I'm in the mood for being philosophical (how astonishing). So presented here are some (completely) random lessons and pointers I have discovered over the course of leading a sensibly foolish life.
1) If you're a girl, never ever let a boy carry your bag/book/groceries for you unless you can be certain he will be around to do that forever. You see, the day he refuses, a part of you disappears.
2) If you create your space you will never have to bother about "fitting in". Be uniquely yourself.
3) Silence is a great way to make a point. And get your way in arguments, disagreements or uncomfortable situations. BUT, if a crisp expression of your thoughts is burning on your tongue, say it. Silence works only when you are at peace.
4) When you're with someone you love but cannot trust your honest emotions with, talk. Talk anything off the top of your head. In those circumstances, silence is a huge giveaway.
5) The best way to finish a task is to start it. Looking at it won't help. Nor will five work plans and three timetables.
6) Become the best you know. Don't shortchange your efforts or short sell your dreams. And you'll grasp that you can't be a perfectionist for long without becoming perfect.
7) Pray everyday. It lets you know what you truly want and promptly keeps track of your most important needs, wants and wishes. Also, as you realize that Someone out there is listening to your relentless entreaties, you have won a companion for life.
8) Every person out there is hiding your best friend. Discovering that friend is up to you. But really. Trust me on this one. People, without exception, are awesome.
9) To understand that fire burns, you either have to believe when told, or poke a finger into the fireplace and know for yourself. Both ways, only the method differs. The lesson remains the same. As always, how you learn depends on you.
10) To eschew work, choose a job you love.
11) Make lists. On why you should leave class halfway, do that assignment, take a nap, eat at Mcdonalds... you get the idea. If your only point justifying a crush is his pink shirt, then you know. Its time to make another list or find another crush. Lists help you rationalize.
12) Life is irrational. Do what your heart tells you, all the time. Nothing comes close to the heady rush in your head and the accompanying lighthearted confidence as you work on instincts. Eating at Mcdonalds every day is not heartspeak. Dashing an I-miss-you FB message, is. Know the difference. Hint: when making a list seems a blatantly unnecessary intrusion in your excitement, its time to throw rationality to the winds.
13) Be moved. You aren't human until you allow at least something to tug at your heartstrings. Yes. Babies, FIFA, poverty, Wordsworth, count. How you move determines where you go.
14) Great grades won't ever hurt you. Don't sell your soul to finals preparation but as you don't meet the cutoffs for colleges/internships/jobs/anything you want, have a convincing explanation for those Bs. Regret can be overpowering.
15) It's alright to fall in love. It shall happen many times. When you notice it happening over and over with the same person, you lucky dodo, you've found The One. If you ever fall out of love, know two things. a) you cannot fall out of love, so what you experienced till then was only a taste of the real thing; b) you should not fall out of love with yourself. You are way too special. Besides, how else will your (next) true love be brave enough to fall then?
16) There is absolutely nothing Time can't heal. Or explain.
17) Money cannot hug you to sleep. It can, however, blanket a street urchin warm at night. Comprehend both applications.
18) Life changing experiences occur. Irrespective of how carefully you've lived, you will come across a person, feeling or situation that redefines your thinking, questions your priorities and claims your heart like an authorized owner. You might, in all probability, be left confused and torn. Maybe even broken. Or you might soar. Whichever way, its okay. Thats how you grow. After that, prepare for your life having clearly divided phases: "before" and "after".
19) We live is a world of stories. Listen to others' as you create your own. But remember, you gotto write. Have a dream, a vivid, inspiring dream that makes you get out of bed eager to grab a pencil and begin. But mind that erasers are in short supply. So choose your battles carefully, fight on your terms. And fight, strive, live, to win.
20) God exists. Miracles happen. You are an example of both.
Thank you for making it till here. I didn't mean it to be a long list such as this. Whether you mean to use some of my learning or not, all the very best.
1) If you're a girl, never ever let a boy carry your bag/book/groceries for you unless you can be certain he will be around to do that forever. You see, the day he refuses, a part of you disappears.
2) If you create your space you will never have to bother about "fitting in". Be uniquely yourself.
3) Silence is a great way to make a point. And get your way in arguments, disagreements or uncomfortable situations. BUT, if a crisp expression of your thoughts is burning on your tongue, say it. Silence works only when you are at peace.
4) When you're with someone you love but cannot trust your honest emotions with, talk. Talk anything off the top of your head. In those circumstances, silence is a huge giveaway.
5) The best way to finish a task is to start it. Looking at it won't help. Nor will five work plans and three timetables.
6) Become the best you know. Don't shortchange your efforts or short sell your dreams. And you'll grasp that you can't be a perfectionist for long without becoming perfect.
7) Pray everyday. It lets you know what you truly want and promptly keeps track of your most important needs, wants and wishes. Also, as you realize that Someone out there is listening to your relentless entreaties, you have won a companion for life.
8) Every person out there is hiding your best friend. Discovering that friend is up to you. But really. Trust me on this one. People, without exception, are awesome.
9) To understand that fire burns, you either have to believe when told, or poke a finger into the fireplace and know for yourself. Both ways, only the method differs. The lesson remains the same. As always, how you learn depends on you.
10) To eschew work, choose a job you love.
11) Make lists. On why you should leave class halfway, do that assignment, take a nap, eat at Mcdonalds... you get the idea. If your only point justifying a crush is his pink shirt, then you know. Its time to make another list or find another crush. Lists help you rationalize.
12) Life is irrational. Do what your heart tells you, all the time. Nothing comes close to the heady rush in your head and the accompanying lighthearted confidence as you work on instincts. Eating at Mcdonalds every day is not heartspeak. Dashing an I-miss-you FB message, is. Know the difference. Hint: when making a list seems a blatantly unnecessary intrusion in your excitement, its time to throw rationality to the winds.
13) Be moved. You aren't human until you allow at least something to tug at your heartstrings. Yes. Babies, FIFA, poverty, Wordsworth, count. How you move determines where you go.
14) Great grades won't ever hurt you. Don't sell your soul to finals preparation but as you don't meet the cutoffs for colleges/internships/jobs/anything you want, have a convincing explanation for those Bs. Regret can be overpowering.
15) It's alright to fall in love. It shall happen many times. When you notice it happening over and over with the same person, you lucky dodo, you've found The One. If you ever fall out of love, know two things. a) you cannot fall out of love, so what you experienced till then was only a taste of the real thing; b) you should not fall out of love with yourself. You are way too special. Besides, how else will your (next) true love be brave enough to fall then?
16) There is absolutely nothing Time can't heal. Or explain.
17) Money cannot hug you to sleep. It can, however, blanket a street urchin warm at night. Comprehend both applications.
18) Life changing experiences occur. Irrespective of how carefully you've lived, you will come across a person, feeling or situation that redefines your thinking, questions your priorities and claims your heart like an authorized owner. You might, in all probability, be left confused and torn. Maybe even broken. Or you might soar. Whichever way, its okay. Thats how you grow. After that, prepare for your life having clearly divided phases: "before" and "after".
19) We live is a world of stories. Listen to others' as you create your own. But remember, you gotto write. Have a dream, a vivid, inspiring dream that makes you get out of bed eager to grab a pencil and begin. But mind that erasers are in short supply. So choose your battles carefully, fight on your terms. And fight, strive, live, to win.
20) God exists. Miracles happen. You are an example of both.
Thank you for making it till here. I didn't mean it to be a long list such as this. Whether you mean to use some of my learning or not, all the very best.
4 comments:
Lovely thoughts. Although I do believe in letting a man carry my groceries if he wants too. I'm a practical at heart.
Jai
Hahaha Jai. Very fair point. I'm grappling with learning it, but should get there soon enough. Ha.
1) Let a boy carry your groceries. It makes him feel better about himself and you don't have to do any heavy lifting. The day he stops, another one will come along. You still don't have to exert any effort.
It is okay to use men for their physical advantage, thank you. I'm beginning to see sense in your point (and Jai's). "Another one will come along." That gets me hopeful. So more thanks for that.
Also, interesting name. :)
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