Something reminded of this quote today:
"We are not the same persons this year as last; nor are those we love. It is a happy chance if we, changing, continue to love a changed person. "
-W. Somerset Maugham
I wish people didn't fight. It makes me feel horrible. It's like you are torn between two extremes:
On one end is your unwillingness to give up your ego and hope that the other person will apologize and on the other end is the willingness to forgive and forget. It's a fight between the angel and demon within you. It's a fight between your left brain and right brain. It's the fight between your mind and heart. It's like the toss of a coin - equal probabilities of landing heads/tail up!
So dear readers, think before you decide which end of the bridge you want to be on.
Sometimes, in order to win the battle, you lose the war!
And sometimes, in order to win the war, you have to lose a battle!
P.S. Guys, don't be misled by the language and choice of words. I am really not a violent person.
5 comments:
I like this one... very nicely wriiten. Remember it at the crucial times though. :)
@Prarthana
I am sure you will be there to remind me if I forget! :)
I think you have nailed the coin right in the center. The biggest problem with most is the realization of the fact that 'I am the best'. There are many things which one does unknowingly which puts off many people. But having said that- it is so important to look at a person from a moral and ethical stand point of view. If the person no matter what he/she does has a clear conscience and a good attitude, it will catch your eye in the very first or second meeting. When you speak of love, it is like a double edged sword. It brings a lot of joy and pain- both to the heart and realization to the brain. Joy from being with your close friends, the person whom you like a lot [ahh how much I miss my friends at Duke :( when I am reminded of how a week ago we were swimming and playing cards by the pool side- their sheer presence!... when someone cooks for you and makes you feel that extra special] and filled with emotion so deep and profound that no other feeling can compare when they are with you, beside you and for you! But there will be pain that you are so much in love with them and are vulnerable than never before. There will be a time when you will have to make a new start. If you are brave and courageous and can sweep memories under the carpet- you are the person who can love unconditionally and not worry about the future. But if you are sensitive and have to make a choice between understanding or loving them- dont love someone too much. Keep a safe distance and let the horns blow..lol Guess I am drifting from the main essence of the topic here, so I 100 % agree with what Manasvi has to say here. But I strongly feel that such issues should not be a fight between mind and heart, left and right brain. The main who gets the most satisfactory results is not always the man with a single most brilliant mind, but rather a man who can best co ordinate his mind and heart. In order to win the war or battle mentioned above all you need to do is apply your thought, let your heart decide and let your actions do that talking- to banish your ego and develop the spirit of surrender to be the VERY BEST person you are!
(Finally I am back to blogging after 4 years..yaay)
@ Brace yourself a.k.a Vinay
That's officially the longest comment I have ever got on this blog or the previous blog. So here's a pat on your back! :) Also this is the first time I have got a comment that's longer than my blog post...so here's another pat on your back!!
By the way, why don't you get inspired by me and start blogging again? :P
well written...
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