I first heard this while listening to an audio program featuring my good friend Les Brown. I then finally found a reference to it online and I want to pass it on to you.
What is the richest place on earth?
This place of endless riches is not in the Middle East, where there’s rich black gold buried deep beneath the Earth’s surface—nor is this place in South Africa where there is a plethora of diamond mines. The wealthiest place in the world is a cemetery. Now one would ask, “For what justifiable reason is the wealthiest place in the world a cemetery?”
Simply put, in a cemetery, you fill find that there are books that were never written. There are songs that were never sung. There are ideas that were never acted upon—dreams that were long forgotten. If one were to die today, then what ideas and what aspirations would die with him or her? And the immediate contingencies that relied on the survival of such a reverie would eventually perish with the evanescing dream.
Will your dreams and aspirations be buried with you? Will you contribute assets to the cemetery or will you leave them fulfilled here on earth?
(Note: I emphasize ‘on earth’ as I’m a believer and look forward to rewards in Heaven. But this quote deals with here on earth and what you’ll accomplish and fulfill before you leave this place.)
Can’t wait to see your comments…
JG
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September 2nd, 2008 (comment#1)
Thank you Jermaine for this deep thought,
I find it so true that dreams that have not been fulfilled rest in cemeteries, this is the reason we need to remind ourselves that we don’t have much time & even less excuses we can afford if we want to bring forth the gifts we have been given, to explore & to share. There lies an immense heritage to claim for ourselve, but when we do, the treasures that our heart & mind discover are endless. Do dreams live beyond the grave? It is only through our life that they can be built.
September 2nd, 2008 (comment#2)
@khobe… enjoyed your reply!
December 25th, 2008 (comment#3)
It shows your truth intention that you are very aggressive towards your vision and dream.I have also such kind of intention and determination .I didn’t lose my determination and will never lose.I always pay much respect to such kind of restless spirit.
April 22nd, 2009 (comment#4)
I would just like to say thank you. Thank you for not letting “things” defined us. I was looking up the richest place on earth as far as money and never thinking that your respond is what I will find. Thank you
May 12th, 2009 (comment#5)
This shows how wise and intelligent you are.cheers.