The year started with a new professional journey
and a new phase of life... I entered the 40s… despite working for a decade, I
had to start all over again to prove my credibility. Nevertheless, I’m now used
to dealing with such tests again and again.
We sometimes feel that we have mastered our way, be it our
personal or a professional life. Just when we think so, life gives us a twist.
I thought last year, i.e., 2020 was the toughest year in my life. But as I
think of earlier years, I realize that I dealt with so many challenges in 2021.
In fact, the last decade has gone by dealing with tough things.
Right from family disputes to losing friends to facing
financial crises to dealing with psychological issues, it seems like I have
dealt all kinds of issues. The point that I want to make here is not that I’m a
wonder woman, but all those in their 40s have faced these issues in one way or
the other. These are all very common in one’s life.
This line from Bhagavad Gita gave a new perspective to my
life:
“karmany-evadhikaras
te ma phaleshu kadachana
ma
karma-phala-hetur bhur ma te sango ’stvakarmani”
This means,
“You have a right to perform your prescribed duties, but you
are not entitled to the fruits of your actions. Never consider yourself to be
the cause of the results of your activities, nor be attached to inaction.”
Until now, I thought this verse is was impossible to follow.
but, after seeing half of my life (for some reason, I feel l live till 80
years), I believe that it is possible to practice. I have started practicing
some of these verses and I already feel that I’m in the path of attaining peace.
My suggestion to the younger generation is - “Never judge”
“Never attach yourself to anything or anyone”
I’ll continue to find ways to stay in peace. Welcoming the
next half of my life with 2022
#lifelearnings #staypeace
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