Spirituality is about connecting with the force

Spirituality is about connecting with the force. Though i'm not a great believer in idol worship, i do believe that a certain force is responsible for making things tick. I'm not a huge enthusiast about places of worship but i do believe in being grateful for all that i have received.

In our quest for all things material, i think we humans forget the little blessings we are born with. To be born healthy with all limbs intact is a miracle in itself. To have a family and a roof over one's head is another. We have started taking nature's bounty for granted. When was the last time we were thankful for a beautiful sunset or a blossoming flower?

It's quite the routine to think of the force above in times of extreme sorrow or joy. For me, a rough patch is a time to introspect. Also, when i'm down and out, i tend to question the basis of many things. Whatever field i am in, i have never ever cared about how somebody else is doing and based my life on it. While i consciously try to appreciate others' efforts, i ensure that my own view of people is not made on the basis of success or failure. I strongly try and inculcate within myself the intent of not wanting returns for my actions.

My family has been extremely instrumental in making me who i am. They have always taught me that being a good person is more important than being successful. I have always judged myself and my performances. And as long as i'm satisfied, i consider myself successful. Plus, my parents have always made me realise that one can never be happy by showing somebody else down.
I get my sense of balance from my dad. Being a doctor, he has seen suffering from very close quarters. His calm, unruffled demeanour influenced me quite a bit.

(As told to Anubha Sawhney)

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