Unleash the child within you

PUNE, June 7: Adolf hitler in his Mein Kampf had remarked, Success is the sole earthly judge of right and wrong.''Veracity of his statemen...

PUNE, June 7: Adolf hitler in his Mein Kampf had remarked, 8220;Success is the sole earthly judge of right and wrong.8221;

Veracity of his statement is corroborated by the fact that in the world now it will be impossible to spot a sane person who does not embrace opportunities leading to accruement of success. Everybody craves for success. But ironically, success is a riddle eluding the ones who are most stubborn in their quest for it. Treading on a complicated path in blind pursuit of success has afflicted lives to such an extent that it has virtually deprived people of naivete, the childlike charm, freshness and cheerfulness which undeniably comprise an essential part of life.

In life8217;s hustle and bustle, we notice people becoming excessively work-oriented, so much so, that they even need an appointment to be with themselves, forget about rubbing shoulders with others. Non-factitious smile on the faces is a nonentity nowadays. Anxiety and boredom is written large on melancholic countenances. Nobody looks back to realise that enjoying success at the cost of peace of mind is a heavy price to pay. But then should we really blame someone for trying to carve a niche and be deemed successful. If not, then how to resolve problems with predicaments and derive success without losing vital peace of mind.

There exists a remedy to the dilemma and a simple one too. Just essay an unsophisticated approach. Cool and innocent look at the problems can at times throw open new opportunities for their solution. A relevant and an interesting snippet from history will support the suggestion. President Kennedy and his counterparts were once involved in vociferous deliberations over the Cuban issue. More they strived for the solution, more it appeared inextricable. Exasperated and embittered, President called upon his men to relax over the game of chess. Intricate tactics of the game moved many and very soon funny and convivial conversation emanated. Relaxed and recharged, members cogitated in a pragmatic manner and an amicable solution to the Cuban stalemate was struck.

Yes, a cheerful mood along with a neat and clean approach is a true panacea. If only we can look at the happenings around us in a pure and innovative manner without getting bemused by other8217;s actions or judgements and guided by our own intuition and instincts, we would be winners.

Most heads would nod in connivance at the very mention of all such simple and better ways of living. But how many of us do remember these fundamental facts when we venture out to prove our mettle in the world. There again it is the same old story of encountering morose and hypocritical faces, with nothing to cheer and a bunch of pessimistic and complex thoughts running in the minds.

Yet, it is never too late to bring out the child in yourself. Elated Archimedes could not desist from crying, 8220;Eureka! Eureka,8221; when his efforts had met with success. Similarly try to be your oneself, brush aside every element of pretence and you will be blessed with success.