週末寵物：談致富不要依附（2014）
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What is the main message of Arthur C. Brooks' article 'Abundance Without Attachment'?
The main message is that it is good to pursue wealth and live a prosperous life, but the problem arises when people become overly attached to money. Attachment to money leads to greed, jealousy, and an inability to let go of material possessions, which can cause various personal and societal issues.
What example does Arthur C. Brooks use to illustrate the concept of attachment to material possessions?
Brooks uses the example of choosing between buying a sofa or spending the same amount of money on a second honeymoon. Most people would choose the sofa because they believe material possessions are permanent, while experiences like a honeymoon are fleeting. However, over time, the memories of the honeymoon would provide more lasting joy and conversation than the sofa.
What did the Swami (spiritual master) tell Arthur C. Brooks about wealth?
The Swami told Brooks that wealth is good and that people should pursue it, as it helps lift millions out of poverty. However, the problem lies in becoming attached to wealth. The Swami himself had given up all his possessions to live as a spiritual master, emphasizing that money itself is not evil, but attachment to it is the issue.
What personal story does Arthur C. Brooks share about his son Carlos?
Brooks shares that his son Carlos, at age nine, asked for a Christmas gift of spending time together fishing instead of receiving material presents. They went fishing, and this became an annual tradition. Brooks highlights that such experiences create lasting memories and joy, far more valuable than material gifts.
What does the Swami's response to fame reveal about his philosophy?
When Brooks told the Swami that writing about him in the New York Times would make him famous, the Swami responded with indifference, asking instead about the quality of their soup. This reveals his detachment from fame and material concerns, emphasizing his focus on the present moment and spiritual values over worldly recognition.
What does the Swami's background reveal about his journey to becoming a spiritual master?
The Swami was born in India but grew up in the U.S., earning an MBA and working in the corporate world. At 26, he gave up his career and wealth, returned to India, and spent six years studying Hinduism. He eventually renounced all possessions, living as a spiritual master with only two robes, a wooden bowl, and a string of prayer beads.
- 圣诞节期间人们在享受送礼和抵制商业化之间存在矛盾
- 这种矛盾也存在于现代生活的其他方面
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