Temptation

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I am a strong believer that the more you try and chase something, the more it evades you...
and the more you avoid something, the more it chases you....

 Despite believing in this, I tend to try and chase material things...
Promotions, Increments, Praises, Appraisal....
Maybe because it is "that" time of the year.... maybe it is the to be recognized, for a change for what I am responsible for...

 But as always, the more I harp about it, the more it moves away... needless to say it really messes with the head and spoils the mood.

 “I can resist everything except temptation.” 
~ Oscar Wilde, Lady Windermere's Fan

Comments

  1. Arpit17 May 2013 at 00:10

    You can not always tell your mind what you really/actually want! :P

    I mean all materialistic things matter the most if you dont have them and does not matter a bit if you have them then you look out for happiness in something else, something more meaningful.. pure bullshit! :D

    I hope you find happiness! :)

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  2. KK17 May 2013 at 08:49

    I too am dealing with similar thought patterns right now, but am hoping to get over it somehow. Wish the same for you.

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    1. Dwiti R18 May 2013 at 01:07

      Its one of those things we know is just "material", yet immaterial :D

      Wishing you luck with yours

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