As I said in this post, everybody can write … one just have to let the thoughts flow … so I keep pestering people to write and share ..whenever they can with whatever thoughts that come to mind . My colleague and a good friend Columbus (That’s what we will call her on this blog!!) actually took the pain of writing and sharing. Believe you me, that she wrote brilliant stuff about daily tug of war that keeps happening in our mind.

Read on and share your thoughts in comments… may be you will motivate her to write more …

Expectations

One’s mind, heart and soul want too many good things in world that can have an impact on the society. Ironically, some of these “good things” might want you to do things that generally do not adhere to the norms of society…So, here you are happily standing in midst of a society expectations, expectation and liabilities from everybody you interact or communicate with.

Right and Left

While you are trying hard to set expectations right…..and when you have almost made the choice, they start their game, who are they? …. They are the most confused fractions of society: Your right and left brain.

The Game

The right brain dreams about breaking rules, going out and create the world he has always been dreaming about, ready to take the world, full charged up to do creative things which Left brain disregard as illogical and crap. While Mr Right was dreaming here came the logical and practical big brother – the left brain. It says, “Hey Stop! Are you out of your “mind”? Who will take care f the loans, house, kids, family, relationships, liabilities etc. And then they start fighting to make sure you have restless days and sleepless nights …

The Middle Man

While they are fighting, here is a friend (I doubt, if he is really a friend!!) of yours, who is struggling hard to add his two cents and presumably come up with middle path. After a while, it says, “Hmm… I think, Mr. Right brain, you should hold on till the time Mr. Left brain settles down with his liabilities and duties. Now this can take some time, and how big that “sometime” would be is a big question mark …however till the time liabilities are not over you should go to what i call “creative Hibernation”. Take that back seat, take whatever you want and keep on thinking new ideas, new ways, and new passions and keep honing old ones…. keep on going with this process of continuous improvement. This will make sure that when Mr Left Brain settles down, you will be ready with the most Brilliant, crazy and creative idea .

The Right brain thinks through what he just heard and says, “Yeah may be you are right. People around should not suffer because of my whims and fancies…. because of some hasty decisions. Well, in meantime, we all can explore and build up on the dreams to see where and how it can fit in.”

The middle brain and the left brain are pleased with Mr. Right’s understanding and response.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

It is just a matter of setting your objectives right! You should know your primary roles and responsibilities in life. Some of these responsibilities you would have taken yourself and some others passed on to you. Do not blame these responsibilities for not able to do where your heart lies.

Directly or indirectly your deeds actually impact the people around you and thereby making a difference in society around you. And amongst these primary responsibilities, you may find many opportunities to do that “little extra” to pacify Mr. Right brain. Have patience and a lot of faith that there are many good things in store for you in Life.

The bottom line is keep doing your duty and there are many small happiness and joy that you will find in your niche. Enjoy that!

(p.s. In future you can access her write ups under category Columbus)