Thursday, May 26, 2011

Crazy doubts, shaky confidence

“Will my Lebanese boyfriend return to me?” asked a dear friend with tears in her eyes.
“If you believe he will, he will. If the bond is sincere, why doubt?” I responded.
It was then I realised how most of us, including myself, spend time worrying, living in the past or future and never in the present.
Doubts are our worst enemies. Experience teaches me that we have to live with confidence and accept what comes.
Two examples come to mind.
A man was falling into a deep well. “If you are true, save me, my Lord,” he prayed. He escaped, but had bruises. “You betrayed me and I got injuries. I was your devotee,” he complained. “You trusted me, but only partially. Recollect your words,” came the reply. The man had doubts while seeking help.
Doubts and faith are not the best of friends.
Now the story about acceptance: A millionaire decided to give up worldly life. He went to a remote area and sat in deep meditation. Two thieves being chased by policemen for a jewel theft reached the spot, decorated him with the jewel and escaped. The guy was roughed up and taken to the police station. He was freed, but was shaken by the fact that he was innocent and yet had to face unpleasant experiences.
Many a times, we face problems for no mistake of ours, right?

21 comments:

  1. Liked both these examples....interesting and reflective.

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  2. Ramesh,

    Awesome. Very very nice post. Enjoyed both stories. I worry too much also. I need to worry less.

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  3. oh very true Ramesh, many times we do face problems for no reason or mistake. the key is to stay true and good

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  4. Nice post.
    You rightly said, we have to live with confidence.

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  5. Yes, I agree. Many a time, we face problems for no fault of us. But in such circumstances, you can't blame one if he/she wavers. :|

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  6. Good post, Ramesh. We sometimes forget that life can be very unfair...in contrast to what we are taught to believe that good shall prevail over evil.

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  7. Yea..confidence is what leads a man to his destination..

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  8. different facets of life...
    loved both the examples ... very true

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  9. We need to worry less .Loved the stories,thanks for reminding.
    Kavita.

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  10. Good examples to face life, confidently. I liked both the stories.

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  11. Worrying is a problem with me too. But, even though we have this wisdom, one just cannot get rid of worries so easily. Wish life were that black and white. Liked your stories.

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  12. First story is great :)

    Didn't quite like the second one :(

    Is that all? Didn't realize the post actually ended there...

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  13. actually the second story had a continuation... something like ellaam nanmaikkae.. or am i confusing with some other story..

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  14. I think it has a lot to do with one's stars in ones Kundlai at that given point of time.
    I am serious

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  15. As always, a thought-provoking post, I enjoyed both stories.

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  16. well, as far as relationship insecurities are concerned, it's very hard for that person in that moment to be brave and not worry...but with time, wounds heal and one is able to see things much more clearly....
    i read something in novel by paulo cohelo which i find very true, it goes like this :
    " Of all the ways we have found to hurt ourselves, the worst has been through love..............
    We are always suffering because of someone who doesn't love us, or someone who has left us, or someone who won't leave us.... "

    regarding doubts in God, well thats a totally diferent matter

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  17. Powerful thoughts. Often, we worry about things which never happen.

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  18. 1st time here and I liked the way you've made us realize that worry is not to be worried about. Nice stories...Enjoyed my coming here.

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  19. A monk who sold his ferari ..did ya read that?
    its very inspirational stories!

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