Well, I went to the gym early in the morning; I had a nice chat with my sister on the way there about her upcoming wedding. Returned from the gym and spent the rest of the morning studying. Had a nice leisurely lunch with mom and caught up on all the latest news on our large extended family. Then massaged moms head, she was having a bad headache. Helped my maid clean a cupboard, and learnt about how she celebrated Diwali. Then read my book and had a good laugh. Currently reading, “Mediocre but arrogant” by Abhijit Bhadhuri. Quite an interesting read.
In the evening, my best friend dropped in for a good heart to heart chat. Then my sister and her fiancé came back from work and we all had dinner together.
After my friends left, I spoke to my mum and sister for a while, checked email, showered and got into bed to read for a while before finally switching off the lights and calling it a night.
All small insignificant things. Today I didn’t rescue orphans or give all my money to victims of natural disasters, or nurse a cancer patient or change the world.
Do I regret that? No, No I don’t think I do. I regret not being there enough for my mum;I regret leaning on my best friend instead of supporting her; I regret not spending more time with my grand parents; I regret not being more demonstrative towards those I love…
What good is it trying to accomplish BIG things when you can’t be a good person? What good is it trying to change the world when you cannot be kind and charitable to those around you? We don’t need hundreds of people who are willing to do big things, while neglecting those around them. We just need little people who are willing to go the extra mile for those around them and with that the world will be a much nicer and happier place to live in.
2 comments:
People who run after doing some thing BIG might have to sacrifice a thing or two from their personal life. Its the price I guess they pay for what they thought and want to achieve in their life.
It is also important to be there for your family and your dear ones.
it makes the life so fulfilling.
But I guess, it is the choice that the individual has to make of what kind of life he wants to live.Complexity creeps in when there is an dilemma in the decision.
And it is always better to keep things simple.....
Hey i don't think u really got what i meant... i'm not saying its not important to do big things, what i'm saying is many people claim to be doing big things such as saving the world , but they can't seem to be kind or charitable to those around them... it's more of a facade..In other words, good work should start at home...not only where ppl will notice or comment abt it..
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