In the middle of a conversation
with a dear friend of mine came the idea that inspired me to write this
post.
At this moment, I feel blessed.
For everything that I have got in
my life and for everything that was happening in my life. Lately realized that,
not everyone is blessed with the same.
Somehow, my perspective towards
life has changed once after Chennai became my second home. If someone walks up
to me and asks about my past, I would say – which one do you want to know? Life
before Chennai or life after Chennai?
The city has got that much of an
influence on me. Thankfully, all for the good reasons.
I firmly believe that life is
unpredictable. Stunningly awesome and cruelly gruesome.
But one thing is for sure - We
all have a limited time here to make a mark.
There are some people who inspire
me till today.
1. Steve Jobs – The commencement at
Stanford University. Have no idea how many times I have watched that inspiring
speech. A true innovator that he is. Wonder how the technology and typography
would have been without him.
2. Paul Walker – No idea who the guy is,
till his demise. I have seen people talk about him more. The contribution and
the difference he had made to the Fast & Furious family. The way Vin Diesel
broke down while remembering Paul Walker 16 months after his sudden exit. And
finally, the way Fast and Furious 7 was made. And the way, the family has given
the big man a fitting tribute in the end with ‘See You Again’. Every single
time I hear the song, it has always given me Goosebumps.
Men don’t
cry much. But when they do, it really means a lot to them. The grief can no
longer be controlled and thus tears.
3. Philip Hughes – The 25
year old Australian cricketer who died to a bouncer by Sean Abbott at Sydney
Cricket Ground. This guy’s story is no different. May not be as familiar as the
aforementioned gentlemen, but this guy has united the cricket fans across the
world. This man gave up his life while doing his job. And that’s playing for
the country. He just did what he loved. And very unfortunately, died in the
process.
According to me, the above 3 are
legends in their own ways. They are passionate and had always done something
they really loved.
In a country like India, scope of improvement
is very less. People here in the country are not allowed to do something they
really love. Even till today, I see parents pestering kids to do well in the
areas the kid lacks interest. But this is how the pattern goes here. There is
no escape. I so wonder why Indian parents are so mediocre minded. The lack of
aggressive approach towards life will not help the kid survive in the long run.
I seriously think, majority of Indian parents drive their kids into the wrong
lane.
By the time the kid enters into
his 20’s, he is more like tuned as a job seeker rather than a job creator. I
know I am sounding a bit too awful here, but let me just complete.
Creativity in this country is
locked behind the walls. There surely has to be a change in the pattern. Behavioral pattern is what I mean.
Also, to top it, India has gender
discrimination. For once, I once again feel blessed to be a guy in a country
like India. Thankfully, I don’t have much of restrictions like girls had in the
country.
Percentage of people in India are
still living in the dark world and not realizing the importance of life. Every
time I feel sad for people who don’t realize it.
I have seen people who never get
a chance to voice out their thoughts to their so called parents. They are
subjected to lead a life that has no value in it.
For god sake, forget about
employment rate in the country. Let people first realize the importance of
life. Let people take chances and make decisions in the first place. But for
that, parents need to do their part. Taking the kids out and letting them know
how better the world is. Inspiring them to make something for them right from
the start.
I have no idea how people
perceive the perspective of mine. But, I can only tell you that I have realized
the real importance of life.
In tricky situations, I have
learned to take chances. And that’s what define me today.
With all due respect, my parents
supported me in everything that I did. They left me in a world that has endless
possibilities to learn and achieve big.
I may not equal the current
techie guys in today’s generation. But one thing is for sure – I am here to
take my chances. I am here to make a mark. I am here to be different and I am
here to be the change.
