When we see someone smiling, we presume they have no pain. When we see wealthy people we presume they can afford happiness. When we see influential people we presume they can overturn Gods will. From the outside things seem to be more beautiful than they really are. Never underestimate yourself. Life is a combination of many variables. You may actually be better off on the weighted average score.
We first spend laborious days and sleepless nights to become successful, wealthy and respected. Once we achieve all this, we then again spend countless hours of worries about all this staying in the future. The insecurity of losing our wealth and respect deprives us of peace and health. We become suspicious of our own capabilities which at the first place made us successful. That’s the whole human cycle. Material things can give us comfort for a while but it will take a strong mind to live a worryfree life.
It took me a while to diagnose my problem. I had an achievement syndrome. The moment I finished something, I wanted something else to do. The moment I cracked a challenge, I needed something else to work on. Yes, I wanted to have free time but the moment I found some, I used to feel the guilt of not using it in a productive way. I am trying to get rid of this addiction. I thought it to be easy but it’s not. It will take time.
I know what I want now. Still, something stops me pursuing it. It’s the thought about future. What if I am not making the right choice? What if I choose a different track in the future? What if people around get ahead of me? I am unable to live in the present because of my apprehension about my future. It happened yesterday. It’s happening today. I pretend to be living in the present but the truth is; I am living for tomorrow.
We must be very careful in displaying our possessions. Our wealth should not make someone feel poor. Our clothing should not make someone feel naked. Our knowledge should not make someone feel inferior. Our language should not make someone feel insulted. Even if we don’t intend to showcase, we must take extra caution so that others don’t even get intimidated by our actions. If you have reached on top, stay calm and humble.
A decade ago I used to speak a lot. I thought it made sense but later I realised, there was a lot of ego in my talk. I cut it down. A few years ago; though less, I still did a lot of talking. I thought it made sense but later I realised, there was a lot of ego in my words. I cut it down. A few months ago, I was talking once in a while. I realised, every word was still filled with ego. I am coming to terms that the only way to cut my ego fully is to stop talking at all.
You are a class of your own. Don’t dilute it by proving it to people who don’t realize this. You have the potential to scale bigger heights. Don’t kill your possibilities by feeding the fear inside you. You are made to change the world for better. Don’t stop till you achieve your mission. You are a leader in the world’s eye. Don’t let down your followers with your deeds. Be yourself. Have faith. Show courage.Take responsibility.
One day he will burn to ashes. It won’t then matter how high he rose. How many people knew him. What position did he command. Who appreciated and who criticized. His story will be over one day. This thought moved him. If it is not going to matter in the end, why waste energy to pretend what we are not. Why do things which won’t last. At times, he is torn between philosophy and present. At times, he is unable to find answers to his own questions.
Fear of missing out is the most dangerous disease one could have. Yet, many of us are affected by it. We want to have the best of everything. We don’t want to miss out on anything. We always look for options. We are unable to focus on a few things fearing we might be missing out on other opportunities. In the quest to get all and achieve all, we are probably not living the best of now. Living in the present is a blessing few have.
When it comes to growth, we must never stop. We must always aspire to get to the next level. And growth must not be limited to wealth but it should apply in all spheres of life. We must aim to show more maturity. We should practice more humility. We should help more people. We must pass our knowledge to the next generation. We must show more compassion to people around. An all-round sync makes things look elegent.
