"First, break free; then break through."

It is often easy to do unto others as you want, without worrying about the repercussions. The fun begins when someone decides to return the favor.

A tsunami of thoughts starts emerging in the mind, usually led by the bad guys. It is normal to rationalize things in your favor and paint a rosy picture, making everyone else a villain in your movie of life. The real challenge arises when you start accepting criticism and questioning your actions.

The theory of evolution succinctly elucidates the innate ability of every mortal to defend themselves and blame others. Just kidding 😜. Darwin did not say this, but it is still true. It is human nature to always believe that we are right, and the other person must be at fault. We love to bask in the glory of mass criticism of people around us. What happens when the tables turn around, and we are at the receiving end of the same criticism from society? Food for thought! 🤔

We usually create a robust wall of ego around ourselves, protecting us from falling into the abyss of depression. Over the years, this wall keeps growing stronger as we inculcate a habit to be always right. When we delve into the world of imagination, often we tend to just touch this wall on the surface. Stepping out of this wall and viewing our behavior as a spectator can reveal valuable insights and help to get a broader spectrum on issues.

Communication is an excellent way to cross the barrier of the dark wall, and see the beautiful sunshine outside. It is very important to have a regular dialog with friends, family and finally with oneself. Constructive conversations build relationships, they foster rational thinking and give a holistic perspective on a topic. However, in addition to talking to people, it is crucial to introspect and analyze your own behavior. As the saying goes, “When in doubt, talk to yourself!" When indulging in an “illuminating” self-dialog, always begin with the phrase, “I am wrong…” If you feed your ego at this point, then you lose the battle before it begins. It is important to stand tall and strong in this journey of introspection.

I begin our journey on this blog with the same words, “I am wrong…”!