though he garnered for himself glory , it was for his kindness and generosity ; though he was in abundance of wealth it was shared with and among neighbors and friends ; and though he had gained great respect and thereby power , it was that of inspiring great love so that in maintaining the balance of all things , in honoring the rhythms of nature , and in recognizing the beauty of the simple and elemental aspects of life the boy lived , laughed , and loved at his leisure desirous of nothing but what he already possessed in himself .