THE LIFE THAT IS WAITING FOR US
“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. When I let go of what I have, I receive what I need.” – Lao Tzu I must have been 21 or 22 when I first came across William E. Henley’s famous lines in Napoleon Hill’s books: “I am the master of my fate I am the captain of my soul.” As a young struggler in Mumbai city, it had immediately filled me with strength. Ever since then, I have always believed in taking responsibility for my own affairs… never to blame my fate, circumstances or people around me… never to allow myself to suffer from self pity, regrets or guilt… I have learnt to take a call and follow it all the way… Yes, it has helped me, immensely. Henley himself was 25 when he penned his inspiring poem, ‘Invictus’ (in Latin means Undefeated) which he had ended with those famous lines. It would inspire us even more if we can know its backdrop… At a tender age of 12 – that was in 1863 - Henley was inflicted with tuberculosi...