#MondayMusings – Take a Chance

Posted on by Parul Thakur

MM June 8Conversations at lunch table are always insightful and they move from one topic to the exactly opposite one within minutes. Today was no different. We began with books and reading, then spoke of Bhutan and how the country imports all meat from India, then we went to talk about hill stations and the joys of living away from humdrum of a city, active volcanoes, the picturesque Hong Kong and what not.

One topic that stayed on with me was around regrets in life. Deep down, we regret things that we could not accomplish or were too naive to realize the importance. Some of us regret having missed something that we really wanted to do but failed to believe in ourselves. Sometimes it’s that last chance to express love and sometimes, it is the only chance we believe that could have led to a better life.

If only..

I wish I had..

Had I..

I believe these are just phrases and yes, things could have been different but that was not meant to be. Cos if it was meant to be, then it would have happened. Makes sense? Let’s just say that everything that happens has a reason behind it. You may not be able to see it now, but you will see it in the long run.

Why do you think you got into this college instead of the one you wanted? Or why did the placement officer miss your roll number and you could not appear for that company’s interview? Why you met somebody at a party and instantly liked the person but forgot to ask her/his name? All these sound like missed chances but would you think the same if you met your best friend in college? Or the next company that came to college was your dream organization and you got a job? Or this person who you met at the party had the same feelings and calls you up one night out of the blue?

There are so many connections to each event in life that I don’t think it is even possible for any of us to sit and analyse what happened when and why. If we just believe that what ever is happening or has happened is for our good, our outlook towards future will change.

Life is too short to think of regrets. Life is about taking chances. Take that leap of faith, those 20 seconds of courage to speak your mind, just do it when you get a chance and believe in yourself.

Know that whatever happens, happens for good. 

Today I took a chance. When Corinne Rodrigues from Everyday Gyaan asked for volunteers, my hand went up and that’s why I am hosting #MondayMusings with her today. This is the first time I am being a host for you lovely bloggers. I don’t know if even one person will link up but I am taking the chance and so should you cos life is about taking chances. 

Join Corinne and me by writing a #MondayMusings post on your blog. Just share your thoughts with us – happy, sad, philosophical, ‘silly’ even. Use the hashtag #MondayMusings and then add your link here. Do remember to visit the other blogs linked here and begin by reading When I Point My Finger #MondayMusings on Everyday Gyaan. We would love to read your thoughts. 

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32 thoughts on “#MondayMusings – Take a Chance”

  1. I agree, Parul. From a college that I did not like (as it was not in my top 3 choices in terms of ranking), I have found my best friend ever. The ranking of the college hardly matters when I see the bigger picture now, however the person I came across makes all the difference in my world even today. I guess everything happens for a reason. 🙂

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    1. Thanks for sharing this personal little story..I too was not happy getting into my college but I made so many lovely friends there..Life is like that. when we feel we lost it, something beautiful is getting ready to be gifted to us..

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  3. By the time you reach your 60’s most people have a list of regrets. I know I have them, too, but I also know why I never did those things, or went in that direction. I tell myself there is nothing to regret abuot the past. Not doing what I love for the future would be the true regret.

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  5. I agree we need to take chances and the worst that will happen is that we still learn something from it. My life has been one of different chances taken despite not being sure. The worry has been endless but more often than not, all the experiences have taught me something.

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  8. This is the mantra of my life, Parul. I have my dad to thank for this and the resilience of my mom to emulate. Nothing, I repeat, nothing happens without some purpose in the grand design. So no regrets whatsoever. Life, bring it on. I am ready!

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    1. Shailaja – I learnt this from my parents too. 🙂 And I have personally seen this happening..
      My Baba (paternal grandfather) used to say – if you worry so much, what will God do? Leave things to Him 🙂

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  9. So true Parul. An opportunity lost is lost forever and regrets will not help us any further. Life is too short to be sad, let us make the best out of every opportunity we get. Thanks for the trigger, my blog post awaits to be written and linked up in this space.

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  10. Parul, I’m so happy to have you as a co-host for the first #MondayMusings in this format! Thank you.
    I’ve found gratitude to be a great way to live a life free of regrets. I haven’t got there yet, of course, but I know how much it helps me to see everything as fitting into the big picture of my life!

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    1. Corinne – this gave me a lot of happiness too 🙂 Thanks for having me!
      You are right! Gratitude helps us lead a better life in many terms. It’s like an addiction. You can’t get over it 🙂

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  11. Loved your thoughtful post. It’s so true – it’s about perspective. We don’t know if what seems like a missed chance isn’t just fate ensuring you’re free for the big chance.

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  15. Taking chances is obviously scary because one mail actually fail. But then it all depends on what all factors we have considered. If we have done the due diligence and are prepared for the worst case scenarios or even failure, it wouldn’t be a big problem really.

    But then, I feel its our duty to ensure there are no regrets. If it’s an interview, prepare well and leave the rest to god. If its an exam, study as much as you can. If the paper is tough for you, it would be for others as well. If you are confident about her, go and propose rather than pondering over what you should or shouldn’t do.

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