WHAT IS LIFE?

SOME SIMPLE QUESTIONS Is life for living? Is life for existing? Who lives? Who exists? What is life meant for? What are the different stages in life? Which is the best stage in one’s life? How can one lead a happy life? What are the qualities of a happy life?

THE FOUR STAGES IN THE LIFE OF MAN

Four stages can be compared to four seasons.

First stage is Spring-Birth, Infancy and Childhood- Youth

Second stage is Summer- Growth and Maturity- Adulthood

Third stage is Autumn- Experience and Reflection- Manhood

Fourth stage is Winter- Renunciation- Old age

CHILDHOOD----- YOUTH This is the stage of innocence and

happiness. The first steps into the world of life. The initiation into the wonders and

mysteries of life and living. ‘Scholastic education is a tiresome

necessity.'

SUMMER----- ADULTHOOD A time of hope and expectations. Settling down in life- marriage and

taking the first steps to raise a family and strengthen the home.

The agony and ecstasy of rearing the kids, catering to their needs and providing a platform for growth.

AUTUMN --- MANHOOD The stream of life is passing by. You have experienced the ups and

downs of life. A sense of maturity has dawned upon

you. You are becoming tuned to accept the

vagaries of life. You are prepared to face the challenges

of life

WINTER --- OLDAGE ? The silvers…. You have withdrawn yourself from

professional duties. Time to indulge in your passions. Freedom to pursue your interests. A sense of satisfaction coupled with

surrender.

LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE OF IT

Life is a journey, travel through it.