Making The Most Of A Wrong Choice!

We are defined by the choices that we make. Most of the times, these choices are made under a lot of uncertainty and hence there is no easy way of determining their outcome. Moreover, we are left in a catch-22 situation when we realise that the decision we made, wasn’t the best and all we are left with is to rue the situation and keep contemplating about the ‘what if’ scenario. However, every dark cloud has a silver lining. And once we start looking beyond our disappointments, we might just be able to figure out how to make the most of such ‘bad decisions’ that we make. For me, ‘Engineering’ was one such bad decision and following is the story of how I created the silver lining amidst my dark clouds.

 

I Jumped the Queue and I Take Responsibility for My Misdeed

For long I have been advocating that the power to change and transform this corrupt and anarchic society rests with each and every one of us, the youth in particular. All we need is a firm resolve to say ‘NO’ to unlawful and unethical practices and tread on the right path, irrespective of the difficulties that the path is riddled with.

Yet, despite being a head-strong person, on one of those rare occasions, I failed to put my beliefs into practice. “As much as it disappoints me to admit it, somehow the system found a victim in me. I jumped the queue to collect my exam hall ticket and in the process disrespected the time of the students who chose to stand in the queue and wait for their turn. ”

 

Does This Hypocritical Society Have The Right to Decide What is Right and What is Wrong?

People have an undying habit of passing judgement on almost everything and everyone, inconsiderate of the fact whether they are right or wrong in doing so. We’ll find such examples everyday- not just one, but many; be it in matters of family, friends, work or behaviour.

Frustrated by this habit, I once questioned one such judgemental person. Here’s what happened-