Clarity of life
“There will be no clarity until the cows come home.”
These words were uttered by one of our umpteen V.P.s in Essar when we had asked for some clarity in our job profile. Many of us took it so seriously that they had started searching for cows in and around Mahalaxmi. I regularly travel to interiors of Maharashtra every week in their search. However nobody as of now has been able to sight them; leave aside bringing them back to their home. The reason being, we ourselves were not clear about the cows.
Why is it so difficult to define these cows? Perhaps because all these years, right from our birth we were made aware of what is expected out of us. Parents asking us to overrule one choice in comparison to another without any justification offered. Teachers punishing us for some reasons still unknown. Priests suggesting us path of salvation through some predefined Mantras. There was never ever any choice but to follow these societal, parental, educational, and institutional and god knows how many predefined “cattle-shed” boundary guidelines. There were always many cows around us following the herd. We were always at home.
The issue of definition arises when we are left to the mercy of un-chartered un-forayed journey. Cows cannot be spotted till horizon and a sense of panic strikes us. A person who has been always led or accompanied by the herd finds it difficult to move ahead.
Many of us may be facing this situation in our professional and personal life. A new project in professional life without any similarities to existing business model is one of the million issues. Handling an eccentric and a never appreciating boss is another one. Entering into a relationship (hetero/homo/extra-marital) not defined by the society is another of such example. Simultaneous arising of all these issues at once is the worst issue of them all. A human who has never been subject to hostile waters is suddenly asked to swim smoothly and also guide the cows along with him.
Was there any flaw in the upbringing of the individual, his failure to comprehend the situation or is this the pattern of life?
Am I supposed to live my life according to guidelines pre-designed?
I am tired of leading, following, accompanying and searching these cows and their bull shit. I want to define my life and my own cows. For once I want to challenge and revolt against the existing cattle boundaries and live my own life without their burden. Perhaps all it takes is some courage to break rule, have self conviction and the cows are bound to follow.
These words were uttered by one of our umpteen V.P.s in Essar when we had asked for some clarity in our job profile. Many of us took it so seriously that they had started searching for cows in and around Mahalaxmi. I regularly travel to interiors of Maharashtra every week in their search. However nobody as of now has been able to sight them; leave aside bringing them back to their home. The reason being, we ourselves were not clear about the cows.
Why is it so difficult to define these cows? Perhaps because all these years, right from our birth we were made aware of what is expected out of us. Parents asking us to overrule one choice in comparison to another without any justification offered. Teachers punishing us for some reasons still unknown. Priests suggesting us path of salvation through some predefined Mantras. There was never ever any choice but to follow these societal, parental, educational, and institutional and god knows how many predefined “cattle-shed” boundary guidelines. There were always many cows around us following the herd. We were always at home.
The issue of definition arises when we are left to the mercy of un-chartered un-forayed journey. Cows cannot be spotted till horizon and a sense of panic strikes us. A person who has been always led or accompanied by the herd finds it difficult to move ahead.
Many of us may be facing this situation in our professional and personal life. A new project in professional life without any similarities to existing business model is one of the million issues. Handling an eccentric and a never appreciating boss is another one. Entering into a relationship (hetero/homo/extra-marital) not defined by the society is another of such example. Simultaneous arising of all these issues at once is the worst issue of them all. A human who has never been subject to hostile waters is suddenly asked to swim smoothly and also guide the cows along with him.
Was there any flaw in the upbringing of the individual, his failure to comprehend the situation or is this the pattern of life?
Am I supposed to live my life according to guidelines pre-designed?
I am tired of leading, following, accompanying and searching these cows and their bull shit. I want to define my life and my own cows. For once I want to challenge and revolt against the existing cattle boundaries and live my own life without their burden. Perhaps all it takes is some courage to break rule, have self conviction and the cows are bound to follow.
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