" 'What' and 'if' are two words as non-threatening as words can be. But put them together side by side and they have the power to hold you for the rest of your life. "
These words from Letters to Juliet have touched me ever since I watched the movie for the first time. Towards the end of the movie, Claire reads out the letter that Sophie wrote to her in response to her 'letter to Juliet' fifty years ago. Fifty years later, the response to an ailing heart's appeal was made. Fifty Years! Yes. That is the time it took for Claire's response to reach her. But that it did reach her at the end is what forms the beauty of the story!
Many of us could have the lack of courage to present our deepest melancholy to someone who may easily cause its transformation to relief. It is difficult to express what runs in our minds day and night.
Just like Claire, the dilemma of our lives, too, can lead us into believing that some goals in life are not worth following; that some decisions ought not be taken; that some risks would be better if not taken; that the tiny dollop of courage would not be worth the time; What if the decision goes wrong, What if the gut feeling is nothing more than our mind's manipulation, What if , What if, What if.
This 'What if' is what has, in fact, just like Claire, held us back- from pursuing what could be the most cherished accomplishment of our existence here. While it may prevent us from embarking on that journey of courage that can enable a complete change of our lives, it may also serve as a source of comfort to that lazy bum that does not wish to look beyond the periphery of easy life, the limits of restrictions and the chains of stereotypes.
As I plan on accomplishing yet another goal of my life, about which I shall write very soon, I try to look back and reflect on what it has been that has inspired me to come so far, Why was it that I did not take some decisions while did a few others, where am I leading my life, what is it that I shall accomplish with my existence. Is my life just another life on this planet. Or am I someone a part of the Almighty's Special Task Force.
I reflect. I ponder. I think. I opine. I fail. Yet, I restart the process. For thinking, pondering and then acting in the direction of enlightenment is what, I believe, shall lead me to the goal that I have landed this life for.
Streams of thoughts tend to pose similar threat to my efforts of envisioning a change in the world; of
It is, thus, important that I get rid of all the restrictions that 'What if' has to pose and look into the possibilities that life has to offer.
Do you remember the last time you had needed to act courageous?
These words from Letters to Juliet have touched me ever since I watched the movie for the first time. Towards the end of the movie, Claire reads out the letter that Sophie wrote to her in response to her 'letter to Juliet' fifty years ago. Fifty years later, the response to an ailing heart's appeal was made. Fifty Years! Yes. That is the time it took for Claire's response to reach her. But that it did reach her at the end is what forms the beauty of the story!
Many of us could have the lack of courage to present our deepest melancholy to someone who may easily cause its transformation to relief. It is difficult to express what runs in our minds day and night.
Just like Claire, the dilemma of our lives, too, can lead us into believing that some goals in life are not worth following; that some decisions ought not be taken; that some risks would be better if not taken; that the tiny dollop of courage would not be worth the time; What if the decision goes wrong, What if the gut feeling is nothing more than our mind's manipulation, What if , What if, What if.
This 'What if' is what has, in fact, just like Claire, held us back- from pursuing what could be the most cherished accomplishment of our existence here. While it may prevent us from embarking on that journey of courage that can enable a complete change of our lives, it may also serve as a source of comfort to that lazy bum that does not wish to look beyond the periphery of easy life, the limits of restrictions and the chains of stereotypes.
As I plan on accomplishing yet another goal of my life, about which I shall write very soon, I try to look back and reflect on what it has been that has inspired me to come so far, Why was it that I did not take some decisions while did a few others, where am I leading my life, what is it that I shall accomplish with my existence. Is my life just another life on this planet. Or am I someone a part of the Almighty's Special Task Force.
I reflect. I ponder. I think. I opine. I fail. Yet, I restart the process. For thinking, pondering and then acting in the direction of enlightenment is what, I believe, shall lead me to the goal that I have landed this life for.
Streams of thoughts tend to pose similar threat to my efforts of envisioning a change in the world; of
It is, thus, important that I get rid of all the restrictions that 'What if' has to pose and look into the possibilities that life has to offer.
Do you remember the last time you had needed to act courageous?
