Should I Do It?

Many a time, in our day-to-day life scenario, we come across a situation of “should I do it?” It’s not like we love or hate to do something, but we just give a thought over it. And then, we choose to do whatever our conscience directs us to do.

We must be clear that there is a difference between Whimsical Behavior and Cognitive Conscience. Whimsical Behavior is irrational, also called ‘Animal Instinct’ whereas; Cognitive Conscience is developed over a period of time. Cognitive Conscience is similar to what ‘Inner Voice’, as Gandhiji used to say.

In many situations, we just follow rituals. For example, someday we don’t feel like having tea, but just drink it because that is what we do every morning. Many a time we keep following rituals without knowing the rationale behind that activity.

The situation gets even complicated when it comes to the decision which will affect one’s life. Many of us come across the following two events, which we will discuss in subsequent paragraphs;

1- Choosing a Career

2- Falling in Love

In case one, we consider many factors. We consult many people. But here too, some irrational behavior, like choosing a course because your ‘jiggi’ friend did, is seen. But let’s not focus on this naïve group. Other general factors considered while choosing a career are dream, interest, scope, value addition to life, so on. Most part of it is done systematically or scientifically. And then we arrive at our decision. “Should I do it?” is solved after this long procedure.

In case two, we THiNK even more. But here, the method of consultation is a total failure (writer’s opinion). Everyone’s advice depend upon one’s perception about you (which may be wrong), experience (maybe inadequate), imagination (maybe foolish) so these things will not help you. Planning love is even worse (this single writer never did planning, though he was a project planner in one of the MNC). It is rightly said that you FALL in love, and obviously you don’t plan to fall. But the chances are you may fall in the wrong place. So the option is planning?! No. I think, in case of love, you don’t think “Should I do it?” and if you do think that way, then it’s a business strategy, not love. I remember the famous line from Alchemist,

”And when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it”

[yes, you are right, Om Shanti Om ke director ne copy kiya hai! :p]

Both these things: career and love, are equally and very important, but methods to arrive at the end are (should be) different. The dilemma should be handled carefully. Consulting can make the process simpler. Introspection can help. Meditation can help.

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