- 바쁜 일상을 그저 즐기십시오
- 바쁜 일상을 그저 즐기십시오 영국의 수필가인 찰스 램(Charles Lamb, 1775-1834)에 관한 일화입니다. 그는 1792년 영국 동인도 회사에 취직해 33년간 직장생활을 했습니다. 그러니까 그의 작품들은 대개 이 직장생활 동안 나온 셈입니다. 하지만 직장생활 때문에 퇴근 후에나 글쓰기가 가능했습니다. "마음대로 할 수 있는 자유 시간이 있다면 얼마나 좋을까?" 그래서 그는 늘 정년퇴직을 기다렸습니다. 마침내 그는 회사에서 일하는 생활을 마치게 되었습니다. 마지막 출근을 하는 날, 찰스 램은 들떠있었습니다. 구속받던 시간은 없어지고, 글쓰기에만 몰두할 수 있다는 생각에 마냥 행복할 것 같았습니다. 많은 동료들이 그에게 축하해 주었습니다. "선생님의 명예로운 퇴직을 진심으로 축하드립니다. 이제 밤..
Simply Enjoy Your Busy Life
This is an anecdote about Charles Lamb (1775-1834), an English essayist.
He got a job at the British East India Company in 1792 and worked there for 33 years.
In other words, most of his works were created during his time at this company.
However, due to his work, he could only write after getting off work.
"How wonderful it would be to have free time to do whatever I want?"
So, he always looked forward to retirement.
Finally, his working life at the company came to an end.
On his last day of work, Charles Lamb was excited.
He thought he would be endlessly happy with the idea that he would no longer be bound by time and could devote himself entirely to writing.
Many of his colleagues congratulated him.
"We sincerely congratulate you on your honorable retirement.
Now that you can write your works during the day instead of only at night,
Your works will surely shine even brighter."
In a good mood, Charles Lamb wittily replied.
"It's natural that writing under the sunlight would shine more than writing under the starlight."
However, three years later, a letter Charles Lamb
sent to his former colleague contained the following passage.
"Being idle is far more distressing than being busy.
When I laze around doing nothing every day, I feel like I'm unconsciously abusing myself.
I've finally realized that good ideas come to mind when one is busy with work.
Please keep this in mind and live a busy and fulfilling life."
Rest is sweet because it is an 'escape' rather than an 'everyday' thing.
If rest becomes a daily routine, it will no longer be sweet.
Instead, you will yearn for your busy days.
So, to create that thrilling escape in the future,
simply enjoy your busy life today.
Quote of the Day
The busiest man has the most time.
He who diligently strives will eventually gain much.
– Alexandria Pine –
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