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Living Our Lives.....for Others

"Pait mein khaya kisi nay nahin deykha, Tann pay pehna, sab nay deykha." Ever heard of this saying? This famous Urdu proverb literally translates as: "Nobody sees what you eat, but everyone sees what you wear" So we can eat any junk we like but still have to remain well-dressed so we can create a good impression on others. True, isn't it? Don't you think we are living our lives today for others? No matter what we want, we have to stop and rethink before taking a decision. How many times have you personally said to yourself while picking up clothes from your wardrobe to wear: "This looks nice but what will my friends or neighbours think of me if I wear this slim-fitted jeans when I go out?" Once? Twice? Or does it happen every now and then? You know you can completely flatter the look, but you just can't wear what you like. Likewise, have you noticed how we are so tempted to the buy most expensive of all brands of clothing and...