GRATITUDE IS THE RIGHT ATTITUDE, FEELS SUNIL GROVER
The actor says one should focus on things they have, not what’s missing
Nanak dukhia sab sansaar,” says Sunil Grover, who feels the pandemic has added pressure on everyone. “People are worried about losing jobs, not being able to pay rent, medical bills, etc. Those who don’t worry about money, stress about getting the right date for a wedding or the venue. In any profession, if you take stress, you will get stressed. On the other hand, there are many industries that are booming such as IT, delivery services, pharma etc. And in comparison, everyone comes up short. You have to live your life and be happy. Everyone has his or her own journey. I think gratitude helps and works. Look at all the wonderful things you have, don’t focus on what you don’t have, you’ll feel better,” the actor-comic says.
He advises people to have patience and keep moving on and doing their bit instead of getting anxious about the future. “I know many people have lost their loved ones. In fact, many people in my close circle, too, have lost their lives. It is painful. One can’t do anything. We have to move on. Stay strong and look forward to better times. At times, it is fine to stay at the crease and just keep hitting the ball. Even if you don’t score, it is okay. Days will be brighter soon. We should enjoy life when things are at a halt or on pause,” he advises.
Talking about his profession, Grover shares he loves his work. “I love entertaining people. I love preparing. By the grace of God, my family is fine. Though, of course, many people are not and are going through some really though times. Everyone goes through ups and downs, that’s the nature of life.”
Did he have to fight anxiety or mental pressure? “I have been through situations that were tough. But I have a simple philosophy. Aayen hai, yahan se jana hai ek din, beech mein ek short span hai. We are all visitors on earth and when you think of yourself like that, it works. The problem is that we start believing that we belong here. Life mein bhaag daud ek point tak hoti hai,” he concludes.
I can work hard but I can’t do the rest of the hustle. I feel nature ko jab kuch dena hoga, tab degi. I can’t be desperate for things. SUNIL GROVER, Actor-comic