Saturday, November 1, 2014

Allow Them To Live their Life.


A young man ended his life, because he couldn’t cope up with the pressure his studies demanded. He was a writer by heart. But his father wanted him to be an IITian, which he became. But not for long. And even now, his father lives in agony for his loss. Another girl, wanted to be a pilot, she dreamed about flying, and exploring new places. But she ended up in a Med School. After two years in school, she was admitted in the psychiatry department for severe depression.

“Follow your heart.” … something we often hear from all the successful people. But are we actually letting our children to follow their own dreams.  Yes, a percentage is… but majority are not. I am an engineer, by chance. And should say I never hated another profession the way I hate this one. And I have worked only less than a year in it. After that I couldn’t take it anymore. Not saying that it’s not a good profession, but I am not a good engineer. I believe engineering is the backbone of the world. And you should be passionate enough to be in that, which I am not. 

Every time when a parent decides something in their child’s life, one sentence they never fail to say is, “This is for your own good. I want you to have a good life.” But when are they going to understand that for a good life, happiness is the most important thing. I don’t believe that money can bring happiness. And if you’re not happy with your work, your work doesn’t even bring you the money or fame you deserve.

There are travelers now, who earn their bread and butter just through travelling the world and living their dream. But does any parent accept that as a profession. No! We have to fight for that, go against their wishes and show that this can be a dream job. And then they might give us a good smile. But why so much hungama? You gave birth to them, you bought them up, and you taught all the good things, to choose what is right and understand what is wrong. If you have complete faith in your upbringing or in your child, let him follow his heart. He may make mistakes, but he’ll learn from that. He might fall down trying, but he’ll get up again. But he will be happy doing this. At the end of the day he’ll be satisfied with the work and life he has and every morning he’ll be pleased to do the same.





There are people who are all ready to follow the crowd, but there are other people who want to make their own path. Let them do that. Just don’t hold them back to follow the everyday crowd. In the long run, these rebels will make everyone proud.  


26 comments :

  1. Oh, this is so true... and totally along the lines of something else I read this morning about following your dreams. Thank you for these wise words.

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  2. Very true! We must allow children to opt for the subject/profession of their own liking.

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  3. So true Sheethal. We have to follow what we are passionate about and encourage our children to do the same. I love your post.

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  4. It's really sad how parents use kids for their own inflated ego, often forgetting it's the lives of their children. I know, there are few parents who let their kids bloom but that's it. When will they ever understand? I've seen such competitive kids growing up to become selfish and utterly corrupt, with a total lack of ethics.

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  5. It's weird isn't it that some parents can't fully accept a child's dreams. So what if they hit roadblocks along the way? It will only make them stronger as they are pursuing something they love. It's sad to see how many give up their dreams and in the process give up their lives!

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  6. Very well written.Follow your dreams.

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  7. Sheethal, such an important subject and how true! If there is one thing I would tell my kids - I don't have any but if I did - is follow your passion(s) in life. There's a book, Do What You Love, the Money will Follow and I so agree with that. Your last paragraph strikes a deep chord within me as that is so true for me: "...there are other people who want to make their own path. ..in the long run, these rebels will make everyone proud." (I am a rebel in that regard, in wanting to make my own mark and make a difference in the world...not there yet though). You may enjoy this post http://www.xpressyouressence.blogspot.ca/2014/10/creativity-to-be-or-not-to-be.html and the one previous (by scrolling down to the bottom to 'older post.') Thanks! :) <3

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    1. Thanks Elly for reading. :) ... Hope people would change their perspective as time changes...

      Will surely read the post mentioned. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. It's so sad that parents fail to see what the child wants...They need to understand that children are individuals too...hate it when lives are lost or ruined due to these !

    Random Thoughts Naba..Of Knots in the Stomach & Missing Someone

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  9. If only parents were not so dominated by the 'LOG KYA KAHENGE' fever, life would be so much better!
    This is seriously a sad state of affairs.

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    1. You said it. Log Kya kahenge fever should be treated very seriously.

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  10. well its not easy to be n parents shoes either! But then its not their journey to lead....

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  11. Yes dear. I totally echo your sentiments. If only they would realize that it is their child's life and happiness that matters, not what people would say!

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  12. That's a very important topic you brought up. I hope every parent reads this!

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  13. Good one da... i wish people gave more thought into this matter.. and i hope many would start spreading this around... keep on posting.. :-)

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