Devotion to Life

Learning of 2025 - Part 2

An extremely impactful quote - 'The moment you take responsibility in your life, is the moment you can change anything in your life.'

My question here to everyone is, why do we always fear our own responsibility? Why do we run away? Why do we not just be friends with responsibility?

Firstly, let's keep a pet name for responsibility. Let it be called duty.

So, now, as a ordinary person/woman, what is our duty? From childhood, if we consider, studying well, being a good person, scoring well, standing up wisely and growing up a career, build a family and taking care of them and, yes, more importantly, loving yourself. In short, this is the basic life cycle.

Where does the problem arise? It arises when things don't work according to our will. According to what we had thought of. Life does not work according to our plans.

• You were waiting to get promoted, but unfortunately, you did not. And so, you feel your work is a burden now. Suddenly, you feel you are being given more work.

• You were thinking you would excel and get the desired subject. But you missed it by a percentage and now, you are studying another subject. So that subject is a burden.

• You wanted to eat at a restaurant, but you had to go home to attend guests. And so, the guests are your burden.

• You were expecting more business growth, but you made losses. So, your kids' tuition fees become a burden.

• You loved someone and did a lot for him out of love. You were not appreciated, and so you feel the responsibility towards him as a burden.

In such situations, we give up. And that is where we went wrong. Here we need to accept the situation, work on improving it or changing it. Remembering one thing will help - 'This too shall pass'

The situation is not permanent. Take it as a challenge, build your confidence. Tell yourself you can do it. Give it as an exam and here you go, you will surely pass and come out with flying colours.

I feel the word responsibility gives us that tickling pain in our heart, causing heavy heart beats. So from now, let us call it our 'Devotion to life'. Works?? Try it. Go for it. Take up the challenge and get a positive aura.

When you get stuck, rewind and listen to my words... "You can do it. You have it in you." And to all my dear ones... "I am always there to support"

Don't forget to share with your near and dear ones. Someone somewhere needs this. Awaiting your feedback.

- Forum Shah