An Olympic winner near you!
We are one year away from the next Olympics – Tokyo 2020.
But why we are discussing the Olympics today?!! Because there is an undercover prospective Olympic Winner living next door or it may be you!
Before I reveal why I am saying that, let’s first see how people end up winning the Olympics!
Who would be a better example than Mr. Usain Bolt? Nine times Olympics Gold Medallist, eleven times World Champion, 19 Guinness World Records, and much more. Wow!
But how could he achieve that!
Some people will say, “Oh! He is naturally talented”. Agreed, but up to a limit, after that only own efforts and work done on self can help.
He was born in a rural area of Jamaica where his parents used to run a local grocery shop. He was a sports freak since childhood. His interest in sports, guidance from coaches, and his own discipline have paid off well and the rest is history.
Now, my question is what would have been the history, if his parents would have told him:
- “Study and do not go out and play!”
- “Get a job and secure our life, there is no career in sports!”
- “Focus on this grocery shop, your sports will not feed you!”
And what if his parent would have not allowed him to play at all!!
It’s difficult to even imagine that. Right?! How could we imagine Sprinting without Mr. Bolt!
But it happens to millions of people, especially in conservative societies. Children are not allowed to follow their area of interests but to follow a set proven path of studies & job. And then people suffer their whole life searching for something, trying to fill that empty space within themselves.
“Everyone has been made for some particular work and the desire for that work has been put in every heart.”
Jalaluddin Rumi
These interests & feelings of an individual do not arise on a random basis. They are the guide to your bright future. The ones who follow them enjoy their life but the ones who suppress them and try to fit in the set structure of society, struggles for their whole life. These are the people who experience life as a struggle and not as the fragrance of a flower. Just because they try to move against the Universe Will, which is nothing else but their own desires.
When these people who are naturally talented like Mr. Bolt are not allowed to even work on their talents, how can these conservative societies even expect to win lots of gold medals or compete on the international stage in any events? Sports committees or governments can only provide funds and infrastructure but cannot infuse natural talents.
Unfortunately, natural talents are crushed and people who represent such countries try their best and return empty-handed. Who can compete and win the nourished natural talents? And who knows what is the real natural talent or interest of these people who represent for Olympics or international events! But fortunately, times are changing now.
Undoubtedly they work hard but the question is if this is their own interest or imposed by parents, society or desire of money or fame and not because of their natural interest and feelings?! Yes, there are other factors like funds, support from the government, etc. which play a crucial role in achievements. But first, it is the basics, i.e. interests and natural talent of an individual.
The classic example of such a situation is Mr. M.S. Dhoni, Indian Cricket captain and the person who played a major role in revamping Indian cricket. He has almost succumbed to society and parental pressure, but thankfully he has listened to his heart and taken the risk of leaving his government job and pursuing his interests. Success stories are filled with such daring acts of famous people who have listened to their inner self and made history even when everything logical seems to be against them.
Then, who is stopping you? The only culprit is YOU and not the conservative society structures. Since an individual is part of society, the responsibility to change society also lies on an individual.
An individual may get varied interests but the natural talent and skills will direct the individual towards one particular thing, i.e. your purpose. You are gifted with this body and life for some purpose. Listen to the guiding force within you and move towards your purpose in life.
Until then, enjoy the self-created, so-called struggles of life!
(This is not a wish but fortunately or unfortunately there is no other choice available to humans!)
