Times of essence
"Time is the only true commodity we have and it is our choice how we use it.
You can use the time you have to make money or you can use time to spend it on building relationships.
And for those you tell us that you can balance both, it is a white lie.
For anybody who wants to disagree! Look deep within yourself as to how many times we have sacrificed one for the other"
These are words from my former master & good friend; AHD. Quite interesting thoughts, debated countlessly through the ages of humankind as the basis for any personal revolution. At some point, someone has to ask this, regardless of creed, race, place or time. The questions are when, how, what and who?
I asked this many times to myself during my (much more carefree) university days. Personally, I think it is important to set some short term & long term plans, then deciding which fit comes in. In my plans, I knew that my 1st years after leaving university would be on learning, & leading a relationship centred life, so I joined an NGO, went around, tried learning many things in many places. Now, I have moved on to a side more centred on money (for now).
The point is, too much ideals without money will be wishful thinking and if not that, then for sure un-independent way & direction for life, where our next path will depend on a compromise of wills with our benefactor.
However, we all know the story about the poor rich kid, who has all the moo-lah, but unfortunately, without the means to enjoy it meaningfully, like ideas for it, friends & family to savour it and the pleasure of enjoying something rare, that it becomes a wonderful escape.
The best laugh at this moment is, be damned if you do, be damned if you don't. This however is offset if it all has a good mix & contributes to a larger purpose & picture. So, I guess there's no harm going in extreme when it's for a larger cause.
However, however extreme, there should be some minimal time in between to enjoy the simple pleasures of life; it's an open contract with god & it can be taken from us anytime.
It is because that we wake up each day to make complex decisions each day, that we are not born to be insects or animals, but humans with potential to realize greater purpose. But do we?
Is time running out?
You can use the time you have to make money or you can use time to spend it on building relationships.
And for those you tell us that you can balance both, it is a white lie.
For anybody who wants to disagree! Look deep within yourself as to how many times we have sacrificed one for the other"
These are words from my former master & good friend; AHD. Quite interesting thoughts, debated countlessly through the ages of humankind as the basis for any personal revolution. At some point, someone has to ask this, regardless of creed, race, place or time. The questions are when, how, what and who?
I asked this many times to myself during my (much more carefree) university days. Personally, I think it is important to set some short term & long term plans, then deciding which fit comes in. In my plans, I knew that my 1st years after leaving university would be on learning, & leading a relationship centred life, so I joined an NGO, went around, tried learning many things in many places. Now, I have moved on to a side more centred on money (for now).
The point is, too much ideals without money will be wishful thinking and if not that, then for sure un-independent way & direction for life, where our next path will depend on a compromise of wills with our benefactor.
However, we all know the story about the poor rich kid, who has all the moo-lah, but unfortunately, without the means to enjoy it meaningfully, like ideas for it, friends & family to savour it and the pleasure of enjoying something rare, that it becomes a wonderful escape.
The best laugh at this moment is, be damned if you do, be damned if you don't. This however is offset if it all has a good mix & contributes to a larger purpose & picture. So, I guess there's no harm going in extreme when it's for a larger cause.
However, however extreme, there should be some minimal time in between to enjoy the simple pleasures of life; it's an open contract with god & it can be taken from us anytime.
It is because that we wake up each day to make complex decisions each day, that we are not born to be insects or animals, but humans with potential to realize greater purpose. But do we?
Is time running out?
posted by Jay @ 16.11.05
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