Sunday, October 18, 2009

On the road not taken

For a thinking mind that reasons well, it is fairly easy to discern right from wrong! But to decide upon choosing among two rights, one is stupefied beyond reason to make an inevitable choice and can only safely do so in choosing the larger or broader right of the two - one that is for the sure purpose of the larger good! It is a situation akin to facing crossroads, knowing not which way to head!

Quite similar has been my predicament over the past couple of weeks! Torn between two rights, I have come to crossroads and remained to make an inevitable choice, one that will forever change the course of my life, the ramifications of which I cannot comprehend at this point in time!

Some of you are aware of my Mom's ailment, which continues to be in milder measure, thankfully. However, her inability has taken her away from home in Ooty and thus rendering Dad all by himself for the past several months, alone to conduct the proceedings of his business!

As this situation furthers, I feel it is my solemn duty to offer an unconditional and responsible hand of support and relieve him of his strenuous and demanding schedules. Now, this means my relinquishment of a position that I currently hold in an organization that has employed me over the past year and a half, something that I will be grateful for all my life!

So, after battling emotions for long, and having arrived at a decision, I walked up, two weeks ago, in a somber mood, to my boss and discussed the subject and tendered my resignation! It was perhaps one of the most difficult things that I've come to do, for severing an association, however short or insignificant, isn't by any means, an easy act!

I find myself swiftly reminded of Robert Frost's lines in The Road Not Taken!

That "I shall be telling this with a sigh, Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference."

41 comments:

  1. May God Bless you in all your Endeavors! Best of Luck!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Life is made up of tough choices!!

    Hope you excel in your new endeavor.

    Wish you all the luck.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Once the choice is made after careful deliberation,there is no looking back.Nicely written. Best wishes.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Whenever I have to decide on something, I always decide on the road that is less travelled... and it has benefitted me! Just go ahead with your decision, you can always come back if at all you want to!

    Destination Infinity

    ReplyDelete
  5. Road less travelled or often travelled seldom isn't always the criterion, to me, atleast

    Decisions come fast for me...i think one should never regret the decision anytime...there lies the right and wrong of it, to me...its all God acting, you are an instrument and will be guided well,

    & i think you took the right decision...and shouldn't be regreting it at the most testing of times that may come your way perchance,

    But, with all my heart..I wish May the best be ahead for you, Rak :)

    Hope you mother regains her health soon,

    wishes,
    devika

    ReplyDelete
  6. Road less travelled or often travelled seldom is (or isn't always) the criterion, to me, atleast...i meant :)

    devika

    ReplyDelete
  7. I am feeling proud of you buddy.... If what I could make out of your blog is correct, you let go of something you love to help your dad.

    In the new area you will come with new challenges which is gonna help you grow more as a person....

    In most cases road less travelled is the best one... Only the brave takes it. All the best buddy way to go

    ReplyDelete
  8. I hope you will be in pune itself, if not then lets meet atleast once before you go, it will be my pleasure

    ReplyDelete
  9. All the best buddy. Dont worry, everything will be alright. Please dont think this is a decision you took as a choice, this is how its supposed to be. Im sure you will find happiness here too.

    ReplyDelete
  10. I am myself too small to say this but best of the discoveries were made by those who took the road less traveled by...
    best of luck..

    ReplyDelete
  11. Toughy one, Kenobi. Picking between two wrongs is more common, specially at the time of voting.
    I'm happy to know that your mother is getting slowly better.
    The beauty and the terrors of life come by the side of the unexpected, the lack of certainties and warranties is the common ground shared by everything that worth it. Nature of life.
    Thanks for what you shared. It's so late here, and I have 90 minutes to sleep before work, in this sleepless night.

    ReplyDelete
  12. Best Luck Rakesh, My best wishes and prayers will follow you always... Happy Journey...

    ReplyDelete
  13. Hi Rakesh, here I am after another absence, much longer than I wished...
    Life isn't a piece of cake... All the best!!
    Happy Diwali!

    Blogtrotter is now at an old spa in Turkey. Enjoy and have a great week!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Unsure Ascetic

    Thanks very much! I do need the Lord’s blessings! Appreciate your words, truly!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

    ReplyDelete
  15. Survivor

    Indeed, life is made up of tough choices with underlying lessons to learn!

    Thanks very much for your support!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

    ReplyDelete
  16. KP – permit me to address you so! :)

    Yes, a decision after careful consideration cannot be reversed! Mine is the same too!

    Thanks very much

    Cheers

    Rakesh

    ReplyDelete
  17. DI

    I find comfort and support in your words, and hopefully I will enjoy having decided to do what I’m doing!

    Thanks very much for your support!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

    ReplyDelete
  18. Devika Chechi

    Thanks very much for your comforting words!

    Indeed, I am merely his instrument, seeking to live a life according to His desire!

    Thanks very much, once again for your support, which means a lot to me!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

    ReplyDelete
  19. Jon

    Thanks very much pal! I’m sure that my decision will help me fulfill a larger objective in life and better it!

    Many thanks for your words of support! They mean a huge lot to me!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

    ReplyDelete
  20. Shahid

    No, I’m gonna be leaving Pune – this wonderful city that has been my home for the past year and a half…… Indeed, we must meet up before I leave!

    I will catch up with U on FB

    Thanks very much

    Cheers

    Rakesh

    ReplyDelete
  21. Vimmuuu

    Thanks very much budd! Your words of support mean a lot to me! And as you rightly said, a lot of things in life are destined to happen in a certain manner and they happen for good!

    Appreciate your support at this time! Truly!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

    ReplyDelete
  22. Rahul

    Thanks so much! Your words of encouragement help me renew my confidence in the decision that I have taken.

    Thanks very much, once again!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

    ReplyDelete
  23. Christian

    Indeed mate! Life is one helluva game, understanding which, requires a lifetime and beyond, perhaps!!

    Thanks for your wishes and prayers! I truly appreciate it!

    I will be in touch via FB and the blogs, of course!

    Thanks very much, once again!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

    ReplyDelete
  24. Neeraj

    Thanks so very much! I can’t thank you enough for what you have said!

    Thanks very much, once again!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

    ReplyDelete
  25. Gil

    True! Life isn’t a piece of cake! Thanks very much for your wishes and support!

    Truly appreciate it!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

    ReplyDelete
  26. All the best Rakesh! Taking the road less taken is a tough choice, but I'm sure it'll reap you rich dividends.

    ReplyDelete
  27. Rakesh, my best wishes. I hope your decision works out to be the better choice. I also wish the best for your family. Happy Diwali to you.

    ReplyDelete
  28. What a GREAT son u r! I cannot express how much respect I hv for ya Rakesh. This post is a GEM.

    All the best on the road not taken...and Im sure there r many magical Rewards for u at the end of that road!

    Keshi.

    ReplyDelete
  29. Sumit

    Thanks very much! I do hope and pray that my decision yields good results!

    Appreciate your wishes, truly!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

    ReplyDelete
  30. Jim

    Thanks very much! Truly appreciate your wishes! Hope you had fun time this Diwali!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

    ReplyDelete
  31. Keshi

    Wow! I'm elated by what you've said! It feels great to hear these words, although I'm sure that I don't quite deserve the attribute that you have accorded to me so kindly!

    I hope and pray that I've decided well for a good cause!

    Thanks so much! Its so good to hear from U!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

    ReplyDelete
  32. best wishes to you in your new endeavour!

    ReplyDelete
  33. Decisions may be wrong or right..what matters is how you go about it once it is taken. Look into the future and move ahead bravely. Wish you all the best.

    ReplyDelete
  34. Old Monk

    True! What eventually matters is how to go about it, once taken! Good counsel, there!

    Thanks for your support!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

    ReplyDelete
  35. World splits at such time and parallel universes occur.I don't believe in this theory of multiple universes but still the idea fascinates me.
    You have taken the road less travelled and you will surely make a difference.
    All the best for your future!:)

    ReplyDelete
  36. Sri

    Yes - situations arise from time to time to test one's mettle!

    I do hope that this one leads me to my destiny and true calling!

    Thanks for your wishes, they mean a lot to me!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

    ReplyDelete
  37. This post moved me to tears.. its palpable in your words how tough it must have been to arrive at a decision like that .. but kudos for taking the brave and right decision. Your parents must be proud of their affectionate son. They(parents) have done so much for us that whatever we do for them is going to be minimal in comparison but they only expect from us in return is this warmth and concern.
    wishing you loads of luck.. and the very best, I am sure you wouldn't regret this decision.. its just a gut feeling. :)

    ReplyDelete
  38. Aria

    Many thanks for your wonderful words, which are very reassuring and supportive!

    As you have rightly said, they have done so much for us, to improve the people that we are and thus it is our duty to ensure that we present ourselves amidst them when the need arises and assume full working responsbility aimed at helping them feel less burdened by life and its arduous calling!

    Thanks very much once again! Truly appreciate your support and encouragement!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

    ReplyDelete
  39. Raku chetta, as usual i'm late here!! cheers !!!! don worry, things will turn out good, go be with dad and mom, and be the son, catch the moment.. live to it... You don't have anything to regret by letting go the job and you will have all by being with them... * HUGS *

    Lots of love,
    Barath

    ReplyDelete
  40. Bharath

    I'm glad that you see my point and most importantly my intent!

    Thanks, as always, for your support!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

    ReplyDelete