What if you fall of the edge..
There's somethin' wrong with the world today
I don't know what it is
Something's wrong with our eyes
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We're livin' on the edge
These lyrics by Aerosmith probably make a point though written in a different context. The recent news of a CEO dying at the age of 42; another about a man who was about to miss his flight making a hoax call to the airline about a bomb to ensure he reached his office the same day; yet another about a WHO report which said that 13% of recent deaths were due to high blood pressure; I think are telling signs of the times. It is possible that the priorities in life keep shifting while the goals remain constant. Growing economies, peer pressure and personal commitments are driving people into doing things with little or no preparation. And forcing the finding of answers to a lot of questions.
Is living on the edge worth it? One generally works hard so that they can lead a good life later. When is later? Is there a sure shot way of getting out of this magnet? Which is better - arranging one’s life and family around work or the other way around? How does one unwind and enjoy the now? While taking a vacation helps, the joys of taking short breaks and doing nothing cannot be overstated. Anything including reading helps if only one is determined to avoid the Blackberry prayer. It is never discreet and always irritating to the people forming part of one’s ecosystem. If one is living in a city where the weather is always conducive to doing nothing, a lot of physical activity is needed to keep the buzz alive. Walking, running or even taking the stairs definitely helps. May be – pursuing a hobby, listening to music, going for long walks/drives, spending time with kids could work. I round off great days watching trains in a quiet station, listening to my favourite music, in impromptu dance sessions.
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