A Change of Emphasis
Bumped into Eddie (not his real name) tonight.
Eddie's a friend of mine who used to be a workaholic. Now he's married with 2 kids - and he's a changed man. He seems to have lost a little of "the edge".
There was a time when all Eddie could talk about were things related to money and work. And expensive cars and how it was his dream to own some of them.
And he worked at all hours of the day - it was not strange to see him at 2 a.m. in the morning, having a business meeting with some partners. To call him single-minded and driven, is an understatement.
But it seems like those days are over.
The Eddie of today, does not even have Internet access at home - because his wife wants him to spend more time with the kids. And the Eddie of today, has gladly obliged.
Money and success used to be everything to him - it's all he could talk about. But now, he looks forward to spending time with his wife and 2 kids. They are the center of his world.
And the material stuff that he used to crave for, seems to have faded into the background. He's working to live now, not living to work anymore.
It's a drastic change, really. But it does make him a more holistic and well-rounded human being. I guess the things that matter to us, changes over time and by change of circumstances.
He's still not a rich man yet, but the happiness that he's experiencing right now, makes him a far wealthier man, than most.
What a lucky man.
Eddie's a friend of mine who used to be a workaholic. Now he's married with 2 kids - and he's a changed man. He seems to have lost a little of "the edge".
There was a time when all Eddie could talk about were things related to money and work. And expensive cars and how it was his dream to own some of them.
And he worked at all hours of the day - it was not strange to see him at 2 a.m. in the morning, having a business meeting with some partners. To call him single-minded and driven, is an understatement.
But it seems like those days are over.
The Eddie of today, does not even have Internet access at home - because his wife wants him to spend more time with the kids. And the Eddie of today, has gladly obliged.
Money and success used to be everything to him - it's all he could talk about. But now, he looks forward to spending time with his wife and 2 kids. They are the center of his world.
And the material stuff that he used to crave for, seems to have faded into the background. He's working to live now, not living to work anymore.
It's a drastic change, really. But it does make him a more holistic and well-rounded human being. I guess the things that matter to us, changes over time and by change of circumstances.
He's still not a rich man yet, but the happiness that he's experiencing right now, makes him a far wealthier man, than most.
What a lucky man.
posted by Stingrayz | 7:41 AM
4 Comments:
He is indeed, although many at his age and time already have one and but still yearn for the other.
Surely the virtues of family happiness comes with the ability to provide to the loved ones, in material wealth and physical desires. Family men who go the extra mile to bring home the xtra dollar. Tis but a reality in todays world im afraid.
After all, aren't we all a slave of the system that we created, and that creates us?
well said fade.
stell..eddie ni bukan ex boyfriend hang ke?
fade0:
I agree to a certain extent.
Family happiness must come with the ability to provide - but the definition of what's "materially enough" differs, from person to person.
Everyone's got a different floor and ceiling. And a different definition of what's important to them.
More money may not mean necessarily more happiness.
There are ample examples out there, of dysfunctional guman beings and families, at all economic levels.
Eddie still works hard now, he just doesn't work all the time.
As for being slaves to the system that we created - yes, I guess we are - if we choose to follow the tide.
But if you choose to be different - you are not a slave to the system - though after that, you'll be paying the price for being different.
It's just the price we're willing to pay for our choices in life, I guess.
Sooz:
Hey, Sooz. Long time no hear.:)
Please don't make this world any smaller by asking such questions. ;)
KL is small enough, as it is.
I love your website. It has a lot of great pictures and is very informative.
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