LIFE IS MEANT TO BE LIVED

Life is to be lived. No excuses. No reservations. No holding back.

An enchanting story about violinist Fritz Kreisler tells how he once
came across a beautiful instrument he wanted to acquire. When he
finally raised the money for the violin, he returned to buy it and
learned that it had already been sold to a collector.

He went to the new owner's home in order to try to persuade him to
sell the violin. But the collector said it was one of his prized
possessions and he could not let it go. The disappointed Kreisler
turned to leave, but then asked a favor. "May I play the instrument
once more before it is consigned to silence?"

Permission was granted and the great musician began to play. The
violin sang out a quality of music so beautiful that the collector
himself could only listen in wonderment. "I have no right to keep that to myself," he said after the musician finished. "The violin is yours, Mr. Kreisler. Take it into world, and let people hear it."

William Arthur Ward said, "If you believe in prayer, pray; if you
believe in serving, serve; if you believe in giving, give." For you
and I are exquisite violins -- our music is meant to be heard.

I want to live my life that way -- to take it into the world and live
it fully. I'd rather burn out than rust out. I'd rather be used up
than die not having done whatever I could...wherever I would.

I'm not talking about wearing ourselves out on over-activity.
Happiness is never found in excessive busyness. But it is found in
investing our lives in others. Saying YES when asked for a hand.
Volunteering some time for a worthwhile organization. Spending an hour with a lonely relative.

In the end, I know that my happiness will not have been about by my ability or my inability. It will have been about my availability. My life is meant to be lived. ….Steve Goodier

Something to share ....

I believe in sharing, that’s why I like to share good stories, photos, pictures, information and experiences in my blog. How true it is that the act of sharing produces Joy!

Always make ourselves available, for “a friend in need is a friend indeed.” The most important thing in life is to help our friends or even others when they are desperate for help and assistance. When a friend is in need of a job, help him to get one through our connection. When someone is down emotionally or mentally, be there to cheer him up. When our subordinate becomes negative in thinking, talk to him and put words of encouragement into his ears so that he can be motivated and then he feels positive again. Be a candle that can be used to light another one!

God says, “Be generous, and you will be prosperous. Help others, and you will be helped” – Proverbs 11:25