SHARED THOUGHTS....31.12.12.
3.Not Landing a Dream Job
4.Not Saving Enough Money
5.Not Having Children
6.Never Taking up a Sport or Hobby
7.Never Telling Someone You Love Them
8.Never Traveling
9.Never Getting a Degree
10.Never Buying the dream home
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LIFE
Once a man saw in his dream, that a lion was chasing him. The man ran to a tree, climbed on to it and sat on a branch. He looked down and saw that the lion was still there waiting for him.
The man then looked to his side where the branch he was sitting on was attached to the tree and saw that two rats were circling around and eating the branch. One rat was black and the other one was white. The branch will fall on the ground very soon.
The man then looked below again with fear and discovered that a big black snake had come and settled directly under him. The snake opened its mouth right under the man so that he will fall into it. The man then looked up to see if there was anything that he could hold on to.
He saw another branch with a honeycomb. Drops of honey were falling from it. The man wanted to taste one of the drops. So, he put his tongue out and tasted one of the falling drops of honey. The honey was amazing in taste. So, he wanted to taste another drop and then another and as a result, he got lost into the sweetness of the honey. He forgot about the two rats eating his branch away, the lion on the ground and the snake that is sitting right under him. Suddenly when the branch broke he remembered all the dangers woke up from his sleep.
The man couldn’t understand the dream, so he went to a scholar to know its meaning.
The scholar said ” The lion you saw is your death. It always chases you and goes where ever you go.
The two rats,one black and one white, are the night and the day. Black one is the night and the white one is the day. They circle around, coming one after another, to eat your time as they take you closer to death. The big black snake with a dark mouth is your grave. It’s there, just waiting for you to fall into it.
The honeycomb is this world and the sweet drops of honey are the luxuries of this world. We like to taste a little of the luxuries of this world and it’s very sweet. Then we want to taste little more and then more. Meanwhile, we get lost into it and we forget about our time, we forget about our death and we forget about our grave.”
The man then looked below again with fear and discovered that a big black snake had come and settled directly under him. The snake opened its mouth right under the man so that he will fall into it. The man then looked up to see if there was anything that he could hold on to.
He saw another branch with a honeycomb. Drops of honey were falling from it. The man wanted to taste one of the drops. So, he put his tongue out and tasted one of the falling drops of honey. The honey was amazing in taste. So, he wanted to taste another drop and then another and as a result, he got lost into the sweetness of the honey. He forgot about the two rats eating his branch away, the lion on the ground and the snake that is sitting right under him. Suddenly when the branch broke he remembered all the dangers woke up from his sleep.
The man couldn’t understand the dream, so he went to a scholar to know its meaning.
The scholar said ” The lion you saw is your death. It always chases you and goes where ever you go.
The two rats,one black and one white, are the night and the day. Black one is the night and the white one is the day. They circle around, coming one after another, to eat your time as they take you closer to death. The big black snake with a dark mouth is your grave. It’s there, just waiting for you to fall into it.
The honeycomb is this world and the sweet drops of honey are the luxuries of this world. We like to taste a little of the luxuries of this world and it’s very sweet. Then we want to taste little more and then more. Meanwhile, we get lost into it and we forget about our time, we forget about our death and we forget about our grave.”
Life is full of attractions and distractions. Live, Love, Laugh… Be content with Life. It’s awesome. - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Our time will certainly come to an end, we will fall into that gaping mouth of the snake…ie. Grave; death will catch up with us, no matter where we hide, no matter how much we resist it or detest it… it is the only sure & predictable aspect of Life. Yet, each of us have been allotted time…. time to live and make a meaning of life…time to gain & share knowledge, time to gain & share love, time to gain & share goodwill…time to live the Life, with minimal regrets.
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Once a man asked God what is the meaning of Life.
God replied, Life itself has no meaning.
Life is an Opportunity to create a meaning in Life.
Life is not about expecting, hoping, wishing….
Its about doing, being and becoming.
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The life we live is the legacy we leave behind. Everyday counts for something, and every relationship has meaning. No one wants to live in mediocrity, with their dreams and aspirations deteriorating behind the façade of a day to day rat race.
At the end of life, many people express regrets, wishing for a second chance to get it right. In reality, there is no second chance; we have to get it right the first time.
These are the top ten regrets most likely to change the course of someone's life.
1. Never resolving a conflict.
The number one regret a person can have is not resolving a conflict. Countless funerals are full of regretful friends and family that never got the chance to right a wrong. Bitterness can sour a lifetime of memories, wedging itself in between relationships and people that love each other. Don't let anger last a lifetime.
2. Not spending enough family time.
For many people sending their kids off to college, or watching them get married can conjure thoughts of times growing up as a young family. Often work can come in the way of family time, resulting in distance between husbands, wives and children. Inserting a family day into a weekly schedule and making time for family vacations each year can prevent a person from having such a strong regret.
3.Not Landing a Dream Job
Going to college for years and getting a degree leads a person to begin seeking work in the field of their dreams. However, often employers are not hiring in limited fields, leaving post grads to find work in other occupations. What starts out as temporary can become permanent, with salaries and benefits luring employees into a lifelong commitment to a single company. While the money may be great, a job can feel like a rut if it isn't the job you longed for.
4.Not Saving Enough Money
For many people in their twenties or thirties, retirement seems like a distant future, not an impending reality. They may choose to defer retirement savings into other purchases for immediate gratification. This can turn into a disaster during the golden years, when money can often be tight. This is an easy regret to avoid by setting up automated investments into an IRA throughout the working years.
5.Not Having Children
Children are often viewed as distractions or inconveniences, getting in the way of careers and personal goals. Though it may seem like a good idea to not have kids, the choice can leave a person very lonely as they begin to age. It is a natural human desire to wish to leave a heritage with descendants, so be careful in choosing to put off having children.
6.Never Taking up a Sport or Hobby
Countless little boys spend their youth community sports, dreaming of one day playing for a professional league. Though not everyone has what it takes to be a professional, there are other ways to incorporate a passion for sports or other hobbies such as learning to play an instrument, or taking on a second language.
7.Never Telling Someone You Love Them
There is nothing like going to the grave, remembering "the one that got away." Sometimes it can be hard to express true feelings for someone if the outcome could mean rejection. However, holding it all inside will leave heart aching for closure. It is better to share your heart with a loved one, rather than miss out on a chance at happiness.
8.Never Traveling
Growing up, most people dream of visiting an exotic island, backpacking through Europe, experiencing the Great Wall of China, or finding love in the city of Paris. Travel is a healthy ambition that creates memories to last a lifetime. Failing to travel to a dream destination can leave a lifetime of regrets. Don't let financial circumstances or life events keep you from visiting the places that you love.
9.Never Getting a Degree
A small percentage of people successfully graduate high school, go to college, and acquire the degree that they set out for. Life circumstances can get in the way, with some students quitting college to get married, have children or go to work, never returning to school. For people who take pride in education and intelligence, having a degree is proof of their capabilities and accomplishment. It is never too late to go back to school and get the degree you always wanted.
10.Never Buying the dream home
Everyone has an idea of the perfect home in the perfect location. Maybe it's a luxurious apartment full of chic and modern furnishings. Or perhaps it's a three story beach house overlooking the ocean with a mountainous backdrop and scenic views. One of the biggest regrets a person can have is not raising a family in the dream location they once desired
But the deepest regret is a belated realization that time is over and a guilt that “I have wasted all the time”.
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Life is about the choices you’ve just made,
And the ones you are about to make.
It’s about the things you choose to say, today.
It’s about what you are going to do, after you finish reading this.
(its about if you are going to add to the list of regrets next year or choosing to have one regret less, in the New Year).
With all the best wishes for a Happy New Year.
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Take care, have a safe New Year eve,
MOHANDAS. KP.
