Braveheart
The word ‘Braveheart’ became a part of urban dictionary in 1995 when it used by Mel Gibson in narrating the story of?Scotland?folk hero William Wallace. ?Even though ‘Braveheart’ is not a proper word in the English dictionary, does it really matter?? ?It is synonymous with a feeling that we are all too familiar with.?
Did you ever realize that there’s something called the Braveheart effect too?? The effect tends to awaken an unseen, unknown powerful self within us the moment we half understand that we have no choice over something. ?Bitterness then starts to creep into whatever we have been asked to do while whatever we are forbidden is perceived as sweeter. This makes us rail against everything or anything that threatens our freedom.
?"They may take our lives, but they will never take our freedom" Braveheart (1995)
We then act to restore our sense of freedom, by unlocking previously unknown doors of liberation. ?In its simplest form, it manifests when we begin doing exactly what we were told not to. The crazy ones amongst us start chasing moonshots, eating risk for breakfast, and eschewing rationality that powers societal norms. ?It is these stories that turn into legends that we all heard growing up.
"There is condition worse than blindness, and that is seeing something that isn’t there" -?Thomas Hardy
Unlocking doors of liberation is a cauldron of highs, lows, doubts, struggles, and many indescribable emotions.? You will recall having fought hard battles desperately trying to hold onto the last strings of your hopes, aspirations, and dreams when your perceived sense of freedom was threatened. And for someone who is in the middle of it, life sems very forlorn. Bravehearts go through the same, but still come out the other side with a battle story worthy of legends.?
No wonder it’s a misconception that a ‘Braveheart’ is forged in the final battle. It also has never been about choosing which battle to fight. ?It has always been about knowing when to let go.? Given our conditioning, that process is far more emotional and torturous than anything else. ?
So, if you are out there struggling, look around. A correct decision is wrong when it's too late! Somedays it is all right to let it go and be free. You never know what's coming around the corner may turn you into a Braveheart!
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Vice President at Citi
1 年Another beautiful writing, amazing illustration, and quotes. Learnt "moonshot" reading this article ??. You keep getting better each time. Keep it up, Navneet!!
Chief Provocateur at Luckfogic.com
1 年Somehow a battleaxe is inextricably woven into my archetype of a Braveheart !! But my current weapon of choice is a growling backhoe-loader and with it - homesteading I shall go !!! PS: the "verse -thing" at the end is a challenge to a duel against the unseen... PPS: your description of 'braveheart' is insufflated with combat inspired by vectors not normally associated with bravery...in that sense it makes it human....and so much more possible !!!
Head of CASS, Fidelity International IICA Certified Independent Director
1 年Loved each and every word of it! Not at all easy to have a braveheart but you inspired me to have one. Thanks Navneet Jhamb
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1 年Well written Navneet!!!
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1 年Thank you so much for this Navneet. This applies in all walks of life. Having experienced this I can so resonate with this. And for me it's profound too as a parent to neurodiverse as I struggle with expectations versus reality.