Two weeks ago, I gave my students an essay assignment titled “If I Were a Millionaire.” Instantly, the room filled with the sound of pencils scratching—dreams of sports cars, mansions, and world travels coming to life on paper. But one girl sat quietly, her arms folded, gazing out the window with a calm expression. Curious, I walked over and asked gently, “What’s wrong? Why aren’t you writing?”
She looked up at me with quiet confidence and replied, “I’m just thinking… because I already feel rich, and I want to explain it the right way.” Her answer caught me off guard. I smiled and told her to take her time. Later, when I read her essay, her first line stopped me completely: “I wouldn’t change much if I were a millionaire, because I already have everything that makes my heart full.”
