We take birth, we grow up and finally grow old. During all
these stages we are continuously learning and experiencing new things. We may
be of any type from the rugged to the delicate but we must never lose sight of
hope and optimism. These are the two rungs of the ladder of life and we not
only need them continuously but we cannot do without them. Hope makes us move
forward while optimism is the beacon that lights up our path.
Hope and optimism are the sword and the shield without which
we should not move ahead. I came to know about this when I was in college. My
father worked in a factory and his pay package was just enough to sustain us.
One day misfortune befell us and my father was taken ill. He was advised
complete bed rest by the doctor. It was a no work no pay situation. My mother
had managed to save a small amount for the rainy days. Our financial situation
was becoming grim day by day. Life is an incessant journey till our last
breath. As my mother had to tend to my father she was in no position to go out
and seek a job. My younger sister was still in school and too young to share
the financial burden. At least there was no problem of paying her school fees
as it had been paid in advance for the whole year. The management of the
factory had been kind enough to arrange for the treatment and the medicines for
my father. Still day to day expenses of food and milk loomed large before us.
I was in college at that time and thought of doing a part
time job. Although I tried my best I could not get any job. This was most
disheartening. Then hope knocked at the door in the form of my best friend. She
had been my senior at school. In due course of time we had become very good
friends. She had gone after college to another city. Now she was back again and
had come to inquire about my welfare. It did not take long for her to understand
the situation we were now facing. She went to meet my father upon hearing that
he was not well and her presence proved to be a calming factor and now my
father seemed more cheerful and more
like his old self. She came back with me to my room. She told me that she
needed my help. I was greatly puzzled and wondered what help I could give to
her. She laughed her musical laugh and said that she was not going to ask for a
treasure or money. She told me that she had opened a coaching institute. This institute
was just close to my home and she needed me to coach the children the subject
of mathematics. She knew that I was very good at it and offered me a handsome
salary.
She was sure that I would carry out my task with perfection
and she had full confidence in me. This filled me with a new hope and optimism
and I knew that I would succeed.
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