avatarShameem Anwar

Summary

The article emphasizes the principle that life reflects back what one puts into it, much like an echo, using a story of a father and son to illustrate the concept of receiving what we give.

Abstract

Drawing on a quote by Lyndon Johnson about the importance of understanding each other for peaceful coexistence, the article "Hear Your Echo Of Life Carefully!" by Shameem Anwar delves into the metaphor of life as an echo. It narrates a tale of a son who learns from his father that the echo he hears in the mountains is akin to life's feedback mechanism. The son's interactions with the echo teach him that life mirrors our actions and attitudes. The article suggests that to cultivate qualities like love and competence in the world, one must first embody them. It concludes by affirming that our lives are not shaped by chance but are a direct reflection of our own contributions.

Opinions

  • The author believes that selfishness is not a sustainable approach to life, as it contradicts the principle of reciprocity that governs our existence.
  • There is an opinion that personal growth and happiness are fostered through discomfort and challenges, as indicated by the linked article "5 Reasons Comfort Is the Secret Killer of Happiness."
  • The narrative of the son and father serves as a parable to convey the idea that our actions and words have a direct impact on what we receive from life.
  • The article implies that kindness can have profound effects, as suggested by the linked story "How a Woman’s Extraordinary Kindness Saved a Disabled Man’s Life."
  • The author, Shameem Anwar, expresses admiration for fellow writers George J. Ziogas and Mukundarajan V N, indicating that they have been influential in shaping his perspectives.

Hear Your Echo Of Life Carefully!

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There’s a quote from Lyndon Johnson that says, “We must learn to know each other better if we are to live together in peace.” Is it right to be selfish and love our own selves at the expense of others? Remember, life is like an echo; what we send out will return to us, and we reap what we sow.

Once a son and his father were walking in the mountains.

Suddenly, his son falls, hurts himself, and screams: “AAAhhhhhhhhhhh!”To his surprise, he hears the voice repeating,

somewhere in the mountain: “AAAhhhhhhhhhhh!”Curious, he yells: “Who are you?”

He receives the answer: “Who are you?”And then he screams to the mountain: “I admire you!”

The voice answers: “I admire you!”Angered at the response, he screams: “Coward!”He receives the answer: “Coward!”He looks to his father and asks:

“What’s going on?”The father smiles and says:

“My son, pay attention.”Again the man screams:

“You are a champion!”The voice answers: “You are a champion!”

The boy is surprised but does not understand. Then the father

explains:

“People call this ECHO, but really this is LIFE.

”It gives you back everything you say or do.

Our life is simply a reflection of our actions. If you want more love in the world, create more love in your heart. If you want more competence in your team, improve your competence.

This relationship applies to everything, in all aspects of life; Life will

give you back everything you have provided to it.”

“Your life is not a coincidence. It’s a reflection of you.

Thanks for reading Shameem Anwar and for your valuable time!

I love reading articles by George J. Ziogas and Mukundarajan V N, they are inspirations to me in many ways.

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