Thursday, August 9, 2012

Time - A Priceless Gift


Amazing short story which depicts the importance of giving your precious time to your loved ones over anything else is the best thing you all are gifting to them. A must read for everyone.



A Short Story of  DAD & SON…

A man came home from work late, tired and irritated, to find his 5-year old son waiting for him at the door.

SON: “Daddy, may I ask you a question?”
DAD: “Yeah sure, what it is?” replied the man.
SON: “Daddy, how much do you make an hour?”
DAD: “That’s none of your business. Why do you ask such a thing?” the man said angrily.
SON: “I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you make an hour?”
DAD: “If you must know, I make Rs.100 an hour.”
SON: “Oh,” the little boy replied, with his head down.
SON: “Daddy, may I please borrow Rs.50?”

The father was furious, “If the only reason you asked that is so you can borrow some money to buy a silly toy or some other nonsense, then you march yourself straight to your room. 

The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door.


———

The man had calmed down, and started to think: 

Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that Rs. 50 and he really didn’t ask for money very often. The man went to the door of the little boy’s room and opened the door.

"Are you asleep, son?” He asked.  

“No daddy, I’m awake,” replied the boy. 

“I’ve been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you earlier” said the man. Here’s Rs.50 you asked for.”


———-


The little boy sat straight up, smiling. 

“Oh, thank you daddy!” He yelled. 

Then, reaching under his pillow he pulled out some crumpled up bills. The man saw that the boy already had money, started to get angry again. The little boy slowly counted out his money, and then looked up at his father. 

“Why do you want more money if you already have some?” the father grumbled.

"Because I didn’t have enough, but now I do,” the little boy replied.

———-

“Daddy, I have Rs.100 now. Can I buy an hour of your time? Please come home early tomorrow. I would like to have dinner with you.” ………………


The father was crushed. He put his arms around his little son, and he begged for his forgiveness.

A REMINDER TO ALL OF US WORKING SO HARD IN LIFE. 


We should not let time slip through our fingers without having spent some time with those who really matter to us, those close to our hearts……..


Friday, July 13, 2012

I Have Lived It All




How strange it is... 

We wish to earn loads of money, but we have the best of times only when we have just 10 bucks in pocket... 

We wish to wear high brands, but we feel most comfortable in payjama pants and salwar kameez...

We wish to sit in Taj and Marriot with elite people but we enjoy roadside vendor food with friends the most... 

We wish to own big cars and go on long drives yet we talk our heart out only while walking down a long road...

We have 64GB ipods filled with songs, but sometimes a song on the radio brings a smile that can't be compared...

Life is simple indeed...

We make it complex by running after what never gives us joy.

Love Life...

Take note of small things...

For when you achieve the Bigger Ones, you can Smile and Say... 


'I Have Lived It All'

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Way To Handle Problems Of LIFE


Normally when we are troubled by a major problem in our lives, we ponder the problem deeply, gravitate to the solace and help of others and sometime seek help from the beyond. But yet there are a number of ways we can overcome our problems and even turn them into great successes.

Problems are the part of everyone's life. But a way to tackle the problem gives strength to face the situation with courage and also helps to minimize its effect. 
 
Once a professor began his class by holding up a glass with some water in it. He held it up for all to see and asked the students, “how much do you think this glass weighs? ’50gms’…’100gms…’125gms’….?


The students answered, “I really don’t know unless I weigh it.”


The professor said, ‘now, my question is: What would happen if I held it up like this for a few minutes?’


‘Nothing’ the students said.


“OK what would happen if I held it up like this for an hour?” the professor asked.


“Your arm would begin to ache” said one of the students.


“You’re right, now what would happen if I held it for a day?”


“Your arm could go numb; you might have severe muscle stress & paralysis; have to go to hospital for sure! Ventured another student”, all the students laughed.


“Very good. But during all this, did the weight of the glass change?” Asked the professor.


“No” was the reply of all the students.


“Then what caused the arm to ache; the muscle to stress?” After a pause the professor asked “Before my arm ache, what should I do?”


The students were puzzled.


“Put the glass down!” said one of the students.


“Exactly!” said the professor, “Life’s problems are exactly like this. Hold it for a few minutes in your head; they seem OK. Think of them for a long time; they begin to ache. Hold it even longer; they begin to paralyze you. You will not be able to do anything.”


It’s important to think of the challenges (problems) in your life, but EVEN MORE IMPORTANT to ‘put them down’ at the end of every day before you go to sleep. That way, you are not stressed, you wake up every day fresh; strong; can handle any issue, any challenge that comes your way!


Remember to put the glass down everyday!

MORAL:  Forget Problem to Solve It
 
Interestingly one of the best ways to solve a problem is to FORGET IT. 

When we dwell on our problems, we are only immersing ourselves more into it. 

On the other hand, those who forget these when they arise are putting themselves in a psychologically strong position that will help them dissolve the problem. Our emotions are less invested in them, our being is freer and we are more happier than anyone.

So Don't Forget to put that glass of problems down everyday.