Friday, June 11, 2010

Breaking the Barrier

Although the last one year has been all about meeting new people, learning new things and being at the hub of all activity, as I sat down today doing absolutely nothing, I realized that the one thing I didn’t do was connect with myself. Sure, I learnt a lot in a year - completed projects, met unbelievable deadlines, even pushed myself to the extremes to get a job done. Yet there was something lacking, and I had no inkling what it was. When in Delhi, I remember having a lot of fun, being at peace with myself, satisfied with the way everything was shaping up even though all I did was focus on the present, live for the moment, caring two hoots about the future. And now, it feels like my mind is waging a constant battle with itself. I’m doing something that I’m sure is good for me but I do not like it. Not right now. I’m probably doing it for the future but that’s not me! There are so many other things I’d rather be doing. I love expressing through writing, but did I pursue it? Nay! There was a time when I could not sleep without reading a novel, and now my attention span is close to negligible. I start reading but no book holds my interest. Six months back I took up editing. It was a venture I enjoyed working on, and although I embarked upon it with initial trepidation, I grew more confident when my work was appreciated. I felt great doing something constructive at such a level. I was fixated on doing it well, finishing it on time and I kept trying to convince myself that I had the time for it, even though I didn’t, only because it was something close to my heart. But it didn’t work out. So today, finally, I decided to pull up my socks and get down to business; do everything I want to, not have to. Unclutter the desk that had become my schedule. I pulled out an old Wodehouse novel from the shelf (Uncle Dynamite) and read for more than an hour. I enjoyed myself so much that I ordered another book online (Uncle Fred in the springtime). I then decided to write something and when I could come up with nothing else, well, this is what I penned down. My resolution, henceforth, is to do one thing everyday that I absolutely enjoy doing, no matter how lame or juvenile it is (who needs the approach of a new year to make resolutions, anyway!) Let’s hope I can force myself to get up on time tomorrow morning to go for a long nature walk – something I’ve wanted to do for months!

We all often want to do something radically unusual, try out a new look or quit a job and pursue what our hearts desire but we don’t because it’s a norm to conform to the society, and not be seen as rebels. That’s because we love being loved. And we want to be accepted. But I believe that if it’s a call from deep within you, stick to it. It’s all about breaking that one barrier.

13 comments:

You know its me.. Don't you said...

i dont have anything to comment on what you have written but about your decision, thats a very good thing you have done. do what you enjoy. and do the impossible to make it possible.

All the best frnd...

You know its me.. Don't you said...

i dont have anything to comment on what you have written but about your decision, thats a very good thing you have done. do what you enjoy. and do the impossible to make it possible.

All the best frnd...

Vikram said...
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Vikram said...

itz gud u decided to do wat u like...bt the world u gonna enter after ur mca, u gonna be stuffed with hell lot of more work to do..

Baljinder Singh said...

It was really an inspirational post....I, too, want to get up early in the morning n have a walk in the beatific surroundings that a fresh day offers daily....hope tom is tat day....
Nice post..:)

Appy said...

@Yes, I do know its you - thanks :)

Appy said...

@Vikram - No, Im never going to be stuffed with work ever. It is totally my call!

Appy said...

@Baljinder- Thanks :) Hope you, too, accomplish what your heart desires.

Meenakshi said...

yayy..happy to see a post on ur blog ...a wonderful thought appy... jst have to say kp blogging... m ur fan :)

Unknown said...

nice thought.... it'll b really gud if u do it..... but i want to wake up as late as possible ..... lol....

Appy said...

@Meanie - thanks sweety, love you tons!

Appy said...

@Sachin - Sure, I usually do that too, just something I was thinking about. Anyway, to each his own :)

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