Many years ago my son told me: “Father, I wanted very much to get an interesting and rewarding job, to find a soulmate, to buy a house, to have children and make them happy, to have good friends. Now I have it all but I feel depressed. Why?”
I answered: “You are working too hard and you have not enough time to love yourself, your family and friends. You have no time to love nature, music and art, to relax. You should drastically cut your working week and enjoy what you have. This will make you happy.”
My son said: “Father, if I follow your advice I will earn only half of what I get today.”
I suggested: “Talk to your wife and ask her opinion. She loves you and she is very smart”.
Two weeks passed. Then my daughter-in-law told me that my son arranged to work three days per week.
Very soon both of them and their children were very, very happy.
Later my son started to work five days per week again but he never worked overtime.
Success is getting and achieving what you want. Happiness is wanting and being content with what you get.
Bernard Meltzer
This is a very beautiful and timely post for me and my family. Thank you for writing this.
I am very glad! Best to you and your family.
Reblogged this on PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS and commented:
It’s already many years that I don’t wish anyone success. Instead I wish people to be happy, to enjoy every minute of life. This post explains my reasoning.
So wise.
i love this and agree with it –
Thank you, JF!
Perfect advice. Everyone should live this way.
Sounds like great advice to me. Thank-you.
Glad to be of help. 😉