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The most effective people walk backward to
stay ahead in life. I once had read somewhere, that an artist never makes a
random stroke with a brush, neither are houses built without a blueprint. It’s
certain then. Everything a person wants in life is first visualized by the mind
and later molded into reality.
Every time Diya closed her eyes, she could
only imagine herself surrounded by happy faces not known to her, a beautiful
home, with all her loved ones staying in it & leading an admirably healthy
and a happy life. She visualized herself as someone doing her best for her
family; whether it was cooking their favorite food, or buying them things they
loved. She imagined herself as the best daughter, A loving & caring wife
& mother, a wonderful friend, & above all an Independent woman in every
sense. Her thoughts were her blessings in reality.
Success is a very vague term. It means
differently to different people. Some measure success basis the assets they
own, some by winning medals in sports, & there are a few who compare their
social status with others to measure it. The list is inexhaustible. What did SUCCESS mean to Diya?
Individuals must
have a clear vision of their life's ultimate big picture. Life doesn’t offer
everything to everyone. The Big Picture paves the path with distinct
milestones, which define the short-term achievements needed for individuals,
who are on their journey to reach the final destination. Sometimes we
experience a traffic that obstructs the smooth journey, and our schedules get
delayed. The obstruction is an example of what someone may lack in life to
achieve the Big Picture. Every hinderance opens a new way to reach the
milestone. Oprah Winfrey once said:
“Every situation in life is ultimately going to lead you to the planned
destination, just make sure you don’t stop.”
No achievement ever excited Diya. She always
knew in her mind through her observations about life, that no moment of
excitement ever lasted. Success to her only meant a passing moment. Diya’s
contentment kept growing with every passing day. She sensed a divine
intervention in everything she had in her possession in life. Diya never
complained about her life after she realized that universe had blessed her with
everything she needed, even before she had asked for it. Diya spent most of her
time introspecting, why lives of people in the world varied from each other,
which made her realize the importance of gratitude.
Diya’s contemplation dawned upon her as
enlightenment. She realized everyone in life sooner or later, meet themselves
around life’s corner where based on their lifestyle, & life’s challenges
seek guidance on how they can utilize their worth, their wealth, their
knowledge and time. When she arrived at this stage, Diya was shouldering all
the responsibilities of her family diligently. She ensured that all her efforts
cushioned her family needs & their happiness.
Planning and prioritizing, are the key
elements that help people during life’s exigencies. While planning, one must
first consider their life's Ultimate Big
Picture/vision. Individuals must have the clarity of their possessions- this awareness eliminates confusion &
directs them to focus on next steps. There should be a well-developed
roadmap- which helps in prioritizing the milestones to achieve. Finally,
analyzing all the challenges in the path- helps
in identifying alternate route maps.
Diya’s gratitude towards life, her plans,
priorities, & her desire for independence had helped her design her life
well. She had until her old age, achieved a short-term career, a fruitful
motherhood, & a Happy life overall. She made sure to use her knowledge,
wealth, and time productively for self and society.
Diya had ensured to walk backward in her mind
from the Big Picture and had assigned a plan for every milestone.
Maya Angelou once told Oprah Winfrey, &
Diya’s life is an example of Maya’s quote:
“Your legacy is every life you’ve touched.”
The happy faces which Diya saw with closed
eyes in the Big Picture were of strangers, orphans, and many others whose lives
were touched by her humanity before she died. The rest in the Big Picture is
very clear.
Diya made sure she defined LOVE & HAPPINESS as her SUCCESS…
I have made a thoughtful effort through this
article to spread some of the best habits advocated by Stephen Covey, that
makes lives better. The story of Diya is just a positive example of how to lead
a Happy & Good Life.
Through
this article, I intend to help anyone who may need a base to plan their future,
especially young people. Life is a precious gift, it’s up to us to make it
unique.
Stay Blessed
Deepthi Musley
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