> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://en.chanyuan8.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://en.chanyuan8.org/essays/lifes-24-treasures-how-many-do-you-possess.md). # Life's 24 Treasures—How Many Do You Possess? August 6, 2023 In life, there are 24 treasures. If you possess them all, you are the most affluent person in the world. Even if you have half—12 of them—you are not. Take a look at how many you possess: 1\. Sunlight; 2. Blue skies; 3. Drinking water; 4. Clean air; 5. Land to cultivate; 6. The ability to hear rooster crowing and birds singing; 7. Salt; 8. Something to do every day; 9. Clothes to wear; 10. Shelter to live in; 11. Food to fill your stomach; 12. Someone cares, loves, helps, and remembers you; 13. One or two intimate friends; 14. Someone you care, love, and remember deeply; 15. Enjoying watermelon and peaches in summer; 16. Access to a phone and books; 17. Regular visits from friends and family or there are relatives and friends available to visit; 18. A healthy body; 19. No debts or owing money to others; 20. Faith and ideals; 21. Life has objectives, and there's a direction to life; 22. A heart willing to serve others; 23. Cheerful, optimistic, romantic emotions and sentiments; 24. Having plentiful sexual partners. If you possess these 24 treasures, you're a magnate in this world. Henceforth, do not envy emperors, wealthy individuals, or government officials because you are the most blessed person in the world. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://en.chanyuan8.org/essays/lifes-24-treasures-how-many-do-you-possess.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.