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TerryS
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Work work work
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Work work work - June 16, 2003
A long time ago, there was an Emperor who told his horseman that if he
could ride on his horse and cover as much land area as he likes, then
the
Emperor would give him the area of land he has covered.
Sure enough, the horseman quickly jumped onto his horse and rode as fast
as
possible to cover as much land area as he could. He kept on riding and
riding, whipping the horse to go as fast as possible. When he was
hungry
or tired, he did not stop because he wanted to cover as much area as
possible.
Came to a point when he had covered a substantial area and he was
exhausted
and was dying. Then he asked himself, "Why did I push myself so hard
to
cover so much land area? Now I am dying and I only need a very small
area
to bury myself."
The above story is similar with the journey of our Life. We push very
hard
everyday to make more money, to gain power and recognition. We neglect
our health , time with our family and to appreciate the surrounding
beauty and
the hobbies we love.
One day when we look back , we will realize that we don't really need
that
much, but then we cannot turn back time for what we have missed.
Life is not about making money, acquiring power or recognition . Life is
definitely not about work! Work is only necessary to keep us living so
as
to enjoy the beauty and pleasures of life. Life is a balance of Work
and
Play, Family and Personal time. You have to decide how you want to
balance
your Life. Define your priorities, realize what you are able to
compromise
but always let some of your decisions be based on your instincts.
Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of Life, the whole aim of human
existence.
So, take it easy, do what you want to do and appreciate nature. Life is
fragile, Life is short. Do not take Life for granted. Live a balanced
lifestyle and enjoy Life!
Watch your thoughts ; they become words.
Watch your words ; they become actions.
Watch your actions ; they become habits.
Watch your habits; they become character.
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.
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> It is only a tiny rosebud,
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> With these clumsy hands of mine.
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cbolony
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Re: Work work work
« Reply #1 on: Jun 17th, 2003, 5:09pm » |
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terry so very true i enjoyed reading it life goes by so very fast
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This is soooooo important!
For so long, I felt guilty for not being driven. For not really caring about making a CAREER. I spent 10 years, in high stress, making work the #1 priority because it was expected.
My mind and body told me that this was not for me. I had a kind of a nervous breakdown. Now, I am like a river. I flow. I touch here and there, sparkle in the sunshine and stretch in the coolness of the shadows. I bubble with laughter and sometimes rage with the storms other times I am calm and still, but still I flow. I pick up things here and and leave them there. I just flow and enjoy every moment.
There is something to be said for being a river.
Thanks Terry.
Sherry
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Re: Work work work
« Reply #3 on: Jun 22nd, 2003, 9:24am » |
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I do clinical work a couple of nights a week.
Pscho/Educational groups for first offenders.
I'm going to print out the last 5 lines and hand it out. I see an entire group discussion developing from just those lines.
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