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Many people came to America as impoverished immigrants only to work hard and amass great fortunes in the land of opportunity. Many crossed over the Atlantic Ocean with only the clothes on their back. The image of an immigrant walking across the border with a stick over his back carrying all of his belongings in a bag wouldn't be a stretch of the imagination -- they came with very little. Through persistence and determination many of these immigrants did very well in this country. They had to overcome cultural and language barriers to succeed, and succeed they did. From rags to riches, that is the story of many an immigrant.
Yaakov crossed over the Jordan River with nay a possession to his name save a walking stick. Crossing over the Jordan - to Lavan - was an impoverished man. Yaakov worked for twenty years, amassed a great fortune and decided it was time to head back home. This time crossing over the Jordan - away from Lavan - was a wealthy man, a man of means. With the great change in wealth you would expect there to be a great change in attitude. You would expect Yaakov to be sure in himself, to be self confident. Yaakov however remained humble, unsure in himself. With an attitude as if he was teetering on bankruptcy. In the words of Yaakov, " I have become small from all the kindnesses and from all the truth that You have rendered Your servant, for with my staff I crossed this Jordan, and now I have become two camps." Although, I have acquired great wealth, nevertheless it is not with my greatness, nor with my strength, I still remain small, and humble. Therefore, I entreat for mercy on high to assist me in my next venture. Compare that with the attitude of a successful immigrant. A little different, no? I welcome all questions and comments, thanks for your time in reading my article, I appreciate your attention.
"From rags to riches", so...
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- Many people can relate to starting from nothing and amassing great fortunes.
- America started off that way.
- The question is what sort of attitude to you develop as a result.
Many people came to America as impoverished immigrants only to work hard and amass great fortunes in the land of opportunity. Many crossed over the Atlantic Ocean with only the clothes on their back. The image of an immigrant walking across the border with a stick over his back carrying all of his belongings in a bag wouldn't be a stretch of the imagination -- they came with very little. Through persistence and determination many of these immigrants did very well in this country. They had to overcome cultural and language barriers to succeed, and succeed they did. From rags to riches, that is the story of many an immigrant.
With the great change in wealth there must have been a great
change in attitude. From humble and simple spirited to arrogance and
self assuredness.
Yaakov crossed over the Jordan River with nay a possession to his name save a walking stick. Crossing over the Jordan - to Lavan - was an impoverished man. Yaakov worked for twenty years, amassed a great fortune and decided it was time to head back home. This time crossing over the Jordan - away from Lavan - was a wealthy man, a man of means. With the great change in wealth you would expect there to be a great change in attitude. You would expect Yaakov to be sure in himself, to be self confident. Yaakov however remained humble, unsure in himself. With an attitude as if he was teetering on bankruptcy. In the words of Yaakov, " I have become small from all the kindnesses and from all the truth that You have rendered Your servant, for with my staff I crossed this Jordan, and now I have become two camps." Although, I have acquired great wealth, nevertheless it is not with my greatness, nor with my strength, I still remain small, and humble. Therefore, I entreat for mercy on high to assist me in my next venture. Compare that with the attitude of a successful immigrant. A little different, no? I welcome all questions and comments, thanks for your time in reading my article, I appreciate your attention.
