There will always be insecurity of money. Do I have enough? What will happen if I stop working, lose my job or my business becomes un-viable. This insecurity gives us stress. Rather than living in this stress, believe in your ability. Spend wisely, save enough when the going is good. Find out what you love and find out a way to make money around that. This way, you may not become the richest man on earth but will be able to live a happy and fulfilling life.
Do you worry all the time? If yes, you need to check your motives. Go deep down your conscience. Find out what worries you and why. Ask tough questions. Are your expectations real? Are you competing with others? Are you too money minded? Are you living a life of integrity? Listen to the answers you get. They may trouble you but you will get clarity. Clean your motives. Live a worry free life.
He was a millionaire. He had everything money could buy. He was on a beach, on a weekend holiday. The idea was to relax. But his mind was wandering in all directions. From his new offshore office to the recently signed deal which will make his company the largest real estate enterprise in the state. He was worried about his deteriorating health and also about the coming industry elections in which he stood for the presidentship. He wanted to forget everything but was not able to. There was something else which was troubling him more. He had everything he wished, yet he did not have peace and he was envying the man lying a little away from him, reading a book for the last two hours, un attentive to the world, while he gave his attention to him.
People told him, life moves on. They were right. Everything moved. But not his thoughts. He didn’t even try. She was still there. Years passed. Nobody knew. Just a few. But with time they too forgot. People around him grew. He didn’t. Just that his hair become grey.
They were in love. But destiny wanted something else. She had her priorities. He was willing to wait. And he waited. But the wait was long. He didn’t mind but she had to call it off. He was left alone.People told him, life moves on. They were right. Everything moved. But not his thoughts. He didn’t even try. She was still there. Years passed. Nobody knew. Just a few. But with time they too forgot. People around him grew. He didn’t. Just that his hair become grey.It’s been long. Pretty long. He told her he would never leave her. He never did. He is happy. He kept his promise.He still has his coffee at the same cafe each day where they first met. Sometimes waiting for the table to be free where they sat. Though he can now afford the cab, but he still prefers to take the subway they took together. And every weekend when he enters the corner ice cream parlour, his standing order is always ready. His favorite sundae and along with it, the blue berry stick which she loved.
Money doesn’t make you rich. Giving does. Acquiring wealth is not a bad thing but helping others by using it is supreme. People think wealth is a pre condition to respect. No, it is not. The usage of wealth for the benefit of not so privileged is. When you make money with the intent to give it away, you create wealth not only for yourself but also make this world a bit more happy. When you bring smile on someone’s face, you will feel your heart smiling and you will earn the right to be proud of yourself.
He reached the dead end. Or that was what he thought. Its over. I lost, he thought. He sat on his knees, depressed. Suddenly, he realised there was a small lane on the left which he overlooked. He thought it lead to nowhere. An inside hunch asked him to try that road. He took a few steps back, took the turn and walked along the way. The road was narrow. It was messy too. After a while the view was better. The road widened. There was life too, with people passing by. His spirits got a new high. He was excited. A new world awaited him. He took the journey with renewed vision and excitement. That’s what happens with us many a times. When everything seems to be over and closed, God keeps a door open. We just need to see it and walk through. There is a new world in there, waiting for us. Take a few step back, take the turn. Sometimes, that’s all we need to do.
Some people think winning is everything. They think it’s alright to go to any extent as far as the results are in their favour. They apply all tricks and tactics. They bend the rules and break them as well. They call such thing as being practical. Well, they may win in front of the world in the short term but eventually, they lose to their own conscience. Rather, there is an easier way. Win your own self. You can win the world.
Learn to listen. Listening is a skill. It requires courage. Courage to understand the other person. Courage to respect the other person. Don’t listen just to fire back to react. Let the other person explain and express. Don’t make it winning or losing. Be sensitive to the other person’s point of view. You don’t have to accept but you don’t need to prove the person wrong either. Actually, when you listen with intent, the other person can understand your silent talk more effectively.
Success is guaranteed. You just have to add hard work to whatever you do. Once you know your goal and once you put all your energy into it, you just need to wait. Slowly but surely you will catch momentum. Don’t take too many turns. Go straight. The momentum will catch more speed. You will hit success any moment. Most people lose hope and give up close to the finish line. Don’t stop. Go on. Remember, before you hit it big, you will be tested many times. Those who persists, win.