I wish…

I wish I had the wisdom and knowledge in my youth that I have today. Perhaps my life during those younger days would have been different—who knows? One gains knowledge through the experiences life offers. Seniors and older people possess wisdom and are there to guide youngsters, but do most youngsters listen to their advice? Most of the time, the answer is no. Everybody wants to learn from their own mistakes, and rarely do people learn from the mistakes of others. I don’t think we listened to our seniors in our younger days either.

I am a science graduate, but I was deeply interested in healing and wanted to become a doctor. Despite securing a good percentage, I couldn’t get admission to medical college due to the unusually high competition in that particular year. I cried endlessly and almost slipped into depression. I was angry with God, but destiny had other plans for me, as I realized much later.

After graduation, I got a good job and married a wonderful person. My husband, a graduate, journalist, and author, was truly a gem of a person. Looking back, had I become a doctor, I probably wouldn’t have considered his proposal, as doctors often marry within their own profession. I would have missed out on the beautiful life I shared with this extraordinary man.

My husband was a voracious reader, and he instilled in me the habit of reading—a joy I still cherish today. I usually have one or two books beside my bed at any given time. I started with fiction and later moved on to non-fiction, growing as a person in his company. My interest in healing eventually led me to become a Reiki Master and explore other forms of healing.

In hindsight, not getting admission to medical college turned out to be a blessing in disguise.

From my personal experiences, I have learned a few important lessons that I wish to share:

1. Believe in yourself and think positively. When you believe you can achieve something, you will find the strength and means to make it happen.
2. Avoid stress. Stress creates anxiety, which often leads to physical ailments. When under stress, try to remain calm and think rationally. This will help you find a solution.
3. Whatever happens in life is for the best. We may not realize it at the moment, but as we look back on our lives, we often see how the pieces fell into place for our good.

Written by Nimmi Chandiramani, Happy2Age Member