All I Can See Is Richness Of My Heart

Summary

Gurpreet Dhariwal reflects on the recent change of her bank account from a private to a government bank due to financial constraints and her father's reaction to her decision, emphasizing her gratitude and the true value of money beyond material wealth.

Abstract

Gurpreet Dhariwal, a freelancer and author, shares her experience of closing her savings account in a private bank and opening a new one in a government bank due to her inability to maintain the minimum balance required by the private bank, as well as the comparable facilities offered by the government bank at a lower cost. Despite her father's offer to support her financially, which he later retracted, Gurpreet remains unfazed, finding solace in her journaling and faith. She expresses her belief that money should serve basic needs and not be a tool for showing off or engaging in harmful activities. Gurpreet views her financial struggles as an opportunity for personal growth and remains committed to using future earnings to support the education of underprivileged children. She concludes with a message of gratitude and hope for a meaningful Thanksgiving.

Opinions

Gurpreet values gratitude and the genuine use of money for basic needs rather than for showing off or harmful activities.
She is critical of her father's "fake mercy" and his attachment to money, which she sees as a reflection of society's skewed values.
Despite financial hardships, Gurpreet finds peace and remains hopeful, believing that hard work, patience, and perseverance will change her fate.
She considers her current challenges as foundational for a successful life and holds out hope for her father to appreciate life's true values.
Gurpreet is determined to use her future earnings for the greater good, specifically for the education of underprivileged children.

“For me, every hour is grace. And I feel gratitude in my heart each time I can meet someone and look at his or her smile.” — Elie Wiesel

“Before I get out of bed, I am saying thank you. I know how important it is to be thankful.” — Al Jarreau

This week I got my savings bank account closed in a private bank and got it opened in the government bank. There were two reasons that I did this activity.

First, I am not full-time employed, and the amount they wanted me to keep in the bank as a minimum balance, I couldn’t maintain it ahead as I am not getting more freelancing projects at the moment.

Second, I am getting the same savings bank account facilities at a nominal price in the government bank. So, I thought why shouldn’t I make use of it.

After knowing about this, my father tried to win me over with his cheque. He told me once you get your new account number I will give you money. I didn’t ask for the money from him at all.

I don’t like his fake mercy on me.

Today, in the morning, after fighting with my mother and maid, he tore the cheque in front of me by saying that I am of no use in the house. But, to tell you the truth, his words couldn’t touch the chords of my heart.

I was already prepared for it, and I knew he wouldn’t be that helpful to me. What truly changed me is my journal writing where I am writing letters to God and telling him about how fake I find this attachment of people with money in life. Be it, my own family.

Money wasn’t invented to lure or misuse others. It was there to feed your basic needs. That’s it. But with time people started showing off, and instead of investing in good deeds, they started gambling, indulging in alcoholic hobbies, and whatnot.

I am peaceful because I don’t have enough money. The only thing that makes me think about it at times is when I realize I am unable to pay for my bills. But I ain’t giving up yet.

With hard work, patience, and perseverance, my fate could be changed.

Whenever I will get to earn enough I won’t be misusing it rather than I would be using it for the education of underprivileged children.

Such bad experiences are truly important to lay the foundation of a good and successful life. I hope someday my father grows up and learns the importance of life than killing himself with negative thoughts. I hope he gets to live truly before he dies.

Thank you for reading my story, and I hope you all have a great Thanksgiving today :)

“I have a lot to be thankful for. I am healthy, happy and I am loved.” — Reba McEntire

Gurpreet Dhariwal is the author of Two Poetry Books. Her books are available on Amazon, Flipkart, and BlueRose. Connect with Gurpreet at www.gurpreetdhariwal.com