Money Doesn't Buy Happiness

It takes my third brain to think 3 idiots dialogue, "exams are one to many, but father is mostly only one in a lifetime". Every time it comes to my mind, it takes me back to my parents. However, it gives me a chance to become a better human every day. 

"Money is not everything in life. Some believe no relationship is possible without money but no amount of money can buy love or happiness". 

  

Many years have slipped thus far celebrating Dashain (one special occasion for my family) in absence of my ageing parents. Although, wishing to mark or be together with them on this occasion has been one of my top priorities for many years now, but never materialized. I failed every year on my promise. When I failed on my promise, I simply blamed the distance. What a silly excuse I have every year? Can they believe me? 

 

I feel bad when I can't make it to occasions like "this" or "birthday" of my kids to celebrate with them. I feel horribly bad, when none of us (siblings) could make it on these occasions. However, to make the situation lively and connected, we try to send them everything possible –cash and other essentials. It gives them nothing but a short happiness. They don't feel impressed with "material luxury". There is always something missing and deep inside they feel bad. They feel incomplete without our presence. We could do nothing but to think and feel bad when we couldn't make it home. Their happiness is us. We are the world for them. They have raised us well, educated and finally made us capable of the outside world. 

 

As a student I couldn't make it to home when they fell sick. Forget about it on some special occasions and holidays. However, I always dreamt that once I complete my studies, I promised I would have time for my parents. I have passed all kinds of tests and exams. I completed my high school and degree and even successfully passed my RCSC. Now I have a job in hand. After joining my job, I thought I would have plenty of time to go home, relax and be with my parents at least during some occasions. I lived with all the beautiful dreams and happy moments, but all in vain. I felt so sorry for deceiving them every year. I never fail to weave a nice dream for next year on "this" or "that" occasion, I will definitely make home and celebrate together with them. I never fail to think that I will give them all the happiness of the world and the happiness they deserve. Deep inside me is burning with guilt and endless dreams keep whirling but never happened. Time flies by and now I have completed my eighth year of service in government. However, one good part is that I have never failed to perform my duties with highest integrity and sincerity. I wish someday I could serve my parents in a similar manner like my service to TSA-WA-SUM. But time is running out of hand!

 

Like my parents back home, other parents might be undergoing similar circumstances these days as the gungtong(urban migration) is on the rise every year. And technology is driving us crazy into new ways of life style. I worry so much about my own life. 

 

We need to seriously reflect that material wealth lives for a short moment. For our parents, nothing matters more than our company or presence especially on some occasions and holidays. Please make time for your parents or make a few calls in a week. It will give them happiness and they will feel warm and connected. 

 

Declaimer: The feelings shared are the authors own.

Beyond Objection Term

"Under the agreed terms and conditions, the landowner leases to the tenant a land use for Agricultural Purpose only. However, the landowner does not have any objection if the tenant wishes to Raise Dairy and Poultry Farm for the remaining periods".

I came across this land agreement drawn between a landowner and a wishful tenant. I felt happy for the tenant for taking up such an extent of wishes to help and build the community in a dairy and poultry farm in the locality. We need more of our Youth taking up "Farm Activity" more seriously since it is the lifeline of livelihood for all of us.

"Food security" or "food insufficiency" is one main issue that surged during this pandemic not only globally but also seriously struck our nation with many essential goods. Can we proudly say all our lands are unfavorable for cultivation or bad geographical landscape dilemma or mismatched water availability? However, it takes our willingness and a heart to take-up farm activities more seriously at least to meet the end meet if not to a commercial level.

Wishing him a very successful farming career and the very best as he takes over very important responsibilities that will make him independent and strong. This is how we build our nation stronger and more dynamic for our future.

 

Landowner                    Land lease

xxx                                  yyy

 

Witness

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Azha Pasa, The Hope To Business

Azha Pasa Stall

Lately, Azha Pasa faring into business has amazed me a lot. It is a collection of unique brands of mindset and style. Their page attracted me so much for being honest and displaying utmost interest in serving the people of Thimphu valley and –beyond. I follow every post made online. I silently had a beautiful feeling for showing the real courage and determination and way forward in securing and branding our future in business.  

The one who started this online platform is the same guy who started the "Radio Valley" and "Mojo Park" some years back. He is an engineer by qualification. He left for civil service just to pursue his dreams in the media.  

Recently Azha Pasa outlet has impressed me for their new outlook of their shop, which is located at the KMTS, opposite to Eight Eleven in the heart of thimpthrom. Although it was a new undertaking, however it seems promising. The foundations had been laid for the future of vegetable stores. More than the outlet, it should serve as an example. Furthermore, it should be a lesson for the government to plan on such enterprises, which will benefit the development of the country and tighten the hands of the nation. 

 

However, I have a few random suggestions to Azha Pasa. Installing a cooling system will hugely benefit tender and delicate leafy vegetables. Exploring ways and means on proper packaging systems to all kinds of vegetables and price tags would give another boost to the business firm for authentic pricing, thus, it gives no room for bargain on the label. I strongly feel that a bar-code-reading system would give better attraction and fairness. We don't want different pricing for different people, which is a longstanding hitch. I look forward to Azha Pasa, since the start was greatly admired by people across. I want this start-up business to be the superhero! Should Azha Pasa take it wisely in streamlining this customer care service, it will be a game changer moment for us, the patent of Azha Pasa app is well preserved for all times. Furthermore, do look for some means to install the CCTV, the other necessary list these days for safety reasons. Putting up all these little systems in place would immensely secure the nation. 

 

Despite low quality service in place, everything worked so well. There wasn’t much complaint about the servicing. Poor service is something of a quite normal thing in our society. We never demanded for it. We never thought of it, how badly we were treated in the shop, as long as we get our job done, we never realize quality things and effective service to be in place. So far, ours is more like a rough gangsters show. If you like to come and watch, else we don’t bother about you. However, things are changing slowly and it seems everything is fitting into a pattern we look forward to in future. We are gaining experience for a quality, efficient and more transparent system for our children. However, I am optimistic in the words of Benjamin Franklin "Old habits die hard." 

 

I admire this guy for his boldness and courage. For his outstanding work and vision. For setting examples and outsourcing few foreign tests to our locals. It would be rather unwise to let someone plan for us. I see a brighter future of this multi-talented long hair guy. 

 

Looking at their plan for business expansion, my feelings for the team grew indeed even stronger and deeper after the lunch of Azha Pasa app. I am confident of his ability to run a business at a higher level and starting up a more reliable delivery system would further brand his income. The sense of business is great and the future would be even greater and stronger only if things catch up with a quality and effective service system. Indeed, a booster of the hopes and morale of the high state authority and the Dragon parliament. I have no doubt he would raise the standard of business style and opportunity.

 

Like him, we need more engineers working in agriculture and business sectors as their own boss and style encouraging and starring especially the agriculture sector and other aspiring youths. 

 

I hope he will someday have a happier day to cherish and look back and feel satisfied for the deeds. This gentle, a soft and cool looking guy would definitely prosper in his life not only as a "Radio Guy" but also a successful entrepreneurial guy. He would one day have fulfilling days and we want to see this guy walking Thimphu Street in a perfect dignity. 

 

Our new beloved brand Azha Pasa will become one of the Jewels of Thimphu valleys –or at least we should make it one of the real Jewels for the future nation-wide.