Divergence in life
2017 Hollywood hit, La La Land is no doubt because of it’s strong cast apart from the storyline. Often the cast comes to limelight leaving the other half unnoticed. Damien Chazelle really did a fabulous work with the direction. Don’t you think so? The contemplation of what happened and what could have happened is a perfect piece of art.
By now you must be thinking that this blog is another movie review and better to switch to the next blog.
Wait!
What if I tell you it was me setting up the stage and the blog is more about as the title suggests “ Divergence in life “.
You see our life is a sum of small acts that decipher its true meaning to us at the penultimate moment of life. For an eighteen someone, this might seems an alien talk ( believe me, pal, it’s not! ). So, before you come to that conclusion, I want you to take a moment back and reflect all the up and down till now.
Did a film just pass by in super speed? You see, that what I wanted to say.
“ Life is a long journey of up and downs. Each dawn a new beginning. Each action waiting for a reaction. ” When I reflect in my lifetime of 25 years, I have come up with 3 major divergences that I wish to share.
1. Hostel life :
When you will meet me for the 1st time, I bet you will find me crazy, at least with the ambitions I have. But eventually, as we sit over a coffee, those ideas will be deciphered to the date of me going hostel for the first time. 16 Years have passed that moment equaling to double the amount I lived with my family.
Hostel in itself is a crazy place and thus the stories that I have. But most importantly it makes you stronger as a person. You realize you are alone and for self in everything you do. You become Flexible!
2. Girlfriend :
I come from a school of thought where for every successful man, there is a strong woman backing. I was fortunate to extend the list from just my mother to a few special ones. But the 1st one always holds special. She is that guiding light, who sets up the standard. She did a fabulous job on it. ( Ladies be prepared :P )
3. Engineering Colleges :
Last but not the least, as with every bachelor, college days are the most important part of life. It's shaped a big chunk of my thinking and life goals. I saw giants like Google and Yahoo! taking the talent. I also witness people following what they believe in. And that belief went beyond only money making. I was fortunate to be able to make my own path. It developed my personality.
The list goes beyond 30 and may even exceed 300 if I sit with the sole purpose of reflection. But that ain’t happening. Importantly what I want to say is in each individual's life there are people, places, events etc that makes a deep impact which lasts throughout your life. And when you sit down and reflect on those, they alchemize. Telling a story that uniquely and completely yours.
So is mine.
a. What if not hostel: Spent more lifetime with family.
b. What if no girlfriend: No clashes with society.
c. What if not engineering: Most probably be a corporate lawyer.
