One reason why people today struggle and work themselves to the point of collapse is a lack of moderation in using wealth or the Four Requisites.
A person who does not know how to manage their resources is like a wicker basket full of holes. Earning a living is like pouring water into that basket. If the basket is perforated everywhere, no matter how much water you pour in, the moment you stop, the water drains away completely.
Conversely, if we “plug the holes” effectively—leaving only small openings for truly necessary things like food, clothing, shelter, medicine, and other essentials—then the chances of our bodies not being overtaxed increase. We gain more opportunities to rest and more chances to avoid destroying our physical health through overwork.
Source: For the Merit-Maker, Volume 2 (Padet Dattajeevo)
