Beginnings

When we venture into something new we are so enthralled by the secrets that it holds that we put every effort to unveil it. No matter how hard the process might be!

Beginnings- Bag full of expectations.

one day i had an opportunity to work with a person who was venturing a business. He had his mind filled with many expectation. His thought was if he could take that decision or go according to a particular plan, his business would flourish. he had a lot of expectation from the business that he was venturing out into. Years went by the business that he planned didn’t flourish the way he had planned. still, keeping his head above the waters. he looked dejected more than a happy man that he used to be when he started it off.

Many tie the nuptial knot thinking that they are going to have the best marriage in the whole world. Many cajole their imagination to bring out the best way to live together. They look at other’s life and say “look at them we don’t want us to be like them. we are not going to be like them.” And, they just dive into the sea of expectation. When reality pushes them to the shore, this sea of expectation becomes a tourists’ spot. Here, they come once in a while laugh at sea, get soothed by the wind that blows and they go back home. Never would they want to swim in it.   

A baby is born, it brings expectations with it. The father thinks one day the baby in his hand would bring name and fame to his name and the mother thinks “i hold my future’s security.” And, when the baby grows up it has its own expectations and dreams. So father and the mother feels that their expectations have been crushed. they feel that life has done injustice to them. with out knowing what to fight for they simply stamp and beat the air around them. and at last they die a discontent life.

Think before you leap!

The expectation of making our little life much more pleasurable and comfortable gives blood and life to beginnings. It can push us to extremes. But if we are careful about what we are going to do, it will save us from lot of frustrations and unhappiness.

1. Think if the venture or the relationship that you are about to give a commitment would work out or not.

The magic of new beginnings is that it hides the ‘cost-bunny’ inside the hat. If you are planning on a new business think “how am i going to realise the expectations that i have about this business?” If its a relationship think about the person that you are going to live with. His handsomeness or her beauty is not going to put the food on the table. Ask is he or she is the person with whom i want to live with? Most Importantly both of you should stand in the same platform!

2. Measure the expectation that you have!

you should be able to measure the expectations. If it exceeds what the venture could hold it will spill out. its just like the balloon that we have. try to fill it with more air than it can hold, it will surely burst! Is your expectations more than what your business can deliver? if it is yes, sit down and jot down reasonable expectation. Ask yourself “is my expectation about the person with whom I'm going to get married is too much?” 

3. Is it worth more than your life?

Many of us do many things, trying to fulfil the all desires of our life. while we work hard for that, we might be actually losing many other precious things that the life had in store for us. nothing in this world is worth more than life that has been bestowed by God almighty. Think “is your expectation taking toll on your life?” if its is taking! try ways to bring down the expectation and enjoy life more. Golden words- “be content with what you have”

4. Is your expectation giving?

As we have progressed in knowledge our hearts have become more and more small. we don’t have space for others. every nook and corner of our heart is filled with our desire, our expectations. today, we need to change it. empty some space for others. Think if your expectations about the business would give to the society and fulfil the dreams of others. if it would give, then there is no other pleasure that you will ever get from than any other thing other than giving.  

5. Stay Cool!

we can get frustrated when we don’t see our expectations being fulfilled. what is the best thing to do then? stay cool! How can you do that? Trust God. Read from the bible Mathew 6:24-33.  Make God the pillar of your hope. He will surely make things happen in the best way for you. 

There is no other hand that would welcome us, no other lap that will comfort us. other than the hand and lap of God. God is the there for you.