It's Tuesday, 5 am. Though the sun hasn't risen yet, people have already started to go about their business. I reach home and decide to hit the bed. But I can't... I wasn't feeling good... I don't know what I was feeling... sad, upset, disappointed or may be a mixture of everything. I wanted to talk to a best friend, but refrained. I thought to myself, I could either start the day on a happy note or sulk all day long. I quickly changed my WhatsApp status to 'This too shall pass :)' and my display picture to the image below. And forced myself to sleep.
It's Tuesday, 11:30 am. I wake up after a brief 5 hour sleep to find that it's almost afternoon and the best part, its my week off. I check my phone, 12 messages from 8 conversations, notifies WhatsApp. I go through the messages... some one is happy about the day, someone apologised forgetting my birthday, someone appreciated the profile picture, someone wanted to know if I reached home safe but it was this particular message, 'I missed my flight' that caught my attention. This person was upset, I am sure, but did not want to complain or blame. I apologised, for I thought it was my fault that he missed the flight, but he kept taking the blame all on himself. We had planned a night out and things did not go as we hoped.
I have seen this person go through ups and downs in his life, but he always took that to his stride, and never will you see him blame somebody else or complain about anything in life. He would never say, 'why does it happen to only me?'. There was a time he wanted to go abroad and study, he sacrificed. He did not sit and complain but tried to set up a business of his own, which he did and I am extremely proud of him. He lost someone very dear, I did not show up or leave my condolences, he forgave. I once promised to help, I did not, he understood. I made a plan and things took an uneven turn, he was patient, did not complain, he was upset but didn't want people around him to spoil their mood, he was mature.
I asked him what would he do now, since he missed the flight and there was an important task on hold. He said- 'I don't know'. I know he was still upset, but instead of sulking in his room, he stepped out, went about his business, I understood that nothing could stop him. Be it happiness or sorrow, he is always there to fight hard and emerge stronger. This guy never fails to inspire me. Always motivates not to give up.
Brushing all the thoughts aside, I plan to open Facebook. A particular notification reminds me of the two months, back in 2012, when I was struggling to find a job, but couldn't crack one. Back then, I thought may be I wasn't fit for one. Three years fast forward and I realise that I am working as a journalist with one of the best media houses. If I would have given up then, I wouldn't have been here. I realised life is all about believing in yourself and to walk ahead with the 'never give up' attitude. I decided I woudn't be upset because of the turn of events. I got out of the bed, looked around for my mum, wished her 'Good morning' with a smile and decided that nothing could keep me down. Always have hopes, because that will keep you going.
Two hours later, I sit and I write this. As I write, I realise all the lessons this one night has taught me. I realised, not everything has to end on a sad note. If that one incident is what took me to learn a few more lessons, I am glad it happened. Well, if it isn't a happy ending, may be the story is probably not over yet. :)
P.S. You are my hero, A. A best friend I'd always be glad to have crossed paths with.
I asked him what would he do now, since he missed the flight and there was an important task on hold. He said- 'I don't know'. I know he was still upset, but instead of sulking in his room, he stepped out, went about his business, I understood that nothing could stop him. Be it happiness or sorrow, he is always there to fight hard and emerge stronger. This guy never fails to inspire me. Always motivates not to give up.
Brushing all the thoughts aside, I plan to open Facebook. A particular notification reminds me of the two months, back in 2012, when I was struggling to find a job, but couldn't crack one. Back then, I thought may be I wasn't fit for one. Three years fast forward and I realise that I am working as a journalist with one of the best media houses. If I would have given up then, I wouldn't have been here. I realised life is all about believing in yourself and to walk ahead with the 'never give up' attitude. I decided I woudn't be upset because of the turn of events. I got out of the bed, looked around for my mum, wished her 'Good morning' with a smile and decided that nothing could keep me down. Always have hopes, because that will keep you going.
Two hours later, I sit and I write this. As I write, I realise all the lessons this one night has taught me. I realised, not everything has to end on a sad note. If that one incident is what took me to learn a few more lessons, I am glad it happened. Well, if it isn't a happy ending, may be the story is probably not over yet. :)
P.S. You are my hero, A. A best friend I'd always be glad to have crossed paths with.
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