Written in 1868 by Louisa May Alcott, it is a story about four sisters who journey through life together based somewhat on Alcott's relationship with her three sisters. It's pretty inspiring reading about these little women and how they are growing into lovely ladies. I wish I was that wise at that age lol!
Lesson #1
The girls all decided to take a week off from work and instead played and had plenty of leisure time. After the first couple of days they began to regret their decision and actually missed doing work and house chores. When their week was over, their mom reminded them of the pleasure of having daily duties:
"Let me advise you to take up your little burdens again, for though they seem heavy sometimes, they are good for us, and lighten as we learn to carry them. Work is wholesome, and there is plenty for everyone...Have regular hours for work and play, and make each day both useful and pleasant, and prove that you understand the worth of time by employing it well. Then youth will be delightful, old age will bring few regrets, and life become a beautiful success...."
Balancing work and play is pretty difficult sometimes. We should be careful how we choose to spend our time and learn to balance it well.
Great lesson huh?
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