Saturday, September 27, 2008
Life's not all about working and earning money. They are indefinitely essentials but that is not what life is all about. This thought struck me when grandma was admitted. Been pondering bout it and realised how I've been living in my own world; finally into the working world, trying to earn enough, better still more, to chip into the family's expenses and being filial to give money to my parents, sis and grandparents. Which I've to admit honestly, thought by doing so, I've played my part. Which sadly, matter of fact, I wasnt and unconsciously, was slowly drifting from away from them.
Thinking bout it, it isnt like the amount I contribute and give will make a significant or even any changes in their live for it's so measly and they've been living on well even before I supposingly did my part. Realised 'my part' is nothing much but a filial gesture, it is definitely always good to give esp to our love ones. But as we grow older, it's not very much about the money or materialistic stuff that matters, instead it's the time spent, bonds and memories shared that values most.
So timely, received a fwd email from mei which speaks so clearly and I'll like to share it with you.
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A man came home from work late, tired and irritated, to find his 5-year old son waiting for him at the door.
SON: Daddy, may I ask you a question?
DAD: Yeah sure, what it is?
SON: Daddy, how much do you make an hour?
DAD: That's none of your business. Why do you ask such a thing? The man said angrily.
SON: I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you make an hour?
DAD: If you must know, I make $50 an hour.
'Oh,' the little boy replied, with his head down. 'Daddy, may I please borrow $25?'
The father was furious. 'If the only reason you asked that is so you can borrow some money to buy a silly toy or some other nonsense, then you march yourself straight to your room and go to bed. Think about why you are being so selfish. I don't work hard everyday for such childish frivolities.'
The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door.
The man sat down and started to get even angrier about the little boy's questions. How dare he ask such questions only to get some money?
After about an hour or so, the man had calmed down and started to think: Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that $25.00 and he really didn't ask for money very often.
The man went to the door of the little boy's room and opened the door.
'Are you asleep, son?' He asked.
'No daddy, I'm awake,' replied the boy.
'I've been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you earlier' said the man. 'It's been a long day and I took out my aggravation on you. Here's the $25 you asked for.'
The little boy sat straight up, smiling. 'Oh, thank you daddy!!' he yelled.
Then, reaching under his pillow he pulled out some crumpled up bills. The man saw that the boy already had money, started to get angry again. The little boy slowly counted out his money, and then looked up at his father.
'Why do you want more money if you already have some?' the father grumbled.
'Because I didn't have enough, but now I do,' the little boy replied. 'Daddy, I have $50 now. Can I buy an hour of your time? Please come home early tomorrow. I would like to have dinner with you.'
The father was crushed. He put his arms around his little son, and he begged for his forgiveness.
It's just a short reminder to all of you working so hard in life. We should not let time slip through our fingers without having spent some time with those who really matter to us, those close to our hearts. Do remember to share that $50 worth of your time with someone you love.
If we die tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily replace us in a matter of hours. But the family & friends we leave behind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives.
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Who hasnt ever dream of being rich? Atleast baby and I do! And we always like to live in our make believe world every now and then. I honestly think it's perfectly fine to dream but we have to learn and be contented at the end of the day. Work and money are indefinitely our survival needs but dont let the desire, esp greed of wealth swallow you, thus working your life hard for it, for one will never earn enough.
"But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness and pierced themselves through with many sorrows." 1 Tim 6:9-10
One has to have a dream and goal to work towards but may it be realistic. Money is not evil, the love of money is. Be contented, dont compare cause we'll never be able to compare enough. The greatest sorrow is not only losing oneself to work and money but the love ones around.
I am just thinking out loud, nothing else.
Thinking bout it, it isnt like the amount I contribute and give will make a significant or even any changes in their live for it's so measly and they've been living on well even before I supposingly did my part. Realised 'my part' is nothing much but a filial gesture, it is definitely always good to give esp to our love ones. But as we grow older, it's not very much about the money or materialistic stuff that matters, instead it's the time spent, bonds and memories shared that values most.
So timely, received a fwd email from mei which speaks so clearly and I'll like to share it with you.
-------
A man came home from work late, tired and irritated, to find his 5-year old son waiting for him at the door.
SON: Daddy, may I ask you a question?
DAD: Yeah sure, what it is?
SON: Daddy, how much do you make an hour?
DAD: That's none of your business. Why do you ask such a thing? The man said angrily.
SON: I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you make an hour?
DAD: If you must know, I make $50 an hour.
'Oh,' the little boy replied, with his head down. 'Daddy, may I please borrow $25?'
The father was furious. 'If the only reason you asked that is so you can borrow some money to buy a silly toy or some other nonsense, then you march yourself straight to your room and go to bed. Think about why you are being so selfish. I don't work hard everyday for such childish frivolities.'
The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door.
The man sat down and started to get even angrier about the little boy's questions. How dare he ask such questions only to get some money?
After about an hour or so, the man had calmed down and started to think: Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that $25.00 and he really didn't ask for money very often.
The man went to the door of the little boy's room and opened the door.
'Are you asleep, son?' He asked.
'No daddy, I'm awake,' replied the boy.
'I've been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you earlier' said the man. 'It's been a long day and I took out my aggravation on you. Here's the $25 you asked for.'
The little boy sat straight up, smiling. 'Oh, thank you daddy!!' he yelled.
Then, reaching under his pillow he pulled out some crumpled up bills. The man saw that the boy already had money, started to get angry again. The little boy slowly counted out his money, and then looked up at his father.
'Why do you want more money if you already have some?' the father grumbled.
'Because I didn't have enough, but now I do,' the little boy replied. 'Daddy, I have $50 now. Can I buy an hour of your time? Please come home early tomorrow. I would like to have dinner with you.'
The father was crushed. He put his arms around his little son, and he begged for his forgiveness.
It's just a short reminder to all of you working so hard in life. We should not let time slip through our fingers without having spent some time with those who really matter to us, those close to our hearts. Do remember to share that $50 worth of your time with someone you love.
If we die tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily replace us in a matter of hours. But the family & friends we leave behind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives.
-------
Who hasnt ever dream of being rich? Atleast baby and I do! And we always like to live in our make believe world every now and then. I honestly think it's perfectly fine to dream but we have to learn and be contented at the end of the day. Work and money are indefinitely our survival needs but dont let the desire, esp greed of wealth swallow you, thus working your life hard for it, for one will never earn enough.
"But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness and pierced themselves through with many sorrows." 1 Tim 6:9-10
One has to have a dream and goal to work towards but may it be realistic. Money is not evil, the love of money is. Be contented, dont compare cause we'll never be able to compare enough. The greatest sorrow is not only losing oneself to work and money but the love ones around.
I am just thinking out loud, nothing else.
♥ love & blessings
18:24
All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey
