Another year has started.Yes. Finally, it has!
On the 31st night, when I was partying, and looking at my watch every 5 minutes just to be able to watch just one clock needle instead of two., I hardly had any idea that just two days later, I shall listen to some very beautiful words by a very beautiful Lady which will not only be very inspirational but also give my life a new meaning.
If anyone has ever studied at my college, she will know why the words of Dr.Gopinath, our principal, always create a magic. (Alright, I have a kind of started to enjoy explaining this.hence, let me explain a bit further) So, whenever she is present during our assemblies and is willing to speak, she first of all rises elegantly from her seat, moves towards the podium, looks right to left of the audi very quickly(you may not even be able to notice it) and then starts speaking in the most eloquent manner.Among her other very vibrant Personality traits, It is her mesmerizing style and the beauty of every word that she utters that has made me fall in love with her.
So, the very first assembly of our college in 2012 was conducted by Dr.Gopinath. The assembly was short but had an impact which even many good long Conferences together fail to create. As a part of her new year greetings to us, Dr.Gopinath asked us a simple question, "Who walks with you?" This question was based on our day-to-day happenings."Whenever you take any new job or a decision, who walks with you?" is what the question meant. "God" somebody answered and Our Principal replied,"he is always there.We know. Can we focus on somebody more....terrestrial?" That really called for a small giggle.
But finally, there were some very common answers like "Parents..Teachers...Friends...Best friends" and that really marked the lack of creativity of our minds and the abundance of thanklessness in us. We could think of nobody else.Was there nobody else who inspired us most of the time?
Anyway, even I could think of none other than my parents when that question was put up. But gradually, as I pondered over the topic, I realized that my answer was an unending list!
To know 'who walks with me', I first of all have to decide which road is being talked about. There happen situations when the true words of my teachers turn my Bible and then there are circumstances when nobody but only my parents can handle me the best. There are issues which I share with God and again there are issues which are demystified by the true words of some great leaders.
For me, it is indeed difficult to arrive at one name. But to confess something from the very bottom of my heart, I shall really say that during every intense problem of my life, I have needed a hand to hold me from falling down. I have had lumps in my throat imagining the greatest helps extended to me by some very good fellows at the most crucial of times.
And yes, those are the very same people who tell me 'Never say never...if anything happens, we are there'. And that is the true point of rejuvenation for me. Hence, I might be able to decide what I have to do but how that should be done is something I learn only when I have somebody by my side, who walks with me!
Yes, Dr.Gopinath does turn strict at moments. But that is a part of her duty. This new year has arrived with a new sense of responsibility in me--And I must say, she inspired this kind of a dazzling new year. It would be very very philosophical to say that "now onwards.. my actions will be changed...my habits...my etc etc...blah blah.."....but yes, something that has thoroughly gripped my mind is the thought that may things go different, peculiar and unique in my life, I must remember to acknowledge those who "walk with me". Because whenever I do, I am somehow able to gather strength and realize- My life does not only affect me. Ten others might be getting affected if I get affected. So, no more negative thoughts--Whenever I am low, I have to remember the encouraging words of that someone who "walks with me"
On the 31st night, when I was partying, and looking at my watch every 5 minutes just to be able to watch just one clock needle instead of two., I hardly had any idea that just two days later, I shall listen to some very beautiful words by a very beautiful Lady which will not only be very inspirational but also give my life a new meaning.
If anyone has ever studied at my college, she will know why the words of Dr.Gopinath, our principal, always create a magic. (Alright, I have a kind of started to enjoy explaining this.hence, let me explain a bit further) So, whenever she is present during our assemblies and is willing to speak, she first of all rises elegantly from her seat, moves towards the podium, looks right to left of the audi very quickly(you may not even be able to notice it) and then starts speaking in the most eloquent manner.Among her other very vibrant Personality traits, It is her mesmerizing style and the beauty of every word that she utters that has made me fall in love with her.
So, the very first assembly of our college in 2012 was conducted by Dr.Gopinath. The assembly was short but had an impact which even many good long Conferences together fail to create. As a part of her new year greetings to us, Dr.Gopinath asked us a simple question, "Who walks with you?" This question was based on our day-to-day happenings."Whenever you take any new job or a decision, who walks with you?" is what the question meant. "God" somebody answered and Our Principal replied,"he is always there.We know. Can we focus on somebody more....terrestrial?" That really called for a small giggle.
But finally, there were some very common answers like "Parents..Teachers...Friends...Best friends" and that really marked the lack of creativity of our minds and the abundance of thanklessness in us. We could think of nobody else.Was there nobody else who inspired us most of the time?
Anyway, even I could think of none other than my parents when that question was put up. But gradually, as I pondered over the topic, I realized that my answer was an unending list!
To know 'who walks with me', I first of all have to decide which road is being talked about. There happen situations when the true words of my teachers turn my Bible and then there are circumstances when nobody but only my parents can handle me the best. There are issues which I share with God and again there are issues which are demystified by the true words of some great leaders.
For me, it is indeed difficult to arrive at one name. But to confess something from the very bottom of my heart, I shall really say that during every intense problem of my life, I have needed a hand to hold me from falling down. I have had lumps in my throat imagining the greatest helps extended to me by some very good fellows at the most crucial of times.
And yes, those are the very same people who tell me 'Never say never...if anything happens, we are there'. And that is the true point of rejuvenation for me. Hence, I might be able to decide what I have to do but how that should be done is something I learn only when I have somebody by my side, who walks with me!
Yes, Dr.Gopinath does turn strict at moments. But that is a part of her duty. This new year has arrived with a new sense of responsibility in me--And I must say, she inspired this kind of a dazzling new year. It would be very very philosophical to say that "now onwards.. my actions will be changed...my habits...my etc etc...blah blah.."....but yes, something that has thoroughly gripped my mind is the thought that may things go different, peculiar and unique in my life, I must remember to acknowledge those who "walk with me". Because whenever I do, I am somehow able to gather strength and realize- My life does not only affect me. Ten others might be getting affected if I get affected. So, no more negative thoughts--Whenever I am low, I have to remember the encouraging words of that someone who "walks with me"
