- As we grow Older, and Wiser, we slowly but surely realize that many things lose their value in life. We are not in any mad rush to own anything and everything that we see.
- Whether we wear a $700 or $50 watch does not matter. The feel or the texture may be very different but time is time and they both tell the same time.
– Whether we carry a $300 or $30 wallet/handbag, the amount of money inside is the same. May be it may differ a lot but the wad of notes is the same. There is no difference.
– Whether we drink a bottle of $500 or $30 wine of the best quality, or wine that is kept in the cellar for many years and may be the packaging may come with aesthetic designs, the hang over is always going to feel the same.
– Whether the house we live in is 10,000 or 700 sq. ft., with all the modern amenities like swimming pool, a tennis court, open lawns and palatial rooms, if you live in it on your own with no one to share it, loneliness is the same. It slowly destroys you.
– Whether we eat in a fine dining restaurant that costs $400 or eat at a roadside café costing $10, the food is all the same. It is going to settle in our system only. Too much food too will cause a number of ailments. Wasting food is not the criteria.
You will realize, as you grow older that true inner happiness does not come from the material things of this world. Whether you fly first class or economy class, if the plane goes down you go down with it. No matter what the situation always remind yourself ‘I have a Choice’. Whether I want to own and possess everything that comes within my reach and yet remain miserable or I am totally contented with what I have been given in life.
Our days are much happier when we give people who are barely making a living, a lot of what we do not want and see the amount of overwhelming joy and smiles on their faces. We live in a beautiful World, why not make it more humane and appropriate for all to live peacefully and cheerfully.
So Live simple, stay simple and enjoy life.
That’s a thought for Diwali right there! Thanks for the wisdom, Kamal. Hope you’re doing well?
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Hey Kunal thanks so much for your feedback and yes absolutely true never thought on those lines. Yes and how much we unnecessary become crazy to own things and they are just kept like that. All good how are you, have a great day.
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Doing well…thank you!
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Great have a great Diwali with your family and friends.
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Thank you! And to you, too! God bless!
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Welcome and same to you too.
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“So Live simple, stay simple and enjoy life.”❤❤❤
Well said😁❤❤❤
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Thanks so much friend.
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You’re welcome Kamal!!😊☺
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Thanks dear. Have a wonderful day.
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Same to you..☺
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Wonderful post Kamal,
in the essence of material value are not the most important In this disturbed system of values.They impose to us that we had to buy better and better things, to be better.But this is not true.This is not the essence of life. The beauty of the soul is much more important than the beauty of the house…
Thank you so much
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Welcome Ben for your true comments. Yes these all things are not the essence of our lives and this is not for what we have come. I absolutely agree with you and our Soul does not crave for all these things instead of being at peace and full of bliss and joy which is our true nature.
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I am content with this great post that has great contents on how important it is to be content in life.
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Thanks Sunith so much. It is so nice to be contented with whatever we have been given in our lives and then our life is so simple and beautiful.
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Good points.
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Thanks Brenda.
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Lovely! We need to stop being mesmerized by extravagance, rather have an appreciation for the simpler things in life.
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Yes absolutely true and agree totally with your beautiful words. Thanks a lot.
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Ah no worries, love! Pleasure was all mine!
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Thanks dear friend.
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And the only thing that is important anymore is family. It is so sad that we have to get older to realize this. Great post and spot on!
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Yes absolutely true and agree totally with your words of truth. Thanks so much.
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Reblogged this on Modus Vivendi.
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Thanks friend.
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Truth! About the food it all ends up in the toilet 😂😂
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Yes absolutely true and why do we waste and so many people r suffering because of this. Thanks Deshi.
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Beautifully written. Very thought-provoking! Hope you have a great weekend. ❤😊
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Thanks Shweta so much. These stories are great. Have a wonderful weekend.
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You’re welcome, dear. ❤😊
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Thanks.
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Being in gratitude for what we have and giving to others. Lovely reminder Kamal.
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Thanks for the feedback and yes it is so nice to be thankful and being of help to people who need our help and in return we too r happy.
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Wonderful “wisdom” of perspective for young or old, Kamal — and especially needed by our politicians, here in America, at least. This quote would be beneficial to many as well:
“Live simply, so that others may simply live.”
xx,
mgh
(Madelyn Griffith-Haynie – ADDandSoMuchMORE dot com)
ADD/EFD Coach Training Field founder; ADD Coaching co-founder
“It takes a village to transform a world!
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Thanks Madelyn and yes absolutely agree totally with your words. To live simply and let others live is so beautiful but as u rightly said our politicians have ruined the world.
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Not yet – but, looking at their actions, it does seem to be their goal.
xx,
mgh
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Yes absolutely true.
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Helping others is deeply satisfying – and to give is medicine for the soul. Great post and very true.
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Thanks dear for your great comments and yes so true helping others is pure joy.
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Great post and so true we become wiser as we get older.
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Thanks Bella and absolutely true become wiser as we grow older don’t want things that don’t matter.
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Reblogged this on Die Erste Eslarner Zeitung – Aus und über Eslarn, sowie die bayerisch-tschechische Region!.
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Thanks Michael
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True words. Very, very true – and so right. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
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Thanks so much for your superb words.
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Yes satisfaction n contentment are important in life as desires are unlimited . I loved concluding lines —
We live in a beautiful World, why not make it more humane and appropriate for all to live peacefully and cheerfully.
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Thanks dear Rekha and absolutely agree with your words. Our world is so beautiful why don’t we make it such without complications.
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😊Welcome Kamal.
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Thanks Rekha.
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YOu are quite right, Kamal, our outlook on life definitely changes as we get older. We eventually get to a place where we are giving all our worldly possessions away and the focus is on family and friends.
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Yes Robbie when we r young it is totally different but as we grow we realize the futility of collecting things when all this is not wanted and how our beautiful world too is suffering. Thanks so much for your superb words.
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It is true that when we grow older we tend to let loose things, may be because we have become more wiser.
So simplicity speaks when wise.
The more wiser simply simple things talk of simplicity.💞🎶🌷
Shiva
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Yes absolutely true and agree totally with your words, Shiva. Simplicity is the essence of life and once we grow older we shed all these unwanted things.
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Hello Kamal I think you read my below post on Simple and Simply, I am sure you will enjoy it.
https://theshivasponder.wordpress.com/2016/09/05/simple-simply/
You have not my latest posts, they are fun Poems, you may read them too if you have the time. I have created a separate menu for them called as “Fun Poems”. Hope you like them, Thanks
Blessings
Shiva
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Oh wow awesome it will be fun to read will do right now.
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Having slight problem in the comment section as I am on my mobile. I read the poem it is Simple and sweet Shiva. Will go to office tomorrow and say more in your comments section.
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Very true. I believe the simpler we live, the happier we are.
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Yes absolutely true. Thanks a lot.
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Yes absolutely. Simplicity is the best.
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This is so beautiful Kamal and words as if they were written out of my own heart. You are absolutely right and it’s not the stuff but the experiences, the moments and how we feel that matters.
Really love this one and you did a beautiful job articulating the true meaning of life. Hugs 💙🦋
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Thanks dear for your great comments and yes so true absolutely agree totally with your words. As we grow older nothing material matters but to search our own divine self and take the hand of God who is always there with us.
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Beautiful. 💙
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Thanks.
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Beautiful post. This is essence of life, Kamal in few simple words –
So Live simple, stay simple and enjoy life!!!
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Thanks Rekha for your great feedback and yes the moment to understand that living simply and being simple is to enjoy life as it unfolds.
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WC, true.
Mahatma Gandhi always advocated – Simple Living, High Thinking
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Yes absolutely Rekha and he himself was such a simple man with no ego at all.
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Love, love is all I have for this post. What’s all the struggle for in life? We all end same way though. A good share, Kamal. 🙂
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Thanks so much for your superb words Stella. Yes why struggle for what when life is so simple and beautiful
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You’re most welcome. 🙂
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Thanks
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As always mesmerising post and beautifully penned down
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Welcome and so true that as we grow older all things not wanted just fall apart.
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True!! It was a touchy post!!
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Yes true.
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Ye sabhi baatein bilkul sahi hei , Lekin hum aaj bhi duniya ke pehle Quadrillionare ban na chaahte hei😁
Happy Diwali to you and your Happy Family Di..
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hahaha great and it is so nice to think like that Amogh and go all out for it. Happy Diwali to you and your family dear. Have a great day.
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right! good post
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Thanks.
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Beautiful, Kamal. The true essence of life is when you realize that prized possessions only add to your status but not your life.
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Yes absolutely true and we require so much to realize what is important for us as we grow older. Thanks dear for your great comments.
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So true, Kamal. Good night
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Good night dear sleep well.
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You too, Kamal😊
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What beautiful writing. I so share your sentiments. Having just turned 52 I see as though I’m finally seeng my life through different and much wiser eyes.
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Yes absolutely Miriam and I totally agree with your words. As we grow older all the rest of the material things just drop off and we do not require them instead just be happy with what we have and peace and calmness is all that we need.
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Oh absolutely, I couldn’t agree more.
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True.
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Nice piece
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Thanks friend
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I have come to realize the folly of materialism, so reading this was a joy to me. So truthful-thank you for sharing 🙂
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Welcome Crystal and yes absolutely not wanted and what have we not got.
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boundlessblessingblog, I really really like your stories, it is extremely readable, and easy to follow. It is true that as human beings, we get caught up in chasing materialistic things, for the sake of one’s fulfillment and also showing to others how rich or successful you are. There is this need that as human beings, we tend to seek validation through the means of the things that we carry. You have really put a well-thought article, which summarizes the human’s need to be materialistic. :). Having this article in WordPress, is an absolute great idea :). Thank you for sharing your wisdom and insights about the topic of materialism.
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Thanks Duan and call me Kamal as my wordpress name sounds a little too big. We sure realize as we grow older what is important for us in our lives and of course money is required for us to have a well balanced life but over spending and leading selfish life is absolutely zero and what do we achieve by this. We do not require all these but how to lead a good life and be natural and loving towards one and all cause that is for what we are here and not for war. Thanks for your wonderful comment again, Duan.
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So true – – the key to happiness is being happy with what you already have. I fall prey to envy occasionally after watching too much HGTV. Then I recognize it for what it is and turn it off for a couple months! That helps.
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Thanks for your lovely feedback and yes for sure key to happiness lies within you but we all like to see it on the outside and then we feel miserable. So true TV is the greatest nonsense and instead there are so many other things to do and keep ourselves occupied.
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