What is important in life personal well being or fulfillment
of materialistic desires? The answer to this question varies from person to person.
Some might have a complicated answer mixing both.
But what is required is a right approach to life. When we
have the correct approach we will have the best of the both the worlds.
Achieving life’s purpose with low levels of stress should be
the goal.
Stop having unachievable goals. Stop comparing your life
with that of others. Work tirelessly towards achieving meaningful goals.
In the name of personal well being, some people become
drifters. They hide behind big philosophies and are full of contempt for materialism.
But what such people do not realize is that today we cannot even sit idle for
free. Monthly bills arrive even if we
are idle.
Materialistic goals are necessary in life like owning a good house is a necessity. Spending on a hobby is a good thing. But taking risk and investing in second and third house only invites problem and stress. Such materialistic desires should not be entertained. Learn to be content. Simply changing cars, mobiles etc to attract attention should be avoided in life. Invest in gadgets after knowing our needs and use. Do not fall for advertisements. When you earn a rupee a quarter of it should be always saved.
A balance approach to life with proper planning is what is
required.
Many things are beyond our control in life. But there are
few important things that are in our control. When we face tough situations in
life, we should not lose our calm and composure. This only makes matters worse.
Avoid complete dependence on technology, friends, relatives
and institutions. We should always have an identity of our own.
Mad money – always have it – mad money is a small sum of money
carried or kept in reserve for minor expenses and emergencies.
Emotional turmoil in life should be got over through
spirituality. All our emotional turmoil begins with our search for happiness
outside. This happiness can be love, power, control, likes, dislikes etc. Any
happiness that we get from an external source will fade out eventually. So
lessen your emotional dependence on others.
Instead of following the same pattern, be curious and take
some diversions. Do certain things that you have never done. This will give new
meaning to life. New experiences and new friends will take you out of a life that is
on an autopilot mode.
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