Take responsibility for your life and actions
Vikram Kumar
Passionate CSR Leader | Expert in Fundraising, Donor Management & Acquisition, Nonprofit Marketing | Successfully Led Numerous CSR Programs | Strategic Thinker, Blogger & Speaker
One of the most difficult and painful things to do in life is to admit the mistakes and blunders one has made. There is a famous story about Neil Armstrong and his date with the moon on July 20th, 1969. Around the world, more than half a billion people watched the Moon Landing. Neil walked a distance of about 60 metres on the surface of the moon.
When he set foot on the moon he was supposed to say, “That’s a small step for a man, but a giant leap for mankind.”
But he erred.
What he actually said was “That’s small step for man, but a giant leap for mankind”.
The hesitation in confessing one’s mistake, express one’s regret, make amendments or simply give a heartfelt apology is at the root of much strife amidst individuals, within families and between nations today.
It’s not always that people don’t want to forgive, but people don’t want to ask forgiveness and admit they wronged.
We all have to look into ourselves – where we have gone wrong. We cannot change others; we can only change ourselves. And if we all decided to do just that, then there would be no need to change anybody else anyway. The world would be transformed in a single blow.
Another thing which needs transforming is the negative way in which almost everyone interprets their lives. Everyone thinks they are burdened with unending problems. No one seems to be truly happy.
Try to change our attitude towards ‘problems’. Problems are not problems at all. Our circumstances can be viewed very positively if we wish. We are only making them appear to be negative – by using negative terminology such as embarrassment, hardship, burden and ordeal. They are really revelations, duties, responsibilities, missions, loyalties, challenges and opportunities.
The words we use generate mindsets in us. Viewing everything positively will help us to grow and create the skill and ability that will shape our life – and our world – more than we can ever dream.
The current pandemic also taught us the same thing - to take responsibility for your own life and actions, isn’t it?