It is tough to identify the single most important reason that resulted in me writing this on a rainy night at 0312 IST.
It could be the defining moment when I chose what was likely to be The Path early this year. The decision that stumped most and shocked the rest of the world that I was known to. Nevertheless, it made sense to me. I guess that was what mattered at the end of the day. What mattered was what I thought of it at the end of the day.
It could have been the eye-opening journey that I embarked upon. The journey that helped me learn that there was more to the world than I knew existed. The journey that quelled any doubts that I had while I stood at the fork in The Path that had left me in a state of quandary.
It could be the presence of the dependable friends who guided, helped, and mentored me. Those who patiently bore with my idiosyncrasies. Those who were there when I needed them the most. Those whom I am most grateful to.
It could be the crazy, bull headed, and dogmatic me. These may not sound like (and my belief is that they are not) the qualities that one should aspire to have. Nevertheless, I guess in some manner, shape or form, they may be the reason between a shot in the dark and a bulls-eye.
Whatever the reason, the fact remains that I have achieved part of what I intended to achieve. The rest of the part is yet to come. Held in the future, it beckons me to follow the lead. Taking one-step at a time, calm and composed.
Today, I finally took the leap. Hoping and praying to god that I would be able to fly. Spreading my arms far and wide, I hoped to be the bird who flapped away towards the lighthouse. Flapping furiously, the light firmly in my sight, I hoped to be there before I lost breath and gave up. For I knew that if I did give up, I would end up dropping down like a rock. Not for once wondering why I took the jump. Instead, wondering why I did not try harder.
However, the leap was good enough. It did not get me to the end. But, it was the first jumps among many to come. It was not the greatest of shots at goal. But it seemed to serve its purpose. It was not convincing enough. Nevertheless, it got me to the other side. It was not something that all would be proud of. Yet again, something for which others would kill without blinking an eye. What mattered was that it was something that had my head spinning and my heart pumping!
And as the road winds ahead, I set my eyes on the road ahead. There is a lot of distance to cover. A lot of oil to burn and a lot of sweat to wipe. But, I chose the path. And I intend to make it happen.
It may not be a milestone for some. It may sound like a non-event for most. It may have all the makings of the ‘mountain out of a molehill’ story. But then, life is not all about the breaths that we take. Rather, it is all about the moments that take your breath away!
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I knew it! I knew it! I knew it! And I know that it’s just the beginning… and if you fall or make a wrong turn at the wrong place I will be there…
:) It scares me sometimes when I see the confidence that you seem to have in me. But, while it is scary, i guess that it helps keep me in sight of the big Dream!
May your prophesy come true! I know that I can count on you to be there if I stumble.
Oh, gosh -- you are afraid of me! When did it happen? Hmmmm... need to regroup... Just kidding!
My prophecies ALWAYS come true (it scares me too)! But haven't you just got a proof of my unearthly power? I rarely make them these days, but when I do... it’s a winner!
You are welcome any time! Please let me know -- I can do it again... for you.
I am not afraid of you! How on this earth could I? Its just that your confidence in me is a bit scary. Its something about the Great Expectations I guess!
I will! But I guess asking you to make them would dilute the effect!
I do have Great Expectations! What’s wrong with that? What would become of our lives if we were not motivated to go to these unreachable heights where we can’t see the ground below, and its so height up that the head is spinning, and "your breath is taken away"...? BTW, motivation always works both ways ;)
And you are right – asking will dilute the effect. I’ll still do it, but you wouldn’t know what, when, and how... :)
It's my turn to say how can I consciously wish anything bad to you? Of couse its gonna be a good one! Even if the motivation doesn't go the right way, I'll still do what it takes! Not responsible for any damage made subconsciously thought. That’s the disclaimer! Thought you needed to know... :P
Looking at the clock, I assume that the mission is partially accomplished and it’s out of your hands. You need luck and a prayer now…But I wouldn’t worry. I have a good feeling about it, and as long as I have the feeling, all usually turns out well… Want me to make a wish again? :)
40% done. And I hope its a job well done! :) Partly accomplished and out of my hands! Need Luck...need a prayer! I am doing it... I hope its ditto with you! Worry I may wish to not... but worry I cannot help! :)
But, I have learnt to be confident! I sure do hope that your feeling comes right! I sure do hope that the future is bright!
Do I want you to make a wish again? Of course I do! Please do...and thank you! :)
PS: Do you have an atom feed? Surprised that you found the comment! :)
It is well done! Loved it! Some of it was brilliant, and I absolutely mean it! Ditto! I am wishing...:)
P.S. Glad that I can surprise you! I don't have Atom. Where would I find the time to set it all up? I have other feeds though. I will keep you guessing, but please don't go paranoid! My solution is quite simple :)
BTW, one of my 'feeds' tells me that your expand button doesn't work with the new template...
14 comments:
I knew it! I knew it! I knew it!
And I know that it’s just the beginning… and if you fall or make a wrong turn at the wrong place I will be there…
Happy for you!
With some subtlety…
:)
It scares me sometimes when I see the confidence that you seem to have in me.
But, while it is scary, i guess that it helps keep me in sight of the big Dream!
May your prophesy come true!
I know that I can count on you to be there if I stumble.
Thanks for the wonderful words!
A
Oh, gosh -- you are afraid of me! When did it happen? Hmmmm... need to regroup... Just kidding!
My prophecies ALWAYS come true (it scares me too)! But haven't you just got a proof of my unearthly power? I rarely make them these days, but when I do... it’s a winner!
You are welcome any time! Please let me know -- I can do it again... for you.
:)))
I am not afraid of you! How on this earth could I?
Its just that your confidence in me is a bit scary. Its something about the Great Expectations I guess!
I will! But I guess asking you to make them would dilute the effect!
:)
You are not? Phew...
I do have Great Expectations! What’s wrong with that? What would become of our lives if we were not motivated to go to these unreachable heights where we can’t see the ground below, and its so height up that the head is spinning, and "your breath is taken away"...? BTW, motivation always works both ways ;)
And you are right – asking will dilute the effect. I’ll still do it, but you wouldn’t know what, when, and how... :)
How could you think that I am afraid of you!
Come on! That is just not possible.
Nothing in havin Great Expectations! I have them too! In fact I totally agree with the 'spinning head', 'breath taken away'
Motivation does work both ways... its important to see that its the right way!
You are all but welcome to do it! Just let me know if its a good one! :O)
It was a joke :) I do know...
It's my turn to say how can I consciously wish anything bad to you? Of couse its gonna be a good one! Even if the motivation doesn't go the right way, I'll still do what it takes! Not responsible for any damage made subconsciously thought. That’s the disclaimer! Thought you needed to know... :P
:)
:)
No wishing consciously or subconsciously thinking of anything that could cause harm!
There is way too much at stake!
Hey!
Me here to help! You make a wish -- I will make sure that it comes true! :)
And what are you doing there at this ungodly hours?
;)
God helps only those who work hard....
especially at ungodly hours!
- Max
I sure hope for the love of god that my comment above is indeed true! I sure hope so...
:)
/max
Looking at the clock, I assume that the mission is partially accomplished and it’s out of your hands. You need luck and a prayer now…But I wouldn’t worry. I have a good feeling about it, and as long as I have the feeling, all usually turns out well… Want me to make a wish again?
:)
40% done. And I hope its a job well done! :)
Partly accomplished and out of my hands!
Need Luck...need a prayer!
I am doing it... I hope its ditto with you!
Worry I may wish to not... but worry I cannot help! :)
But, I have learnt to be confident!
I sure do hope that your feeling comes right!
I sure do hope that the future is bright!
Do I want you to make a wish again?
Of course I do!
Please do...and thank you! :)
PS: Do you have an atom feed? Surprised that you found the comment! :)
It is well done! Loved it! Some of it was brilliant, and I absolutely mean it!
Ditto! I am wishing...:)
P.S. Glad that I can surprise you! I don't have Atom. Where would I find the time to set it all up? I have other feeds though. I will keep you guessing, but please don't go paranoid! My solution is quite simple :)
BTW, one of my 'feeds' tells me that your expand button doesn't work with the new template...
:)
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