Some revelations regarding 'Life'

1.       Past is past. If certain episodes were regrettable, it is ok. We make decisions based on instincts, compulsions, fears, information and whole lot of things. Not everything works out as per our idea of progress or expectations. But we need not blame us completely for things that went wrong. This is not to say that others were at fault either. In any given situation, we have limited control and the rest can turn out to be anything – literally anything. Thus, one must learn to relax and not take things too seriously. There are a whole lot of factors that are at play in a given instant. Our actions may or may not bear the desired fruit. We can only be hopeful and take persistent effort.

2.       People act out of their own priorities and compulsions – and they will continue to do so forever. It is not necessary to “fall in line” with what others expect out of us, although we need to have a sense of responsibility towards the larger community. All this means is that people may say anything they wish to – it is only ‘me’ who will decide what needs to be done.

3.       Each person has got skills and shortcomings. Someone is fair, someone is intelligent, someone talks smart and so on. The problem with contemporary culture/ attitude is that we try to maximize the use of our potential and expect something in return from life. This may not happen always. Our prime time and our twilight time will come and go regardless of what we might try to do and get. We need not crib about our failures and need not take credit for our success. We are only witness to the grand phenomenon of Life.

4.       When things go beyond control – leave it. Trust God that whatever happens, will be good. This will ease our compulsive urge to act out of fear or insecurity.

5.       The fourth point is very important, because it generates the attitude of Faith and Love. We sail through Life and enjoy the same only if we inculcate Faith in all our actions.

6.       Try to enjoy every moment. There is a blissful feeling in seeing the sun or driving the car or cooking or playing or talking. Herein, the sense of ‘Time’ seems to dissolve and all the related projections of Past and Future. So whenever we seem to get caught up in the whirlpool of thoughts, take a deep breadth and pause! Relax.

7.       Perfection is a flawed concept. Love yourself and others – you will feel perfect!