I AM CHANGING

 

A friend of mine crossed 40. I asked her what's changing? She sent me the following lines. 

Yes, I am changing. After loving my parents, my siblings, my spouse, my children, my friends, now I have started loving myself. 

Yes, I am changing. I just realised that I am not “Atlas”. The world does not rest on my shoulders. 

Yes, I am changing. I now stopped bargaining with vegetables and fruits vendors. After all, a few rupees more is not going to burn a hole in my pocket but it might help the poor fellow save for his daughter’s school fees. 

Yes, I am changing. I pay the taxi driver without waiting for the change. The extra money might bring a smile on his face. After all he is toiling much harder for a living than me. 

Yes, I am changing. I stopped telling the elderly that they've already narrated that story many times. After all, the story makes them walk down the memory lane and relive the past.

Yes, I am changing. I've learnt not to correct people even when I know they are wrong. After all, the onus of making everyone perfect is not on me. Peace is more precious than perfection. 

Yes, I am changing. I give compliments freely and generously. After all it's a mood enhancer not only for the recipient, but also for me. 

Yes, I am changing. I've learnt not to bother about a crease or a spot on my shirt. After all, personality speaks louder than appearances. 

Yes, I am changing. I walk away from people who don't value me. After all, they might not know my worth, but I do. 

Yes, I am changing. I remain cool when someone plays dirty politics to outrun me in the rat race. After all, I am not a rat and neither am I in any race. 

Yes, I am changing. I am learning not to be embarrassed by my emotions. After all, it's my emotions that make me human.

Yes, I am changing. I have learnt that its better to drop the ego than to break a relationship. After all, my ego will keep me aloof whereas with relationships I will never be alone. 

Yes, I am changing. I've learnt to live each day as if it's the last. After all, it might be the last. 

Yes, I am changing. I am doing what makes me happy. After all, I am responsible for my happiness, and I owe it to me.

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Image "Celebrating with cake and candles" by Chatgpt with CN Whittle

MAKE A GREAT CAREER

 

 

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SAYING NO

 

Saying "no" appropriately does not mean you are a bad person.

It means that you possess common sense.

If you already serve as volunteer on a committee, as well as hold down a job and are caregiver at home, you really are not burying your talent if you decline an offer to serve on a second committee.

Give someone else the chance to shine at the second committee.

PRACTISE SERENITY

 

Try not to swear. Try not to criticize. Try to think well of others. Practise serene thoughts. All these will eventually reflect in your spirit. Peace within reflects as peace without. 

And forgive yourself if you slip once in a while. 

Don't be your own harshest critic.

Serenity takes practice and time.

COMMITMENTS

 

At the end of each year, write a list of your commitments. You may be amazed at how they may have increased during the year. 

Realize you are only one person. 

Draw up a new list of what you realistically are able to do. Then resign from extra commitments. 

Rejoice that you could give of your gifts for the year. 

Rejoice that now you are giving someone else the chance to shine in that particular sphere.

YOUR HEALTH IS YOUR WEALTH

 

If possible, ensure you have a regular check-up at your Doctor, dentist and optician.

Your health is your wealth.

WHEN A CAREER COMES TO AN END

 

When one career comes to an end, don't despair. You're smart; you'll be able to do something else.

Life is change; embrace it.

Remember you bring your gifts to your new job. 

Then shine!