As mentioned in my previous post I am technically supposed to write about VAD detox, and I will write it *Promise*. But right now I had to share with my readers what I believe is an insight! Here it goes. At lunch time earlier this afternoon, my sister and I started watching this movie called "Kinky Boots". (hmm..funny name for a movie I thought). Moving along,the movie was about a traditional Northampton shoemaker who was struggling to keep his family business going, until an unsusal event of fate gets him to seek help from a drag queen who changes things around! Overall, I quite enjoyed the movie, but what I enjoyed most about the movie was that it got me thinking about why often times in life, we find ourselves yearning to do something but seldom do we let our desires to transcend into actions? How often have you caught yourself saying in idle times, in classes or anyother place and time,"I could do this and this and this, and this is how it would work out, and tell yourself how your plan would benefit yourself and/or other(s)". Have you noticed how when in that moment there is a sudden burst of excitement, this adrenaline rush, this vigor, this sense of aggressiveness, a sort of "To hell with the world, I will block everything out and just go for it". I know I have been there done that.
However, in a matter of seconds, minutes, or even days that spark, that idea, that desire is packed up and either stored in the deep corners of our mind, or some other desire replaces it. Either way, in the end we are the prod owners of bags of unfulfilled aspirations, desires, and ambitions that could have materialised but now that thought of "If I didn't do it then how can I do it now?" eats us up! Sticky place to be in, eh! So I thought what is that missing ingredient? I am asking you, my beloved reader what do you thing is the missing piece between your desire(s) and transforming them into action(s)???
In the mean time, let me share with you my findings (by means of experience, introspection, and analysis of inspirational movies like Kinky Boots, & Calender Girls). A part of me has always aspired to revolutionarize systems, ideas, practices, stereotypes, and attitudes. More concrete example of that would be to bring about changes, transform, and even contribute towards understanding suicide spectrum behaviors. Everytime I'd surf the internet, read an article, or fill out applications for graduate schools, and most recently jobs, I would feel the sting of my self imposed sense of incapacitation. I was irritated and somewhere deep down conscious of "What if I failed?,What if I am wasting my time?, What if my plan doesn't work out?, What if people who review my work think my work is shallow or my plans are so weak, What if..what if..what if???" Until one night while browsing the internet I decided to update my LinkedIn profile. I reviewed other profiles, said to myself this SNS will be for the professional side of me, hence I will have professional connections on this site. Next, I realised it would benefit me to be a member of a few groups, so I did that too. Until I was hit by this idea: WAIT A MINUTE! Here is a cause I am passionate about, why not Create a Group? And so I created the "PPSP" Group on LinkedIn.
Another step towards transforming my desire to make a difference to reality was blogging! This blog was created in 2007 but I never followed up on it! Another packed and stored idea. So I pulled it out of the attic and said to myself "Let me just start! What have I to lose? Not my life, not my dignity, not any money, not any education". And start I did. If you were really reading this article closely you would have figured I did all this activity in a span of 2-3 weeks! Now its a dangerous place to be in because I have to keep this going! I am aware of things that could go wrong, but what I am also aware of is that I am thoroughly enjoying myself, I am keeping myself occupied, I have started to view things around me with a fresh pair of eyes, and perspective, I wake up every morning with a sense of purpose, I have hope, I have the determination.
Take home points!
1. Sometimes things do not happen when we want them to because that is not the right time. But when the time is right, so will things fall into place. SO DONT GET DISCOURAGED!
2. STOP assuming, thinking, and presuming, START BELIEVING! believing in yourself, in your ideas, your plans. START a conversation or statement with I BELIEVE!!! Trust me IT WORKS!
3. Ask yourself if you have any such desire, it could be one or many. If you have one, pull it out of that mind attic and get to it NOW!!! If there are many, pen them down, review what you thought about when you got these desires, ideas, what were your objectives, does it need any modification, if yes, do it!!! ACT NOW.
4. NEVER LEAVE A BUSINIESS UNFINISHED!!! We are all guilty of this at some point or the other in our lives! So starting now make it a practice a conscious decision that if you take a task up, a business venture, an idea, a plan, a promise, make sure YOU DELIVER!
5. Know that no action of yours is in vain!! Develop a habit to CONTRIBUTE! Contribute by words, actions, getting an education, being there for your family! IT COULD BE ANYTHING!
6. If after all this you find yourself losing your sense of direction READ THIS ARTICLE AGAIN to remind yourself of a purpose!!!
In the end know that YOU MATTER!!
However, in a matter of seconds, minutes, or even days that spark, that idea, that desire is packed up and either stored in the deep corners of our mind, or some other desire replaces it. Either way, in the end we are the prod owners of bags of unfulfilled aspirations, desires, and ambitions that could have materialised but now that thought of "If I didn't do it then how can I do it now?" eats us up! Sticky place to be in, eh! So I thought what is that missing ingredient? I am asking you, my beloved reader what do you thing is the missing piece between your desire(s) and transforming them into action(s)???
In the mean time, let me share with you my findings (by means of experience, introspection, and analysis of inspirational movies like Kinky Boots, & Calender Girls). A part of me has always aspired to revolutionarize systems, ideas, practices, stereotypes, and attitudes. More concrete example of that would be to bring about changes, transform, and even contribute towards understanding suicide spectrum behaviors. Everytime I'd surf the internet, read an article, or fill out applications for graduate schools, and most recently jobs, I would feel the sting of my self imposed sense of incapacitation. I was irritated and somewhere deep down conscious of "What if I failed?,What if I am wasting my time?, What if my plan doesn't work out?, What if people who review my work think my work is shallow or my plans are so weak, What if..what if..what if???" Until one night while browsing the internet I decided to update my LinkedIn profile. I reviewed other profiles, said to myself this SNS will be for the professional side of me, hence I will have professional connections on this site. Next, I realised it would benefit me to be a member of a few groups, so I did that too. Until I was hit by this idea: WAIT A MINUTE! Here is a cause I am passionate about, why not Create a Group? And so I created the "PPSP" Group on LinkedIn.
Another step towards transforming my desire to make a difference to reality was blogging! This blog was created in 2007 but I never followed up on it! Another packed and stored idea. So I pulled it out of the attic and said to myself "Let me just start! What have I to lose? Not my life, not my dignity, not any money, not any education". And start I did. If you were really reading this article closely you would have figured I did all this activity in a span of 2-3 weeks! Now its a dangerous place to be in because I have to keep this going! I am aware of things that could go wrong, but what I am also aware of is that I am thoroughly enjoying myself, I am keeping myself occupied, I have started to view things around me with a fresh pair of eyes, and perspective, I wake up every morning with a sense of purpose, I have hope, I have the determination.
Take home points!
1. Sometimes things do not happen when we want them to because that is not the right time. But when the time is right, so will things fall into place. SO DONT GET DISCOURAGED!
2. STOP assuming, thinking, and presuming, START BELIEVING! believing in yourself, in your ideas, your plans. START a conversation or statement with I BELIEVE!!! Trust me IT WORKS!
3. Ask yourself if you have any such desire, it could be one or many. If you have one, pull it out of that mind attic and get to it NOW!!! If there are many, pen them down, review what you thought about when you got these desires, ideas, what were your objectives, does it need any modification, if yes, do it!!! ACT NOW.
4. NEVER LEAVE A BUSINIESS UNFINISHED!!! We are all guilty of this at some point or the other in our lives! So starting now make it a practice a conscious decision that if you take a task up, a business venture, an idea, a plan, a promise, make sure YOU DELIVER!
5. Know that no action of yours is in vain!! Develop a habit to CONTRIBUTE! Contribute by words, actions, getting an education, being there for your family! IT COULD BE ANYTHING!
6. If after all this you find yourself losing your sense of direction READ THIS ARTICLE AGAIN to remind yourself of a purpose!!!
In the end know that YOU MATTER!!
