In a world that often measures success by bank statements and material possessions, it is easy to forget what it really means to be “rich.” If we rethink the concept, we will see that wealth is not what we accumulate for ourselves but what we give to the world. As I have a saying, “If we think morally right and our actions are in the interest of people and nature, then we show how rich we are.” This statement of mine turns the logic of the consumer society upside down. Wealth here is transformed from quantity of possessions to quality of character. In the moral choices of everyday life, Wealth is manifested in our ability to make the “right” choices when no one is looking. Would you choose to support a local producer, even if the product is somewhat more expensive, instead of buying a mass-produced product that supports exploitative practices? This act is an investment in society—you are “rich” in consciousness. When we care for nature as a legacy, which is our greatest asset, we ...
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