“The world is always ready to receive talent with open arms. Very often it does not know what to do with genius.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes
We are all born with some talent which is unique and extra ordinary. But the biggest challenge for a person is to realize that he/she is born with such talent. Sometimes, after realizing that talent in us, it takes time for each one of us to gather enough courage in ourselves to accept the truth.
We think those people who already made it big in their lives have some kind of extra ordinary talent, and we are not good enough to compete with them. And we stop dreaming and loose our faith in our own talent in the name of reality. We prefer to be in that list of people, who never succeed with having a talent of a genius in them. But we forget that those people never reach there, because they preferred to quit, just before the moment when the world, figured out what to do with that genius.
So I believe, you all know what is your strength and where are you really good at? And I hope you are ready to face the challenge the world will through at you, before realizing that you are a genius and figure out, what to do with such a genius. Are you ready to make it really big in life?
We all think we can write. But very few of us have the faith in us that, we can really change something with our words. We write about what we like, what we love, how we are going to celebrate a festival etc. This shows we have very little faith in our own words, which can make someone think and realize what we want him/her to do. If this is not the case, then we are really afraid to write something which is true, but many people will not like it. But why do we need to afraid; why we need to care about those likes and comments on our posts. What if some people are not ready to accept the truth due to their selfish ego; we will get lot more people to face the truth. So why not to use the power of words for bringing a change to the world, to the society? Why we are limiting ourselves with our personal stuff. Let the word flow from our heart and travel across the whole world. Why to die with keeping those words with in us; why not to let those words out and see, if it can turn things around. Are you Ready to bring a change to this world?
“If you’re not ready to die, then how can you live? ”
-Anonymous
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Cassie's world
February 7, 2012
You spoke right to my heart. As for me you already changed something with your words. Because I am really going to think about what you wrote and what it means for me. Thanks for this post, Arindam. It’s truly inspiring.
Arindam
February 8, 2012
Thanks a lot Cassie. :)You are really kind. All my best wishes to you. 🙂
fameisinsane
February 7, 2012
too good
Arindam
February 8, 2012
Thank you. 🙂
pattisj
February 7, 2012
This is so true. You are quite the motivator, Arindam.
Arindam
February 8, 2012
Thanks a lot Patti. 🙂
frizztext
February 7, 2012
I like the first photo very much!
Arindam
February 8, 2012
Thanks a lot. 🙂
magsx2
February 8, 2012
Hi,
Great photos, and your quotes underneath them are very good and spot on.
A great post for the theme “Ready” well done. 😀
Arindam
February 8, 2012
Hi Mags,
Thanks a lot., this week’s challenge was quite a tough one. I am glad it I did something out of it. 🙂
cobbies69
February 8, 2012
great take on theme, well done…;)
Arindam
February 8, 2012
Thanks a lot. I am glad you liked it 🙂
sonsothunder
February 8, 2012
All sounds, and looks ready to me.
Bless You
paul
Arindam
February 8, 2012
Thanks a lot Paul. Nice to see you here. 🙂
eldy
February 8, 2012
Well put together. Thank you for sharing this motivational post.
Arindam
February 8, 2012
Thank you Eldy. 🙂
Nate Shenk
February 8, 2012
Great post. It took me an embarrassingly long amount of time before I finally gave myself more credit and trust in my writing. Once I got over that hump, it got easier and easier to trust myself. I still have setbacks every-now-and-then, but I’m only human! 😀
Arindam
February 8, 2012
Nice to see you here after a long time Nate. 🙂
Yes, we all are human and yea, we all need to give sometime before building the trust in us, that yes we are read to do it.
Thanks Nate, for sharing your thought here. I really appreciate it.
rommel
February 8, 2012
It takes confidence.
Well-written.
Arindam
February 8, 2012
Thank you Rommel. 🙂
2e0mca
February 8, 2012
Good take on the challenge – we should all be prepared to express ourselves using whatever talents and skills we have whether we were born with them or have learnt them along our path throough life 🙂
Arindam
February 8, 2012
Thanks a lot. I will completely agree with whatever you said. Thank you for sharing your thought here. 🙂
winsomebella
February 8, 2012
Very wise, Arindam. Very wise.
Arindam
February 8, 2012
Thank you!
Jo Bryant
February 8, 2012
love the post – such a great theme for this week…you really spoke to me
Arindam
February 8, 2012
Thanks a lot Jo. I am glad this post spoke to you in such a way. 🙂
the island traveler
February 8, 2012
The world is ready to be inspired by your thoughts my friend…
I admire the fact that despite of your young age….yes young compared to shall I say, me….your thoughts and heart’s sentiments is that of a aged, wise man who lived long enough to experienced the lessons of life. I wish you all the best…may you keep burning that fire and passion in your heart….it will bring your dreams to your very doorstep.
Happy Valentine’s Day…wishing you and your love ones all the love and joy in the world.
Arindam
February 8, 2012
Thanks a lot bro. 🙂 You always make my day bright with your kind comments. Yes might be, I have seen both side of life very early or might be I have committed some big mistakes in my life at a very early stage of my life; which made me realize what is life all about at a very age. 🙂
Happy Valentine’s day… you really wrote the best post in your blog for this year’s valentine day. It was a beautiful & honest post. Thank you for that post. All the good wishes in the world to both of you! 🙂
Barb
February 8, 2012
Obviously, you’ve struck a heart chord here. Part of the journey is finding our way in expressing ourselves. It’s wonderful when it matches other people’s willingness to hear what we’re saying, but when it doesn’t…it’s hard. Thanks for the nudge of courage.
Arindam
February 8, 2012
Thanks a lot Barb. 🙂
Even sometimes I feel as if, there is willingness among people to listen what we have to say; but the problem is they do not want to make us feel that they are listening. That’s the biggest challenge. 🙂
Amar Naik
February 8, 2012
great shots.
Arindam
February 8, 2012
Thanks a lot. Nice to see you here. 🙂
Maggie L R
February 8, 2012
OK, I will take the leap of faith, I will go for it. I have a novel partly written. It is somewhat of a biography and I am fighting with myself as I get to the hard parts. I must carry on. Thanks for the motivation.
Arindam
February 8, 2012
You are welcome Maggie. 🙂 Yes, must carry on with the novel. I am sure it will be a huge success and something you will be proud of once it will be complete. My best wishes to you. Thanks a lot Maggie for visiting. 🙂
Hareem
February 8, 2012
Great post!
Arindam
February 8, 2012
Thanks Hareem. I am glad you liked it. 🙂
thirdhandart
February 8, 2012
A very inspirational post! Love the first photo.
Arindam
February 8, 2012
Thanks a lot. Yes, that first photo came as god as I imagined before clicking this one. 🙂
jakesprinter
February 8, 2012
Nice post my friend 🙂
Arindam
February 8, 2012
Thank you My friend. 🙂
cocomino
February 8, 2012
It goes well the theme of this week photo challenge. 🙂
Arindam
February 8, 2012
Thanks a lot Cocomino. 🙂
writingfeemail
February 8, 2012
Every writer struggles with the confidence to say what is in their hearts and minds. But as you so wisely pointed out, is absolutely necessary in order to find your own voice. Another fabulous post Arindam.
Arindam
February 8, 2012
Thank you Renee for helping me finding my own voice. 🙂 It’s always my pleasure to read your feedback on my posts.
Neha Mohanty
February 8, 2012
Wow you are truly evolving as a writer. An inspiring and appealing post 🙂 And the pictures are lovely 🙂 You’ve done a commendable job 🙂
Arindam
February 8, 2012
Thank you. Thank you & a big thank you. 🙂
Lenore Diane
February 8, 2012
Excellent photos and words, Arindam.
Arindam
February 8, 2012
Thanks a lot Lenore. I am glad you liked it. It always feels great to see you in my blog. 🙂
Patti Kuche
February 8, 2012
Wow, Arindam! I am not at all “ready” for this week’s challenge but so glad you were because I have so enjoyed reading your wise words of encouragement and I wish you so much of the best for your own release of words!
Arindam
February 10, 2012
Thanks a lot Patti. 🙂 I was searching for your post on this week’s challenge. I am sure you will come up with something extra ordinary. Best wishes to you. 🙂
Christa the BabbyMama
February 8, 2012
I think a big part of this is trying lots of new things – and so many grownups are guilty of never trying anything new. We’re all encouraged as kids to try try try because how else will we figure out what we like, but once we’re past, oh, 21, suddenly no one is egging us on anymore. I can count the number of grownups I know who try new things on one hand! But you’ll never discover your genius if you don’t try!
Arindam
February 10, 2012
Nice to see you here Christa. 🙂 You are absolutely right about everything you said. No one can discover the genius in him/her until & unless he/she will try. You summarize the whole post brilliantly with in few words. So thank you for that. Hope to see you again. 🙂
i mayfly
February 9, 2012
Fear of rejection or worst yet, ridicule, is a powerful motivator for many. I am quite guilty myself of paralysis by self-doubt. The death of my mother prompted me to get off my bum. It was a wake up call: death is waiting for us all and it’s very difficult to contribute from six feet under! That leap of faith plus giving yourself permission to FAIL, I think that’s a wonderful message. Kept preaching it. It needs to be heard by a lot of caring and intelligent people in the world. Thank you.
Arindam
February 10, 2012
Thanks a lot. Comments like this, actually help me giving myself permission to fail & help me keep on doing what I like. Yes it’s completely true that, it’s very difficult to contribute from six feet under. We have one life to live and to leave our footprint by doing something good. So we all need to gather that much courage in us, to try our hands on those things, which we like to do.
Thank you for such a thoughtful comment. Hope to see you again here. BEst wishes to you. 🙂
annefreemanimages
February 9, 2012
Lovely photos and writing. You put so much thought into it. Impressive.
~Anne
Arindam
February 10, 2012
Hello Anne,
Nice to see you here. Thank you for these kind words. I appreciate them.
Best wishes to you.
Rick Diffley
February 9, 2012
Love the images!!
Arindam
February 10, 2012
Thanks a lot Rick. I am glad you like them. 🙂
lifebydmagdalene
February 9, 2012
A wise man (Mahatma Gandhi) once said : “Be the change you want to see in the world.”
Once you are ready to change yourself and be the best possible version of you…then you have started the change that will impact the people you live with and the people you will meet on your journey.
Wonderful post! Have a great week!
@))–>>——–
Arindam
February 10, 2012
Thanks a lot. Yes, that quote of M.K. Gandhi always motivates me; although I am not a big follower of him. 🙂
You said it so right, we all need to try & bring the best possible version of us. Thank you for sharing your thought. Best wishes to you. 🙂
munchow
February 9, 2012
Very wise words Arindam. And I am glad they came from you after a period of what I understand was a little challenging. We all have talents, we just need to put them in action – and I also believe not worry too much about how the world will take the result. As long as you do what you believe in – and let yourself do it. Yes, write from your heart – or whatever you talent is, but let it come from the heart. I enjoyed all your photos for this post, and maybe most of all the picture of the opening door. So full of mystery and possibilities. Great with the blurred composition, at the same time the details that come through too the right are very important for the picture. Great work.
Arindam
February 10, 2012
A big thank you to you Munchow for all the supports & suggestions. 🙂 Your comments always, bring best out of me. I always look up to your feedback on my posts. So that, I could get some suggestion and appreciation from a wonderful creative person like you. These words always inspire me.
Yes, you are absolutely right, this post came just after a challenging phase. And I am really glad you liked lots of things about this post. It means a lot to me.
jakesprinter
February 10, 2012
Great entry for this week theme my friend 🙂
Arindam
February 10, 2012
Thank you my friend. 🙂 🙂
eof737
February 10, 2012
Brilliant! I love your selections and the wisdom you shared with each photo… 🙂
Arindam
February 10, 2012
Thank you Elizabeth for these kind words. I am glad you love this post. 🙂
nelson RN
February 10, 2012
So inspiring, Arindam!
And the photographs are so real-life. Wonderful!
Arindam
February 10, 2012
Thanks a lot Nelson. Yes, these photographs are of things, which belong to me. 🙂
Maxi
February 10, 2012
Your words can touch minds, form opinions, and change hearts … the challenge is to be ready.
Blessings – Maxi
Arindam
February 10, 2012
Thank you maxi. I hope I will be ready soon. 🙂
indiraadams
February 10, 2012
The most genius are those who are born with their talents. The ones who master their skills are good at what they do, but they never have that spark that a truly talented person has. I’ve noticed that. Some just have it, without trying. And I think that those who are not born talented should accept that, and work at mastering a skill. Unfortunately, I see many just pout and say, “I’m not good at anything.” Boo. If you say that, then you never will be. Perseverance and stubbornness are talents as well.
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Arindam
February 11, 2012
I will completely agree with you, on what ever you said. I also belive there are two types of talented people- one who are born talented and the other, who master the skill. Even I also hate when a person say, “I am not good at something”. I will like that person to say, “I do not like doing that thing”. That will be better. As I believe a person can be good at anything if he will enjoy doing that thing.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful thought here. It was a pleasure to read this comment of yours. 🙂
An Idealist Thinker
February 10, 2012
Powerful words, Arindam. You have such potential. May you keep pursuing writing.
Arindam
February 10, 2012
Thank you. 🙂 I will keep on writing until I am getting comments like this one. It’s my pleasure to see you here. 🙂
allpowerfulwarriorgodess
February 11, 2012
I love these!! they definitely say “ready” to me 🙂 You are such a powerful writer.. keep it up!! xx
Arindam
February 11, 2012
You are really kind. A big “Thank you” to you. 🙂 Nice to see you here. I appreciate your visit!! xx
Elyse
February 11, 2012
Beautiful job, Arindam. Beautiful.
Arindam
February 11, 2012
Thanks a lot. 🙂 🙂
lorrelee1970
February 12, 2012
Great photographs and a wonderful way to portray “ready”. I needed the pep talk.
Arindam
February 12, 2012
Thank you Loree. 🙂 Nice to see you after a long time. 🙂
renxkyoko
February 12, 2012
” Changing the world thru one’s talent “…….. at this very moment, I’m listening to the breaking news that Whitney Houston died a few hours ago. She did share her great talent, her voice, to the world.
Arindam
February 12, 2012
Ren, you are absolutely right. Talent has no value, until & unless that person share it with the world and it’s people. 🙂 To be honest I do not have much idea about Whitney Houston, but I will check about her now.
As always It’s my pleasure to see you here Ren. 🙂 Best wishes to you!!
renxkyoko
February 12, 2012
You tube….. check out I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU
Everytime I hear this song, I get the chills. Her voice is just so wonderful, my gosh.
Arindam
February 12, 2012
Thank you Ren for the link. I am checking it. 🙂
trishworth
February 14, 2012
I like the keyboard and the caption beneath it. Thanks for reminding me what these keys are doing.
Arindam
February 14, 2012
Thank you. Yes, we all need to realize the power of those keys.
readytochangenow
February 21, 2012
Wow – that first one gave me test anxiety just looking at it! Great shots.
Arindam
February 21, 2012
Thanks a lot. Nice to see you here. Best wishes to you and your blog. 🙂
readytochangenow
February 21, 2012
Thank you – I love seeing how others view the challenge…
saintsgomarching
February 22, 2012
Really, really good! This spoke to me in a few projects I am actively pursuing and the moment. Just what I needed to hear! Thanks… 🙂
Arindam
February 22, 2012
You are welcome. 🙂 Thank you for taking taking your time to read this post. It’s all my pleasure to see you here. Best wishes to you for your future projects. 🙂
Arindam
February 8, 2012
Thanks for the ping back Cassie. 🙂
Arindam
February 8, 2012
Thanks for the ping-back Sunshine. 🙂
Arindam
February 10, 2012
Thank you Elizabeth for the ping back. 🙂