Why are you sitting here and doing nothing?

A young man named Arjun lived in a bustling city, chasing success like everyone around him. He was always in a hurry — rushing to work, scrolling through endless notifications, chasing deadlines, and measuring life in achievements.

One day, while on his way to an important meeting, he noticed an old man sitting on a park bench. The man had a peaceful aura, a quiet smile, and eyes that held centuries of wisdom. On impulse, Arjun stopped.

“Why do you sit here every day, doing nothing?” he asked.

The old man chuckled. “Who says I am doing nothing? I am watching life unfold. Observing the trees sway, the wind hum its song, and the children laugh. I listen to my own breath, and in that, I hear the universe whisper.”

Arjun smirked. “That sounds poetic, but what do you really gain from it?”

The old man pointed at a stray dog lying in the shade. “See that dog? He neither rushes nor worries. He trusts that when he’s hungry, food will come. When…