Baby doesn't grow into an adult overnight.This is so true. Still its difficult for our parents to acknowledge that we have finally grown up. Its a wonderful journey from childhood to adulthood.And the most important responsibilities are of our parents .The first baby steps,the first words and the first day of school. Its beautiful,innocent and magnetic.
Then the child finishes school.Its the start of a greatly different phase. The new beginnings for parents and child alike.The storm of adulthood,in the nascent stages of adolescence we teenagers want "freedom." A very inherent statement it is. But someday,somehow,somewhere someone my age at some stage in his or her life would say this. Its perfectly fine.But what follows is the vast responsibility of the new found freedom.
Deciding majors is the worst moment,i can't help but say this. No one wants to repent in life on that big decision once taken. Because the saddest part is the un-reversal nature. The time can't be brought back and the now mature adult can no more re decide it. But does that mean we should give in to what our parents say?
Absolutely not. Because it is not required. It should be a collective decision,measuring all the pros and cons.
Now comes the tricky part. Just ask yourself at every point in your life.What am i heading towards? Is this what i want in life? And you'll be solved. No age bar constraints this. Its self assurance and direction of your future. In short you have got to find what you would love to do?
I know here also there are many factors involved. Like question of survival and financial concern too. First these should be taken care of.When you have a minimum level of basic education, the question of survival fades almost automatically. You can do anything for survival, there's a lot it ranges from helping in a school to library management. So now the question is not of survival but of love?
If you find what you love to do early in your life, then success is assured.
It will not only help you personally,but also in the development of our country.Just becoming a worthwhile human being is not enough.Your contribution in the world also matters.After all numerous drops make an ocean.You may not be great,but your contribution holds its worth to make a great ocean. Be something that everyone will be proud of. And not just work for your parents, first work for yourself and the rest will follow.
Strive for perfection and you will gain excellence!!!
When you enter a new phase of life, its important to accept all the rights, duties and obligations that come along with it.. Most people tend to accept only the rights and forget the rest.. :)
ReplyDelete@ Nipun: Very true yaar..I wouldnt have been so without your different perspectives on these issues. Its you who made me realise the importance of duties...:) Thank you dear!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully said, Tanvi..We need to shoulder new responsibilities as we grow out of the cocoon of our parents' protection into a world full of miseries and problems..How good it would have been if we could go back to that phase of life where we were safe on our mothers' laps..
ReplyDeleteBrilliantly written, Tanvi..
Hope you did well in your IIT entrance exam.
May you come up with flying colours in all endeavors you embark upon.
All the best.
@Netha: Thanks a lot friend!!!
ReplyDeleteSorry for spelling your name wrongly...hope you don't mind?
Take care
Its really true bt being d only boy child of ma parents i think i should see first after them n then ma work.
ReplyDeleteBt fact is also dat i hv nt yet found what i love wat i want 2 do n hw....
There's still a question mark i m living to......................
@Nilesh: You can still help them by doing what you love to do....Don't worry about the harsh realities of life they aren't so frightening. Just believe in yourself and do things hole heartedly. Somewhere down the line you will find what you love but till that don't settle.
ReplyDeleteStay hungry stay foolish!!!!
still remember dat jack hobb's lesson......
ReplyDeleteit was truly a great lesson........