Learning a lesson on the universal law of impermenance from extension socket malfunction.

"Mom, I can't switch on my note book pc!" my daughter exclaimed as she fiddled with the switch.

There is nothing wrong with her note book pc.

The fault is that her machine did not receive power from the electricity supply. One of the sockets in the 6 module electrical extension has malfunctioned, probably burnt out due to long use. Another one has been abandoned for a long time since it is no longer functioning. The other 4 sockets are all plugged to the pc, printer, modem and another additional extension.

As usual on hearing the news my wife started to react, complain loudly about how modern stuffs don't last as long as they used to.

Nothing in life last forever. As everything has a limited life span it is of the nature to expire and there is no way to escape death. When the time comes to say good bye it goes and there is nothing you can do about it. Recognising the universal law of impermanence makes you more equanimous and composed in the face of sudden adversity. Instead of reacting with great agitation and emotional outburst you then serenely take charge of the process of rectifying the situation.

"We'll buy a new extension socket module from the store tomorrow." I said simply and calmly to no one in particular in the household.