Because you lacked you embarked on a quest to never lack again. You climbed mountains, you made enemies, turned your back on many,imbibed new attitudes & character, made friends at the top, acquired properties, diversified investment and now live with abundance. And all of a sudden you came to a realization of the truth-you didn't need this much to survive, all you needed was little. You now try to preach it but no one is listening because they are on a quest to be like you. You shout and cry out and they conclude that you want only yourself to be at the top. If only they knew the truth. If only they could see from your perspective. Yes it's good to be at the top but there is really no problem with being at the bottom if you have been at the top. This knowledge is all that is needed. This knowledge is what those around you should crave for! You try to tell them that they mustn't experience being at the top to have it but they ask you how you came about yours. You point towards the two Os-observation & obedience. They tell you it's childish. They tell you that they are men and therefore thrive thru pain. You cry every night because no one listens. For now you know that it's better to obey than to experience. You remember your youth. And all who did what you were now doing. How you equally bluffed at them. You wished for this youth. But it is too late. Strength is leaving your bones! The youthful zeal is gone! And you realize another truth-that in your getting and pursuits understanding & wisdom was lacking. For it is only a fool who spends 80% of his life on a quest that he would have probably read in a book or observed someone else's life or listened to someone who had gone on the same quest to extract the truth. In other words stubbornness would only lead to long cuts masquerading as short cuts. Yes they might call you lazy but obedience is better than sacrifice. Yes prodigal sons are celebrated but even that memory fades with time. It is only a mad man who goes about looking for what he already has. Do not be deceived!
