Innovate Now
18 THE SUCCESS FACTOR We have little time to reflect on our inner being in the glitter of today’s materialistic world. However, no illusion can hold forever. A day comes when the reality of chasing a mirage dawns upon us. We realize that it was as futile as chasing one’s own tail. This wild goose chase ultimately sucks all vital energy and life becomes a perpetual cycle of self-serving delusions. Seek the real meaning of life while your body and mind are healthy. Otherwise, lassitude will never leave life until it overtakes your whole existence. We all attach great importance to materialistic possessions. Have you ever pondered over their relevance to your life? Mere boxes of tin that run on wheels seem to define our ego. A car, good house and a reputable job have become the ultimate objective for most people. All these things were made to serve humans. Somehow, we have come to serve the lifeless materialistic possessions. Your body wants sleep but your pocket wants money. And the conflict never ends. In fact, the richer you are, more reasons you have to grow insomniac. The velvety beds become pallets of thorns, if there is no peace of mind. We do not seem to take any lesson from misery of the powerful that have fallen from grace owing to their lust for money. There are people who have earned more money than required for their seven generations. This greed leaves them with little time to stop and relish life. Yet, they cannot stop craving for more richness. But where do you find true richness? It is surely not in the future. Cut through the gluttony and you
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