There are times when I feel inspired by the way few people lead their lives, outgrow their limitations, face the most twisted situations bravely and evolve to become better humans. We often meet people, who have accepted their situations, felt victimized to their fates, self-concept and the people around them. It is easier to crib and accept it than to face it. However, in my opinion, people who value themselves are the ones capable to make those changes, because they care enough about their dignity, aspirations and life to let it go in drain. I want to give an account of the people I respect a lot for their attitude towards life and the choices they took to make lives better for themselves and the people around them.
My Dadi: She was an IRON LADY. I cannot think of a better word for her. Someone who lived her life with great dignity, with virtually no financial support, managing my grandpa and her kids (7 of them)(there is a long story on each one of them as to the serious troubles they added), had very modern thought process, took responsibility inside and outside of her home singlehandedly. She could go anywhere all alone, get her way out of the rowdiest people. Whatever I have heard of her and seen in my childhood, I can't think of a stronger character having such a high influence with such limited resources. Hats off to her!
My Mother in law- She is another person who rose from dust to glory on her own. Married at a tender age of 15, with highly dominant in-laws, she had no control over how she was treated like a doormat. But once she got the shell broken due to the unfortunate demise of father-in-law, she rose like phoenix from the ashes despite no support from anyone. She chose to stand for her dignity, her family, resolve disputed issues, continue to do job and today she is one of the most respectable member whose opinion counts. She is the safety system who ensures that we (I and bhabhi) get the deserved respect and freedom.
My brother- He is someone I admired right from childhood due to his intellect, opinions and free will. His beliefs have inspired me always. He chose his life trajectory, and knew how he wants his life to be. He knew what his life should not be and tread the path without any fear, insecurity, with no desire for luxury. 5 years of job were sufficient to support his next 5 years of social service stint, education plans, travelling across India. He has defied social norms and boundaries to live the life he wants to lead.
My friend, Archana- I have learned a lot from her. Her happiness, optimism, positive belief in natural justice is really inspiring. I have seen her in so much trouble and yet being so cheerful and making everyone around her so happy with her charming smile, innocent jokes and wittiness that people around her often say "is ladki ne apni zindagi me problems nahi dekhin hongi". Sometimes when I think about her, I feel great to know her and she being present in my life. She can go out of the way to rule out any unjust behavior with anybody, fight with them, and yet maintain great relations with virtually everybody. She is a perfect blend of emotional, mischievous and practical, because her sense of responsbility and philosophy of Being happy and making other happy" is so amazing!
I can go on to add people who would have had great inspirational impact on me, but these are the people who I admire a lot for what they chose to be amidst what litle they had as part of glory.
My Dadi: She was an IRON LADY. I cannot think of a better word for her. Someone who lived her life with great dignity, with virtually no financial support, managing my grandpa and her kids (7 of them)(there is a long story on each one of them as to the serious troubles they added), had very modern thought process, took responsibility inside and outside of her home singlehandedly. She could go anywhere all alone, get her way out of the rowdiest people. Whatever I have heard of her and seen in my childhood, I can't think of a stronger character having such a high influence with such limited resources. Hats off to her!
My Mother in law- She is another person who rose from dust to glory on her own. Married at a tender age of 15, with highly dominant in-laws, she had no control over how she was treated like a doormat. But once she got the shell broken due to the unfortunate demise of father-in-law, she rose like phoenix from the ashes despite no support from anyone. She chose to stand for her dignity, her family, resolve disputed issues, continue to do job and today she is one of the most respectable member whose opinion counts. She is the safety system who ensures that we (I and bhabhi) get the deserved respect and freedom.
My brother- He is someone I admired right from childhood due to his intellect, opinions and free will. His beliefs have inspired me always. He chose his life trajectory, and knew how he wants his life to be. He knew what his life should not be and tread the path without any fear, insecurity, with no desire for luxury. 5 years of job were sufficient to support his next 5 years of social service stint, education plans, travelling across India. He has defied social norms and boundaries to live the life he wants to lead.
My friend, Archana- I have learned a lot from her. Her happiness, optimism, positive belief in natural justice is really inspiring. I have seen her in so much trouble and yet being so cheerful and making everyone around her so happy with her charming smile, innocent jokes and wittiness that people around her often say "is ladki ne apni zindagi me problems nahi dekhin hongi". Sometimes when I think about her, I feel great to know her and she being present in my life. She can go out of the way to rule out any unjust behavior with anybody, fight with them, and yet maintain great relations with virtually everybody. She is a perfect blend of emotional, mischievous and practical, because her sense of responsbility and philosophy of Being happy and making other happy" is so amazing!
I can go on to add people who would have had great inspirational impact on me, but these are the people who I admire a lot for what they chose to be amidst what litle they had as part of glory.
