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No,that is not my new mail id,but the most important aspect of life,which very few know of,or have any idea, about how to get there.It is the Art Of Living,which is the essence of life,and the pursuit of which,brings fulfilment,peace,and is the biggest achievement in life.To most people, specially nowadays,(2011)the meaning of life is, acquiring material assets,in every sphere,every form,the more the merrier,and in the course of achieving this,trample on all the most important values of life,without even a backward glance.Yet,surrounded by the best that money can provide,there is a constant feeling of discontent,restlessness,a mental vacuum,and the feeling, that something is seriously lacking.And that,is the art of living.

Is living all about I,Me and Mine?Is it constantly running in a rat race,trying to keep pace with others,and living according to the terms dictated by personal lifestyle?Making money,is not the same, as making a life,so everyone knows about money making,but very few have any idea of living,or how to enjoy life.Having acquired everything that money can buy,what next?Slowly the realisation dawns,that money doesn't guarantee some of the MOST important gifts of life,like love,good health,mental peace,a sense of fulfilment,and inner calm.If it did, then all the richest people in the world,would have been the happiest, but are they?Liz Taylor died this morning,(Wed.23rd.Mar.)one of the world's most beautiful women,extremely wealthy,surrounded by the world's most eligible men,lacking nothing,except mental peace,health,and the strength of relationships.Many worldwide figures have led miserable personal lives,and Mother Teresa,who owned nothing,was a very peaceful,satisfied,happy person.

The art of living is all about being in love with the joy of living,of loving people,of being there for someone,its about kindness,care,compassion,togetherness,of being ever ready to help,and to hold,and sharing whatever one has,for the benefit of someone, who needs it more.Last year, Mumbai was facing severe floods,but even in that terrible catastrophe,a little roadside boy,was cuddling a small puppy,and holding it tightly, to his heart,to save him,even sharing his meagre food with him.And there are innumerable such instances, of the generosity of human spirit.And strangely,in my own experience, I have seen,that some of the richest, are the meanest,most unscrupulous,unkind,and totally devoid of basic human values.
A life that is lived with love,with sensitivity,respect for others, and constantly looking for opportunities to be of use,somewhere,to someone,somehow.Being happy with whatever God gives,thanking Him for His gifts,and living with contentment,committment,and constantly creating avenues which bring fulfilment,is the art of living,the ultimate achievement in life.One who manages this, is truly a very rich person indeed,for he has attained richness,where it matters most,mentally,and personally.