Cultivating Contentment

A story is often told about a Jewish man in Hungary who complained to his rabbi, “Life is unbearable. Nine of us are living in one room. What can I do?” The rabbi answered, “Take your goat into the room with you. Do as I say and return in a week.” The man was incredulous but obeyed. He went home and brought his goat into the room. Now there were nine people in one room, plus a goat.