Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Thought 18: Ups and Downs in life


Life is a series of waves – a series of ups and downs. When one is tossed over these waves, he or she must learn to keep afloat, by skillful surfing - handling skillfully, the crests and troughs of life.

You can handle happiness all by yourself – you do not need outside help. People flock to you at these times with offers of unsolicited help. When adversity visits you, however, you could do with some outside help – you could do with some moral support at least. It is at such times people avoid you. They do not want any part of you. You are left alone severely - to manage the difficult times all by yourself. Some may even gloat, saying, “at last he got what he should have got long ago”.

It is at these times, that persons with no moral and ethical values break down. They get into self pity mode. Some persons may even get into depressions, drinking etc..

Thoughtful parents try to instill values in their children. Values build character and strength. When you have character and strength, it is not too difficult to go through tough times.

Remember, tough times do not last – tough guys do.

The next thought is about Good Times and bad Times in Life

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