The City That Never Sleeps
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posted : January 6, 2010
Interesting how some people try to plan and chart their lives ahead that we fail to keep sight of the present before our eyes. We try to delay the harm that may fall on us or delay the unhappiness that is bound within our lives. We try so hard sometimes to ensure only happiness surrounds us that we lose sight of the greater picture that life is to offer us both happiness and unhappiness, smiles and tears, life and death eventually. What is to happen will always happen. I personally always believe in that. There is virtually no point trying to do goodness and live like a saint when at the end of the day we all are players in the game of life. We all are supposed to fail, falter, slip up some where. Make those mistakes. Cause a little pain, hurt to our loved ones. Swear a little. Have some regrets in life. So, no point trying to have a clean slate. Risk a little bit in life. And do live life on its edge at times. Gives you more reasons to appreciate life rather than fear death.
And on traditions I guess keeping on with it holds the most meaning rather than taking things for granted. Being able to celebrate occasions and cherish relationships built over the years must always continue even if the issues on our plate at various points of our life may change. Simply put, our agenda in life at every stage would vary but we should not take for granted the things that bring us happiness and sustain life literally. The people that are always there to catch you when you fall. Those there to share your joyous moments as well as the low moments. To me, friendships are always valued and held close to my heart. That wouldn't change even if I fufill my dream of being a millionaire by 34. I would still wanna keep on going with my social life, circles, memories. Do more late nights. Sleep a little less. Smile abit more. Laugh alot more. Friendships are afterall the closest thing after the sister. Issues like attending to elderly parents, cleaning this corner of the house or that or gracing gala events will always be happening round the year. 24/7. So if you wanna spend the time with your close ones make the time. Coz when years roll by and when the kids are no longer under your care trying to play catch up with time would be foolish. And at that time when you recall back on all those times you used work as a reason to postpone outings or simple dinners all that will fill you is regret for chasing the wrong things in life instead of spending enough time on the things/people that matter. So please. I hope death does not have to hit for us to realise the value of time, cherish relationships and appreciate life. How apt FB just reminded me I had to reconnect with Mrs.ND. How about a wall post to begin with. FML. |
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