The Turn

Posted on 30th October, 2015 | | 2043 Views | Happiness, Self Development

I liked speed. I liked winning. Whether it was a race in the school or a competitive exam; whether it was a business deal or qualifying for a promotion; winning was in my blood. More than my want, it became my habit. I was living life in the fast lane where speed was everything, where winning was everything. It was an unsaid competition with the world. To get ahead of others was the objective of life. It was the only parameter of success. I was quite good at it. With each milestone achieved and the world clapping, I was increasing my speed.

It was only when I was half way through, things started to change. With each further success my excitement dwindled, the happiness was short lived and my laughter became a formality. I started getting questions from deep inside – Is this what I want? Initially, I ignored. But with time the voice became louder and louder. No matter how hard I tried, I could sense that my dream is different from my current pursuit. I needed to pause, think and take change.

But it was not easy. The life of living my dream existed in another direction. I required taking the turn but the speed with which I was running ahead did not allow me to do it. But the decision was made. I had to go for my dream.

Finally, I slowed down. I took the turn. It’s been some time. It was lonely in the beginning. But I am roaming around with freedom. I feel happy but I don’t find any one cheering my success. Yet, I heard someone clapping for my courage, to go for my dream, to take the turn. It was me. It was the loudest of all the clap I heard ever before.

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