The Important Things in Life
In the last 1-2 years, which was the most traumatic period of my life, I've realised that there are only 2 important things in life. If you get them right, then you should be fine. If not, then there's a good chance that things will not be hunky dory. Essentially, you must have a faith that guides you and you must be careful who you marry or befriend.
In this world that we live in, we are constantly bombarded by all sorts of rubbish. They're downloaded into us by what we read, what we see and what we listen to. Unless you've a moral compass, or better still a spiritual anchor, you're likely to have everybody else dump trash in your mind without you even knowing it. By trash, I mean all the self-centred, consumer-based and hedonistic nonsense that masquerades as the essentials of a good life. Basically, their bottom line is that things will make you happy and fulfilled. But trust me, things will never be able to do that. They merely fill a void that hungers for more than what materialism can offer. And even then, there's no satisfaction once you've possession of it. You need to go for the next big current thing to get the same high as before. What makes a person happy and fulfilled is knowing that there's a higher purpose in life, that they are precious in who they are and that they can choose not to be swept along by the world. Only then can they truly connect with other people and it is in relationships that we are truly satisfied, both with our spiritual maker and fellow mankind.
Which brings me to the other important thing in life. For those who have found that special someone to spend the rest of their life with, you must think very carefully before taking the plunge. While its important to feel passion (which can degenerate into lust), you should also think about practical things. Like whether you're truly compatible, both in the spiritual as well as material aspects. You may think that love can conquer all, but truth be told, this is not always the case. If you jump in with nothing more than euphoria to sustain your marriage, then you're in for a rough ride. On the other hand, if you've decided on a mate based on whether you can click in the long term, then its likely to be more enduring. Your marriage would be so much more fulfilling and resilient to all sorts of challenges. The same principle applies to friends because they've a tremendous impact on your life directly or indirectly. No man's an island and we cannot survive holed up on our own without interacting with the rest of humanity. But choose who you marry or befriend carefully for they've the potential to edify or encumber you and your life.
In this world that we live in, we are constantly bombarded by all sorts of rubbish. They're downloaded into us by what we read, what we see and what we listen to. Unless you've a moral compass, or better still a spiritual anchor, you're likely to have everybody else dump trash in your mind without you even knowing it. By trash, I mean all the self-centred, consumer-based and hedonistic nonsense that masquerades as the essentials of a good life. Basically, their bottom line is that things will make you happy and fulfilled. But trust me, things will never be able to do that. They merely fill a void that hungers for more than what materialism can offer. And even then, there's no satisfaction once you've possession of it. You need to go for the next big current thing to get the same high as before. What makes a person happy and fulfilled is knowing that there's a higher purpose in life, that they are precious in who they are and that they can choose not to be swept along by the world. Only then can they truly connect with other people and it is in relationships that we are truly satisfied, both with our spiritual maker and fellow mankind.
Which brings me to the other important thing in life. For those who have found that special someone to spend the rest of their life with, you must think very carefully before taking the plunge. While its important to feel passion (which can degenerate into lust), you should also think about practical things. Like whether you're truly compatible, both in the spiritual as well as material aspects. You may think that love can conquer all, but truth be told, this is not always the case. If you jump in with nothing more than euphoria to sustain your marriage, then you're in for a rough ride. On the other hand, if you've decided on a mate based on whether you can click in the long term, then its likely to be more enduring. Your marriage would be so much more fulfilling and resilient to all sorts of challenges. The same principle applies to friends because they've a tremendous impact on your life directly or indirectly. No man's an island and we cannot survive holed up on our own without interacting with the rest of humanity. But choose who you marry or befriend carefully for they've the potential to edify or encumber you and your life.
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