How many times have we thought about the futility of certain things? Like spending an entire day over an assignment or worrying over an incident that probably won’t bother you one year down the line. Is it really worth the time and effort we spend on it?
I have nothing against the toiling community. In fact, I quite respect them, for they have an ability I probably do not have (or at least not the one I want to live by). However, with all due respect, I feel there are larger things to live for.
When was the last time you actually sat under the sun, perfectly nonchalantly, doing absolutely nothing but lazing like a pig? When was the last time you took a shivering walk down that isolated road round the corner on a cold, winter night, the last time you sat and thought about all the good things and not worry about what lay ahead? Life is not just about planning ahead, or worrying about a few vital elements of your life. Live, primarily, is about living. Living each day as it comes, each moment. Do we not spoil the magic and essence of the present by worrying too much about the future? I agree it is unavoidable and probably prudent too but too much of seriousness kills the simplicity which is the charm of the thing called life.
Fall in love, most importantly, with yourself. Find someone to talk to before you sleep every night. Find time to enjoy a cup of coffee over a cold December twilight. Read a book on a Sunday rather than being online. Switch off yourself from the world and enjoy a holiday every once in a while. Studies and career are very vital indeed but it is far more important to be at peace with oneself. What is the point of earning a million per year if you cannot sleep peacefully every night? It is far more important to be sincere than serious, to be innovative than perfect. Great things happen when you least expect them to.
Life is beautiful because of all the simplistic yet charming aspects of it. Learn to enjoy the trivialities as much as the big things. It makes a big difference to the person we are, to the level of contentment in our lives.
Hi..nupur...u see for each individual , interest and liking is different . Those who toil are people who have so much responsibity and are those who are so determined to achieve something . Once they have got or reached a level they wanted to , they will look into bigger pleasures as those u have mentioned . Enjoy nature is a very great thing and im really glad u ve heart for her (mother nature).
ReplyDeletethanks a lot for your inputs hari. i totally agree with you that the aims are completely different for each individual. but for each individual, contentment is equally important and each day, finding time for himself should not be difficult. it is, afterall, for his own good.
ReplyDeleteA workaholic may find time in the face of his/her loved ones .....That is by far the best thing ...i hope u'll agree :-)
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