Untaught Values

My sister (Riddhi) and I went to dominos today for lunch. There was this small kid sitting outside dominos. She looked at everyone coming out with a lot of hope. I think she was waiting for someone to give her some food.

We placed our order and were sitting quietly looking at that girl. Some moments later there were these two guys who gave that girl 2 pieces of pizza and half filled coke bottle. It was really nice of them to do this. Maybe they gave that because they didn’t want it, but they could have easily thrown the food and not bothered about the girl.

The girl was more than happy to take it. She gave them a broad smile which clearly said, she was really thankful to them.

After getting the food, the girl did something which was so touching that I decided to share it with all of you.

The moment she got the pizza box, she ran somewhere and came back with two other girls. After coming back the three of them shared and enjoyed the meal together.

If that girl wished, she could have easily eaten the food all by herself but she didn’t do that. The three of them happily shared the 2 pieces.

That little girl lived on roads. She didn’t attend any school which taught her value education. But she had this very great quality of selflessness which many of us lack.

Hats off to that girl...!!

What's a Wallet?

I read an article in Sunday times by Shobhan Saxena. This article was based on the evolution of the Indian Wallet over 60 years. I usually don’t read articles based on economy or finance of the country but the word Indian Wallet was striking.

What’s a wallet? As the article rightly said it means different things to different people.

My article is completely based on common man. I am still not intelligent enough to think about the economy of the entire nation.

According to me, basically wallet is pocket money for students or unemployed people, salary for working people and savings for retired individuals.

There is only one reason for most of the things we do in our life and that reason is TO EARN. Some of you may not agree to the previous statement but come on guys, Let’s face it. You have to accept the fact that earning has become the ultimate aim in all our lives.

Students including me say “I want do my post grads because I want to make a bright career.” Bright career is nothing but earning big money.

Working professionals always complain “I don’t know when I will be promoted.” Why do we want promotion? Again the basic reason is earning more money.

What are the basic needs of man? I had learnt the answer to this question way back in school because my mom said “This question is asked very often. Learn it properly Vidhi, you will get one mark for it.” As an obedient daughter, I learnt that answer and still remember it. “Food, Clothing and Shelter are the 3 basic needs of man.”

I didn’t really think about my basic needs at that point of time because one mark was more important than anything else.

But today when I ask myself “What are my basic needs? I have a different answer. My cell phone should be added to the 3 basic ones I mentioned before. How can I forget my PC? That’s one of the most basic thing I need today. Even entertainment is necessary in life. Hanging out with friends for movies, lunch or simply a coffee is important once in a while; say at least once in 2 weeks!!

I don’t say you will have the same list of your basic needs but the point I want to put through this post is very simple. The definition of basic needs has changed. The reason of earning money has changed.

Why are we slogging like a donkey for more money? Have we ever thought that do we actually require so much of money to lead our life happily?