The Change Of State

Life takes up unpredictable paths. Where it leads us is a matter of luck. The unprecidentability of life is indeed the real essence of it. Henceforth take it as a challenge and try to keep up in your strides. This is what I learnt when my life suddenly took a hairpin. My higher studies. The milestone which decides the distance ahead. The twist of fate where I decide with my heart rather than my brain.

The schooling’s been near to perfect, in terms of attitude rather than marks. I enjoyed every second over there despite consistent urge from parents and teachers for better score. I discovered my talents and skills from here. It was the birthplace of what I am now.

Suddenly things churned up. I chose a higher study option which was not available in my hometown. And the change of state inside and outside me took place. Unknown places, unknown people. Unknown language, unknown culture. The pressure was too much on me. This was a place that did not belong to me. Yet I felt trapped in a web of time. No longer I had my father to go for the evening walk. No longer I had my mother to cook my favorites or wash my clothes. And no longer my friends to have a light moment during lunch. I was stripped off my kid attitude. I was asked to grow up, mature. The world around me suddenly grew black. And I stood in the darkness tired to make another move. I kept repeating to myself-‘I had a choice but I chose wrongly. I could have easily joined somewhere near and continue my popularity streak at school. I messed it all up!’

But then, when these words echoed back, I sensed a taste of cowardice in it. I decided to reinterpret my thoughts. The change of state of a substance can happen in both directions and I am the one who decides. There is never a wrong choice in life if you can face challenges. The person who accomplishes the most is termed the best. And I must be proud of myself for choosing the tougher way. I am alone. So What?? There is no father to scold me if I sleep without making my bed, and no mother who’d pester me in the name of studies. And no friends to tease me in the name of unknown crushes. These thoughts made me stronger. I was convinced living alone is not the worst thing of life. I understood becoming matured doesn’t mean you loose your freedom to enjoy life. When life speeds up, never back down, and rather gear up. And most importantly, success is not something that accompany you in your motherland. Always try to be the winner, success is just a matter of time!!!

The Trend of Engg/ Med

The neighbor asks the child “What do you want to become when you grow up?”
“He says he wants to be an engineer.” Replies the parent looking at the innocent ward.
Now, how stupid is this. The small child doesn’t know what engg. is or what it is all about. Then how can the child’s choice be engg. Therefore, what we understand is, right from the toddlerhood, the parents start dreaming of what their child should be in future. They advice kids “If you study well, you can become a good engg.” Wtf! Maybe they say so because they are decently earning engineers, but then, the CHILD MAY NOT BE THE XEROX OF THE PARENT. He may have different interests and passion.

The same is the case with medicine. At the time of decision making, half of the students opt for engg and the rest for medicine. It is due to this trend that the number of coaching centers is now on a rise. Parents are ready to spend lacks or even crores to make their child an engineer or doctor, but how will they make him successful? ONLY PASSION CAN MAKE A PERSON SUCCESFULL in a field. Now, if I collect all engg aspirants and ask them if they chose the field because they really wanted it, if they really have the passion for it, I know more than half will say no.

Today what we see is, those who can sing well or speak well or play well or think well, all are engineers and doctors! But such people do not reach the top because their interest lies somewhere else. The result is, they loose both. IT IS BETTER TO BE A GOOD SALESMAN THAN TO BE A BAD DOCTOR.

The upsurge of med/engg maybe because these are one of the top earning jobs, but then, there is something more than money, i.e., the joy of doing the job. The career we once choose cannot be changed later on. We have to go with it for our entire life. So, the first thing we have to see is if we can enjoy the job rather than pay scale. Of course money is needed, but joy of life is something which can’t be bought with money. And another aspect is, if we do things we have interest in, we become successful, and SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE IN ANY FIELD ARE ALWAYS ON DEMAND.

Therefore, before taking the drastic step, analyze yourself, find your strengths and weaknesses, council your parents. No parents stay against their child’s dreams. Convince them for it’s your life. LEARN TO TAKE DECISIONS.