"Give unto caesar what is caesar's and to God what is God's"

Wow thesids. I quite understand your wanting to spend every moment with your wife while she is there. What if I visit you on those days. Will I be totally ignored? You are the best judge about how effectively you use your time.

In other words, you are not bad as my sister who would make her guests sit in the hall for hours while she is busy with her work. Thanks for your offer. I would not want to disturb the love birds even for a moment!

Unfortunately, it has been years since we had any guests here at our place. And after our marriage, except my parents and brother, no one else has ever visited me. So I dont know what my reaction would be, but I must say, I am not a bad host. So you can always count safe on being here... and NO, you will not be ignored. Instead, it would be a pleasure having you here and serving you my cooked chapatis and food delicacies... On the lighter sides... ummm... I might plan your sight seeing and visiting the places of interest during much of that time

"No man is an Island" [i]No man or woman is an island. To exist just for yourself is meaningless. You can achieve the most satisfaction when you feel related to some greater purpose in life, something greater than yourself. Denis Waitley quotes [/i]

When doing what one wants to do includes concern for others then this quote does not apply to them.

Doing what you want doesnt equal being isolated at all! It is just that you let yourself decide what you want and not others. Provided you have the right set of values and proper moral codex there is nothing bad in doing what you want. You and you alone are responsible for your happiness. It is selfish to be angry at people for not doing what you want them to do.

There has to be a balance when it comes to sharing our time kala. I have coined this motto - "Love yourself and help save planet earth" If we love our self so many things fall in place. It is your thought for others that make you go overboard sometimes but when you realise that I am sure you will be back on your feet doing things for yourself as well. I have learnt to keep things on hold when I have to devote time for others. And this is not done by many. My sister is a clear example of that. She is too commercial. She has a school and has no time to spend with us. I don't go there now. When I did, she would make us sit in her hall for hours while she would be busy with her work. she has her school in her own house.

It is not that all people are too busy to do it; they do not have the heart to do it. That is much of what I wanted to write here... Now I have to think to write something else on my response...

These type of quotes could be applied to varying situations and this in particular refers to a situation when people do not give their time for activities that need their attention.

This saying is symbolic. It can be applied to a situation where people do not fulfil their obligations towards they ought to.

There is never a thing that one does not have time for. Concentrating on just one activity and neglecting others is what I wanted to highlight in this discussion.

Many people follow the principle ' what can be done today shall never be done' I cannot buy when people say that they do not have time for doing things that are important but are put off with this excuse. Some of the activities require very little time and it is the indifference more than having no time is the cause. I hope this topic inspired you somewhat!

One can do plenty in 24 hours and specially those activities that need may be a minute or two could be handled conveniently - activities such as just calling someone and keeping in touch! Such and other activities that could make one's day are totally neglected.

I am aware of the origin of this quote but it can be applied to many situations and sparing time where it is due is one such situation.

With proper organisation everything can be handled well. It is just that people work in a haphazard manner resulting in neglecting so many activities that need attention including the time required to give for oneself as you have rightly pointed out. A day has 24 hours that gives time for everything. One should know what is top priority and what can wait.

I fully agree with you. I had a cousin who was into bible reading. She would close the door and spend the whole day reading neglecting her children and household chores. In the eyes of God, she has sinned.

I used to always say that I have no time to use my sewing machine. The fact was I never liked stitching. So you are right when you say that one can make time if they want to.