The largest fountain in the world, the Fountain of Wealth attracts numerous people everyday. Nationals and tourists from all walks of life stroll around the mini fountain in the centre to touch and feel the water in an almost ritualistic manner. It is claimed that visitors to Suntec City, who walk around the central base of the Fountain three times and touching the water at all times, would gain some good luck of their own (cf. Wikipedia). In the hot and humid afternoon, I was attracted to a group of seven ladies marching around the fountain. The leader (hidden by the one dressed in red) was a pregnant lady perhaps hoping that by her act, her new born would bring her wealth. The picture of the last woman was cropped for obvious reason. While most of us recognise that wealth in itself can be our friend as well as our foe, but the relentless pursuit of it usually carries severe consequences. Some may argue that the problem of our world is the disproportionate distribution of wealth. What's your view concerning wealth in today's context?
Friday, May 23, 2008
Do you want wealth?
The largest fountain in the world, the Fountain of Wealth attracts numerous people everyday. Nationals and tourists from all walks of life stroll around the mini fountain in the centre to touch and feel the water in an almost ritualistic manner. It is claimed that visitors to Suntec City, who walk around the central base of the Fountain three times and touching the water at all times, would gain some good luck of their own (cf. Wikipedia). In the hot and humid afternoon, I was attracted to a group of seven ladies marching around the fountain. The leader (hidden by the one dressed in red) was a pregnant lady perhaps hoping that by her act, her new born would bring her wealth. The picture of the last woman was cropped for obvious reason. While most of us recognise that wealth in itself can be our friend as well as our foe, but the relentless pursuit of it usually carries severe consequences. Some may argue that the problem of our world is the disproportionate distribution of wealth. What's your view concerning wealth in today's context?
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Wealth is a strange thing. When you don't have it, you dream, you hanker for it. Songs like "If I were a rich man...", or "Money, Money, Money" or the long queues at the betting shops are all testament to this fact. However, when you have it, human nature is such that you want even more. And when you strive to accumulate more to the exclusion of all else that matters, then you begin to lose. Losing not the wealth but perhaps your health, your relationships and maybe even your God? If one loves wealth too much, the blessing can turn into a curse.
But it is still nice to dream about it. And so it is that we will continue to go round the Fountain.
Thanks for your comments. Stay healthy, and maybe wealthy for a purpose :)
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