The most overused phrase most of our parents quote when we demand for something new or throw a tantrum is "realize the importance of what you have, it might not be long before you lose it". Like most of the youngsters I cringed my face too and ran out at the next possible chance.This phrase I thought was not for ambitious people like me (sic).It was a phrase to be used when your are nearing your fifties and have achieved most of what you've desired for.It is easier to talk about the unfortunate children of some remote drought ridden country from the comforts of your living room and so is talking of these things at fifty.
But, even we accept the fact that nothing is constant in our lives and for that matter even life is also numbered. In such a case wouldn't it be wise to take a few minutes to enjoy the few small things which give us immense pleasure? The saddest part is most of these things are noticed only after they have ceased to exist. Surprising! well .. this is the irony and the most cliched thing about our fast forward existence. Subtle, simple and sober things fail to catch our eye.But even surprising is the fact that their absence is definitely felt.
It might be as small as the little girl next door who waives good bye every time you go out for office. You are too busy to waive back most of the times.But then one day you realize that she is not there waiving at you. Her father's transfer had taken her to another state and you might not see her again. Then you regret not having said a final good-bye.It might be the rose plant in your balcony with its lovely red rose which greets you every morning. You failed to notice it today. There will be another rose tomorrow but definitely not the one which was there the other day.
The last meal you had from your old cook's hand and you left it unfinished as you had to catch your flight to go abroad.You regret it when you are eating the not so delicious food you prepared.The huge banyan tree around the corner which was there since you were a kid, but today it has been uprooted to facilitate road widening. You ignored its presence but miss its absence.
So, next time your mom gives you your favorite dish or your dad a simple 100 bucks note savour it completely. The twinkle in the kids eye when you offer a chocolate, take a few moments to enjoy the scene.
Take a few minutes to laugh at the same joke you laughed as a kid. Don't forget to take a few moments to glance at your old school. Never forget to meet your friend for your poker game. These are the things you enjoy the most.Your expensive taquire or gucci cannot give you the same pleasure as the old watch you bargained and got for half the price in a local market.
I don't deny the prestige the society gives you when you come in designer ensemble.But, life as a whole is all about moments and memories. Never dismiss the joy, small things in life offer. When you appreciate a lot of other small things never forget to commend yourself for the small good deeds you did.
Take a second more to acknowledge the handsome or pretty person staring at you from the mirror
ignore it and there you've created the worst error ever
But, even we accept the fact that nothing is constant in our lives and for that matter even life is also numbered. In such a case wouldn't it be wise to take a few minutes to enjoy the few small things which give us immense pleasure? The saddest part is most of these things are noticed only after they have ceased to exist. Surprising! well .. this is the irony and the most cliched thing about our fast forward existence. Subtle, simple and sober things fail to catch our eye.But even surprising is the fact that their absence is definitely felt.
It might be as small as the little girl next door who waives good bye every time you go out for office. You are too busy to waive back most of the times.But then one day you realize that she is not there waiving at you. Her father's transfer had taken her to another state and you might not see her again. Then you regret not having said a final good-bye.It might be the rose plant in your balcony with its lovely red rose which greets you every morning. You failed to notice it today. There will be another rose tomorrow but definitely not the one which was there the other day.
The last meal you had from your old cook's hand and you left it unfinished as you had to catch your flight to go abroad.You regret it when you are eating the not so delicious food you prepared.The huge banyan tree around the corner which was there since you were a kid, but today it has been uprooted to facilitate road widening. You ignored its presence but miss its absence.
So, next time your mom gives you your favorite dish or your dad a simple 100 bucks note savour it completely. The twinkle in the kids eye when you offer a chocolate, take a few moments to enjoy the scene.
Take a few minutes to laugh at the same joke you laughed as a kid. Don't forget to take a few moments to glance at your old school. Never forget to meet your friend for your poker game. These are the things you enjoy the most.Your expensive taquire or gucci cannot give you the same pleasure as the old watch you bargained and got for half the price in a local market.
I don't deny the prestige the society gives you when you come in designer ensemble.But, life as a whole is all about moments and memories. Never dismiss the joy, small things in life offer. When you appreciate a lot of other small things never forget to commend yourself for the small good deeds you did.
Take a second more to acknowledge the handsome or pretty person staring at you from the mirror
ignore it and there you've created the worst error ever
