Sunday, July 27, 2008

TO CHILL OR NOT TO CHILL

Most of us spend our times on the run, moving up and about every moment of the day, chasing one thing or another. We become so entangled that there is often no more time for our friends or those we used to chill and laugh with, the ones we don't have to be formal to; those who simply accept our silliness, albeit out of love.

But then again, we have to live. So we spend most of our lives embellishing different facets of ourselves to please whoever is in charge simply because they have to pay us. While such comformity is sometimes necessary, we must not forget that every human being needs a sigh. We must find time in our busy lives to lick some ice-cream, listen to rub-a-dub and speak without censorship. This may sound foolish for those who are on the run to accumulate as much wealth as possible, but for those who are satisfied with just enough to make ends meet, chilling is the essence of living.

We are all dependent on each other, and like machines, our energy sometimes depreciates or otherwise we get bored from doing one thing over and over. I believe that we are much more productive when we create a balanced life of work and play. The ability to take time off might not be as forthcoming for some people due to the kind of professions they are engaged in, but no matter what, we all need some time to be foolish. Go ahead, dance in the bathroom when no one's looking, lick that ice-cream, and speak some french without apologizing.

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