CONTENTMENT AND PROGRESS

The two-point formula for success for people is contentment for self and further progress for children. People should prepare their children by providing them with a good education, teaching them valuable skills, and instilling a sense of responsibility for their future.

I have noticed a common tendency among low-income people: they are often preoccupied with increasing their earnings to provide greater comfort for their children. Addressing one such person, I explained that this mindset is flawed and leads to various detrimental effects, even disturbing one’s peace of mind. Conversely, the correct attitude involves entrusting the matter of the children’s future progress to the children themselves while striving to live in contentment with what one already possesses. If their income naturally increases, it should be seen as a blessing from God. However, excessive pursuit of monetary gain should be avoided. Instead, the focus should be on preparing the children for a higher income by providing them with a good education, teaching them valuable skills, and instilling a sense of responsibility for their future. Its two-point formula should be—contentment for self and further progress for children.