Eternal Question

This is indeed funny and yeah, this one is going to be very cliched - so, please bear with me :)

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We have certain aspirations when we are in school

We have certain expectations when we are in college

And we have certain dreams when we are at work.

But I don't know what happens, rather when does it happen?

That we lose track of what defined us when we were growing up

Those aspirations - expectations - dreams.

While I know the answer to my question is well known - well debated - written everywhere

But then isn't it funny that only few of us write, rather try to write, a new answer to this eternal question :)

I believe all of us go through similar experiences - more or less

And I also believe all of us face similar challenges, fights , inner or outer battles

But surprisingly only very few of us gather the courage to create a life

That connects well with our growing up aspirations - expectations - dreams

And then when these few tinkle that part of the heart of the rest

The rest, for whatever reason, remains uninspired to look deep within and bring out the courage

And this lack of courage is rationalised, rather rationised, to priorities & experiences

Which instead of making us strong and ready, makes us complacent and mediocre.

Whether we admit it or not,

All of us want to create a life that we have always dreamed of

And whether we like it or not

Most of us, most of the times, attribute that to experiences instead of lack of courage.

In the end, what matters is not only happiness now

But seeing that the dream gets fulfilled then.

Speak to yourself now, rather than, then

Listen to yourself now, rather than, then

Pick up what is to be picked up now - courage, strength, experiences

Rather than picking what is to be dropped - regret, fear, circumstances

Don't wait for things to happen

And yeah, don't wait for people to remind you of your strengths.

Be ready to be inspired

But remember, my friend

The fire within you is to be lit only by you & no one else can lit it

As no one can handle your flame, except you.

Hopefully, you will be amongst the few

to write a new answer to the eternal question.