isn’t in what we own, but in what we cherish. Happiness doesn’t come wrapped in banknotes or locked in vaults—it’s in open skies, strong friendships, love, and the simple joy of sharing.

And sometimes, it takes the wisdom of a child to remind us of what really matters.

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Buxone Out Of The Box August 16, 2025