“Those who do not learn from history are
condemned to repeat it.” - Santayana

I enjoy studying history. Am reading J.M.Roberts’ “History of Europe”, a book
I bought in January 2001 - but only now had a chance to go through.

From early recorded history, I’m now at the decline of the Roman empire in 300 A.D. - and one lesson comes through loud and clear.

In the hindsight of historical review,
little of what we do matters.

Alexander the Great was one of the world’s most powerful conquerors. He died at the young age of 33. Of him it was said:

“Into 3 decades, he compressed the energies of many lifetimes.”

In Roberts’ 580 page book, Alexander gets ONE-HALF page!

A man who changed the world, ruled over most of Europe, and extended his empire right across upto India, merits little more than a footnote in history books.

Most of what we do today ranks nowhere in scale or scope as compared with that.

Yet, we spend most of our lives obsessed about doing things that will make us
‘famous’, ‘powerful’, ‘rich’ and more.

Why?

Does it matter?

Wouldn’t it be more fulfilling just to do our duty, help as many others as we can, spend time and energy doing the things we want, like, believe in?

In the light of this realization, my passionate efforts to help spread congenital heart defects awareness on A DAY FOR HEARTS - Feb.14th - appear so much more satisfying to me.

I’m doing what I want, like, believe in.

I’m doing it for unfortunate children, so they have a chance at a better life.

I’m doing it - and asking you to help - because I see it as my duty.

Won’t you join me in helping, please?

See how you can help:

http://www.CHDinfo.com/chdaware/youcanhelp.htm

Thank you from my heart

Something Jason Moffatt wrote on his blog today resonated with me. You may enjoy it too. Here it is: http://www.JasonMoffatt.com

The post is titled: “Tony Robbins ‘Date With Destiny’ Recap”