It tastes bitter to be a common man.

It tastes bitter to be a common man.

Yes. It does. With all those philosophy books or the so called ‘personality development’ books, people have slowly started to understand that BEING UNIQUE is so important.

In the race towards success, we tend to lose our individuality. We are ready to lose our character for empty pleasure. You don’t get it yet?

The spirit of “I ought to be famous. I must look unique. People should recognize me.” can never get you ahead. For the sake of recognition one cannot master an art. You must have a passion driving you towards excellence in the art or skill.

I hope this happens in all colleges (at least in tamilnadu). As soon as students enter into the college, they are introduced to new clubs or societies (whatever you call it!) The college or the management aims at developing the skills of students in their fields of interest. But I don’t think this reaction goes right.

These clubs are governed and run by some ten students or so. Whenever there comes a call for competitions these people gather, lend money from the dean’s fund, and attend the events as if they are on a picnic (They participate in the events with a spirit to win and gain points to their college. No offence on that part.)

Students who’ve never been on stage in their school days gain a complex of inferiority. They struggle hard to find a place in these clubs. They start doing (trying would be more appropriate) what their friends or classmates do.

Imitation

One tries singing even though he knows his voice doesn’t suit for stages.

When a friend is seen to gain the attention of many, by writing poems, others try copying his style of writing. The object of thinking and imagination is totally lost.

One thinks for himself that he is good at acting and makes the public get irritated with the so called ‘jokes’

Losing your individuality and imitating others for the sake of recognition!

Stop acting and start thinking.

Everyone has an inner potential.

You do.

Search within yourself for that little thing.

Be yourself. 

Be proud of being yourself.

When you don’t find anything, don’t worry. 

Your friends gain recognition just because of your support as audience. 

After all, it doesn’t taste bitter to be a common man.

This post was written by  Mr.Navean Kumar. He can be contacted at  naveankumar@gmail.com