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Balance Your Life

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 very similar to 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.

What not ? We often neglect every aspect of life...
I have seen so many people in such a way, of course, including myself...
Everything in life has become so materialistic...
We are running along with time, not spending much time for personal pleasures...

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. I am so sure that all those who are thinking money is the most important will realize they are wrong.
They will surely know what they have lost in life...
But it will be too late by that time...
They will not get back what they lost...
That is lost forever...

Life is not all about making money, acquiring power or recognition . Life is definitely not about work! Work is not everything in life. Work is only necessary to keep us living so as to enjoy the beauty and pleasures of life. There is no meaning in neglecting your pleasures for work or money. Money is only to get more pleasures in life and to lead your life peacefully. If you neglect pleasures of life, why do you need more money? For what purpose?

Just think about it...

Life is a balance of Work and Play, Family and Personal time. You have to decide how you want to balance your Life. You will know your priorities of life better than anyone else. So, 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 !

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