You might believe that super rich people have much more pleasure in life than you do. This is why many of us envy the rich, picturing a life with no constraints on the fun and pleasure we can have.
The truth is that even super rich people have constraints on the amount of pleasure in their life. Consider this: are their bodies special in some way that they can eat large amounts food and not get fat?
All people, regardless of how much money they have, need to love and be loved, need a purpose in life, need physical exercise, and need mental development. No amount of money can change this.
Regardless of how much wealth you have, you still have to take care of your body, your mind, and your spirit. If you don't you will suffer. So rich people who neglect these things suffer just as much as poor people do.
Instead of envying rich people and thinking that somehow they have much better lives, we should focus on gratitude for the blessings we already have in our lives. Everyone, regardless of challenges or economic position, has blessings to be grateful for.
"Humble yourselves even to the dust, and worship God, in whatsoever place ye may be in, in spirit and in truth; and that ye live in thanksgiving daily, for the many mercies and blessings which he doth bestow upon you."
- Alma 34:38
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Wow this is a really great insight. I am in the process of evaluating myself and my goals, I think I'm going to keep this thought in mind as I do this.
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