Live a life worth living for……

I always dreamt of making it big in life—not by having the best materialistic things that the world can offer, but a life where I can make a difference both to myself and the people around me. And during this process one quote that always gave me motivation was this: “Every morning you have two choices; continue to sleep with your dreams or wake up and chase”.

 

It’s not easy to chase your dreams. The decision to chase one’s own dreams can be a frightening one. It involves making large changes to your life and how you live it is never easy. I have broken the path to my dreams down to manageable goals—immediate, short-term and long-term. Sometimes I wish that pursuing dreams was a smooth ride. Alas, there have been many twists and curves, some left me full of negative thoughts and with doubts of my ability to succeed. But I never gave up and settled for defeat. Personally, motherhood was a long-cherished dream. With repeated miscarriages and age catching up fast, sometimes motherhood seemed to be a distant dream. Yet I kept my dream of motherhood alive with my positive attitude. And today I am blessed with two amazing kids.

 

All the experiences I went through have made me realise that I am the pilot of my life and knowing that God is with me, only I can take charge of my dream and fly to places I have never been. Always remember that — “The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.” – Oprah Winfrey

 

Never settle for things that are second best in life. Believe that you deserve the best and you will get it. I got married late and just because I was getting older, I never settled for anything that was less. I cultivated the energy in me regularly to really go after what I want in life because my dreams do not need to remain dreams forever. I have been blessed with a life partner who loves and cares for me and our family more than his own life.

 

Professionally I dream of starting an IB school in Goa, the first of its kind, a chain of pre-schools and a dyslexia centre for kids with different learning abilities. My professional life has been a roller-coaster life. I have never let discouragement rob me of the faith I have in myself. There have been times where discouragement has overwhelmed me. But I have learnt that to reach a state of unconditional self-approval, I must not tie my worth, personal and professional, to externalities. I shouldn’t seek for validation or approval from the world. Rather, focus on finding my own path and pace. That’s the only way to become, not flawless in everything, but perfectly happy and fulfilled with the person looking back at me in the mirror.

 

I am learning to use my time effectively. Sometimes I tend to procrastinate and then I run short of time.  Time wasted cannot be recovered. It’s just like a river; once you touch the water flowing past you, it will never flow back toward you again. Do what you’re supposed to do, when it’s supposed to be done.

 

Life has taught me that there is no harm to seek help when you need it the most. Not everyone you seek help will give it to you. I have knocked on too many doors and so many doors have been shut on me. Don’t wait for friends to find you. Reach out and become a friend to someone and make a difference.

 

I have never got deeply affected by the way people judge me. I have taken it as constructive criticism and tried to change myself wherever required. I know that when people judge me, it has more to do with their own fears and insecurities than mine. I am proud of the journey I am undertaking, and I look forward to your support to make my future dreams come true. Thank you all who have been with me on this journey of life. God bless.