.......a journey called life: 5 Balls

5 Balls

Jan 18, 2010

To all you workaholics......Do you agree with this one?

Imagine life is a game in which you are juggling five balls. The balls are called work, family, health, friends, and integrity. And you're keeping all of them in the air. But one day you finally come to understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. The other four balls— family, health, friends, integrity—are made of glass. If you drop one of these, it will be irrevocably scuffed, nicked, perhaps even shattered. And once you truly understand the lesson of the five balls, you will have the beginnings of balance in your life.

From: Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas by James Patterson (Haven't read this book though...found it on the internet)

I know this is true but somehow, can not take it as a fact. It may become clearer with time but not yet....

Posted by Anshuman at 8:24 PM

5 comments:

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N. Nagajyothi said...

1:35 AM

I agree! 100%! I'm so glad to be reminded of it. Thanks.

LION GIRL said...

8:43 PM

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林翊娟 said...

4:47 PM

im a workaholic myself, its not easy my friend. cherish what you have around you.

Personal Trainer Singapore said...

10:48 PM

I agree .. read it a month before .. and am sure that the time will convert this intot he fact .. !!

-Toragal