Lessons to Learn from 2 Year Olds…
Pictures obtained from Blackberry contacts
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Pretty inspiring pictures right? Β Yes I thought so too. Β I stumbled upon them in my picture library a few minutes ago… pictures I had saved because they taught me a very important lesson. Β And since there is love in sharing, I decided to share them on my blog! π
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How did I get them? Β Amazing tool that Blackberry thingy is. Β I was going through my contacts’ Blackberry display pictures sometime last year when I saw this picture my friend put up of her niece. Β I was so inspired by the picture, I immediately used it as my own dp as well (with permission of course) and soon after, another contact sent me a picture of his nephew doing the exact same thing.
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Amazing lessons one learns from people we are meant to teach right? Β It’s all about the “can-do” and “must-do” attitude… without thinking too hard of what the consequences may be. Β Simply put, taking risks! Β Many of us would not dare… I know right now, I would think 10 times before attempting such. Β But no wonder some of us are still busy making plans when all we need to do is “just do it”! Β The whole “what if” so consumes us, we forget that it is not so difficult to backtrack.
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Bringing this down to our work and personal lives, I have chatted to many people who know they should be doing something else or making other moves but are too scared to take the plunge. Β And with good reason too. Β But we end up spending valuable time overanalyzing so much that before we know it, it’s a New Year and we are still making the same resolutions we made 5 years earlier. Β
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For me, I am the kind of person who takes the plunge and thankfully, so far, it has worked out. Β Yes I have had my fingers burnt many times but I have learnt from the mistakes made and moved on. Β When I left accounting for fashion, I did not really have much of a long-term plan. Β All I knew was that it was something I wanted to do and worked towards it, giving myself a timeframe. Β At the time I applied for the visa, I had no clue who would pay the tuition fees but I still forged ahead (with lots of prayers obviously), knowing one way or the other, it would work out. Β And when I got the travel documents, there was no turning back. Β Till tomorrow, I have no regrets and I am thankful everyday. Β Done it, did it, liked it, loved it!
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I know many of us have heard talk like this before so it’s nothing new. Β For those considering a career in the fashion industry or any other industry for that matter, I am not saying what worked for me will also work for you. Β But at least, make the move. Β You can use your spare time to get the knowledge you require and work towards it. Β You will be glad you did. Β And if you don’t like it or you get burnt, well, at least you have learnt from it. Β You know what they say… “better to have loved and lost than not to have loved at all”. Β At least now you know!
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For these kids, they probably had not considered how to get through the door. Β The major concern is getting the door open first. Β I am sure they eventually got through the door somehow. Β Worst case, they would have fallen, bumped their heads, cried their eyes out (or not… if no one’s watching) and moved on! Β And that’s the way life works! Β You have to try it! Β That’s what makes living fun and gives you enough stories to tell. Β As long as you “let go and let God”, you’ll be surprised how easy things will work out for you.
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Many many many thanks and do enjoy the rest of your week!
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Cheers!Β
