The Importance of Maintenance in Daily Life

Maintenance, maintenance, maintenance—it’s the unsung mantra of survival, the quiet hero that keeps life humming along.

From personal health to our conveniences, gadgets, computers, and machinery, we are all tied to one crucial essential. The pivotal element is maintenance.

Think about it: we’re constantly preoccupied with keeping things in check. Watching our weight, monitoring sugar and cholesterol levels. And let’s not forget the car—oil changes, tire rotations, etc. This all comes under the domain of maintenance.

Our homes demand attention, too, from leaky roofs to creaky doors. The lawn doesn’t mow itself, and the gutters always seem to fill up faster than we can clear them. Then there are the big guys—trucks, planes, and all those machines that need a regular dose of TLC (tender loving care) to avoid sputtering to a halt.

Step outside, and you’ll find the world runs on maintenance, too. Parks, roads, bridges, water pipes, and sewers need routine checkups, repairs, and the occasional reconstruction to keep society flowing.

Technically speaking, maintenance is a mix of vigilance and prevention. It’s about spotting the wear and tear before the cracks widen into catastrophes. Whether it’s your body, boiler, or the local boulevard, a little love now saves a lot of heartache later.

But maintenance doesn’t stop at the physical. Relationships, friendships, and even our online connections need nurturing. In every sphere of life, maintenance is the quiet constant. Ignore it, and chaos looms. Embrace it, and life ticks along—balanced, thriving, and a little smoother.

However, let’s not forget our behaviour and customs; there has been immoral maintenance of social distance based on class, caste and race.

Promod Puri

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