Aaj ka arjun - d sequel

Continuing on the same topic of my previous post, this is just an extension.
I received a comment rather question on the post from a reader, who am thankful to have called herself a fan of this blog. I appreciate that.
Her comment I am pasting here for all to read:

I appreciate what you have to say about striking balance, makes sense. Infact as an ardent fan of ur blog, I would like to ask you "Is it wrong to wish for things we do not have?", " Isn't it this longing that makes us work hard to get/achieve what we don't have but would like to have?". I would really like to have your opinion on this one too...cheers!

Before answering the question, I wish to let know all, that whatever my previous post speaks of , the reason of discontent or unhappiness is not something about GOALS and TARGETS that one can't achieve by putting in some efforts.
Else this post would have contradicted one of my earlier one- 'Choone hai ...'

This post speaks and stresses more on the point of living in the moment.
My examples are of situation/circumstances which are not controlled by humans or are situations where there is constant unrest in one's mind and a confusion about what one wants.

1. Like by just wishing that I become a 5 yr old again to get rid of my problems in life is not going to make me a 5 yr old, so the point is Y should I be unhappy then?
I cannot put in efforts that will make me a 5 yr old again, if I could then would have definately done so( there lies the answer to your question Ms.reader)

2. I want to become a celebrity, be very popular mobbed by fans...and I work hard for it, I have to, its a GOAL( your answer Ms.reader). Fine go ahead, achieve, it will keep you alive. But after you have why do you complain of not getting even a single moment of privacy or ignorance? That's my point here.


Coming back to the answer to the question asked by the reader:
Not having a GOAL in life is like not having a life.
There should always be a GOAL at different stages in LIFE to keep one feel alive.
The post never spoke of not having such goals.

Also, make sure that in this materialistic world your GOALS are not purely materialistic. GOALS should be such that 1st they bring a growth in you( growth of the mind , something that helps you bring more peace, more knowledge of all the things in the world)
2nd your GOALS not only benefit you but your family and society.

Don't set GOALS which would only and only bring you materialistic benefits. Materialistic benefits should always and will always come if your primary GOALS specified above are achieved; Coz they are by products of your achievements in LIFE.
So be mature and intelligent...
To know the difference between your wants and needs.

Keep d faith...
Karun.