This year has been, well, simply put, overwhelming. Overwhelming
because of the things I've experienced, learnt, felt and done. Especially the
past few months. I have felt unconditional love (not what you'd imagine!),
excruciating pain, disappointment, happiness and most importantly learnt some
major life's lessons. It feels like I was drugged on emotions, the independence
I had found, the recklessness, the moment...
I think, maybe all
of us go through this at one point of time or the other. I realize I am not
alone in this, so I know it's going to be okay.
Maybe it's all a
part of turning 20. It's sort of depressing, if I'm being honest. It's like I'm
losing a part of myself, shutting it off, caging it forever from the
world and promising myself that I'll never bring that part of me out again. But
then I'm learning to deal with it and in that I find my solace.
The
things I've learnt-
> Love is never
easy. And if it happens quickly, most of the times, it's not real. There will
be an initial high and with time, chances are both of you will start feeling
the loss of that high. One of you will always be more committed and expect
more, and the other will have priorities elsewhere. That will only breed
resentment, disappointment and sadness. Ultimately, you lose hope and just give
up. So just wait for it, take it easy and move on.
> Selfless
friendship is not real. Your friends will always put themselves before you.
Remember they always want you to do well, but not better than them. That's what
it ultimately comes down to. It's all a race, a competition, and each one will
always want to be first. So don't go the extra mile for them. Do good. Don't be
selfish but also don't be selfless. Enjoy the good times with your friends,
share your sorrows and joys but don't go that extra mile for anybody.
> Having high
expectation out of any situation or a person is never a good idea. Keep your
expectations low.
> Be the bigger
person. Apologize, and breed good relations. Look at a situation from both
sides, and understand. Forgive yourself if it's your fault and apologize to the
people involved. Even if it's not your fault, learn to talk it out and
apologize for any harm done. It doesn't cost much.
> Your secrets
and feelings are yours alone. Don't let anyone put you down, or make you feel
inferior for who you are, or what you feel. You, as a human, are entitled to
feel whatever you want, to be your own person, to be different. It helps to
talk about it, but before you do think if you'll regret telling anyone about
how you feel and then tell them.
> In life
you'll probably end up doing a lot of stupid things. Things like getting drunk,
try and impress someone who's not worth it, flirt with complete strangers, be
completely reckless and lose it, and etc and etc. But well, honestly, you won't
really regret it (as long as it doesn't end up in violence, or a legal case or
anything of the sorts). You learn from them and you move on.
> There will be
days in your life when you are at the point of bursting with happiness, days
like you're birthdays, the day you achieved something, or won something. Days
when the world is all happy for you, and it's all rosy and golden. But, it's
all temporary. Do not rely on it too much because this too shall pass.
> Being an
individual with your own ideas and thoughts, you will always face criticism.
Criticism for your ideas, for your thoughts, for what you say and what you
write, criticism from all directions, your friends, family, teachers. Don't let
it get to you. Stand strong for what you believe in. Realize that in the end,
those who truly love you will support you no matter what. So stand tall with
your head high for what you believe in.
> Learn to take
everything in stride. And I mean everything. Things that might mean a lot to
you today, a few days, weeks, months or years might lose all importance. So
don't prioritize them over your own good. If it is, it is. If it isn't, it isn't.
So just lay back and look at life with a lazy eye, it helps!
> Let it go.
The resentments, disappointments.., let it all go. It's slow poison, harming
only you and hindering your own personal growth. Always be the better person,
because ultimately it's your integrity that matters most. Think and achieve
self-actualization.
I don't know how
many of you can relate to it, but I hope you do. And if you do, I hope it
helped put things more in perspective for you.
In the end, all I
have to say is lead a life you are proud of. Be good. And stay happy.
-Anj
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