Journal of Life ~ The wealth you have in life

This morning I checked my bank balance and it didn’t surprise me. It’s so common that I’m always down to my very last dollar before payday. My wife looked at me and shook her head, “Oh well you will pull through, it’s just a day or two. Luckily my payday is a few days before yours”

She handed two ten dollars note for me to survive the day.

I sighed and past through the day feeling ashamed of myself getting into the current situation.

Deep in my heart I had often wished that I had more money in my bank… so that I can buy my wife her favorite bag. Perhaps I can bring my dad and mum out on a holiday so that they can have a good rest.

Looking at the two ten dollars note that my wife gave me, a thought came to my mind like a gush of wind.

“What is the wealth that I’m looking for?”

“Is it the tens of thousands of dollar that your bank book showed? Or is it having the latest gadget to show off to the world that you can afford?”

It took me a long bus journey to think through the whole question.

What do I have currently?

I have my lovable wife.

Someone who show me her true self every time.

When she is pissed off at me, she will throw a lot of tantrum or even to the extent of throwing stuffs at me. When the storm passed, she will be cheerful and likeable self.

Someone who will depend on me for everything she needs. Because she said it is my duty to take care of her, so I cannot be sick and must live longer than her.

Someone with high expectations in life and this would provide the drive that makes me survive in a cruel and political office environment.

I have a close knitted family whom I will come home for dinner whenever I have the chance. I have parents who will forgive my past and they are of good health.

Though I’m not blessed with excellent health, I’m glad that I have a chance to make myself healthier.

When I looked at the two ten dollar notes in my hand, it was worth like thousands. Because it was given to me by someone who loved me very much

Life is not about how much money you have in your bank... it is about the people surrounding you.

Perhaps that's why even with $14.53 in my bank I would still smile...

For this is not what I have, this is what I’m living my life for.

To put bread on the table where it rightfully belongs