IS THERE SCOPE?
Sweta comes about as a very confident young girl. Recently her 12th standard results were out and she scored 90%. She got 99 in Biology, her highest and 84 in English, her lowest... Her dream has always been to pursue literature. She is very fond of English language. She reads varieties of books, speaks very fluently, writes creatively. All these things Sweta does without being told…, and she does it for long hours. She is happiest when she is involved in these things. There is no strain, no fatigue and no complaints.
Sweta’s fascination for English language began when she was in fifth standard. Miss. Lynette, a young and pretty English teacher had come to teach the little Sweta’s class. This young teacher had ignited in Sweta the thirst for language… and, from there on, it was only English for Sweta. She would talk about it to her friends… She would dream about writing books, teaching in a reputed college and inspiring her students as her idol, Miss. Lynette did. “Prof. Sweta,” this was how many of her friends, even teachers, called Sweta.
But, now, the results have created a great deal of confusion as well as turmoil in Sweta. Looking at the top Biology marks, her father is keen, almost hell-bent, that his only daughter should pursue Micro Biology. Sweta adores her father and finds it tough to go against his wish. Suddenly, she has begun to doubt her abilities to do well in life if she follows her heart. Marks seem to be the ‘right indicators’, however hard she tries to overlook them and their significance. “Be practical in life, my child… and not sentimental,” her businessman-father tries to prevail upon Sweta. “But, no papa, I would be happiest doing what I deeply love,” Sweta gently protests, “I will be able to give my best, if I choose what I love… and, I will be able to shine, too.”
At Sweta’s age, the confusion is definitely not a strange reality. It is ‘the’ reality. There are millions of Swetas around who constantly battle these inner demons of doubt. Parents, usually, have good intentions… They always want the best for their children. The confusion does not spare even parents, no matter how qualified and successful they are in life. It is tough to go into your child’s heart and feel it, understand it and above all honor it. The easiest thing is to lead the child going by what the parental heart says, what the Society says… and what the popular trend says. They call it ‘Scope’!
“Is there good scope if I take up this, if I take up that?”
There is great scope for any thing that you take up and put your entire soul into it. If you are passionate enough, the Nature supports you… That’s Her way! She does not ask you for your marks… She asks for your passion, your dedication, your soul. When you show Her that, she shows you the sky… the vast sky and the billions of stars… and the place you deserve there…
Yes, there is ‘scope’ even though there are billions of them - billions of ‘stars’ - already there!
Your finger prints, no one else has; nor your voice. God has made you special. If so, He must have thought of your place, too... your destiny in this world. The only thing, perhaps, God has not succeeded in conveying His children well enough is: Do what you love; if you cannot, then, love what you do. That is ‘your’ call… You can take this call any time in your life. In life, there is enough scope for anything and everything as long as it is done with great passion and trust. There is that 'divine ring of protection' for the one who says ‘Yes’ from within!
Sweta, it is okay, if, for some reasons, you may have to take up Micro Biology. There is great poetry in that too… a great language, a great beauty. You need to just discover it… and, I hope, you would, if Life is precious to you… and if adventure, too!
Scope? Just look up tonight… There is enough place for you there. Enough for another trillion like you and me!
Sweta’s fascination for English language began when she was in fifth standard. Miss. Lynette, a young and pretty English teacher had come to teach the little Sweta’s class. This young teacher had ignited in Sweta the thirst for language… and, from there on, it was only English for Sweta. She would talk about it to her friends… She would dream about writing books, teaching in a reputed college and inspiring her students as her idol, Miss. Lynette did. “Prof. Sweta,” this was how many of her friends, even teachers, called Sweta.
But, now, the results have created a great deal of confusion as well as turmoil in Sweta. Looking at the top Biology marks, her father is keen, almost hell-bent, that his only daughter should pursue Micro Biology. Sweta adores her father and finds it tough to go against his wish. Suddenly, she has begun to doubt her abilities to do well in life if she follows her heart. Marks seem to be the ‘right indicators’, however hard she tries to overlook them and their significance. “Be practical in life, my child… and not sentimental,” her businessman-father tries to prevail upon Sweta. “But, no papa, I would be happiest doing what I deeply love,” Sweta gently protests, “I will be able to give my best, if I choose what I love… and, I will be able to shine, too.”
At Sweta’s age, the confusion is definitely not a strange reality. It is ‘the’ reality. There are millions of Swetas around who constantly battle these inner demons of doubt. Parents, usually, have good intentions… They always want the best for their children. The confusion does not spare even parents, no matter how qualified and successful they are in life. It is tough to go into your child’s heart and feel it, understand it and above all honor it. The easiest thing is to lead the child going by what the parental heart says, what the Society says… and what the popular trend says. They call it ‘Scope’!
“Is there good scope if I take up this, if I take up that?”
There is great scope for any thing that you take up and put your entire soul into it. If you are passionate enough, the Nature supports you… That’s Her way! She does not ask you for your marks… She asks for your passion, your dedication, your soul. When you show Her that, she shows you the sky… the vast sky and the billions of stars… and the place you deserve there…
Yes, there is ‘scope’ even though there are billions of them - billions of ‘stars’ - already there!
Your finger prints, no one else has; nor your voice. God has made you special. If so, He must have thought of your place, too... your destiny in this world. The only thing, perhaps, God has not succeeded in conveying His children well enough is: Do what you love; if you cannot, then, love what you do. That is ‘your’ call… You can take this call any time in your life. In life, there is enough scope for anything and everything as long as it is done with great passion and trust. There is that 'divine ring of protection' for the one who says ‘Yes’ from within!
Sweta, it is okay, if, for some reasons, you may have to take up Micro Biology. There is great poetry in that too… a great language, a great beauty. You need to just discover it… and, I hope, you would, if Life is precious to you… and if adventure, too!
Scope? Just look up tonight… There is enough place for you there. Enough for another trillion like you and me!
Comments
This was a really good & really true & happening article. I think more than 90 % of the people are gone though this 'Scope'drakula thing & are forced to follow the second option ' Love what you do'.
But this article really will again inspire people to follow there heart & live there life as ocean.
Looking forward to get inspired & enlighten by your future articles.
It really a pleasure going through ur articles.
Rashmi
“A read a story some few day ago where a there was a boy in a mental asylum reading a philosophy books and by no means he was mad. When asked why he was there he replied that my mom wants me to be a engineer, father wants me to be a lawyer, uncle wants me to be in business, Sister always sets an example ofhis husband who was successful man, my brother wants me to be a fine athlete. So I decided to enter an asylum. Ateleast here I can be myself.”
When a flower is blooming its always better to allow them to bloom in their own way. If somedbody interferes then it may loss it charm.
There are many kids who have to accept the Scope philosophy and have to do to please their parents .
I congratulate to Professor Sweta on her achievement and just want to say “The Best is yet too be”
Thanks for reminding us the what we have forgot “God Has made all of us Special”
It's so nice to know you liked my post. It reassures me that we all are on the same boat!
Rashmi, though, in life, the dicissions regarding our career and marriage have a greater impact on the quality of our lives, I always feel that so much can be gained, learnt and enjoyed if we let go our obsession with the 'perfect choices'.
I always tell my self this: Life is beautiful because it is not perfect!
Do comment time to time. I will help immensely.
Love,
GERRY
Great story. In fact, they say Socrates (Spelling!) became a philosopher because, at home, his wife used to eat his head. He, therefore, would leave home every morning, sit on a nearby naka where another dozen 'tortured souls' would join him; there, they would do their great 'timepass' (call it 'Debate') and, as the legend goes, the great philosopher was born on that naka!
Now, you know why you and me debate on my blog so much!
Hope, our wives won't get to read this.
Love,
GERRY