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A short story about being rich
Sofia sat at the dinner table, twirling her spaghetti with her fork, her forehead scrunched in deep thought. Finally, she put down her fork and looked up at her parents. “Mom, Dad, are we rich?”
Her dad paused mid-sip of his water, while her mom raised an eyebrow, a small smile tugging at the corners of her lips. “That’s a big question, Sofia,” her mom said. “Why do you ask?”
“Well,” Sofia began, “Emma at school said her family is rich because they have a really big house, and she gets new toys all the time. I was just wondering… does that mean we’re rich too?”
Her dad leaned back in his chair, setting his glass down. “Hmm. What do you think it means to be rich, Sofie?”
Sofia thought for a moment, her face scrunching up even more. “I guess it means having a lot of money to buy things, like toys or fancy vacations.”
Her mom nodded thoughtfully. “That’s one way to think about it. But did you know there are other ways to be rich that don’t have anything to do with money?”
“Really?” Sofia asked, her eyes widening. “Like what?”
Her dad smiled. “Let’s start with this. Do you think our family has enough of what we need? Like food to eat, clothes to wear, and a warm place to sleep?”
Sofia nodded. “Yeah, we have all that. And we have spaghetti!” she added with a grin.
Her mom laughed. “Exactly. That’s one kind of richness—having what you need. But there’s more. Let’s think about something else. Do you feel loved?”
Sofia’s grin softened into a shy smile. “Of course.”
Her dad leaned forward. “Well, love is a kind of treasure too. We’re rich in love because we care about each other and spend time together.”
“And don’t forget friends,” her mom added. “We’re rich in friendship because we have people who make our lives happier.”
Sofia tilted her head. “So… you’re saying being rich doesn’t have to mean having a big house or new toys?”
“That’s right,” her dad said. “Having money can be helpful, but being rich is about much more than that. It’s about having a happy heart, a safe home, and people who care about you.”
Sofia picked up her fork again, twirling the spaghetti thoughtfully. “Hmm. So if we’re rich in love and friendship and all the important stuff, then… yeah, I think we’re rich.”
Her mom reached over to squeeze her hand. “Exactly, Sofie. We have so much to be thankful for.”
Sofia beamed, feeling a new kind of warmth in her chest. She might not have a mansion or the fanciest toys, but she had her family, her friends, and all the spaghetti she could eat. And that, she decided, was the kind of richness that really mattered.
In this week’s edition of Tidbits with Titus, we explore the idea of what it truly means to be rich, beyond just money. Join us as we dig into the treasures we often overlook—love, safety, and the joy of simple moments.
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