Thursday, January 8, 2009

Happy man

Mr. Hamid is 63 years old, he is the cleaner. I always see him put on smile while cleaning.
Yesterday morning I saw him whistling while cleaning car park. I greeted him and conducted the short interview with him. I would like to share it with all of you.
Coolingstar9:" Good morning, Mr. Hamid, you are always so cheerful, can you tell me why? "
Hamid:" Good morning to you. I really enjoy working, it make me happy."
Coolingstar9:" Have you ever thought of retirement?"
Hamid:"No, I work because I want to make myself active both my body and mind, I enjoy interacting with people in the working place. I work from 7.30am to 4.pm daily. After work, I do some gardening work at home like watering plants. At night, I like to read books, watching T.V programmes,etc."
Coolingstar9:" Do you work for living?"
Hamid:" No, I had saved enough for my old age before that."
Coolingstar9:" Mr. Hamid, thanks for the short interview."
What is your view about this happy man?

12 comments:

Our Love Story said...

well, that's the very essence of the word "work"!

when you're doing something that you really enjoy doing! it's never always financial... but satisfaction derives from the things you do...

when u see the importance of what u are doing and when you know that you are of great importance to others, as well...

when u contribute to the welfare of others...

when you get happiness when you make other's happy... then that is WORK!

very nice testimonial there from Mr. Hamid... thank u for sharing, pal! take care and cheers!!!!

Nisha said...

Hi coolingstar.. i guess its the happiness and satisfaction to work even though he has enough to look after himself in his old age. The man is really healthy at mind and body at even such an age.. those people are lucky to have hamid working for them and they need to give back the same love and care just like how you, my dear friend had given hamid :) hats of to you!

bluedreamer27 said...

im back!! soryy for not being here in the blososphere for almost 2 weeks...
but now im happy to tell you that im back from th field again...
and im so sorry agin for missing some of your post...my apology
may you have a great year my friend
have a great day and God bless! !

Nisha said...

Hi coolingstar.. an award awaits u on my blog :)

Beth said...

I think he is a nice old man. I wonder if he has children and if he makes time for them though....

coolingstar9 said...

Hapi,
Thanks, I will link you back, happy new year to you and happy blogging.

coolingstar9 said...

Our Love Story,
The very essence of the word "work"!
This is not purely on financial groud but the satisfaction derives from the work you do. It can be little things like giving welfare to others, make others happy... then that is WORK!
Jen, you enlighten me and readers. That is the " key " of happiness.
Happy new year to you and all readers.

coolingstar9 said...

nisha,
Hamid has enough to look after himself in his old age. He has the positive mindset.
Yes, he enjoys his life daily and fully.
Wow, thanks for the award, I will love it, the first award in year2009.
Let's follow Hamid's happy go lucky life style.
Let's shout " happy forever for everybody "

coolingstar9 said...

bluedreamer27,
Wow, you away from the blososphere for almost 2 weeks.
I am happy to see you back.
Happy new year to you and all at home.

coolingstar9 said...

Beth,
Yes, Hamid is a nice old man.
His children all grown up, his children love him very much.
Happy new year to you and all your family, may all good things come to you.

Anonymous said...

hmmh very inspirating. thankyou for sharing

Faisal Admar said...

kinda surprise me as how much he earns and how much is the saving for the old age?

really surprise me.

but at least he is happy and not stress up with the environment like some others (including me!). the environment sometimes is very stressful, not the tons of works.