Two years in silence... well that is the period of time that I had to spend thinking of problems like exams... work... music (the love of my life, but yes, it was a problem for me at one point!)... unstable relationships.... and many more....
Now, since I think that I have fewer things to worry about, here I see myself doing something I enjoyed much... things which I did when I had no job to worry about two years ago. Looking at myself; looking at how I spent the past two years of my life, thoughts pour into my mind, which I would like to share.
There were times when I was able to enjoy what I did. I met nice people, whom I worked with happily. People whom needed my help and who in turn were with me when I needed them. I’m blessed that most of the people around me fall into this category who are there to share my happiness as well as grief.
On the other hand, there were situations, I wished that I'd never faced. Decisions I wished that I've never made. Things get worse when I had to do things that I didn’t like. When I believed that I wanted to say no, but people whom I love and care believed otherwise. There are some people who were interested in supporting me. I thankfully welcomed them; never even thinking that one day they would come back with a list of “help”s they’ve given me, demanding me to work against my will.
The expected result out of a decision is called “success”. Then what about unexpected results?
I call them “EXPERIENCE!!!”
Nevertheless, it's too late to worry about, because it's history already. An invention is yet to be made that allows man to travel the time, when one can go back and change what he did in the past. For the moment it's restricted to one's imagination. Then what should be done? Well, learn from your mistakes and move on.
"Where would you want to be in another five years time?"
A "FAQ" at job interviews. Where would it possibly be? If they are not judging me, I'd love to say that it is the time I spent at school. Not in five years, if it's possible, I'd like to be there right now. Nothing to worry, nothing to bother, all things are taken care of by someone else. Be it your parents, your teachers, your relations... be it anyone!
"Those were the days my friend
We’d thought would never end
We'd sing and dance for ever and a day
We'd live the life we choose
We fought and never loose
For we were young and sure to have our way"
The chorus of a song that fits exactly, to the state that has surfaced my mind right now.
There are people in the world who do what they like in life, who had a goal to achieve and which they succeeded in... Well, I see them as lucky people. Why? Because they are happy. How? By doing what they like.
Are all of them happy? Not necessarily!
Every man or woman on earth has something that he or she lacks in life. For example, one would perceive a great career and status constitutes a successful life, but there are enough and more successful men in their careers who admit to have spent a life imbalanced, hence an unsuccessful life.
I’m drawn back to a word in the last sentence – IMBALANCE! Then who decides the balance? Well, it depends on each person. I should decide my balance of things that I want, the way I want, when I want. However, I should be mindful not to hurt others by physical or mental means.
I was watching an animated movie last evening with my niece. It was “Kung Fu Panda.” The ultimate message it delivered seems to be relevant to what I was trying to say above... There is no secret object or formula in this universe that can make a person the most powerful or the most successful man/woman on earth. It’s only you who can lead yourself to success or failure. Your actions will make you the most admired person on earth, or the most hated. The decision to be made lies within you.
Stated above are just thoughts, as I mentioned earlier. If I've hurt anyone, apologies; it was not intended.
Cheers!
Kavi.
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