25 Jun 2009 Tornesch, Germany
Category: Work
Yesterday I wrote that people might not know that we are actually working a lot. And I think the same about Purnendu, my brother, who is running the Ashram in India when we are not there. No, actually he also runs it when we are there because in that time I see how he is always busy.
There are so many people who come and want to talk to him at the Ashram. Some want to sell something, some need work, some are working there and ask him about the next things to do or come for their salary. Others, like the teachers, tell him about the school and the children and parents want to ask him about their children and the school. And when he is not busy with anyone at the Ashram, you can be sure that he is on phone, talking with shops, workers, insurance, accountant, bank, internet and telephone companies or some other important person.
Ramona always laughs about it that after one week she cannot get his ringtone out of her head because his mobile is ringing all the time. But often I also see, he just puts it into silent mode and for some time it is just lying next to him and he doesn’t care who is calling. He has to do this, otherwise he won’t get peace even for this much time.
It is great, I could not do his work. In this way I am really so thankful and happy about my whole family, how everybody has his work and his fields where he is good at and what he likes to do. In this way we all work together. And we don’t get stressed although there is always enough work to keep us busy.
It is our last evening here in Tornesch and really, time passes so quickly when you have a good time, you don’t notice how fast one week is over! We enjoyed it and tomorrow we will start our journey to Copenhagen for the weekend.
Tags:: Ashram, Children, School, Work, Stress, Thankfulness
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I was at the Ashram about a year ago and noticed all the great work Purnendu does and how the children love him and his playful smile. I hope he knows how much he is appreciated.
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