Not everything that counts can be counted;

and not everything that can be counted counts.

What is the most valuable possession of a man?

                A greedy person might say that the most valuable possession a man can have is money and all the vices in the world. Indeed money can have all the material things that give pleasure, such as expensive jewels, fast cars, latest gadgets and all the luxuries in the world that money can afford. These countable things could truly boost man’s ego. On a second thought, these countable things may not be countable at all if a man is alone and has no family to go home with. What is the value of these things if a man is sick and dying? Could a man still appreciate these things if he is lying six feet under the ground? No. For the value of these material things are temporary and will fade in time. Material things lose their value when man does not find them useful anymore. Thus, not everything can be counted counts.

                However, a wise man would probably prefer to value the simple things that money cannot afford. Happy memories from the past, love, happiness and good health are just some of the simple great things. The value of these things cannot be distinguished and cannot be counted because they are priceless. Furthermore, these are the most precious gift a man possesses. Life is a gift from God that should be treasured above any material things. In addition, money is useless without life.

                A man who lives his existence for money is pathetic. Whatever pleasure money brings will never give contentment and satisfaction to a man’s soul. On the other hand, a man who appreciates life above all the material things in the world is wise and noble. For he have seen the most valuable gift that God gave him. Yes, money is pleasure but then again, life is happiness.

-Michelle Aparece