When was the last time you stopped what you were doing and looked into your life? All of us have become so engrossed in ourselves and this mad rush to succeed that we have really lost the true meaning of life.
The trivialities of life are catching up with us, and before we know it, technology and its fruits will devour us and our humanity. Today, everyone I come across has joined the rat race, waiting to put someone else down while making their own presence felt. All this competition and a mad sense of superiority is definitely taking its toll on people.
You can see live examples of this dangerous attitude in the form of road rage, disrespect for women, bad service, or rather the lack of it at a restaurant, etc. If each of us realized that success and a little competition is good but not at the cost of hurting someone, this world would be a much better place to live in.
I must not forget to practice what I preach too because before you expect someone to change, you MUST try to make a difference in your own attitude in any small way possible.
A good way to start is by trying these simple steps:
- Greet your neighbor with a smile the next time you see them.
- Just once, do not overtake while driving and see how it feels.
- You may have plenty of reasons that justify your pride, but just once try being modest.
- Restrain from calling someone names and experience the power of control.
- Don't unnecessarily blow your horns; remember, noise pollution can be deafening.
- Do something nice for someone else, and you will be amazed by the sense of contentment you will derive from it.
- Treat a poor child to an ice cream and enjoy the look of happiness on their face thereafter. I am sure you will not be able to put that smile out of your mind for a long time.
- While driving, when the traffic signal turns red, try to relax; feel what it's like to follow the rules. Believe me, it's a good feeling.
- Self-discipline is probably the most difficult to implement. Try this and feel the difference.
Remember: You only get one lifetime, so live it well.
From India, Bangalore
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35The trivialities of life are catching up with us, and before we know it, technology and its fruits will devour us and our humanity. Today, everyone I come across has joined the rat race, waiting to put someone else down while making their own presence felt. All this competition and a mad sense of superiority is definitely taking its toll on people.
You can see live examples of this dangerous attitude in the form of road rage, disrespect for women, bad service, or rather the lack of it at a restaurant, etc. If each of us realized that success and a little competition is good but not at the cost of hurting someone, this world would be a much better place to live in.
I must not forget to practice what I preach too because before you expect someone to change, you MUST try to make a difference in your own attitude in any small way possible.
A good way to start is by trying these simple steps:
- Greet your neighbor with a smile the next time you see them.
- Just once, do not overtake while driving and see how it feels.
- You may have plenty of reasons that justify your pride, but just once try being modest.
- Restrain from calling someone names and experience the power of control.
- Don't unnecessarily blow your horns; remember, noise pollution can be deafening.
- Do something nice for someone else, and you will be amazed by the sense of contentment you will derive from it.
- Treat a poor child to an ice cream and enjoy the look of happiness on their face thereafter. I am sure you will not be able to put that smile out of your mind for a long time.
- While driving, when the traffic signal turns red, try to relax; feel what it's like to follow the rules. Believe me, it's a good feeling.
- Self-discipline is probably the most difficult to implement. Try this and feel the difference.
Remember: You only get one lifetime, so live it well.
From India, Bangalore
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Am so glad to see this mail. very good one and very true though..i hope people do apply this in thr day to day life. take some time out for themself... :D :)
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This is a very good contribution. It is eye-opening every time I read this kind of material. In fact, in the business community and the professional world, these issues are not often raised. Why don't all the CiteHR members think about contributing something back to society in the form of social responsibility? Maybe support a girl child, an orphan, in their education, covering fees, books, clothes, etc.
Chandra
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Hi Ashwini,
I, of course, am paying more attention to the intention behind the article, i.e., caring and consciousness. Having said that, I would also reflect on the piece on 'True meaning of life'. It is subjective, different for different people. Ask the workaholics and spiritualists. I also picked up generalizations in your message.
Mate, there are masses of reasons behind road rage, etc.
I would acknowledge everybody's values and consider being persuasive/nurturing rather than take a directive approach in terms of a 'To do' list. Reflect if you like. Maybe I make sense, or then maybe not.
Keep up the good work!
Deep
Corporate coach, Time-line practitioner
From India, Calcutta
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I, of course, am paying more attention to the intention behind the article, i.e., caring and consciousness. Having said that, I would also reflect on the piece on 'True meaning of life'. It is subjective, different for different people. Ask the workaholics and spiritualists. I also picked up generalizations in your message.
Mate, there are masses of reasons behind road rage, etc.
I would acknowledge everybody's values and consider being persuasive/nurturing rather than take a directive approach in terms of a 'To do' list. Reflect if you like. Maybe I make sense, or then maybe not.
Keep up the good work!
Deep
Corporate coach, Time-line practitioner
From India, Calcutta
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