Why are we working so hard, dear ?

On my way home at 7.15pm, I asked my wife sitting next to me in my car, Dear, why are working so hard? i told her that my staff is taking three days off and my colleague R is coming back tomorrow from India afer a two weeks break. We have hardly taken any annual leaves except one or two days since beginning of this year. We need a break don't we? She asked me to plan for a holiday but she told her sister that she is doing a project this year and will only be free after Decemeber this year. Yeah, women is like that they can never be certain about their plans. I will have to plan a holday and force her to follow me and this only for certain. Otherwise, it is only talk and no actions. We are often very much caught up in our work and we dedicate our full attention and energy in what we do and we don't realize that time flies. If we stop for awhile and lift our spectacle and look into a mirror, we will horrified how we have aged. We work as if tomorrow is always there and the whole world is waiting for us. We are indispensable and without us, our company or staff will not be able to function. This is alot of bullshits and self ego. The show will go on with or without us. Ths Sun will get up on the East and sets on the West and the wind will continue to blow. We are just a spec of dust in this universe. We should get excited about our ego or achievements. It is only like the fragrance of a perfume. Engoy it while it last. it will definitely pass and all the excitement will be gone. Be aware and be conscious of our existence and live our life well. Yes, our company pay us money to work for them but we have to be fair to ourself and take care of ourself after work. We have to balance our life and our work and to be honest to ourself. A little bit of sacrifice for the Company who feed us and give us a good life is okay but not to the extent of hurting ourself. End of the day, we are responsible for our welbeing and the Company can only provide for us to a certain extent. We must be responsible for ourself and our happiness. There is no two hood about it. The earlier we realize it , the better and we must snap out of this entrapping routine which carry us around and around and sapping all the energy from us. We have to break the catch and be ourself , look after ourself and take care of ourself. So, stop and look up and know that there are a lot of things out there for you to see , hear and eat. So, live well. Namaste.