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Welcome Changes In Troubled Days
We all have certain stages in life when we need to bring in some changes in ourselves to adapt to the new kind of situation. And 'problems' would be a very apt word to describe the kind of situation we mostly find ourselves in. We all had problems in the past and will continue to encounter them, of different types and proportions. We are also gifted with the power of overcoming the situation by our wise decisions and make best use of the same. But then it is also true that certain things are not in our hands despite the fact that one might have had the best possible education, job, wealth and intelligence.A man with all of these will have a problem of different kind and may not be solvable with the resources he has. In such a situation it is important to see how well equipped we are at the art of finding a solution. Of course one can learn from others' experience or learn from our own experience. The latter option is more likely for most of us. To some unlucky ones, problems are a continuous process, for some it is intermittent and for a few gifted ones it is a rare occurrence.
I am not one among the gifted. It has become a habit for me to face such ordeal for almost 16 years now, ever since I left the Air force. (Oh, no it is nothing to do with my marriage, though I got married exactly 16 years ago. My wife is the best gift I have and will ever have) Facing new problems often and finding solutions are part of my life. Many in their troubled days either seek astrological consultations or visit temples of their favorite deity and perform remedial prayers and rituals. Not convinced and not finding any solutions with either of these, I am left with no option except to live with them. I have made a new life for myself and I am going to live with problems. Yes, I have made a self-employed life for myself, with no previous business background and just surviving for almost 16 years now. You cannot start anything new and I have seen many of my business friends who have either invested their own funds or obtained loan from the Bank and paying back monthly due’s to the extent of Rs.10,000 to 20,000/=and believe me, night-sleep is a nightmare to them. As far as I know, there is no profitable venture at present in any area. Only service-oriented establishments with minimum overheads can possibly survive. Thank God, I have no debts or financial commitments. I am able to survive on my own. But then I have not progressed to the level I thought was possible when I started out. That is my problem.
When certain things are beyond one’s control the best thing one can do is to leave it to the almighty to takeover and forget about it. I find it is very relaxing and rewarding when I keep aside my worries and concentrate on something new altogether. A tough task of course, but practice makes you perfect. During one of those depressed stages, a year ago, I came closer to the Computer and the amazing world of the Internet. I did not know much about systems and programs when I bought a new PC. Slowly and gradually I have started learning almost all the basic languages including FrontPage, web design, CorelDraw and Photoshop and to an extent I am happy that I could learn so much though not mastered it all. I am also a frequent visitor to Satyam I-way’s, the place I like and adore so much that I have no words in my vocabulary to describe. The atmosphere in Satyam is quiet and cool with soft Hindi cine music playing in the background, it is really an inspiring place. It is almost similar in all the I’ ways. It is yet another great thing that I have come across in my days of depression. Nowadays I do not visit temples or go to beach or movies but only visit places that begin with WWW. Yahoo and Google are my best friends. I am better known by my Hotmail and Yahoo IDs. I often deal with Lycos, MSN and Netscape. I browse through many sites that deal with fun, Trivia, quiz, free downloads, multimedia, Quotes, and many more related sites. In short, I have become an addict.
The thought about making best use of my lull days was haunting me for quite long and I could not make up my mind as what should I do next? On one casual and aimless browsing moment, I came across a few trade sites and at once my curiosity was kindled and then suddenly, an intuitive power hit me like never before, that, this was what I was looking for. International trade and Import/Export subjects were like a tonic to boost my spirits and my interest in related subjects grew more and more. From then on, I never looked back and proceeded with all the requisite formalities to establish an Import/Export support service organization, though in a small way and enrolled in few Indian and foreign trade portals as members. I also joined two Chambers of commerce and have become active once again. The results and responses are encouraging and I have established quite a few contacts in many Countries. I am convinced that my lively days are fast approaching and it gives me even greater joy to think that, what I have undertaken is in conjunction with the Internet and websites.
My problems at least many of them, no longer bother me. Either I don’t have the time to think about them, due to my new involvement or the problems have gotten solved on their own. I have also learnt to face a few problems, which I feel are beyond my reach to solve, with DEAD STAY DUMB attitude and to my surprise, results were found to be favorable in many issues. I have made some changes, in the way I live and that seems to have borne fruit and given me the much needed confidence and sprit, which I was thus far lacking in. Yes, problems bring about truly WELCOME CHANGES.
Sudharshan
October 23, 2002
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