Striving for the Best
Everybody at one time in their lives strives for what seems to be the best. The elite education, a wife that has all the assets, the lucrative and prestige job, children, and a legacy left to the world are our achievements. But, are you a product of society, with goals set by man or your love for God? Education, an opportunity, is taught to the individual for benefit all as opposed to exploiting or apathy towards those, which are weak. The man who creates the situation where the common man is used is guilty, but those who know of the plan and stand by and do nothing to prevent it, are just as guilty. Is a wife chosen to fill the emotional and structural gaps of the man in the family to make it whole or to be paraded among your peers and others as a showpiece? If she has both you are blessed. The job, are you in it for the money or do you want to make a positive in the lives of others and still support your family? Children who learn from example of how to respect and achieve the merits of life from deeds earned, God’s way, as opposed being taught win at all costs from some parents. How are you teaching yours? A legacy built on hard work, suffering and the truth as opposed to favors, false achievements and lies to cover your weaknesses in life. Remember charity and love start at home. You cannot build a strong house that covers the world, if the foundation, your family has weak ties. Be true to yourself, because your life achievements and what you sacrifice or do to reach what is important to you, hangs in the balance with the relationships in your family. Ask; what is it important to the family memory you will leave as you pass? A child, remembers the parent who was a part of and supported their life, but quickly forgets the gifts, as there is always someone who will provide better. The key is to strike a real balance between financial care and family relationships. When is enough, enough, because in the end no amount of money will buy your family’s love. Possessions come and go, but memories are permanent.