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Profound life lessons
Aug 17, 2022 11:53:39   #
Elwood Loc: Florida
 
>
>
> Profound!
>
> When TV came to my house. I forgot how to read books.
>
> When the car came to my doorstep, I forgot how to walk.
>
> When I got the mobile in my hand, I forgot how to write letters.
>
> When computer came to my house, I forgot spellings
>
> When the AC came to my house, I stopped going under the tree for cool breeze.
>
> When I stayed in the city, I forgot the smell of mud.
>
> By dealing with banks and cards, I forgot the value of money.
>
> With the smell of perfume, I forgot the fragrance of fresh flowers.
>
> With the coming of fast food, I forgot to cook traditional cuisines.
>
> Always running around, I forgot how to stop.
>
> And lastly when I got ‘whatsapp’, I forgot how to talk.
>
>
> When we die, our money remains in the bank.
> Yet, when we are alive, we don't have enough money to spend.
> In reality, when we are gone, there is still a lot of money not spent.
>
> One business tycoon in China passed away. His widow, was left with $1.9 billion in the bank and she married his chauffeur.
> His chauffeur said:- 'All the while, I thought I was working for my boss ... it is only now, that I realise that my boss was all the time, working for me !!!'
>
> The cruel reality:-
> In a high end hand phone, 70% of the functions are useless!
> For an expensive car, 70% of the speed and gadgets are not needed.
> If you own a luxurious villa or mansion, 70% of the space is usually not used or occupied.
> Your wardrobes of clothes? 70% of them are not worn!
> A whole life of work and earning ... 70% is for others to spend.
>
> So, we must protect and make full use of our 30%.
> Go for medical check-ups even if not sick.
> Drink more water, even if not thirsty.
> Learn to let go, even if faced with grave problems.
> Endeavour to give in, even if you are in the right.
> Remain humble, even if you are very rich and powerful.
> Learn to be contented, even if you are not rich.
> Exercise your mind and body, even if you are very busy.
> Make time for people you care about
>

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Aug 17, 2022 12:32:48   #
Marty 2020 Loc: Banana Republic of Kalifornia
 
Amen

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Aug 17, 2022 13:20:13   #
WinkyTink Loc: Hill Country, TX
 
Elwood wrote:
>
>
> Profound!
>
> When TV came to my house. I forgot how to read books.
>
> When the car came to my doorstep, I forgot how to walk.
>
> When I got the mobile in my hand, I forgot how to write letters.
>
> When computer came to my house, I forgot spellings
>
> When the AC came to my house, I stopped going under the tree for cool breeze.
>
> When I stayed in the city, I forgot the smell of mud.
>
> By dealing with banks and cards, I forgot the value of money.
>
> With the smell of perfume, I forgot the fragrance of fresh flowers.
>
> With the coming of fast food, I forgot to cook traditional cuisines.
>
> Always running around, I forgot how to stop.
>
> And lastly when I got ‘whatsapp’, I forgot how to talk.
>
>
> When we die, our money remains in the bank.
> Yet, when we are alive, we don't have enough money to spend.
> In reality, when we are gone, there is still a lot of money not spent.
>
> One business tycoon in China passed away. His widow, was left with $1.9 billion in the bank and she married his chauffeur.
> His chauffeur said:- 'All the while, I thought I was working for my boss ... it is only now, that I realise that my boss was all the time, working for me !!!'
>
> The cruel reality:-
> In a high end hand phone, 70% of the functions are useless!
> For an expensive car, 70% of the speed and gadgets are not needed.
> If you own a luxurious villa or mansion, 70% of the space is usually not used or occupied.
> Your wardrobes of clothes? 70% of them are not worn!
> A whole life of work and earning ... 70% is for others to spend.
>
> So, we must protect and make full use of our 30%.
> Go for medical check-ups even if not sick.
> Drink more water, even if not thirsty.
> Learn to let go, even if faced with grave problems.
> Endeavour to give in, even if you are in the right.
> Remain humble, even if you are very rich and powerful.
> Learn to be contented, even if you are not rich.
> Exercise your mind and body, even if you are very busy.
> Make time for people you care about
>
> br > br > Profound! br > br > Whe... (show quote)


All good advice but for me it boils down to....

A shot of tequila with breakfast and and a tall glass of Makers/rock in the evening causes total serenity, until I turn on the democrats.

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Aug 17, 2022 15:22:27   #
Elwood Loc: Florida
 
Marty 2020 wrote:
Amen



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Aug 17, 2022 15:22:56   #
Elwood Loc: Florida
 
WinkyTink wrote:
All good advice but for me it boils down to....

A shot of tequila with breakfast and and a tall glass of Makers/rock in the evening causes total serenity, until I turn on the democrats.



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Aug 17, 2022 17:20:40   #
AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State
 
Elwood wrote:
>
>
> Profound!
>
> When TV came to my house. I forgot how to read books.
>
> When the car came to my doorstep, I forgot how to walk.
>
> When I got the mobile in my hand, I forgot how to write letters.
>
> When computer came to my house, I forgot spellings
>
> When the AC came to my house, I stopped going under the tree for cool breeze.
>
> When I stayed in the city, I forgot the smell of mud.
>
> By dealing with banks and cards, I forgot the value of money.
>
> With the smell of perfume, I forgot the fragrance of fresh flowers.
>
> With the coming of fast food, I forgot to cook traditional cuisines.
>
> Always running around, I forgot how to stop.
>
> And lastly when I got ‘whatsapp’, I forgot how to talk.
>
>
> When we die, our money remains in the bank.
> Yet, when we are alive, we don't have enough money to spend.
> In reality, when we are gone, there is still a lot of money not spent.
>
> One business tycoon in China passed away. His widow, was left with $1.9 billion in the bank and she married his chauffeur.
> His chauffeur said:- 'All the while, I thought I was working for my boss ... it is only now, that I realise that my boss was all the time, working for me !!!'
>
> The cruel reality:-
> In a high end hand phone, 70% of the functions are useless!
> For an expensive car, 70% of the speed and gadgets are not needed.
> If you own a luxurious villa or mansion, 70% of the space is usually not used or occupied.
> Your wardrobes of clothes? 70% of them are not worn!
> A whole life of work and earning ... 70% is for others to spend.
>
> So, we must protect and make full use of our 30%.
> Go for medical check-ups even if not sick.
> Drink more water, even if not thirsty.
> Learn to let go, even if faced with grave problems.
> Endeavour to give in, even if you are in the right.
> Remain humble, even if you are very rich and powerful.
> Learn to be contented, even if you are not rich.
> Exercise your mind and body, even if you are very busy.
> Make time for people you care about
>
> br > br > Profound! br > br > Whe... (show quote)



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Aug 17, 2022 17:27:04   #
Elwood Loc: Florida
 
AuntiE wrote:
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Aug 18, 2022 07:18:35   #
Big dog
 
Elwood wrote:
>
>
> Profound!
>
> When TV came to my house. I forgot how to read books.
>
> When the car came to my doorstep, I forgot how to walk.
>
> When I got the mobile in my hand, I forgot how to write letters.
>
> When computer came to my house, I forgot spellings
>
> When the AC came to my house, I stopped going under the tree for cool breeze.
>
> When I stayed in the city, I forgot the smell of mud.
>
> By dealing with banks and cards, I forgot the value of money.
>
> With the smell of perfume, I forgot the fragrance of fresh flowers.
>
> With the coming of fast food, I forgot to cook traditional cuisines.
>
> Always running around, I forgot how to stop.
>
> And lastly when I got ‘whatsapp’, I forgot how to talk.
>
>
> When we die, our money remains in the bank.
> Yet, when we are alive, we don't have enough money to spend.
> In reality, when we are gone, there is still a lot of money not spent.
>
> One business tycoon in China passed away. His widow, was left with $1.9 billion in the bank and she married his chauffeur.
> His chauffeur said:- 'All the while, I thought I was working for my boss ... it is only now, that I realise that my boss was all the time, working for me !!!'
>
> The cruel reality:-
> In a high end hand phone, 70% of the functions are useless!
> For an expensive car, 70% of the speed and gadgets are not needed.
> If you own a luxurious villa or mansion, 70% of the space is usually not used or occupied.
> Your wardrobes of clothes? 70% of them are not worn!
> A whole life of work and earning ... 70% is for others to spend.
>
> So, we must protect and make full use of our 30%.
> Go for medical check-ups even if not sick.
> Drink more water, even if not thirsty.
> Learn to let go, even if faced with grave problems.
> Endeavour to give in, even if you are in the right.
> Remain humble, even if you are very rich and powerful.
> Learn to be contented, even if you are not rich.
> Exercise your mind and body, even if you are very busy.
> Make time for people you care about
>
> br > br > Profound! br > br > Whe... (show quote)


Amen

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Aug 18, 2022 11:07:29   #
Elwood Loc: Florida
 
Big dog wrote:
Amen



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Aug 18, 2022 18:32:09   #
Wonttakeitanymore
 
Elwood wrote:
>
>
> Profound!
>
> When TV came to my house. I forgot how to read books.
>
> When the car came to my doorstep, I forgot how to walk.
>
> When I got the mobile in my hand, I forgot how to write letters.
>
> When computer came to my house, I forgot spellings
>
> When the AC came to my house, I stopped going under the tree for cool breeze.
>
> When I stayed in the city, I forgot the smell of mud.
>
> By dealing with banks and cards, I forgot the value of money.
>
> With the smell of perfume, I forgot the fragrance of fresh flowers.
>
> With the coming of fast food, I forgot to cook traditional cuisines.
>
> Always running around, I forgot how to stop.
>
> And lastly when I got ‘whatsapp’, I forgot how to talk.
>
>
> When we die, our money remains in the bank.
> Yet, when we are alive, we don't have enough money to spend.
> In reality, when we are gone, there is still a lot of money not spent.
>
> One business tycoon in China passed away. His widow, was left with $1.9 billion in the bank and she married his chauffeur.
> His chauffeur said:- 'All the while, I thought I was working for my boss ... it is only now, that I realise that my boss was all the time, working for me !!!'
>
> The cruel reality:-
> In a high end hand phone, 70% of the functions are useless!
> For an expensive car, 70% of the speed and gadgets are not needed.
> If you own a luxurious villa or mansion, 70% of the space is usually not used or occupied.
> Your wardrobes of clothes? 70% of them are not worn!
> A whole life of work and earning ... 70% is for others to spend.
>
> So, we must protect and make full use of our 30%.
> Go for medical check-ups even if not sick.
> Drink more water, even if not thirsty.
> Learn to let go, even if faced with grave problems.
> Endeavour to give in, even if you are in the right.
> Remain humble, even if you are very rich and powerful.
> Learn to be contented, even if you are not rich.
> Exercise your mind and body, even if you are very busy.
> Make time for people you care about
>
> br > br > Profound! br > br > Whe... (show quote)


Good advice

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Aug 18, 2022 18:34:24   #
Elwood Loc: Florida
 
Wonttakeitanymore wrote:
Good advice



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