life is moving along at a pace that most of us are unable to keep up with. we never seem to have time for anything. time is the most abused word in our society today. parents are working so hard to make a better life for their family that they dont have time for their children. children are facing so much competition to get ahead in life that they have no time for their parents. we are all so busy for something we do not know what we are busy with. thats life today...a mad race to reach something we dont know what, yet we know that if we slow down everything will overtake us.
just a few years ago, we lived in a joint family system. uncles, aunts, grandmas, grandpa's, cousins, and tons of fun and laughter. a central person would control the house and all of us contributed to it. expenses were less, warmth and care enveloped us and there was always someone to help when we needed it. today, we have travelled ahead. privacy is important. we need our own space. the family has moved into cubicles called flats and smaller spaces where each one has his own tiny room and PRIVACY.
the result...added expenses, less care, less support, every man for himself, and all of us living as islands. take a look around you. when was the last time that the family sat down to breakfast together...when was the last time we met our uncle who was so special when we were in school, or an aunt who made those delicious dosas. when was the last time we acknowledged the fact that "hey we are family and we love each other"...when was the last time we laughed and chatted over dinner in a relaxed mood.
time is running by...take a break. chill...and live life...with the family. its worth it.
Life is very simple but we make it complicated and forget the most important aspect - the family
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