The Meaning of Life

Then came the announcement day. He passed the exam with flying colors. Soon he was offered the position of senior supervisor along with a tempting salary. Just like a dream came true, now he could provide a luxurious life for his family, such as beautiful outfits, delicious meals and trips to other countries.
Still, the family couldn't see him the whole week. He kept working hard, hoping to be promoted as a manager.
In fact, in order to make him suitable for that position, he enrolled to another course in an open university. Again, every time his family complained that he didn't spend much time with them, he said that he did all for them. Yet, there were times when he really liked to spend more time with them.

All his hard work got paid; he was promoted to be a manager. Gladly, he hired a maid to free his wife from the housework. He also felt that a three-room flat was not big enough for them, that it would be great if they could enjoy living in a condominium.

After all that, he decided to work and study even harder so that he could be promoted again. His family was having a hard time to meet him. He had to spend Sundays to accompany his guests. Again, every time his family complained that he didn't spend much time with them, he said that he did all for them. Yet, there were times when he really liked to spend more time with them.

And as expected, all his hard work succeeded and he could afford a beautiful condominium towards Singapore beach.
The first evening in their brand new house, he told his family that he wouldn't take any courses and go after promotions again, that since then he wanted to give more and more of his time for his wife and children. But then, he never woke up the next day... Things to ponder: Do work for a living or do you live for working?

There are two things that to be achieved in this life: First, to get what you want, and second, to enjoy it afterwards. It takes a wise man to achieve both.

Worry cannot get rid of today's sufferings; it only robs today's strength.

Happiness doesn't depend on how much you've got enjoy it, but on how much you enjoy what you've got. ~Ziggy.

That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all his toil--this is the gift of God. Ecclesiastes 3:13