“I love those who can smile in trouble, who can
gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. ‘Tis the
business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and
whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles
unto death”
—
Leonardo da Vinci
Do you believe in you? Ask yourself. Its an odd question. Rather abrupt. However, think about it.
The world will drag you down, make no mistake. It might just plummet you, pound you and leave you broken. But that is when the self comes in. That is when they know if you're strong. The world will hate your guts too. They pass by, indifferent to your burning passion, the alive enthusiasm that burns inside you. Its almost painful. But reality was never meant to be the icing in your cake. The icing is always a decoration....an extravagance. And extravagance is never what life really is. That world, nature...everything that works in this world...works with a pure primal function. Everything is mere need. Connecting each life form with another. The reason to awe nature is not how beautiful it is...but how everything is with purpose. The reason for existing is a basic function...which is acutely simple. Extravagance ...well is an added accessory. That we created. Because humans cant bear simplicity. Its a fact.
The irony, however, enters the picture when you study in NIFT.
This is the one place on earth...where extravagance flourishes. It doesn't matter if you're extravagant or not...that's what works. You dont have to be you. You have to be what you are expected to be. However, people if you've made it this far into this national institute of fashion, fighting through tons and tons of people...and entered this godforsaken haven of bittersweet...then turn your hearts into stone and put your mind to focus. They will give you a tough ride...so tough infact...that it's difficult to remain what you want to be. But thats the real fight. Not a 9.5 grade, not a best student award...but the fight is for the self. The fight is, like always, between your right and their right.
Its not for the weak hearted to enter. It'll take you down so fast, you wont know what hit you. Survival is the major need here. Not just a physical survival...but an emotional one too. Keep your head up and your eyes wide open. Walk straight into them if you have to. But DONT budge. A few bruises here and there...maybe...but make 'yourself' worth fighting for. Believe.
