All in a Different Perspective - A transition

For Me: Inspiration for 2013: Blessing and Encouraging Myself :)

“The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority.” ~ Ralph W Sockman

Ralph Washington Sockman (October 1, 1889 – August 29, 1970) was the senior pastor of Christ Church (United Methodist) in New York City, United States and also termed as "the number one Protestant radio pastor of the U.S. ...rated by volume of fan mail"(1946). 

He might have referred to 'minority' and 'majority' based on religious or spiritual insights during the reforms were happening during his time. 

True. But, I strongly believe that Pr.Ralph might've given this statement so that the humanity can think upon his words even on the strangest situations too. Anyways I've got this inspiration hence, can be applied to our daily lives, especially during our times of decision making. 

People of these days are mostly cowards!! (including me on certain occasions as thinking back on few relative stand I'd taken I find myself a Coward). Most of us have the desire inside us, dream to achieve and go ahead in life, take life's decisions concerning the self, bring out the ideas in us, speak and do what our inner self says, support certain causes, etc. etc. etc. But, in reality how many of us are bold enough to come out and face these? How many of us are strong enough to be courageous when in Minority, when no one is standing with us? Very few, right? Even I have kept my mouth shut in many situations when I should have raised my voice!! 

TRANSITION

The CHalLeNgE:  

Faced with the prospect of change, most of us (students, teachers, professionals, entrepreneurs(Seriously few are so), retired, farmers alike) will feel both a sense of loss at the end of a stage in our life, and also feelings of trepidation, excitement and sometimes fear. All these combined emotions will act as drivers for our behaviour. When we are faced with an ‘out-of-my-comfort-zone’ experience, it is all too easy that our natural fight mechanisms take over.

Transition works mainly with individual change. But if people get to feeling like they can only make changes on their own at home, they will soon lose heart unless they are very deeply committed. Yes, we should be deeply committed to each task that we undertake, whether internal development or external commitments. 

I don't know why, but sometimes I feel that we all have to change, a transition is required of all by all. Don't you remember a situation when you felt, you shouldn't have said that, acted like that OR she/he should have been more helpful, he/she should have been more cooperative, their words should have been with more politeness? Yes, we all feel that. Means, there are lots of expectations revolving around us - internally and externally. Hence, every time we face challenges, we must think twice or even more and act/react. Even our decisions should be from our heart combined with the practical possibilities. 

In our deepest sacrifices or deepest hardships how many are around us?? Do you think all your so called dear and near ones come to your rescue/support you/guide you??  

In our happiest moments or celebrations how many will come and share their joy with us? Of course all?? I strongly oppose. In both he situations you will find few. Not able to accept? But, its true. If your happiest moment/celebration is all in accordance with the society norms, your religious customs,  your family virtues then, ONLY THEN people will come to share that joy and celebrate! If you find your happiness in taking bold steps, chasing your only dreams, how many will support you? Even your so called Best Friends(Always includes exceptions) would say' you have gone mad', you are doing foolishness, I cant support you! 

I still remember a conversation with one of my so-called Best Friend, we were just talking when she said in advance, 'Glenda don't call me if that happens, I cant stand for that'. I was shocked to hear that. Firstly I had not thought into what she had said, secondly I was not going to ask her for any help/support and thirdly I had many other such experiences with her, when her words changes during changing circumstances. But surprisingly, she was the one encouraging me to take it forward during the initial stages of that idea evolution. These types of Friends can be called Fun-loving friends as termed by one of my dear friend (http://peterabin.wordpress.com/). I would recommend Abin Peter as an upcoming Writer.

But the one I mentioned above, she was there with during my difficult situations, I am obliged to her, thats true. Except one part, we both are two extremes. We need them also in our lives. 

So, I believe in situations like above the quote mentioned at the start of this page counts valuable,  “The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority.”

In situations when we form part of the majority. God!! Our tolerance level gets tested, sometimes like being in furnace. But, to explain that I'm not much interested you know ;) 

I believe in Minority; as thats the place where things happen, where risk is, where more profit lies, where you are the boss, you enjoy the success though late.

Hence, I'm in for this Transition. This year, my pledge is to go against all odds! To acheive what I was been called for! To give wings to my dreams in life! To fly away! To be what I wanted to be, I want to be.

I Trust the One Above, My God in Him I trust. I have Him with me, I will fly! He is my Sheperd, He will uplift me and guide me to the place I must travel, where He had already drafted. As without, Him I am nothing and with Him I am Eveything!

Anyways, keep posting your comments so that I can improve on my philosophies, and share more insights!!