AMBITION IS IMPORTANT BUT NOT AT THE COST OF INNER PEACE

(Inner Voice comprises contributions from our readers The views expressed are personal) innervoice@hindustantimes.com Most of the time, our thoughts are focused upon our goals, roles, duties and dreams. The nucleus of our life is constantly working to strive towards our goals, and to become an achiever. But amid all this struggle of being ambitious, we often lose the sight and essence of the present.

As much as it is important for us to ignite this fire of passion in us to make life more meaningful, it is equally imperative, to be still as calm water, and just be in the ‘hereand-now’, and let all the anxiety and restlessness of future be at bay.

A Taoist proverb beautifully explains this: “We can’t see our reflection in running water; it is only in still water that we can see”.

It is good to keep an eye on our jumbo dreams, and be persistent in their pursuit. Nevertheless, at times, it is necessary to gift ourselves with the peace we deserve, to be conscious of the moment and cherish the ‘now’.

This peace helps us to explore our true callings clearly, reflect upon our purpose in life, and regain composure to start afresh with newer zest. And, by letting ourselves mindfully be in the present, we boost the process of our “in the making” project, because we are always in the making — either by learning through our successes or failures. It is okay to be ‘In the Making’.