Be humble, Richard Waita writes...

A very humbling experience ....

Richard Waita says... "At the peak of my career, I was once travelling by plane. The passenger next to me was an elderly gentleman dressed in a simple shirt and pants. He appeared to be middle class, and well educated.

Other passengers  perhaps recognising who I was, but this gentleman appeared to be
unconcerned of my presence... He was reading his paper, looking out of the window, and when tea was served, he sipped it quietly.

Trying to strike a conversation with him, I smiled. The man courteously smiled back and said 'Hello'.
We got talking and I brought up the subject of cinema and movies and asked, 'Do you watch films?'
The man replied, 'Oh, very few. I did see one many years ago.'

I mentioned that I worked in the movie industry.
The man replied.." oh, that’s nice. What do you do?' I replied, 'I am an actor ' The man nodded, 'Oh,  that's wonderful!'

And that was it... 
When we landed, I held out my hand and said, " It was good traveling with you. By the way, my name is Amitabh Bacchan!'

The man shook my hand
and smiled, "Thank you... nice to have met you..
I am J.R.D. Tata!" (French born Indian Biz man. Billionaire and Aviator founder of Tata motors  and Air india).

I learned on that day that no matter how big you think you are, there is always someone *BIGGER*.
*Be HUMBLE, it costs nothing.*
 
   ~Richard Waita

What is the difference?

As we grow older, and hence wiser, we slowly realize that wearing a $300 or a $30.00 watch - - they both tell the same time. Whether we carry a $300 or a $30.00 wallet/handbag - - the amount of money inside is the same.  Whether the house we live in is 300 or 3000 sq. ft. - - loneliness is the same. Whether you drive a $8,000 Honda or a $80,000 Merc --they both serve the same purpose. You will realize, your true inner happiness does not come from the MATERIAL things of this world.
Therefore, I hope you realize, when you have mates, buddies and old friends, brothers and sisters, who you chat with, laugh with, talk with, have sung songs with, talk about north-south-east-west or heaven and earth - - That is true happiness!!
SIX UNDENIABLE FACTS OF LIFE:
1. Don't educate your children to be rich. Educate them to be happy. So when they grow up they will know the value of things not the price.
2. Best awarded words: "Eat your food as your medicines. Otherwise you have to eat medicines as your food."
3. The One who loves you will never leave you because even if there are 100 reasons to give up he or she will find one reason to hold on.
4. There is a big difference between a human being and being human. Only a few really understand it.
5. You are loved when you are born. You will be loved when you die. In between, You have to manage!
6. If you just want to Walk Fast, Walk Alone! But if you want to Walk Far, Walk Together!
SIX BEST DOCTORS IN THE WORLD:
1. Sunlight
2. Rest
3. Exercise
4. Diet
5. Self Confidence and
6. Friends
Maintain them in all stages of Life and enjoy a healthy life.
The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line for. -Richard Waita.

Embrace change

If you decide not to decide, you have made a choice by default! Choose what you want to do with your life. But destiny is calling; knocking at the door of your heart. Stop running scared. Be bold and courageous enough to say 'yes' to your dream and embrace your unfolding future. The voice of greatness is calling out loud to you. What are you waiting for? You sure know it deep down your heart. Don't pretend as if you can't hear it. Respond to the call and it will change your life for good. Or reject it and you will be haunted for the rest of your life. The choice is yours. You can either stay down there; in the deep dark pit of hopelessness; wallowing in self-pity or dig yourself out to light and leave your footprints on the sands of time. Either way, your life is going to change. But the question is: what change is it going to be? You can do it. -Richard Waita

Look for your fulfillment.

Look for your fulfillment. Many are lost because they don't know what truly makes them happy. I've been there. We want happiness but fail to understand that happiness is a by product of something fulfilling for you. So we wander around wondering and hoping someone can fill that void for us. Avoid doing that. We must learn to love who we are now despite our human defects. We must come to love who we are becoming and who we will be. These are the 3 necessary phases that can turn ones life around. Yes acceptance of you! Your responsibility is to learn more about the magnificent being that you have always been but have forgotten through all the challenges and set backs of life!
Start dating yourself. Yes! Date you! Learn more about you than anyone else could or would know. Cherish what you have to offer with this limited time here on Earth. Tomorrow is not guaranteed to anyone. It's an honor to awaken with the rising of the sun each day. Respect that privilege and get real on winning and fight for your real self to take on the very challenges needed to bring out the best in you. Pay attention to the person you ignore the most! Get to know the best of you that has a Dream and a Purpose. You have always been worth it! Believe the Champion in You! -Richard Waita