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The Power of Choice: Shaping Our World in Just Ten Minutes

It was 6:00 am in the morning, and I woke up to a dusky sky as Bangalore had been experiencing rain almost every single day for the past two months. I woke up with a fresh, happy mind, ready to start the day with full energy. My next instinct was to grab my phone, which was charging next to my bed, and I took it with me downstairs. Even though I could charge my phone anywhere else in the house, I chose this spot, using the excuse that it works as my alarm clock.

As I removed it from charging and started walking towards the kitchen, the first application I opened was BBC News, then CNN, and finally, I checked the news flash on Google. Navigating through the headlines, by the time I reached the kitchen, I had shifted from a happy, joyful, and relaxed state to worrying about hurricanes in the US, volcanoes erupting in another part of the world, and the possibility of a world war. My mind was now filled with concerns about what is happening around us and what the future holds for our children. This shift of thoughts and state took only ten minutes. These short ten minutes are enough to show the power of choice in our lives, which has a direct impact on the whole world around us. Whether it's food choices, late-night activities, or anything else, knowingly or unknowingly, our entire lives revolve around one question— 'THIS or THAT?'

It is amazing to explore the power of our decisions in our lives. Depending on what we choose, we are able to create a spectrum of colors within us. Do we really have any control over these choices, or are we just reacting to what is in front of us? While this question might make some sense when dealing with a child under one, should it still arise when talking about adults? Interestingly, it does arise, and with deep conviction, we often say, 'I had no choice.' So why is it that even though we know the choice we are making may not be the best one, we go ahead with it? The answer to this question lies in a simple four-letter word: 'WILL.' When used wisely, it can turn a dull stone into a sparkling diamond, but when used to flatter the ego, it can destroy everything, including itself.

With Diwali around the corner, let’s explore the candle of will inside us and try to understand it better. Happy Diwali.

Comments

  1. Jatin15 October 2017 at 05:55

    Great writing

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  2. Unknown15 October 2017 at 06:24

    Happy diwali mam

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  3. Unknown15 October 2017 at 09:27

    Nice writing...definitely will try to explore this candle of will inside me.....😊

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  4. Shalini15 October 2017 at 09:36

    Beautiful and inspiring thoughts.. Very apt for our lifestyle...
    Thanks.. :)

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  5. Unknown15 October 2017 at 11:14

    Very truely said. It's the WILL which is built with the combination of heart and mind that matters.

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  6. Unknown15 October 2017 at 16:22

    Happy Diwali and thanks for bloging

    Nimish

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  7. Anonymous15 October 2017 at 22:22

    Truly Inspired!

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  8. Rajat16 October 2017 at 00:33

    Really liked the blog..."It is amazing to explore the power of our decisions in our lives."

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  9. Unknown16 October 2017 at 20:51

    A Nice post

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