Which of these two would you rather be?

submitted by In-the-clouds from self.dreams

Poor but physically fit and healthy

or

Rich in worldly goods but chronically sick

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The first option is better.

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Either is a step up.

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You are very truthful to yourself. This is a real strength. And admitting it openly is a stronger strength, i believe.

Because it transports authenticity and more importantly integrity with oneself.

Imo this is one of the possible ways to find inner peace.

[–]asterias 1 insightful - 2 fun1 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 2 fun -  (3 children)

How poor is poor? Like being homeless?

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Fighting rats over lentils poor. Why, you wouldn't even want to spare the calories to type to complain how poor you are. Your typical bum would seem a Rockefeller compared to your destitution.

[–]asterias 3 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

The way you put it I don't think one would manage to maintain a good health under those conditions.

[–]In-the-clouds[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Poor as in you have only the basics: shelter, clothing and food, but none of the world's riches.

Examples of worldly riches: game console, cable television, visits to amusement parks, vacations on cruise ships, mind altering drugs, prostitutes, fireworks, servants....

Would you give all that up and live a simple life, with the promise you would be fit with no health worries?

Or would you rather be like this rich man: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/storage/image/whatsapp-image-2022-05-05-at-10.33.28-am.jpeg

[–]CreditKnifeMan 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Rich in otherworldly goods.

[–]Vulptex 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

You never mentioned mental health