Almost everyday, my sister-in-law’s boyfriend sends inpirational SMS to his friends….and I am lucky enough that I am one of them. This morning, he sent me something to ponder.

“In life, there are five balls to juggle:

1) Family

2) Friends

3) Health

4) Values

5) Work

Only work is made of rubber. The rest are made of glass. Don’t drop them!”

Hence, I salute those who gave up their work for the sake of their family, friends, health or even their values in life.

My Dad’s nature of job almost made him live in the camp, 24/7. Though our house is only a few meters from their detachment, he wasn’t able to spend more time with us. He gave up his work when I was 7 because he wouldn’t want to compromise his values and didn’t want his children grow without him. 

I believe one thing is for sure, money cannot buy family, friends, health and values. If these are shattered, it’s hard to bring back the broken pieces again.