by Manjit Handa, PhD
How often did someone ask you about who inspired you in life? And what was your answer? Mostly it is some celebrity whom we idolize. An author, a politician, a painter, a musician, a scientist, anyone who is usually popular and is known to a considerable part of the world.
Apart from the talent of the celebrity it is usually the dedication and perhaps the hurdles that he/she overcame in life that touch and light us.
Although it seems contemptible to be judgmental, there is one thing which was favorable for the celebrities, which is the presence of Lady Luck. There are understandably millions of people in the world who are equally capable and competent in their respective fields to whom fame and opportunities have always eluded because of some unfavorable circumstances. And in this world of proofs and references, we do not care for them.
My question: What is it that still inspires such people to go on?
Well, undoubtedly their passion for a given area and it is these who make the perfect package for inspiration. Instead of focusing on the already focused, if we look closely there is always someone around us who has it in him/her. Behold, there is one lurking around the corner.
Getting inspired,
Manjit
