Wednesday 23 November 2011

Life


Jaipal Singh Datta 
Deewali post on Facebook on 4 November 2021  https://www.facebook.com/Vedicteacher/posts/4690718811007759













My Facebook Friend writes and informs, and  I am reproducing for my friends. 
A Beautiful Letter from a Father 
Following is a letter to his son from a renowned Hong Kong TV broadcaster cum Child Psychologist. 
The words are actually applicable to all of us, young or old, children or parents. I am writing this to you because of three reasons 
1. Life, fortune, and mishaps are unpredictable. Nobody knows how long he lives. Some words are better said early. 
2. I am your father, and if I don't tell you these, no one else will.
3. What is written is my own personal bitter experiences that perhaps could save you many unnecessary heartaches. 
Remember the following as you go through life. 
1. Do not bear grudge towards those who are not good to you. No one has the responsibility of treating you well, except your mother and me. To those who are good to you, you have to treasure it and be thankful, and ALSO, you have to be cautious because everyone has a motive for every move. When a person is good to you, it does not mean he really likes you. You have to be careful, don't hastily regard him as a real friend. 
2. No one is indispensable, nothing in the world that you must possess. Once you understand this idea, it would be easier for you to go through life when people around you don't want you anymore or when you lose what/who you love most. 
3. Life is short. When you waste your life today, tomorrow, you would find that life is leaving you. Therefore, the earlier you treasure your life, the better you enjoy life. 
4. Love is a transient feeling, and this feeling would fade with time and mood. If your so-called loved one leaves you, be patient, time will wash away your aches and sadness. Don't over exaggerate the beauty and sweetness of love, and don't over exaggerate the sadness of falling out of love. 
5. Many successful people did not receive a good education, which does not mean that you can be successful by not studying hard! Whatever knowledge you gain is your weapon in life. One can go from rags to riches, but one has to start from some rags! 
6. I do not expect you to financially support me when I am old. Neither would I financially support you for my whole life. My responsibility as a supporter ends when you are grown up. After that, you decide whether you want to travel by public transport or in your limousine, whether rich or poor. 
7. You honor your words, but don't expect others to be so. You can be good to people, but don't expect people to be good to you. If you don't understand this, you will end up with unnecessary troubles. 
8. I have bought lotteries for umpteen years, but I never strike any prize. That shows if you want to be rich, you have to work hard! There is no free lunch! 9. No matter how much time I have with you, let's treasure the time we have together. 
We do not know if we would meet again in our next life……………………. Your Dad.



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