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He meant, he was satisfied with what he did, loved his job, spent time with his family and so on. Doesn't this sound nice?
I dreamt of a high paying job two years ago, while working in an industry.
As days went by, coming across the famous Chennai 2015 flood and the 2016 Vardah Cyclone, I got to meet a large volume of people (Both in quantity and quality), and then some adventures.
Had it been the same me who was 4 years ago, I would probably choose a super cool destination like Singapore to choose as holiday spot.
If you ask me now, my answer would be to opt for a tent, a sleeping bag and a beautiful camping spot in some lovely trail/ mountain.
What brought the change in me? Does this mean that I would opt now for a contented life against a continuously competing lifestyle?
I come across four types of people in my daily routine:
1. The married ones, who are busy with their loved ones, struggle between home and work, occasionally find some time to go on a holiday
2. The partying types, who are more worried about what brand/ lifestyle they carry on
3. An adventurous wild crowd, who only think of what to do every morning, how to avoid wasting time and where to go on a trip. Especially when it's a long weekend, it brings them so much pleasure. Doesn't think twice to be there to help someone/ call and check on their loved ones. Ask for blood, you receive a call immediately asking when, where!
4. A crowd, which is engrossed in thoughts about their next move in life, is always pondered with thoughts and tension. Is very happy to share a joke when someone offers, it brings them away from the deep thoughts.
I can't blame any one of the above types, because it is up-to oneself to decide on what to opt for. Priorities differ from person to person.
I had an interesting discussion with my barber this morning, as he was cutting my hair. His is an interesting lifestyle, which doesn't belong to neither of the above categories.
He prefers to earn some money daily through his Saloon business, keep a portion for saving and the rest for his lifestyle.
He wishes a life, wherein he is happy, contented and lives outside the "Pressure box", but still loves to be a lazy fellow, relishing 10-12 hours of sleep a day
Spending over what is in his budget is not of his kind, he feels it might get him into unnecessary trouble and spoil his life.
Despite only studying till High school, he is satisfied by gaining knowledge through these discussions with customers or by watching National Geographic.
In fact, you wouldn't be surprised if he talks to you about Alpha Mind Power or Modifying a motorcycle. Interesting ?
The person who helps cleaning my car, despite being an Assistant Manager in a bank, opts to help in cleaning our cars in the morning, so he can earn little more money and contribute to his family.
Not just earning money, his morning time is spent on being productive, which yields him a good active lifestyle. Probably he won't need to spend time on fitness.
My best friend's father gets very delighted to meet me and discuss on something connected to sports. It brings him lot of happiness, because I rather than talking about his age/ health, speak something positive that makes him think like a kid again.
Can I describe this as being contented?
My loving grandmother is happy to read books, do some yoga and manage herself without the need to depend on someone. She feels very happy when someone talks about some topic to her, be it even rocket science.
This makes her feel like a kid, is this quality of a Contenting type?
A good friend of mine, is always busy (I don't know if he/she pretends), says they have work all the time, without having even little time to call their loved ones to check if everything is fine.
Is worried about turning obese, but isn't bothered to take a step towards it, but wouldn't mind going out to eat lavishly and spending time with their friends.
Is this also of a contenting type?
A puppy near my home, is always happy to wag its tail, pick it's daily quota of biscuits and go back the same way, without bothering anyone. Is indeed very happy if I pat it. Can I define this of a Contenting type?
Let's discuss, please write to me on what your thoughts are, on this topic. Interested to understand more perspectives!
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