Composed Volcano

I am forgetting the author, but I recently read a book called ‘You are here’ which was basically a story of a girl and instances from her life. A simple read; no big deal.

Anyways, how things would have got simple and clearer just if we were able to see that tiny dot on the map of life. Well, no regrets but there are times I do feel if I could have taken a different course. If things would have been different, had I taken a different decision? I am sure it is an universal issue and most of us face the same dilemma as I at times face; just that the phrase “No regrets” sounds fancier

When you are in close quarters with the picture you can’t make out if the picture is hung up straight or it is tilted. It is always easier for a person standing at a distance to figure that out. So when we are in a typical situation our thoughts are clouded based on the situation we are in, based on the people that are around and based on our past experience. We take a decision fully convinced of it. Its time and experience that makes you ruminate over decisions otherwise.

Btw how many of us would actually want to be on that map? Where at every crossroads you take a calculated course based on the destination its pointing you to for example You will be most happy in this job, this job will purely sap you out, this job will help you in the long run…etc etc
If you ask me, I am happy with things the way it is. I need no map. I feel that we become a better and stronger person with each passing experience. It is good to be in control of your life but what fun if it becomes mechanized? But I do stop at times and think of the thought process I had in the past. Helps me learn and act better.