This often-asked question pops up in my mind during the most trying times. And this point in time is one of those times. Yes, there have been many ocassions when I have asked myself ’what is life?’ Of course when you are younger, the question yields different answers. But at this point in life I ask myself – who do I live life for? who controls my life? where is it supposed to lead me?
I thought I had control of my life. But looks like I was wrong. There are other forces out there which define the boundaries of my life. Many of us are so caught up with our work (mind you, I didn’t say careers) that it becomes one big force which controls everything you think you owned – your time, your thoughts, basically your whole life.
Why does it happen? Why do we allow ourselves to be caught up in this messy web from which there is no escape? Of course, some people say that it’s up to you to define the line where work stops and life starts. I wish the delineation was that clear. It’s not that simple, mind you. You can’t remove the cobwebs (of work) from your mind. You can’t tell your mind, “Hey, stop thinking! stop working!” Its not easy especially if work occupies your mind from 6.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m.
You can’t sweep the cobwebs out. You can’t vacuum them out either. Any suggestions?
hi deep,
congrats! u finally made it. welcome to bloggin. u’ll be addicted i tell yer