Posted Letter

Today I looked at myself and thought about how far I have come and who I have become. When I thought deeply, I came to one conclusion, Whatever ad Whoever I am is because of my choice and not because of the circumstances.

I made myself a promise that I won't compare myself to anyone nor let anyone compare me. Whenever I have been compared, I have taken up that as a challenge and proved that I am better. I didn't prove it to anyone, I proved it to myself. But now I don't do that as well, because I know who I am and what I can do. I have come a long way and the road was not smooth to say the least. I too have encountered speed breakers and potholes, but I haven't stopped or changed my course, it just slowed me down for some time. 

You grow up for good when you realize how important you are for yourself, and how unimportant people are. You have to stop basing your life on other's expectations and convenience. You have to stand up for yourself and live for yourself. I learnt that people are for themselves and most of them have agendas. Nobody cares enough to put a foot in your shoe. Life paints an illusion before you and that's why you cannot realize you have grown up, but when the backs which you once had turns on you, you know you have grown up. I told myself I don't need people to make myself happy and I don't need to be accepted. I respected and loved myself so much that I never had to expect it from others. It made me a good leader as well. 

I am not a girl's version of prince charming, but I have not let anyone tell me that because I am a King. I put a crown on my head long back and that has pissed off many who relied on others for their existence. I am now for myself, I am invincible. I am still trusting, still naive, but now I can make my way out, and take them down. I am least concerned with what people think about me, what they say about me because one thing I know for sure is that they won't be there tomorrow, I will still be prevailing.

I have prepared myself to face everyone. I challenge myself and keep upgrading. I don't need motivation and inspiration from other's because I am motivated and inspired by myself. I have repeatedly done things, which I was told I can't do. Enough said. I am not going to change for anyone, I am going to change only for myself. I won't come in your way, but if you come in mine I will trample you. I am nice but don't try to be a bitch to me. 

What I remind myself, again and again, is that I am a superhero, maybe I don't have strength, a suit, a cape or a mask, but in all senses I am unique. I am Anand Shah. Do yourself a favor and don't get entangled in "growing up". You will have to take on a fight only if you go to battle ground. There is a beautiful bliss just beyond.