When The Oppressed Become Rich

​There are stories about poor people 
who became rich after some time. 
In the course of poverty, 
they were neglected and uncared for.

She's an old poor woman.

​People around looked down on them 
and all the time they felt miserable. 
But nobody knew what the future 
held for them 
and how time could change 
the course of their destiny. 
Because of their misery 
and the unforgiving treatment they got 
by those around, 
they learned to strive the hardest 
so they could no longer experience 
that harsh and cruel life anymore.
And sure enough, 
they became wealthy and rich 
and lived a very comfortable life 
after years and years 
of determination and hard work. 
The life they had before 
was almost forgotten 
as if it never  happened. 
But worst of all, 
they became proud and arrogant. 
At last, they said to themselves, 
"I'll get even with those who mistreated us." 
And so without hesitation, 
they came back to those people 
with vengeance taking over their hearts
for the rest of their lives.

At first thought, 
it seemed right that you have to get back
to those people 
and let them know 
you're no longer the same person 
they used to oppress or hurt, 
that you have to show them 
what you've become 
and how far you've gone.
But no, 
it's not right 
and it never does any good. 
You have to think about this: 
all those years of neglect, oppression,
misery and all 
made you who and what you are today.
They made you stronger 
and more determined to live your dreams. 
So instead of vengeance, 
show your gratitude to them 
for all the great things 
that have been happening 
ever since the day 
they hurt and caused you pain.