Let the ideas flourish

Everyone’s first experience in the job world is different. Some have an awful boss or unbearable coworkers, others have an average time, and some even have a good first job. But there are a few people whose very first employment is one of the greatest experiences of their life. I am one of these lucky few, my first job is well described, and with all due respect, I thank to all my past and present bosses and peers who gave me the freedom to live, in my small cubicle; who honoured my capabilities and had trust in me that the freedom I enjoy will never be tangential to what they expect. And did I live up to it? Yes, I did (at least according to me)! They say this is great. Then where is the problem?

Problem is with me. I do not find this ‘cubicle freedom’ sufficient. I’ve had my own ideas of living life, though weird for you all, they are like freedom to me. They are still there, they are there for the past 2 years, but as they say, on ‘hold’. And guess what, these ‘ideas’ are going to give my bread and butter (perhaps some toppings as well) for the rest of my life.

If you’re like most of us, you have a hectic work day filled to the brim with activity, meetings, issues, deadlines, etc. It’s easy in our chaotic work life to get tuned-out from our personal goals and even easier to lose sight of the big picture of what we truly want in life. So while I’d love to say: I’ll do less, create more free time. In fact, I’ve always liked fast-paced jobs. I enjoy being busy and having new challenges pop-up in my day as they tend to bring new energy and opportunities along with them. However, with this busy environment, it’s easy to get caught up in the commotion, and to lose sight of how we want to be living our lives, impacting others, and reaching our dreams.

We all realise all this and still work like donkeys and eat like dogs? For? For that Louise Philippe apparel or those hush puppies from red tape or the newly launched BMW or to have a date at The Leela? Is it all? Brand does not make a person. Even though one can wear the most expensive clothes far out of the budget of many, but if one’s character is proud, unkind and manipulates others, it is difficult for one to find someone who genuinely respects the person. Respect is earned, no forced or bought. If we feel people do not like us and instead of trying to hunt for that perfect dress, why not instead try to hunt for the personality traits within us that may put other people off? Then there would be no never ending quest for more cash and credit to fuel that shopping habit. I know some people need to spend extra months or weeks to work off enough money to pay for that expensive shoes, gown or handbag for that one night’s glory that goes forgotten by others. Is it really worth the effort?

There is so much liberation in opting for the life style you want. It is not the clothes you wear or just the shoes you wear or the restaurant you dine, it is also the time you wake up, time you have lunch, time you go on a date, time you sleep, time to hangout, time to booze, time to play with pets along with the chai ki tapri, man me aya ghumne chale things, and yes time to work and most important, time to spend time!

The cost of life that I am paying to earn money is a going beyond the boundaries that I had set. My last blog was in the month of Oct’11. WTF!

My ‘ideas’ are getting suffocated in my head. Got to set them free before they rot in there!