00:00There was once a boy who was growing up in a very wealthy family.
00:04One day his father decided to take him on a trip to show him how others lived who were less fortunate.
00:09His father's goal was to help his son appreciate everything that he has been given in life.
00:14The boy and his father pulled up to a farm, where a very poor family lived.
00:18They spent several days on the farm, helping the family work for their food and take care of their land.
00:24When they left the farm, his dad asked his son if he enjoyed their trip
00:27and if he had learned anything during the time they spent with this other family.
00:31It was fantastic, that family is so lucky.
00:34Confused, his father asked what he meant by that.
00:37Well, we only have one dog, but that family has four and they have chickens.
00:42We have four people in our home, but they have twelve.
00:45They have so many people to play with.
00:47We have a pool in our yard, but they have a river running through their property that is endless.
00:52We have lanterns outside so we can see at night,
00:54but they have the wide open sky and the beautiful stars to give them wonder and light.
00:59We have a patio, but they have the entire horizon to enjoy.
01:03They have endless fields to run around in and play.
01:06We have to go to the grocery store, but they are able to grow their own food.
01:11Our high fence protects our property and our family,
01:15but they don't need such a limiting structure, because their friends protect them.
01:20The father was speechless.
01:21Thank you for showing me how rich people live, they're so lucky.
01:24Moral of the story, true wealth and happiness aren't measured by material belongings.
01:29Being around the people you love, enjoying the beautiful natural environment,
01:33and having freedom are much more valuable.
01:36A rich life can mean different things to different people.
01:39What are your values and priorities?
01:41If you have whatever is important to you, you can consider yourself to be wealthy.
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