http://disqus.com/by/bhejakhol/enSun, 04 Oct 2009 07:32:17 -0000http://www.thinkmaya.com/2009/09/28/goodbye-my-gentle-giant/#comment-18466588<p>very touching post .. sorry to hear about the loss of charlie ..</p>bhejakhol.comSun, 04 Oct 2009 07:32:17 -0000http://www.thinkmaya.com/2009/09/22/money-and-happiness-my-journey-so-far/#comment-18464965<p>hi ma'am ... i keep asking myself the aforementioned questions all the time and i think the last few days have forced me to think harder .. i have just returned from a wonderful vacation to jaipur, which was made wonderful partly because we stayed in a 5 star hotel ( not boasting here .. we're just lucky coz my dad is in the finance ministry and has contacts).<br>Nevertheless, i was lectured by my parents during the whole trip about how money/power can buy you so much and hence i should work harder and build a good career.. i remained unconvinced by most of their arguements, but later that night before i retired to my bed. i thought honestly and realized that i like to explore places, explore life in general. for example, had it not been for my stay in that hotel, i would never have known about the latest bathroom fittings( which took me 10 minutes to understand how to use) , i would never have known how people behave socially the way they do, i would never have known how 'cheese souffle' or chocolate mousse' tasted .. the list can go on ..</p><p>i have always liked a simple lifestyle, but the standard of that simplicity keeps rising .. i dont know, im quite confused .. wish i had a magic wand which me made me visit places, explore life and got me back to being poor/austere .. maybe, i am coming round to the view that apart from meeting your requirements, you need money to increase your knowledge about life,people,the world.. and to improve your personality..</p><p>there are no general rules of course as everyone has different tastes and opinions . <br>regarding the challenge to lead a completely non-materialistic life.. that is hard ... in my opinion, if you are interested in something that is not very financially rewarding , you will still enjoy your job more than a guy who is minting millions but curses his life every single day..</p><p>having said all of that, i am just 22 years old.. maybe, i have to experience much more to actually form a solid view about the importance of money.. because i may not have seen all the facets of life yet.</p><p>PS: this subject is always debatable !!</p>bhejakhol.comSun, 04 Oct 2009 06:34:11 -0000http://www.readingsocialmedia.com/?page_id=2#comment-15698810<p>Hi, interesting concept.. i would love to register and discuss about books.</p>bhejakhol.comTue, 01 Sep 2009 04:37:03 -0000