Quality vs. QuantityWe live in an age of quantity. The media shapes us with the notion that larger, faster, and more are often synonymous with better. We are told that we need to find more time, more possessions, and more love to be truly happy.
A smaller quantity of anything that is high in quality will almost always be more satisfying. A single piece of our favorite chocolate or a thin spread of freshly made preserves can satisfy us more than a full bucket of a product that we aren't very fond of. Similarly, one fulfilling experience can eclipse many empty moments strung together. It is not the quantity of time that matters, but the quality that you experience during each moment. Every minute is an opportunity to love yourself and others, develop confidence and self-respect, and exhibit courage.
Ultimately, quality can make life sweeter. When you focus on quality, all your life experiences can be meaningful. A modest portion of good, healthy food can nourish and satisfy you on multiple levels and, when organically grown, nourish the earth as well. Likewise, a few hours of deep, restful slumber will leave you feeling more refreshed than a night's worth of frequently interrupted sleep. A few minutes spent with a loved one catching up on the important details about family, work, or community can carry more meaning than two hours spent watching television together.
Often, in the pursuit of quantity we cheat ourselves of quality. Then again, quantity also plays a significant role in our lives. Certain elements, such as hugs, kisses, abundance, and love, are best had in copious amounts that are high in quality. But faced with the choice between a single, heartfelt grin and a lifetime of empty smiles, most would, no doubt, choose the former. Ultimately, it is not how much you live or have or do but what you make of each moment that counts.
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In todays world, I personally believe that a person must try to strike a proper balance between Quality and Quantity, but I do agree its easier said than done.
Individual Aspirations, Ambitions, Status etc drives a person toward the scale of Quantity, through which they want to lead a qualitative life, but Understanding and handling the priorities only would ultimately get u there.
Today in the news, there was an news article, Singaporean Men and Women are increasingly becoming bankrupt, mainly due to the kind of life they wanted to live, in the sense most of them wanted to have everything in the shortest possible time (Quantity), but they failed to understand that a disciplined life would definitely get them all the others. Enjoy the precious moments of life, love, care and respect others, U will surely derive satisfaction and not the least a good proper sleep.
I am not sure, which bracket I fall into, but Yes, I am a person who wishes for a quality life and building things and my life slowly but steadily.
PLAY SAFE, very much applies...
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Original article from http://www.dailyom.com
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