NEVER NEVER NEVER GIVE UP

This gem of a sentence thunders and strikes like a lightning bolt. The easiest thing to do when we face a problem or tough situation is , yes, to give up. To quit and feel self-pitied. This, I believe, is a disgrace to human potential. An insult to tremendous capability that a human mind can exhibit under stress or when facing adverse situations. Ego makes one justify the act of quitting.

On contrary, how about turning every stone thrown at one into a mile stone. How about proving to the world that one is not inferior to anyone on the planet of earth. This spirit of defying the destiny and exhibiting undaunted human excellence when seemingly indomitable problems encircle , amuses me. Every action involves resources and constraints. Just as the resources which are limited in number, constraints also should be limited in number. At times, the situation at hand makes us feel resources to be limited while constraints are infinite. Any reasoning mind will easily see through it and make way. And that is how the world as we see today must have been built.

Anything that we see around us would have followed the following sequence.Started as an idea in someone's mind, mixed with action towards it, gaining momentum as the collective action rakes in more people into the action pool. In the meanwhile, the pool of action would be facing constraints, enhancing resources. But definitely moving forward. This hope and faith of moving forward at some or other level could well be the reason behind the world as it is now. While the world around us seem to be static, this static vista must be because of tremendous dynamism underneath. And underneath this dynamism, there must be some faith, some hope, some desire. Desire, hope and faith , thus are the starting points. Other qualities add to them.

It is quite natural that in this dynamic world, at times, we feel down and disturbed. Luckily, the world is full of people, who with their words can dispel these tough moments and instill in us renewed energy.

Sirivennela Sitaramsastri is one such amazing person who has unbelievable ability of mixing strong, powerful emotions with appropriate words to cast a magic spell on listener. No wonder, one would become good fan of him, almost immediately.

One of his song which goes like "Eppudu Oppukovaddura Otami" is my all time favourite, which leaves me teary eyed every time I listen, while filling me with renewed energy and desire. I thank Sri Sirivennela for penning such an awesome song. Do listen whenever you feel a bit down and I'm sure you would be rearing to achieve soon after. For those who cannot understand telugu, I am providing english translation as well. Read.Live life. To the fullest.