The last two years or so have been a total roller coaster ride. Many things which were moving (whether smoothly or otherwise) like a routine were disturbed or destroyed during the last 24 odd months. Every key aspect of life was shaken and stirred. After having worked in one organization for close to 7 years, he decided to move on and test himself. A ship has to sail, it cannot stay in the harbor just because it is safe there. What happened after that was something which could not have been predicted by the pundits. There were turbulent times – both in his professional and personal life. Another job-change came around and it all happened in a manner which he would never have imagined. The second job change brought with it agonizing times filled with self-doubt and pain. During this phase he often found it extremely difficult to get out bed and just live. Sleeping was so much simpler and so close to being dead, he thought.
Today, every little thing was frustrating him. Last few days: He was staying awake till early morning, struggling to simply use his brains during the day, skipping lunch day after day, procrastinating with no end in sight and so on. While outwardly he was being considerate to people around him, inwardly he was very much frustrated (feeling much like a volcano). Something interesting happened today. After many days of planning he finally met his confidante. Even when he started off to meet her, he was in a pathetic state of mind. Was it evident when he met her? She knows him very well so she handled it for him.
They met, they spoke, they had some light snacks and tea together. Their conversation moved around recent work experiences, office politics and most of all purpose in life… She has always shared things which are insightful and intelligent. This time was no exception. One thing which stood out in the entire discussion was the quality and composition of topics which they discussed. She shared a lot of knowledge from her recent reading of a wide array of topics. She even showed her new study material (she is a professional already but is now pursuing something even higher) and it was fun to say the least. Later, during their conversations he shared his frustrations with her and also mentioned to her things of the past which were eating into his peace of mind. She told him few things which he wants to share with everyone who reads this. Well these are not rocket science or new discoveries / inventions but surely they came at the right time for him and so he must share it.
- Don’t hide your depressing feels – share with someone
- We all have our strengths and weaknesses and trick is to identify and accept both
- Your work is not everything in life
- Meditate – even if only for 10 mins everyday
- Believe in yourself
And most importantly… Be a kid, jump, laugh loudly and do what you love 🙂
Diwali is the festival of lights and banishing darkness and ignorance. In India (and now also many other parts of the world) Diwali is celebrated with lighting lamps and decorative lanterns, bursting crackers, wearing new dresses etc. etc. etc.
Thinking out Loud 