We all look forward to begin the New Year with great fun and enjoyment and wish that the year ahead brings us good luck. Although different cultures have different calendars, the English calendar’s New Year is what is celebrated all around the world. Different cultures also have their own New Year. For example, the Chinese celebrate their New Year in February, while many Hindus in India celebrate it towards the end of March or the beginning of April. The dates may vary across different cultures, but the theme of New Year remains the same, which is renewal. Nothing is impossible: We can achieve something different from others. If you are a sportsman, you can take defeat and victory in the same spirit.
Happiness happens to those who seek it. Winning is a habit as far as sports is concerned. Yes, you go for a winning mode, then only you can finish as a hard fought loser. Don’t think of today: Think about tomorrow and the day after. Stitch in time saves nine: Try to plug the loopholes and feel success in life. Saving is a very good habit and cultivates the same for rainy days.
Small drops make an ocean true: Nationalised banks are there to keep your small savings and that sum grows and doubles to help you at the time of need. Don’t be selfish: Live and let others also live. Metro city Mumbai is helping so many people to start their career and become rich in record time. Thus, so many people are coming to the business capital to make their living more comfortable. Learn to leave bad habits: The year 2024 is the best opportune moment to leave bad habits.
Cigarette smoking is injurious to health, as per the statutory warning message. However, many people taste smoking and spoil their health in the process. Chewing gutka and other tobacco products can also be done away with grit and determination in the coming New Year. Teaching is a good hobby: Inculcate the knowledge available with you to others. Teachers play a very crucial role in imparting knowledge to students. We forget our teachers once we get a good living. Cricketers are helped by coaches. But once they become superstars, they forget the role of the coaches in bringing their career to limelight. Music teachers bring melody in the voice of the wards. But people forget their music teachers once they become good singers. Respect elders: Express gratitude to your parents, teachers, nurses and the doctors. At one time or the other, we may also lie down with an ailment and we need the help of others.
Have concern for others: Instead of thinking about yourself, always give some attention towards the poor and downtrodden people. After all, you live to help others and that attitude is a great virtue. Control your anger: People may irritate you with unwanted comments. But try to maintain composure and do a world of good to your institution and give attention to family values and traditions. After all, anger will come and go but the name and fame you gained will also go with your anger.
Develop good character: Our life span is short. During our time, try to develop good character and try to adopt them in day to day life as well. After all, your character reflects your mind. Apply patience and perseverance to achieve your objectives and don’t take hasty decisions and never look for short cuts to success. Compliment people: Give respect and take respect. Appreciate a good song. Compliment a good knock by a batsman and encourage him. Stop talking discouraging words.
—The writer is contributing columnist, based in Mumbai, India
Email: jubeldcruz@yahoo.com
