A wise old man was asked by a young boy, "What is the most valuable thing in life?" The old man replied, "It is not money, nor is it fame or power. The most valuable thing in life is time." The boy was puzzled. "Time?" he asked. "Why time?" The old man smiled. "Because time is the one thing that we all have in equal measure, but it is also the one thing that we can never get back once it is lost. Every moment we waste is gone forever. Every moment we use wisely is a gift to ourselves and to others." The boy thought about this for a moment. "But what about money?" he asked. "Can't we just buy more time with money?" The old man chuckled. "No, my young friend," he said. "Money can buy us things, but it cannot buy us more time. And even if it could, what would be the point of having all the time in the world if we did not have the wisdom to use it well?" The boy nodded, beginning to understand. ...
Today... 13th November... is the Founding Day of... The Art of Living (VVMVP)...Celebrating 43 Glorious Years!! On this Day... Remembering... Param Pujya Gurudev’s Poem. *I Promise* • If I had to promise you something, what would it be ? • I can’t promise that you would always be comfortable Because comfort brings boredom and discomfort. • I can’t promise that all your desires will be fulfilled Because desires whether fulfilled or unfulfilled bring frustration. • I can’t promise that there will always be good times Because it is the tough times that make us appreciate joy. • I can’t promise that we will be rich or famous or powerful Because they can all be pathways to misery. • I can’t promise that we will always be together Because it is separation that makes togetherness so wonderful. • Yet if you are willing to walk with me, If you are willing to value Love ♥️ over everything else • I promise that this will be the most rich and fulfilling life possible. • I promise your l...