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Chapter 11 Action Summary • Julian's Wisdom in a Nutshell
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Chapter 11 Action Summary • Julian's Wisdom in a Nutshell
Respect Your Time • Time is your most precious commodity and it is non- renewable • Focus on your priorities and maintain balance • Simplify your life • The Ancient Rule of 20 • Have the Courage to Say " N O " • The Deathbed Mentality Time slips through our hands like grains of sand, never to return again. Those who use time wisely from an early age are rewarded with rich, productive and satisfying lives. T h e S y m b ol T h e V i r t u e T he W i s d om T h e T e c h n i q u e s Q u o t a b l e Q u o t e CHAPTER TWELVE The Ultimate Purpose of Life Everything that lives, lives not alone, not for itself William Blake "The Sages of Sivana were not only the most youthful people I have ever met," observed Julian, "they were also, without a doubt, the kindest." "Yogi Raman told me that when he was a child, as he waited for sleep, his father would step softly into his rose-covered hut and ask him what good deeds he had performed through the course of that day. Believe it or not, if he said that he hadn't done any, his father would request that he get up and perform some act of kindness and selfless service before he was permitted to go to sleep." Julian went on. "One of the most essential of all of the virtues for enlightened living that I can share with you, John, is this one: when all is said and done, no matter what you have achieved, no matter how many summer homes you own, no matter how many cars sit in your driveway, the quality of your life will come down to the quality of your contribution." "Does this have something to do with the fresh yellow roses in Yogi Raman's fable?" "Of course it does. The flowers will remind you of the ancient Chinese proverb, "a little bit of fragrance always clings to the hand that gives you roses." The meaning is clear — when you work to improve the lives of others, you indirectly elevate your own life in the process. When you take care to practice random acts of kindness daily, your own life becomes far richer and more meaningful. To cultivate the sacredness and sanctity of each day, serve others in some way." "Are you suggesting that I get involved in some volunteer work?" "That's an excellent starting point. But what I'm speaking of is much more philosophical than that. I'm suggesting that you adopt a new paradigm of your role on this planet." "You're losing me again. Shed some light on the term paradigm. I'm not really familiar with it." "A paradigm is simply a way of looking at a circumstance or at life in general. Some people see the glass of life as half empty. The optimists see it as half full. They interpret the same circumstance differently because they have adopted a different paradigm. A paradigm is basically the lens through which you see the events of your life, both external and internal." "So when you suggest that I adopt a new paradigm of my purpose, are you saying that I should change my outlook?" "Sort of. To dramatically improve the quality of your life, you must cultivate a new perspective of why you are here on Earth. You must realize that, just as you entered the world with nothing, you are destined to leave with nothing. This being the case, there can be only one real reason for your being here." "And that would be?" "To give yourself to others and to contribute in a meaningful way," Julian replied. "I'm not saying that you can't have your toys or that you must give up your law practice and devote your life to the disadvantaged, although I have recently met people who have taken this course of action with great satisfaction. Our world is in the midst of great change. People are trading in money for meaning. Lawyers who used to judge people by the size of their pocketbooks are now judging people by the size of their commitment to others, by the size of their hearts. Teachers are leaving the wombs of their secure jobs to nurture the intellectual growth of needy kids living in the combat zones we call inner cities. People have heard the clear call for change. People are realizing that they are here for a purpose and that they have been given special gifts that will aid them to realize it." "What kind of special gifts?" "Exactly the ones I have been telling you about all evening: an abundance of mental ability, boundless energy, unlimited creativity, a storehouse of discipline and a wellspring of peacefulness. It is simply a matter of unlocking these treasures and applying them for some common good," noted Julian. "I'm still with you. So how can one go about doing good?" "I'm simply saying that you should make it a priority to change your world view so that you stop seeing yourself purely as an individual and start seeing yourself as part of the collective." "So I should become kinder and gentler?" "Realize that the most noble thing you can do is to give to others. The sages of the East call it the process of 'shedding the Download 1.25 Mb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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