THE PATH TO SUCCESS
Adopting a realistic approach, people should plan their lives based on their capabilities rather than solely on their children’s ambitions.
A gentleman worked for a Government Department but felt his income was insufficient for his children’s progress. Consequently, he left the service and ventured into business to earn more and provide better opportunities for his children’s progress. However, he did not achieve the desired success in his business. Owing to stress, he eventually contracted cancer and succumbed to the disease before earning extra money for his children. This unfortunate occurrence is common and has destructive consequences for most people. In such situations, individuals must adopt a realistic approach. They should plan their lives based on their capabilities rather than solely on their ambitions for their children. The matter of their children’s future should be entrusted to the children themselves. They should never destroy themselves for the sake of the children and, ultimately, themselves.
The greatest guarantee for children’s progress lies in cultivating the spirit of action within them. They should help their children awaken their inner potential, understand their circumstances, and shape their lives accordingly. Actual progress is achieved through diligence and hard work; progress bestowed by others is not genuine progress. Those who harbour such desires mostly fail because of their emotional connection with their children. They become desirous of things that may not be destined according to the divine plan. Emotional decision-making should be avoided in such matters. Instead, a person should adopt a realistic approach, carefully consider their circumstances, and plan their actions in alignment with the laws of nature. In this world, a person will receive only what God has destined for him, neither more nor less.
