As I Tip-toe Towards Problems

By: Venerjit Lambamayum
Am I the only one who faces problems in life? I don’t think so. We all face problems in our day to day life, it may all start with the disappointment you get while discovering that your college uniform is dirty or to the biggest extent of meeting heavy accidents. I know what problems are – I know how I and most of you all see it. It is something that hinders by slowing things down. Different problems will arise from time to time but all that matters is how we respond to it. We encounter a large variety of problems during the course of our study, with objectives and obstacles of different types and importance. Finding an effective solution is essential.
It’s fascinating to see how successful people approach their problems while others see theirs as an impenetrable barrier. If we want to build physical strength, we apply a bit of resistance to our muscles which is not a comfortable process. But if we go through this process, it will make us become stronger and stronger. So, if you really want to grow, you must face and overcome problems. Problems are an excellent opportunity for growth. See! Having said before that problems are a hindrance but a slight change in how we see can completely change how problems manifest. It all has sides.
Sometimes, let me throw something new – it’s okay to run from problems. We are faced with many social pressures but trust me – you are the one to decide, if it’s not worth your effort and time, it’s okay to take your comfort. Only if running away will not lose you anything and will not affect others, it’s okay. Here, I would not like to generalize all the problems. There are some which need time and extra effort even for moving in or out – like those of relationship problems which are at times hard to handle.
Why I am telling you this is because if you have a feeling that you can’t handle the problem and might make your life broken, it’s okay to earn feelings of “giving up.” You will feel it often during your grinds – it’s just as normal as raining on a bright sunny day. But trust me – sometimes listening to your timid heart will also give you satisfaction momentarily but facing it is far better than running away.
A teacher of mine once told me, “If you can solve the problem, why worry, solve it and if you can’t solve the problem, also why worry, don’t solve it.” Every problem will give you stress and it’s normal. Making it all into the bigger light – problems are not consequences but a happening phenomenon. It’s a certain partner you will find – like it or not. So, why so much stress? Well! Before I end my lines, let me make it more clear by stating that – if you have something you can’t go without – even if you don’t like it. Instead of running away thinking it will leave you. Trust me dear readers – YOU ARE WRONG. The speed that you run away from the problem is directly proportional to the speed of the problem that will approach you, IT WILL KEEP RUNNING AFTER YOU. So, like my teacher said, WHY WORRY. Let’s face it. Even if you fail, WHY WORRY – at least you tried.
(The writer is currently on his Bachelor’s Degree and also an ex-student of Mega Manipur School)