Explore the unchartered waters
It is so easy, so comfortable to choose the safer option even if it is monotonous. It takes courage to stretch yourself beyond your known capabilites and dive into the unchartered waters but that is the only way to discover life’s hidden treasures. I am not talking about extreme adventures and encouraging you to go bungee jumping ( though it is not a bad idea); I am talking about trying new things, taking up the hobby you once sacrificed and then blamed circumstances for, squeezing out a bit of time for exploring your hidden potential or just following your heart’s desire to travel.
Two years back,I would laughed at this suggestion and said that it just sounds good and is not practical. There never is enough time! But trust me when I say this, there is time to do whatever you want. You just need to want to.
I had given up on my love for the written word when I picked up the stethoscope, thinking that it was a fair compromise. A casual entry into a short story contest which resulted in my story(first I ever wrote) being published among top 5 was a wake up call for me. I wanted to write! It resulted in the birth of my blog and I delved into a new world. Handling a full time job, the home, my young daughter and the blog too was never easy but very fulfilling.
That inspired me to make a resolve-to do a new thing every year. I decided to take up new challenges get out of my comfort zone. Staying true to my resolve, I walked the ramp for the firat time for a pageant and even ended up winning it. This year, I resolved to start my first book and actually managed to complete the first draft a couple of days ago.
Taking up a challenge, however big or small and then completing it successfully is a satisfaction like no other. I recently took up the #DailyChatter challenge to blog everyday for a month starting today and this is my first post for it. I am travelling and typing on my mobile but I am doing it. That’s what this challenge is all about…commitment!
Happy beginnings!! 🙂
11 Comments
Ramya Rao
Shivani,
It is all about determination and passion. Commitment too. Your achievements are commendable and kudos to you.
May you achieve more success. 🙂
Shivani Shourie
Thank you so much Ramya! You are so right…it is passion that drives us and determination that keeps us on the track! 🙂
Anil Kulkarni
One word : Inspiring! To take challenges and complete them. All the best for the challenge and yeah keep inspiring by sharing about your challenges.
Shivani Shourie
That’s so generous of you. I just try. Thank you!!
Vishal Bheeroo
It’s quite a humongous challenge but the post proves it’s totally worth. We tend to give excuses, I agree with you, but if we want to achieve something we can. Best Shivani for taking part in the challenge and looking forward to read your stories.
Shivani Shourie
Totally worth it, I agree! Thank you for the wishes, I will try to do justice to the posts.
Nisha
Oh wow. I absolutely loved the post. I can understand what you mean. I think it is very important to give time to yourself and things you love. You can always make time for things that are really important for you. What is important is the first step towards it.
And congratulations for the new challenges and the victories along the way.
Shivani Shourie
Thanks Nisha! You are so right. It is the first step that matters the most!
Deepa
Sometimes we all need a push as commitments are difficult for all of us. Good one 🙂
Shivani Shourie
Thank you Deepa! That pushes really matters a lot!)
Shalini R
Inspiring! That’s what I felt after reading your post. I was travelling too and had to post from my mobile for the challenge. Now that I’m back from vacation, I intend to read all the posts. 🙂 Looking forward for more!