"A general may command a million brave soldiers in battle, but he may not be able to deal with his own wife at home. One may lead a crowd of people, but oftentimes may be unable to control his own worries. It may be easy to be the head of a household, or the mayor, or even the ruler of a country, but it is very difficult to be one's own boss. For instance, can one control one's worries when one is sick? Can one control one's own death?" - Grand Master Hsing Yun.
We all seem to lead such busy lives, and often we do not find the time to fit in the things that we want to do or the things that are so important for us to lead a balanced life. Have you ever given thought to "how well you manage your time" and "if you truly are your own boss"?
In order to live a more balanced life, we need to take control of our daily lives and become our own boss by managing our lives more effectively. Managing our lives would entail the allocation of time for study, working, serving others, travelling, visiting friends family, meditating, eating, resting and cultivating our inner selves and talents.
Very often we do not even manage our space of work, home and gardens by fully utilizing it to its optimum. It is common for us to fall into the trap of holding on to possessions that no longer serve us, and only add to the clutter around us. This leading to an unnatural flow of energy and blockages. In order to expand our scope of life, we need to learn to budget and plan correctly which will ultimately lead to many benefits and improve our way of thinking and energy use.
In reality it is extremely difficult for us to be "one's own boss" as we cannot always control what the eyes see, what the ears hear and what the mind wants to think. So, ultimately it is important that you plan well for balance, staying true to your cause, word, mind and wisdom.
Equip yourself with these causes and conditions, when you apply perseverance and determination, and carefully plan to one day learning the true art of becoming your own boss"
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