ሳቢ በሬውን, ተሳቢ ገበሬውን, አውሎ ያግባልን. Out of a long prayer, this i...

ሳቢ በሬውን, ተሳቢ ገበሬውን, አውሎ ያግባልን.

Out of a long prayer, this is one of the sayings our fathers used to say after finishing their meals. At first, it sounds simple, but when you think about it deeply, it carries a profound meaning.

They saw their ox as a leader and themselves as followers. That perspective is fascinating imagine saying, “You are my leader, and I follow you,” to the very animal you work with. It shows humility, respect, and partnership. They didn’t see themselves as masters; they saw themselves as co-workers in the same mission.

That level of respect is powerful. By respecting their ox, they were also respecting themselves. acknowledging that both roles matter. What amazes me even more is that their prayers always included others. The farmer’s wife, for example, would often pray for the ox before praying for her husband. That kind of thoughtfulness putting the wellbeing of the helper first shows deep empathy.

Now imagine if we applied that same mindset today. If every time a company made a profit, the leaders paused to pray or even just wish for their employees’ health, peace, and success. Not out of duty, but out of genuine gratitude.

Some businesses thrive while their people struggle, but true prosperity includes everyone involved. Even if you can’t give more, you can at least pray or wish them well. That simple act of care could mean more than you realize.