in life, how are we measured.

I believed that we are measured not only by material wealth or possessions but also how we lived our life, the relationship we created or broken, how we helped others and the level of faith.

hi. it depends from which perspective you see life. in schools, as we all know, our success is measured by the grades or marks we received. almost all societies we live in, if not all, measure our success by the amount of money we have in our bank account/s, the house/s we live in, the car/s we drive, the number of credit card/s we use, the business/es we own and so on. we are also measured, perhaps by a different yardstick according to our own beliefs. are all these an accurate representation of how we are measured or should be measured? in my humble opinion, all of them are. we are obviously measured not by the years we live in but by what we have done in our lives.

To everyone the yardstick of success is having million dollars. How about happiness and good health. To a pauper happiness is having his hunger satisfied. Then he will be thinking when will be his next meal. "How wonderful if I happy money so that I can buy my meals," he thinks. On the other hand the billionaires are perplexed as to how the poor look so happy after consuming a bowl of plain congee. But the billionaires are searching for happiness and good health yet it elude them. Hence, happiness and good health are what we should strive for. These values are intrinsic that money can't buy. To all the billionaires: Do not search for good health and happiness, search for God instead and happiness and good health will come knocking at your doors.

I beleive that we are measured based on how happy we are, how happy we live our lives and how much we strive to make others all around us also be happy! Life is all about happiness, about feeling love and compassion with others and having a good time with the nature we were given when we were born. People who are always postive and who are always doing good things are people who are living life the right way, taking advantage of all the good things in the world. But the problem is that there are always those who have envy of this positivity, not having the will to be happy so they always want to see sadness and misery. These people will not last long and mother earth takes care of them as soon as possible. It is hard though, seeing as that the majority of the planets population doesn't know how to be good so it's a hard job to get rif of all of them.

Very true gracefuldove,what all we are doing we will be given back,there is no escape!I have a bitter experience!I use to be a very naughty boy when young,I hurted feelings,dnt want to say!an now in my 35 age I am getting them back with the interest!This earth is playground of salutory lessons!Dear,True GODS measurement is the sustains on what you said! above,society is crap,yardstick is the almighty Father!I totally agree with you,friend,if you have left a crying begger asking for food!instead offering him bread, as its one karma!My you are in the trap of karma.Grace until or unless nature gives you back,you cant realize thr pain!Thanks,for the discussions!would like to hear some more!

I still can't claim to understand the measure of a LIFE, what I only knew for sure that as long as our heart is open, as long as we bring joy to anyone's life, as long as we found it worth a while to help others then perhaps, we can be measured by the good deeds we share. I would still prefer not to be measured by the things I acquired but on what I have done good to other people while I am alive. There are no greater compliments than the "thank you" you received from those you have extended your help with.

Hi gracefuldove, I think food, clothing, shelter, and medicine are the primary concerns, with a dash of entertainment and comforts. I am not for large mansions, they are difficult to clean, and monitor. But whatever it is, it should be tastefully done. Any entertaining can always be done in some posh hotels, with latest decor, and best of foods. Agreed it will be expensive. But if I am rich enough to have large mansion, with many rooms, then expense is hardly on my mind, isn't it? You mentioned in India, rich let poor go through it calling it karma. Well, the truth is many of these poor are not that poor. They act poor and virtually end up living on you like the termites. I will give you an example. My servant is about 50 years of age. She had four issues. She could ill afford them, but let us just say - she was not wise enough. So her husband drank away his earnings, and while the going was good everything went on well. Now, she is staying with her younger son, who is again a drunkard. Her elder son wants nothing to do with the family. So does the elder daughter. The younger daughter has two children and she underwent operation both times. She doesnt work! She doesnt want to work! She is constantly grumbling at this old mother of hers. Its laziness that is cultivated here. So at 50 my servant is coming out working in two homes. Her younger son gives little at home. To top it all, the daughter thinks the mother should be taking the responsibility of her daughter. You try helping them, and it would be like a quicksand in which you will also get drawn.

hi gracefuldove , in life,human are mostly judged by their status or financial status in my opinion.This is happening so especially in this material world where one always chasing after financial gain.It's bad things like this are on going in India and other parts of the world but i'm sure there are always a way if the poor one are optimistic and brave to face the dreadful life.