Thanjavur girl, computer Savvy for a quarter century

What am I doing, working like this.. Whenever I visit Europe or US, I keep wondering about my way of working, watching the Europeans or Americans balancing work & personal life very well, in fact spending more time with family.. I take a vow that I will change after I return home.. But oh! Old habits die hard & I get back into the same old life.. Here is a story to remind me that this will have to change..

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.