If you're given a choice of choosing only one between wealth and peace of mind...I'm sure, many would prefer to have wealth and prosperity. Maya had been always more powerful over moksha...strange, but true...!! We've been led to believe that prosperity brings peace of mind, but it's wrong. Frankly, wealth is just a thing, but peace of mind is a feeling, a state of mind. There is a strong relationship between peace of mind and prosperity...positive thoughts promote peace of mind and that in turn prosperity in life. Interestingly, we happen to be in a cycle where matter, money and measurement count more than the infinite power of peace of mind. I can't deny the fact that rich people try to find peace of mind in wealth...but, it's more important to be happy and have peace of mind than being rich. If you have wealth, it’s not sure you’ll have happiness and peace of mind. But, If you have happiness and peace of mind, would you need wealth ?? Col Pendyala Pradeep, Anaesthesiologist.
Who doesn't want to be successful and powerful ? But yes, we must enjoy every moment of our life and try to find bliss even in our misery. I would never recommend not to try to become successful or powerful...we must try our best but if we can't, we should not consider ourselves to be a failure in life...because I know too very well, success comes and goes, and so does failure.We are bound to be successful if we keep trying to achieve success. I would never agree if someone says be untouched, be uncompetitive. If you don't have the spirit of winning and be successful in whatever you do, there won't be any charm in living. I would say, be competitive, strive hard to be successful, but if you fail, don't be disheartened and keep trying and trying...success is bound to follow...Col Pendyala Pradeep, Anaesthesiologist.
Govt offers pension scheme to staff and that's good. But, there are people who start surviving exclusively on pension and stop working after retirement. I would say, in that case, pension is bad and harmful. Mental stimulation is a must to avoid dementia and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. It is always better to take up a job after retirement to keep yourself mentally active. We need to regularly connect with someone who cares about us after retirement. Many of us become more isolated as we get older and after retirement from service. Connecting with others via social networks such as Facebook, Whatsapp and emails should be encouraged after retirement. We must encourage people at risk to make positive lifestyle changes to prevent dementia and to lead an active life after retirement...Col Pendyala Pradeep, Anaesthesiologist.
