What do you want to be when you grow up?

This is a common question faced by children around the world. As a child, I was always perplexed by this query.

I had clear goals for my life during my student days. It was not always constant. However, I always strived for some form of acheivement.

I still have not reached anywhere I had envisioned myself to be. In the process, I have realized that life is very unpredictable. It takes you on a wild ride to unimaginable destinations.

My life is a journey full of surprises. I got many undeserved blessings. I also have many regrets that I am desperately trying to ammend.

I was always the studious type in school. I was a model student in many ways. I was anxious to learn and willing to travel the extra mile.

My diligence was rewarded with good grades and many certificates of academic merit. I travelled to distant locations for my college education. I finished the course with an excellant academic record despite the difficult conditions.

I managed to secure an admission to a specialized course in a very good institution. This institution provided the ideal conditions for relaxed learning.

The teaching was not according to the traditional means. It was more like exploring the frontiers of the field of study. The entire process was a discovery that led to new ways of thinking.

My first job was with a very reputed educational organization operating in a niche area. I was not very happy to do some routine duties. I found it boring and unproductive.

Subsequently, I moved on to one of the metros in India for a new opportunity. I got a job profile which didn't have many boundaries.

It was in tune with my line of specialization. It was exciting to be part of the knowledge centre of the company. Besides, I loved researching the strategic initiatives of an organization that welcomed fresh approaches.

Unfortunately, I could not continue this stint for long due to family pressures. It was disheartening to leave a profile that gave me the most satisfaction.

I know I am still reeling from that shock. I am also in search of a similar profile in my new surroundings.

I know that what I am aiming at is not so easy. It has been a weary journey for me but I am not ready to give up just yet.

The shy, reserved little girl sitting in a corner of the classroom has travelled too far to surrender to destiny. I still have dreams that I keep alive.

I want to do something meaningful in my life. I want my skills to be used and developed. I want a happy and peaceful family life. Above all, I want to be the best human being that I can be.

I am praying for divine intervention in acheiving these small goals. It is going to be a rough pursuit. But, what is life without these goals and challenges?