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A long time ago, there was an Emperor who

told his horseman that if he could ride on his

horse and cover as much land area as he liked,

then the Emperor would give him the area of land

he had covered.

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Sure enough, the horseman quickly

jumped onto his horse and rode as fast as possible to cover as

much land area as he could. He kept on riding and riding,

whipping the horse to go as fast as possible.

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When he was hungry or tired, he did not stop because he wanted to cover as much area as

possible.

It came to a point when he had covered a

substantial area and he and the horse were

extremely exhausted .

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It was not long before the man

fell gravely ill. He was dying.

Then he asked himself,  "Why

did I push myself so hard to cover

so much land area?

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What is the use of all the land and wealth I have

acquired?I only need a very small area to bury

myself."

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The above story is similar with the journey of our Life. We

push very hard everyday to make more

money, to gain power and recognition.

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We neglect our health , time

with our family and time to

appreciate the surrounding

beauty and the hobbies we love.

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One day when we look back, we will

realize that we don't really need that much, but then we cannot turn back time

for what we have missed.

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Life is not about making money,

acquiring power or recognition .

Life is definitely not about work only!

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Work is only necessary to

keep us living, to bring some

meaning and joy to others and to enjoy the beauty and pleasures of

life.

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Life is a balance of Work and Play, Family, Personal Development and Reaching Out to

others. You have to decide how you want to balance

your Life.

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Define your priorities, realize what you are able to compromise but always let some of your decisions be

based on your instincts, insights

and wisdom.

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Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of Life, the

whole aim of human existence.

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So, take it easy, do what the wise would So, take it easy, do what the wise would do; appreciate nature. Life is fragile, do; appreciate nature. Life is fragile,

Life is short. Do not take Life for Life is short. Do not take Life for granted. Live a balanced lifestyle. granted. Live a balanced lifestyle.

Enjoy Life positively. Enjoy Life positively. Live Life meaningfully.Live Life meaningfully.

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Watch your Watch your thoughts ; thoughts ;

they become they become words. words.

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Watch your words ; Watch your words ; they become actions. they become actions.

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Watch your actions ; Watch your actions ; they become habits. they become habits.

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Watch your habits; Watch your habits; they become character . they become character .

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Watch your character; it becomes your destiny .

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The EndThe End

May more May more Humans Humans

gain greater gain greater Wisdom Wisdom

and and Kindness!Kindness!

With Metta,Bro. Oh Teik Bin