I too had a dream…

Last night I had a dream. A weird one, when I met you. Yes, you!

The 8-year-old Jigglypuff, who once was the eye candy of all.

Not to mention, the tantrums that were entertained,

The freedom which wasn’t contained

I badly miss them all.

So, what if I didn’t share my thoughts back then, I do today to educate my younger you, my 8-year-old self.

After completing my high school education from a reputed International school, I had some ambitious dreams. That I will pursue my graduation from an Ivy League university. That I will secure top-notch job in a multinational giant. That I would make millions and zillions to achieve what’s called a ‘success’.

Much akin to my plans, I cleared my board exams with flying colors. I secured a rank amongst the world’s top 5%, to be specific. ‘Bravo, Bravo!’ were the sounds that echoed around me.

And success can’t taste sweeter than this, I thought,

But something else was in store for me, which I never bought.

A financial crisis struck our family. There was a severe cash crunch, yet dad tried his best to get a loan for paying my fees. Even I tried my way. The scholarship way. But it just wasn’t enough to fill the jar.

It was an evident funeral of my dreams. With a heavy heart, I decided to study in a local state university college than going abroad.

Dejected yet hopeful that my superlative grades would help me, I knocked the door of the most reputed college, but it was too late. ‘Sir, the admissions are full. You may try your luck in some other.’ said one.

Mind you, child, it is a rat race amidst the high cut-offs. Nonetheless, after some rejections, I finally got into one. A success enveloped with failure and down gradation. Far from my dream university, I accustomed to the mechanistic ways of learning and embraced the system with a pinch of salt.

Some years fast forward to and now I lead a healthy life in a multinational company. The career that I wished for, the status I yearned for, I have carved it all by myself, staying here, in my own country.

And now I have no regrets at all!

You must be thinking, what changed in these years?

A lot and somethings not. While time tests you every time, it’s our belief and perseverance to achieve something which makes a difference.

In the above context, I dealt with extreme situations which weren’t always favorable. From tasting success to biting the dust. Securing the best grades, yet not translated to deserving opportunities. However, the key to sustaining was ‘Balance’.

‘Balance’ is what’s needed once you start making independent decisions. Many times luck or the situation may not favor our goals, but at that time, instead of regretting over our destiny, we should try to learn the best out of these situations.

Many people questioned my decision to study under graduation in local college when I belonged to an international education background. They didn’t know the real reason and situational demands.

I did not walk the way I wished to or achieve the success I wanted. However, now I can justify myself.

In these years my definition of success changed too. It’s the balance, I struck between the two contrasting backgrounds. And in turn, gained the confidence to face the best and the worst, all that may come in my way.

That’s real success, my Jigglypuff!

I guess that’s it. Best of luck!

Regards,

Your future.

Disclaimer: While it’s a dream for one, could be the reality for the other. Hence never be shaky, because life is all about ‘Balance’.