I think, every year, the period of December
to January can be safely called as an “Introspection period”. Many look at what
they have done during the past year, and most of them end up getting
disappointed. Very few are the ones, who look back and end up smiling. The
introspection period also gives birth to many “New Year resolutions.” Some
resolve to lose weight, while some promise to make more money. Many of my
friends make the resolution (either publicly or privately) of finding their
soul-mate. Anyway, the introspection period did not
spare me as well. But this time I was pretty clear what I wanted. I wanted to
fail. Hold on…hold on.. before you conveniently categorize me as a “nut-job”, hear me out.
Remember being a toddler? Learning to walk must
have been such a fascinating thing to do. We fell. We stumbled and fumbled. But
we never frigging gave up. We were not afraid of being laughed at because we
had no ego. We kept on going… and tada! One fine day the baby could walk.
What exactly has changed? Why have we
become more afraid? Why is it that we have reached a point where failing is
considered as a disgrace? Why do we pamper our ego? Our stupid ego! Have we
become slaves? The fear of facing the sadness after a failure – does it really
damage you beyond repair?
Hence the resolution of – Failing!
Failing is an experience. It teaches us so
much! “Not trying" teaches us nothing.. It keeps us deprived from what
could have been a wonderful experience. So what if you fail? Are you afraid
that people will talk? People always talk! Are you worried that you might feel
sad? Well, I am not saying it will be easy… I am saying it will be worth it.
What matters is how you react to failure.
Failure brings about a change in us. There are some who are so crushed by it
that they give up. There are others who mourn for a while, but are back with a
bang, with a renewed vigour, all set to take the challenge head-on. Which
category should we belong to?
Failing-1 , Not trying-0
