Batam Combined UG Camp Reflections

It's humbling to know that extreme poverty exists at our doorstep. The very rich and the very poor are living next to each other, but in our pride and worldly pursuits building our own kingdoms, we can be blinded to the sufferings around us.

Ever considered the possibility that the more wealth we accumulate, the poorer we are in our spirit? The higher we climb in our social ladder, the lonelier and less satisfied we become? In contrast, you can see the genuine joy and gratitude in the faces of those who are materially poor - even if it's a simple gift of toiletries they are receiving.

On the contrary, isnt it true that we are often upset that the salary/performance bonus we receive is less than what we expected? Nothing wrong with wealth creation/accumulation, because wealth itself is a resource to improve ourselves and others. But the attitude towards handling wealth as a resource is what matters.

Remember: Godliness (together) with contentment is great gain!