Sorry for having "Talent" ???

Strange shades of human nature ..

On business trip of west coast, USA, I meet this person, some one I have talked over phone many times earlier, but face to face for the first time.

After walking in to his office cabin, I saw pictures of his family. As an ice breaker, I asked "Hmm.. two daughters ?" !

"Yeah ! The elder one 14 and younger one is 10". He goes on. "The younger one is a gymnast. A fabulous one". He points to pictures with 180 splits on parallel bars of a cute, adorable girl. He keeps on going - how Olympics is her goal and how she has become among the few contenders in that space.

Then he went on talking about extra ordinary talents of his eldest son who is in US Army etc.

I could see the pride in his eyes. He definitely felt blessed to have such wonderful kids with special talents.

But then, he asked me - "What about you ? Have kids ?". I said - "Yes. two boys. Very normal boys. Busy being brats. Nothing one can point finger to as a talent. They are good kids, average kids, just having fun growing up ".

All of a sudden, he goes very apologetic. Oh! You know - my kids are OK. They have some talents ..I am not really thinking they will be going to Olympics".


Almost, apologetic for having talented kids !! Why ?? Just because I said, I do not have talented kids ??  But, that was just thuth I mentioned...!!

How did it impact the thoughts and pride of a grown up man ??? puzzling but expected in a way too ... !!

The "Ultimate" torture

Came across this story ! So of course not an original thought or work. But something that immediately touched the nerves ...

" A person dies ! And he discovers himself in a beautiful place. A place where everything is in place. Neatly arranged. Food, shelter, clothes, luxuries.

  He examines everything and becomes happy. He has done something good in his previous life to have landed up here in his after life.

  After a few days an official of that place stops by and asks - "Are you comfortable ? Or you need something else ?"

  The man says, 'This indeed is a beautiful place and everything I need I get here, even without asking. Thanks for all this. However, is there some work here that you can give me ? I would want to be busy and do something"


  The official says - "Sorry ! No job here. No one gets to do any job. There is no need. "

  The man was already bored. And said, "I would rather be in hell !!!"


  The official smiled and said - "Where do you think you are now ?"
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Is not boredom the ultimate torture ??