NaBloPoMo : My favorite quote

I am writing again after a long time. However, upon the insistence of someone special, I am again attempting to take the road less travelled. In fact, this very initiative to take part in NaBloPoMo is an attempt from my side to break away from the shackles that I have imposed on myself.

Most people are apprehensive of change. They find comfort in stability and routine. According to medical science, when we do things repetitively, our brain more effectively retains the knowledge and hence repetition or practice makes us more proficient in an activity. But sometimes this need for stability actually hampers growth. People who adapt quickly to this ever-changing world are better equipped to handle every challenge that life throws at them.

My entire life has been about change. I have lived in several cities in my 24 years of existence. And along with it there have been the customary changes in houses, schools and friends. I have changed many of my interests - almost to the extent that now I feel as if I have some form of ADD - and I have, as a result, also changed my career aspirations several times. Change has been so integral to the fabric of my life, that now I hardly bat an eyelid when my life springs in a surprise. In the rare situation that the volatility does overwhelm me, I remind myself, “The only thing constant in life is change”.

A review

In hindsight, I realise what my fault has been. I worry about those who are not worth the worry, and don’t worry about those who really care. And that makes all the difference. Life has a funny way of teaching you things. And an even funnier way of teaching you the lessons you just don’t seem to learn on your own. Sometimes even twice bitten and thrice shy falls short!
But, the important thing is to learn from your mistakes(and those of others) when it still can make a difference. Well, to achieve that aim, requires effort. And effort, I realise, is a must now. My life has been running in circles. Going over the same problems again and again. Lack of effort and untoward expectations have been my down fall up until now. It seems, I need to concentrate my efforts in the right direction.
Instead of wasting time, analysing the past and trying to predict the future, i need to give my all to the present. Dreams are always seen, but you need to work on them to achieve them. It seems that the time is ripe to take a step in the right direction.
Firstly, I need to stop wasting my time on meaningless pursuits. Gaming, girls, popularity. These are all just chaff in the wheat called success. If you are successful, you don’t need to go looking for these things. These things come looking for you.
Secondly, I need to learn to concentrate at the task at hand. I have always been procrastinating, now I need to go ahead and Just Do It. Its much more fun having fun, if you don’t need to worry about some work you left undone.
Thirdly, I need to learn to persist. I have left too many things half cooked. I have lost steam half way so many times. I seem to have lost the confidence to finish anything ever. Its time I selected a task, saw it to the end, and hence gained back my self-confidence.
Fourthly, I need to learn to truly balance my life. I have oft misused this term.And now, its about time I actually learnt how to do it. Balance in life and peace of mind are so heavily dependent on each other, that having no balance is akin to having no peace.
And finally, I need to learn to become selfish in the good sense of the word. Stop interfering in other people’s lives, and stop trying to help them (very few times are people actually thankful for your help!). Actually think about my actions and their effects on my future, and hence prioritize my time.
I start this journey unknown of the consequences or the destination I will finally reach. But hoping, that it corrects the direction of my life enough, to justify the gifts of the lord above.