Consultation of Friends and Families
Of course, most close friends and family members were ecstatic for him, seeing the painting as a potential fortune that would change his life. A few people suggested that the painting be sold right away, promising him all the advantages he would get about it financially. They counted all the dreams they wished him to fulfill and the places they wished him to visit, and the freedom that was assured in getting wealth. However, some of his friends realized why he was being that way.
They knew how much the painting has come to be for him. This is not about the financial value, but the personal connection he had with the painting-that’s what they were trying to make him think on-the deep value of the personal connection and not just the monetary one.They instead counseled him to look into the options he had for preserving the painting such as perhaps letting it to a museum where they could have it appreciated by art lovers but still in his control.
He listened to both opinions, feeling grateful for their support and guidance. Their insights really made him see the decision from many sides, weighing out both practical and emotional considerations. He felt torn apart because the pull of financial freedom on one side was opposed by the attachment he’d formed with the painting on the other. The discussions reminded him that his choice would affect not only his finances but also the relationship he had with art itself.
