He stepped out. Under the clear sky he walked. Off late, he felt uncomfortable when he examined his past. Nobody held him guilty of his actions ever. It was because nobody fully knew about his actions and the motives behind, he thought. The verdict of the world was that he is clean. Though, he himself didn’t approve of certain things he did. It was disturbing him. So, he walked beside the sea and hoped the waves would clear the dark spots on his soul. It will take many more walks.
There must come a time when we stop waiting. There must come a day when we should start living in the present being so happy that we don’t wait for tomorrow for happiness. Feeling good is a state of mind. Being happy is a choice. Growth must not stop but happiness should not only be measured through future accomplishments. If you can’t be happy today with the circumstances you have, happiness will always elude you. The time is now, to be happy.
Every decision has consequences. The results can come out good or bad. Still, decisions must be taken before you can witness the results. Whatever decisions we make eventually shape our lives. Not taking decision is also a decision. What we are today is a result of decisions we took yesterday. What we will be tomorrow will be based on what we decide today.
There is no fun without challenges. Be grateful that life keeps you engaged. Once you solve a puzzle don’t stick with it. Find a different riddle. Raise the level. Keep moving. Why wait for life to challenge you. Go get it yourself and get through with it. Take the next one. Are you game?
It is good to know that you like me. I appreciate your respect. But I don’t deserve it as much as I get. My conscience tells me that I have a long way to go. My image is clean in front but there is dirt behind which is not seen. My motives makes me a good actor. I project myself to be better than I am. Since I have known this off late, I am trying to clean the dirt and my motives. It will take some time. I hope to be worthy of your respect soon.
If you want you can transform your life. If for any reason you think you have not been able to hit it right by now it is not a proof that you can’t reverse it. The past is an indicator but it doesn’t prohibit future possibilities. Past is a good source to study and learn but never lose the hope for life ahead. Yes, it will require huge commitment, discipline and hard work but you can have a future you deserve and aspire for.
I must study hard. Get to a good college. Pass out with high grades. Land up a good job in a multinational company. Work 12 hours a day. Please my boss. Get promotion regularly. One day become the CEO of a company. Slog for 16 hours a day. Make millions of dollars. Work till the last day of my life. Ok, that’s fine. But will someone tell me when should I live and do things I love?
We merely copy lifestyle from others. We rarely create it for our ownself. We get influenced with people and try to live their lives. While it is good to be inspired by others, it makes more sense to carve out our own life in a way we want it. It may not be perfect and may require changes with time but it will give immense satisfaction that it is our own. Let’s not aim for a perfect life. There is none there. Let’s design it ourselves.
There is so much of stress because we live to achieve. There is so much of performance pressure. Within us, there is a feeling to get more and be known in the world. Family, society and the outer world dominates a major part of our lives. We refuse to accept this because knowing this kills. Though we are free individuals but our choices in life are greatly influenced by others. It’s time to introspect and make the right choice.
He practiced hard and went for the competition. He lost. He practiced hard again. He lost again. He went back to the grind and came out a little better. It was not enough as he lost again. The process continued. And today, when he stood on the podium for the No.1 finish, the world was clapping. Only he knew; he didn’t win today. It was just a celebration for his numerous wins in the past when he mustered the courage to try one more time, each time he lost.
