Every Day is A New Day

Ever wondered how sometimes life changes radically without experiencing something new, impressive, or special? Well, I can guarantee that as it has for me, it must have for you as well.

I’ll share some of my experiences that I believe have been the “moments of truth” at different stages in my life so far.

Here goes the first one. It would not be wrong to say that I was an average student all through my academic years. Since I studied because I had to study, I never felt motivated enough to “study hard” and make it to the top ranks. Things went on like this until I got admitted to a new school that offered one of the new courses that “I” wanted to pursue.

On the very first day, the entire bunch of new students was addressed by our new class teacher. I don’t remember a single word from the 20 minute long speech except for a few words. That day, I wasn’t aware then that these words were about to define my journey to a new life altogether.

Because all of us had come from different schools to study a new stream, almost all of us were new to each other. So this new class teacher of ours, very rightly said “You are all new here and hardly know each other. Take this as an opportunity to let go of the past and start things anew. If there are habits you wish to chuck, or a reputation you desire to change, this is your chance. Nobody knows how good or bad have you been as a person, student, friend, or a classmate. You’ve got the chance to become a new you, create a new impression and live the kind of life you always wanted to, by replacing everything that is undesirable with what is pleasant and satisfying. ”

This idea gelled so well with my psyche that without giving it a second thought, I made it my slogan in life. I went on to make new friends, followed brighter students in my class, discovered my potential and with a good amount of effort, I gradually became a well accepted student with exceptionally good grades and a knack for learning new things.

Even today, when I find myself stuck in a certain lifestyle, unable to move out of a droning situation, I look for an opportunity in life to start once again. It gives me a new perspective to become what I have always wanted to be. It has worked wonders for my self-esteem, confidence, personal and professional growth and you know what, I’m very happy.

Did you notice how many times have I used the word”new” in this write up? Assuming that you did notice it, let me conclude by saying that, in life; always be on a lookout for anything new that happens, no matter how small it may seem; Always and All ways. Good Luck!

I Am Rich...I Have Friends...

One of the many blessings that God has bestowed upon each one of us is friendship. I am grateful for the lasting friendships that I’ve cultivated through the years. As a woman, I know that true friendship is a valued commodity. This is a relationship that must to be treasured and revered for a lifetime.

I’ve experienced friendships that have come and gone because of misunderstandings, differences in lifestyles, spiritual and personal growth. For whatever reasons, they have left an enduring mark on my heart about what friendship truly is.

I am known to be a very outgoing person today and can interact with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. I believe this too is one of the many gifts God has conferred on me. And I say this with great humility. As a child I was very introverted and reserved. Throughout my early years, I knew people but longed for friends.

But as I matured, I learnt to filter through those relationships that weren't holding me up in the best light.

For me, any relationship whether it is personal or professional is one that is based on character, brilliance, and standards that I set for my own life. It may not be perfect but one of value that adds to and not distracts me from who I am.

I find pure joy in laughing at my weirdness, the silly things I say and do. Now that I’ve become comfortable with myself, I realize I don't need a bunch of people to feel good.

When I think like I'm not where I should be, I smile and remember where I came from. When I fear walking out of my comfort zone, I feel the fear and say, "go for it girl" and a way will be made because God never fails. Learn to be you - love you!

I read something very interesting somewhere, “Wherever you think you aren't in life yet should never be a signal of where you are headed.”

Networking is one of the newest concepts in building relationships, be it personal or professional. But with time, I have realized that all I need is to surround myself with people that support my vision; even if it means a smaller and a more personal meeting.