Save, even a little bit

We need to consume things in order to survive, in order to keep us alive and going. While consuming things we must keep one thing in mind. This is not the last time. We will need to consume again after an interval, whatever its duration be - food or other stuff. So one must be prudent enough to save something for future consumption. In no way shall over-consumption engulf us because of easy availability. We must save something from today's share for the future.

One can always do that if he or she so wishes. I see my mother do something everyday. While taking out rice grains to cook, everyday after taking out the day's share, she keeps a small handful of grains back into the rice bucket from the day's share; just a small amount which won't make any difference at all as to the quantity required for the day. This act has taught me a great lesson.

It is basically the habit to save that is being talked about. This habit is somehow related to self-restraint. It is a habit that can be cultured through practice. No matter where one is standing, one always needs this quality to move along securely.

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