I
took an auto rickshaw while coming to office this morning. While getting up
into the auto I realized that the vehicle was well maintained with proper cushions
and everything. To my surprise even the driver wasn’t the typical auto driver.
He was a gentleman neatly dressed in his 60s. You will think that what’s so
special in it. Definitely you will meet many like him but not he. He was
something different. For about 10 minutes I was just staring at him. At last
out of my curiosity I asked him whether he is doing this to earn for daily
bread and butter. He just smiled and then started speaking in English…
“No
dear, I am a doing this because I like it. I am a retired lecturer from a reputed
college. After retirement I used to sit at home passing time reading books or
newspaper but it didn’t work out for long time. Soon I started getting bored of
this. One day my nephew came to my home from village. He was actually trying to
settle down in the City but didn’t have money to invest in business. He asked
me if I can help him some way. I proposed an offer if I can help him get an
Auto rickshaw which he can drive for his bread and butter. And finally we
brought this Auto. He started with his new business and was very happy for
whatever help I did for him. But I noticed that he was working late night
sometimes till 12. Every day he used leave home at 4am and come back at 12pm
for lunch. Then he will hardly take rest and again leave and after that you can’t
say when he will come back. I even told him not to overload himself but he wasn’t
convinced as he wanted to repay my money along with his daily savings. One day
the idea came to my mind why can’t I help him? Anyways I am killing time
sitting at home. My children and wife went mad after listening my decision to
drive an auto. But I was firm on my decision and I started this J
Now
my Nephew takes auto early morning and come back at 7.30-8 am. Then I took and
come back at 12pm for lunch by the time he takes rest and gets ready for the
long day. He then comes back late night.
I am
really enjoying this work. Initially my family was worried if I can drive well
for so long and about our reputation what neighbors and relatives will say. But
now they are convinced that what matters is self satisfaction.”
My mouth
was open in awe while listening this.
By
the time my bus stop came and I got down of the auto. I was smiling happily
while paying him the fare and in return he smiled back with proud and
satisfaction.
I
was feeling more rejuvenated. You don’t need to pay big amount for happiness
and satisfaction. “Just love yourself and love your work”.
