More speed ....but where do we proceed?

'Rat race'

A rat race is an endless, self-defeating - pointless pursuit. It conjures up the image of the futile efforts of a lab rat trying to escape while running around a maze or in a wheel. This is often used in reference to work, particularly excessive or competitive work; in general terms, if one works too much, one is in the rat race. This terminology contains implications that many people see work as a seemingly endless pursuit with little reward or purpose.

The increased image of work as a "rat race" in modern times has led many to question their own attitudes to work and seek a better alternative; a more harmonious Work-life balance. Many believe that long work hours, unpaid overtime, stressful jobs, time spentcommuting, less time for family life and/or friends life, has led to a generally unhappier workforce/population unable to enjoy the benefits of increased economic prosperity and a higher standard of living.

Today the bags are full but the hearts are empty. Stomach is full but hunger persists. Living amidst a crowd but none to talk and share. They are called 'gated community'  but a 'hated community' for the people who look from outside. Information and materials overflow to fill the minds and the earth but all feel empty. Everything appears full and also hollow. Man is on a mission of suspicion and dis-belief.

People cross continents to have food and spend more time in travel. If a pilot says he has flown 60,000 hours, it is his professional experience but if  a business man says  the same  he has wasted his life in flying. 

I DON'T KNOW WHETHER TO CALL THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS AS A TRAGEDY OR A COMEDY OR FALLS INTO AN IRONY.

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People say the world is growing smaller, but only if we continue to travel further. How can we keep up with the growing demand for energy? How will we share our planet and manage its resources for future generations? (!) See how the men and women of Saudi Aramco are helping meet this challenge."