Seperation and Responsibility

Being a Sankalp Volunteer is not a job meant for everyone. Sankalp does not stand and work to please the Cheer Leaders.

I remember the time when we started Sankalp. The very first steps towards the making of this Organization were seen with suspicion and were mocked at. We were looked at differently.

I remember being ragged because I was seen near food court. Had I got a chance to explain, people would have understood the fact that there was a blood request.

Over past three years I have seen the impact of doing something that others do not do.

But, I am rarely moved by public opinion. I never have been the choice of cheer leaders. I do not want to be. I do not want to do the things they will like to see me doing. i like to do the things that I really want.

Some equations of Physics indicate the tendency of every body to be in minimum energy level. Some great philosophers talk about the crowd mentality. Actually it all relates. People are happy as they are. Doing what everyone is doing. And the society does not really like change. Be it for the better or the worse. For a person to follow his own convictions, it takes a hell lot of clarity in the mind.

What do you want? Do you want to be approved by the crowd for doing what everyone does. Do you want to be approved for being a no-one? Or do you want your own roads? Do you follow your own mind? Do you have the courage of your convictions?

There is a small difference in happy living and seemingly happy living. Most people smile in crowds and cry when alone. These are the people who are largely guided by the wish of the masses. They never take risks. They never dream big. And they are terribly afraid of acting differently. But the only reason for their sorrow is that they never seem t get anything out of their lives. They are just living.

The other type is the one, who might not be the rage in the crowd but who can stay alone and still smile. Their inner voice tells them that they are doing the RIGHT thing. They dream. They achieve. When someone throws a stone of few unkind words at them, they smile back. They smile away the ignorance of the person. They Live Life King Size.

Coming back to me in person. One good thing I have in life is the company of the people who really mean to me. I have people around me who understand me, support me and drive me to my dreams. They came in one by one. Slowly. From the large group of people who disapproved me. They are more valuable to me than the largest crowd..

And one last thing.. As long as I honestly follow my dreams and selflessly work to realize them. I have full faith in the Gods above. I will have my way. :)

Being a Sankalp Volunteer is not easy. It is a job of those who dare, who dream and who achieve. p.s. The reason i posted this blog is to share my views about being treated differently when you volunteer for Sankalp. Revolutions do not come without some effort. Give in your best.