‘ Some people grumble because roses have thorns. Be thankful instead thorns have roses.’ The first type are those whose outlook picks out the pricks – trade mark of a typical grouse, who inexplicably chooses to be a grumpy character. The latter take an optimistic view - seeing an aerial ropeway (rose) across a minefield (thorns). Thinking the other guy is better placed / rating oneself poor because the expected result didn’t come about/ wishing I had what he has /devastated by an unfortunate incident are all too true situations harbouring a depressing factor – tips hereunder might well restore the cheer quotient.
Grass is greener . . . . . ,
could be a mirage
Two young men hailed from the same town, graduated together and then joined service. Today Pran resides in an upscale villa and owns a chauffeur-driven luxury auto. Gopal lives in a modest rented apartment and his transport is a basic model four-wheeler.....
