A thorough introspection begins. Who am I? What am I? What do I like? How do people perceive me? As a kid, I wanted to be everything and anything under the sun - from a Teacher to a Super Hero. But, as time brought me closer to reality, I narrowed down my whims and fancies to be a Writer. A good writer or a bad writer; I leave it to the readers. I also like fashion, music, technology and everything that’s creative. However, ‘Writing and Fashion’ is where the thrill lies for me.
Writing, because, it liberates me and allows me the freedom
to express myself. I was writing poems, lyrics and short stories. But, as it
became a profession, I somehow lost the touch and feel of it. For more than 6 years,
I am writing almost every day, but it doesn’t give me any kind of satisfaction
or relief. I am writing to impress the clients and superiors and not to express
what I feel like. But, of course that’s what I get paid for - I work for
somebody else. Have to figure out a way soon!
Fashion, because, like everyone I want to look good! I
believe I have a good fashion sense and I can borrow any style and give my
personal edge to it. I don’t know how (it’s hard to explain) but it just
happens.
So as I was asking these questions, I realized that I was
ignoring myself. These things were so into me that I was neglecting them all
this while. I started measuring the value it adds to my life and it was
invaluable. I begin to appreciate the idea that these are the things that give
me my Identity – that makes me “Who I Am!” So, am I a Stylish Writer? Yes, to a
great extent, but wait for it. This is just the tip of the iceberg.
During the initial days of my career, the idea of
entrepreneurship hit me like a plague and it never left. I started devising
business plans and strategies. Sadly, nothing has taken shape till date – (par
koshys jari hai) and hopefully we will kickstart with one, very soon.
Very few people are fortunate to be able to do what they
love and get paid for it. Musicians, designers, actors and actresses are some
of them I believe; although behind the glamour-screen they have made countless
sacrifices. Well, I don’t have their skills but I do have the gift of writing. And,
I have decided to turn it into an opportunity for myself. After observing and
analyzing a lot of businesses, I have come up with a potential idea that could
turn my passion into a revenue generating business. What more can I ask for?
It’s intriguing and exciting to see what lies ahead. Yes, it involves a lot of
risks. But as long as it makes me happy, I am ready to take such risks again
and again and again.
Things got clearer as I asked myself, “Who am I?” I
discovered my objective and now I confidently say, “I am a very stylish writer
and an aspiring entrepreneur, with a long cherished dream of playing in a Rock
band.”
I shared my story because it made me realize and appreciate
who I am, what I have got, what I was missing and what I want. I feel like I
have found myself and now, I have to create myself. Remember this last line,
there is a surprise coming up in my next post.
If you have read till the end, I want you to do the same. Ask
yourself the same questions and discover the missing link ‘or’ ignore it like
you have never read this article. Your choice.
