Mom, Can I Borrow Rs.25?

Jag Kandasamy
A woman came home from work late, tired and irritated, to find her 5-year old son waiting for her at the door.

 SON: 'Mummy, may I ask you a question?'

 MUM: 'Yeah sure, what it is?' replied the woman.

 SON: 'Mummy, how much do you make an hour?'

 MUM: 'That's none of your business. Why do you ask such a thing?' the woman said angrily.
 SON: 'I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you make an hour?'

 MUM: 'If you must know, I make   Rs. 50 an hour.'

 SON: 'Oh,' the little boy replied, with his head down.

 SON: 'Mummy, may I please borrow Rs.25?'

 The mother was furious, 'If the only reason you asked that is so you can borrow some money to buy a silly toy or some other nonsense, then you march yourself straight to your room and go to bed. Think about why you are being so selfish.

 I don't work hard everyday for such childish frivolities.'

 The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door..

 The woman sat down and started to get even angrier about the little boy's questions. How dare he ask such questions only to get some money?

 After about an hour or so, the woman had calmed down , and started to think:

Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that Rs.25.00 and he really didn't ask for money very often.The woman went to the door of the little boy's room and opened the door.

 'Are you asleep, son?' She asked.

 'No Mummy, I'm awake,' replied the boy.

 'I've been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you earlier' said the woman. 'It's been a long day and I took out my aggravation on you. Here's the Rs.25 you asked for.'

 The little boy sat straight up, smiling. 'Oh, thank you Mummy!' he yelled. Then, reaching under his pillow he pulled out some crumpled up bills.

 The woman saw that the boy already had money, started to get angry again.

 The little boy slowly counted out his money, and then looked up at his mother.

 'Why do you want more money if you already have some?' the mother grumbled.

 'Because I didn't have enough, but now I do,' the little boy replied.

 'Mummy, I have Rs.50 now. Can I buy an hour of your time? Please come home early tomorrow. I would like to have dinner with you.'

 The mother was crushed. She put his arms around her little son, and she begged for his forgiveness.

 It's just a short reminder to all of you working so hard in life. We should not let time slip through our fingers
 without having spent some time with those who really matter to us, those close to our hearts. Do remember  to share that R50 worth of your time with someone you love.

 If we die tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily replace us in a matter of hours. But the family & friends we leave behind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives.

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12 Things

Jag Kandasamy
1) Establish an individual set of values but recognize those of the surrounding community and of the various cultures of the world. (The world is a big place. Try to get acquainted with as much of it as you possibly can. Keep an open mind in doing so. And just because it's your way doesn't mean it's the correct way. Live and let live.)

2) Explore their own ancestry, culture, and place. (And never forget where you came from.)
 
3)****Are comfortable being alone, yet understand dynamics between people and form healthy relationships.**** (You want someone who loves you more than you [should] love yourself--never settle for less.)

4) Accept mortality, knowing that every choice affects the generations to come. (Every action has a consequence.)

5)****Think for themselves; observe, analyze, and discover truth without relying on the opinions of others.**** (I tend to frown upon and even judge those otherwise known as the common "follower".)
 
6)****Favor love, curiosity, reverence, and empathy over material wealth.**** (It's like my padre always says, "When you die it all stays here, so focus on what's really important".)
 
7) Choose a vocation that contributes to the common good. (If you're not passionate about what you do… then it's not worth doing.)
 
8) Enjoy a variety of new places and experiences but identify and cherish a place to call home. (Don't be afraid to travel… experience different things… broaden your horizons.)

9) Create new things and find new experiences. (Two very important things everyone should have -- a creative outlet and a passport, just saying'.)
 
10)****Express their own voice with confidence.**** (Stand up for what you believe in even if it means standing alone. Don't be afraid of receiving negative feedback. Each person has a voice--use it.)

11) Add value to every encounter and to every group of which they are a part. (Make a difference…)

12) Always ask: "Who am I?", "Where are my limits?", "What are the possibilities?" ("Sky's the limit" and as cliche as it sounds, it's dead-on.)
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