LIFE MANTRAS Page 2

PLAYING THE FOOL

At times, playing the fool can be the most intelligent thing to do.

Life as we take it is treated to be a thing to be planned, well-organised, well-maintained and well-preserved. But what we all fail to realize is that no matter how well you prepare the blueprint, carefully analysing every curb and turn, taking into consideration all loopholes and contingencies, life always has unexpected presents for you.

Well, let’s say they are “PRESENTS” all the time!!!  At times we like them, but most of the time we find such things in front of us which we least expect. Let’s take an instance.

 Just say, you planned to get a job, you really worked hard to get it, and doubled your efforts to prove your worth. Now, finally you are about to reach a certain point whereby you can feel the sense of achievement and be financially comfortable. Everything is just about to be “PURRRFECT”.

And then!!!!! Its like an unruly meteorite changed its path and decided to fall on you- Just like that the policies of the company are changed and you realize that you get extra responsibilities without extra pay and the scumbag, who joined after you gets more benefits due to some technical bulls***!!!!!

Your heart is already burned to the core, but still you put on a brave face and smile. Don’t get me wrong, however the turmoil doesn’t end there. People around you, your ”loved ones” ,who concocted their plans based upon your supposed growth and development begin vulturing upon you. That’s it you are officially marked as an INSENSITIVE FOOL.

Such situations are very common in everyday life and such trivial, petty issues give rise to a havoc of stress and internal conflict. YOU- from being the string puller become a mere person in the audience who has no say. Whereby your personal, social, psychological and even logical strings are being pulled to painful levels and you sit on the sidelines smiling and not even daring to twitch a muscle and display pain.

That is the time I am referring to.What do you do at those times?????The times when life has planned to make you sit in the midst of a violent and fierce sand-storm.

YOU PLAY THE FOOL!!!!!

Yes, play the fool. Times come when every logic, reason, argument that you give is just thrown out of the window being termed as invalid and you are cornered and blamed for everything: Everything, things which you did even to please others, acting upon their wishes, but still you will be held THE CULPRIT.

Please understand, don’t let your brain be stormed and haywired by the stress. You can’t outrun a sand-storm in a desert. People and situations which are unwilling to simply give you a chance to survive won’t be satisfied with any answer or action.

This is for those unpleasant times---- PLAY THE FOOL!!!!

Yes! That’s the answer.

Sit tight, Let the storm pass. Let it do its damage, Be calm. The more jittery you are, the more you move, the greater the damage will be. Stay still, you will surely be hurt, very badly for certain, BUT you won’t die. Live to fight another day. That’s the most practical option.

Don’t panic! Let people call you a fool. Don’t take it in your heart. It doesn’t really makes you a fool. It’s their perspective, not the reality. There are times when should be brave, but there are also times when one should be sharp.

Playing the temporary fool is not the end of the world. Definitely, its always better than to be an actual fool. Let the unfavourable time pass off and then , when the moment is right and peace has prevailed pick up the broken pieces, learn from your mistakes and start off once again. This time with better preparation. But with a space for the unexpected!!!!