The Relativity of Hard Work
Success always comes with a price, but “hard work” means different things to different people. When Albert Einstein won the Nobel Prize for his Theory of Relativity, a 12-year-old girl asked him to explain his theory in simple words. Einstein replied:
“My dear girl, if I ask you to sit on my lap, you will not sit for more than 10 minutes. But if I ask you to sit on your boyfriend’s lap, you can sit for hours. This is the Theory of Relativity.”
In the same way, the experience of hard work is relative. For many, it means endless effort, pushing against odds, and tolerating pain or discomfort—often leading to fatigue and frustration. When we work on something that does not resonate with our heart, the struggle feels heavy, and unmet expectations create negativity.
On the other hand, when you love what you do, work no longer feels hard. Passion fuels energy, and time passes effortlessly. You keep going without fatigue because your work is a source of joy, not burden.
My Turning Point with Laughter Yoga
In my younger days, I was ambitious and chased wealth and recognition. I worked hard daily, but unfulfilled expectations left me stressed, tense, and exhausted. Sleepless nights and constant pressure became my routine.
The turning point came with the discovery of Laughter Yoga. Laughter’s ability to relieve stress and create inner joy changed my perspective on life. I shifted from personal gain to selfless service. My focus became sharing Laughter Yoga with the world, not using it for my own advantage.
Surprisingly, despite working 14–15 hours a day, I felt energized, refreshed, and free from stress. The burden of “I” dissolved into “We.” The power of unconditional love and service became my new source of energy.
Working Smart Through Love and Service
The true difference between working hard and working smart lies in intention. When I worked only for myself, life felt exhausting. When I worked selflessly to bring joy to others through Laughter Yoga, work became effortless.
Helping thousands of people worldwide experience laughter, health, and happiness gave me a sense of fulfillment far greater than material rewards. That is working smart, not hard.
When work is done out of love, without clinging to personal outcomes, it becomes a joy. It no longer drains us—it uplifts us.
