Somethings are better to be left unsaid
This week opened my eyes to some truths I had forgotten. I watched a TED Talk on YouTube—something about achieving your goals—and it left an impression on me that I couldn’t ignore.
The speaker shared two simple yet powerful ideas. First, don’t obsess over the final goal; instead, focus on your actions, your behavior—the things you can do daily that will quietly but steadily take you closer to that goal. Second, stop stressing over things you can’t control. Focus on what’s in your hands. Do what’s right for you, as long as it’s not wrong for others. Then, leave the rest to God.
These two points struck something in me. I don’t just want to collect motivational advice—I want to apply it. Otherwise, what’s the point of learning?
It’s June now. College is about to start soon, and honestly, I don’t feel like going back. A storm of thoughts is swirling inside my head. So I decided to write them down and face them.
I’ve had this urge to learn animation since class 11th. By the time I finished class 12th, I knew for sure—that’s what I wanted. But life had other plans. Our financial situation couldn’t support the high cost of animation courses or the equipment needed. So, after a long internal battle, I took admission in Biotechnology—a more affordable and practical option for my family.
That decision pushed me into the cycle of lectures, labs, exams, and assignments. Two years have gone by in this routine. Surprisingly though, those two years weren’t a waste. I’ve grown in ways I didn’t expect. I’ve learned, unlearned, made mistakes, gained confidence, and most importantly, I’ve experienced a shift in mindset.
Somewhere along the way, I made a firm decision. I won’t ask my parents to fund my dream of learning animation. It’s not fair to them, and honestly, I want to do it on my own. I’ve set myself a deadline. I have two years left—until the end of my final year of Biotechnology. Because after that, I know my father will expect me to go for a Master’s degree or something more “secure.” If I say to my father that I don’t want to do Biotechnology and want to learn animation. I know how that conversation would go. Maybe it’ll involve questions, maybe anger, even taunts or a slap—but that’s not the point anymore. I’m not waiting for permission. I just want to take responsibility for my dream.
Then, on Saturday, a notice popped up in our WhatsApp group: the official announcement for the reopening of college. Third year starts on 09 June 2025 (Monday)—tomorrow. That hit me hard. The routine is about to begin again. And within that routine, I must chase what truly lights me up. It won’t be easy. But I’ve come to believe that challenges are hidden chances to grow—and I want to grow.
I came across a post recently that finally makes sense to me. It said –
“Switching your mindset from ‘I hope I can do this’ to ‘I’m going to make this happen’ is a life changer.”
And I agree.
On a side note, I’ve also been thinking of getting back to yoga. But this time, I’m going slow. I’ll learn just one asana a week. One thing at a time. No rush.
To my future self—I promise, I will not disappoint you.
