Winning has gained prominence in today’s
world; however victory is vital to the human who wins, not to the world itself.
The world merely prepares for and enjoys the game. Success enhances self-regard;
however success as well as self-regard, are misnomers. The fun in the game and
self-growth that occurs through the process is the ultimate goal. There are
several paths, some seem appropriate to few, others view them as inadequate.
Reality is static but percepts of it vary. Hence there are innumerable ‘right’
paths for different people. More so, they are defined as ‘right’ only after
they give expected outcomes. You would never know what’s right, right at the
outset!
You can’t stop sleeping because of
nightmares. Tonight you may dream something beautiful. Giving up hope is not
even an option. But wishful thinking isn’t the only solution either. Realistic
wishes are permissible; those that we are capable of fulfilling by ourselves
with a little help and guidance. There’s no magic genie; there may be
influential family members, affluent recommendations and financial backups; but
no magic genie indeed. This world doesn't thrive on blind faith. Optimism is
the goal but accepting the realism of struggle is a mandate. Edison reasoned
"I have never failed; I've succeeded in discovering 10,000 ways that don’t
work". There is always a path for you if you choose to tread on it.
WOW experience
Until the famous words ‘Eureka! Eureka!’
were uttered by a man running naked in his hall room, pleased to pronounce to
the world the theory that became well known as the Archimedes principle;
learning was only a matter of conditioning. Learning meant repeating tasks,
awaiting positive outcomes, responding to reinforcers and making cause-effect
relationships. The WOW method of learning is known as learning by instinct;
concocting something that was not existent before we offered it to the world.
Not many of us have had the pleasure of this WOW experience; barring a few
actualized souls who offered to this world in significant ways. We all are
capable of it. If only we know HOW to get to the WOW…
Wisdom
The average human brain weighs 1500 grams
and has approximately 100 billion brain cells (neurons) that constantly work on
formulating thoughts, generating emotions and directing behavior. No one was
born with any excess (barring genetic prodigies) or less (except trauma that instigated
mental retardation). We choose to use our brain to our own whim. Ingenuity and
innovation mandate the use of intellect and experience to create something that
never existed before. What Archimedes and Einstein offered wasn't at impulse. However
as they are meant to be, miracles ensue in moments. But it indeed takes astuteness
to effect novel ideas. Mistakes complete the awareness of what works, as well
as what doesn't The wise have learned from these mistakes and risen.
Optimism
The wise know that life cannot offer sanguinity
in all situations, but that doesn't justify cynicism. The current notion of positive
pessimism leaves no scope for suspicion. Look for positive points, no matter
how few they may be; seek them in your thoughts, decisions and the environment.
See what has worked for you instead of focusing on what hasn't. And bring these to active use. Use mistakes
to your advantage and grow in intellect and as a person. Be your own critic,
and be just. Don’t beat yourself else you won’t have energy to spring back. It’s
an imperfect world. Making the best out of the imperfections is indeed optimism
today.
Will
The world is truly round; there can be no
dead ends! Excuses are mere substitutes of shortcomings. If there is a will,
the way itself finds you. There’s very little that can curb the gusto of a mind
that’s programmed in its coveted direction. Like the cannonball that doesn't mend
its course once fired. When setbacks
diminish zest, the goal ought to offer the resolve to go on. The light at the
end of the tunnel has tremendous power. It seems dim but gets brighter as you
move forward. Even animals use instincts to attain their goals. Humans are blessed
with superior cognitive development, in addition to their need for achievement which
drives them towards their targets. If you will it, it will happen.
Cleanse the soul
Water is transparent and free flowing.
Absolutely accommodating and conforming. The epitome of compliance, it takes
the shape of its container, no resistance offered, ever adjusting and assimilating,
even cleansing the vessel without question! Water does not seek comfort. It
reflects back on occasion when calm and still, quenches and satisfies on others.
Humans explicitly challenge conformity; dwelling in the inertia of personal
dogmas, failing to grasp the blissful joy of self advancement through change. Take
that plunge. And cleanse yourself. Success will occur as a byproduct…
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