Two things before I start.
Firstly, did the use of full stop in place of a question mark bother you, in the title of this blog? If yes, you’re pretty something - keep that alive in you, whatever you’d like to call it.
Secondly, when I say ‘be late’, it sure does mean that you will someday, somewhere be in-sync with this thought of mine. That is to say, if you don’t now.
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In the last six months, I've evolved phenomenally, personally as well as professionally. Now if you’re a part of my circle (in the physical world) you’d already know the reason for it. I’ve been relentlessly raving over my newfound mentor. And his everyday novel creative-life-insights being imparted to me.
And one of the important things that he’s etched on my heart is versatility.
Now hear me out before you choose to turn away thinking I can only do one thing in life; versatility isn't for me. Hold it there, that thought. Just read. Okay?
Prada, the fashion legend, Miuccia Prada, did a lot of other things in life before venturing into fashion. Or let’s say before discovering her leaning towards fashion.
PhD in Political Science, member of a Communist Party, frontrunner of women’s rights, mime artist, art curator, film producer, budding architect, et al. she lived many lives successfully, and synchronously, apart from creating history in the Fashion Industry. And through all these facets, the experiences and the influences gained there were then transferred to her fashion brand. Prada, as a fashion house, was then distinct with deeper ideals and richer values.
Prada had so much depth in it that it never felt the need to look outside for inspiration. It was self-sufficient. It was versatile.
But more importantly, Miuccia Prada created a legacy of personal transformation. She was many things to many. She was self-sufficient. She was versatile.
Unlike some chosen few, most of us grapple daily with the quests for Who Am I? What Am I Here For? What Is My Calling? Etc. And many of us even dare to discover that passion, that one thing that will set us apart, lead to the conclusion to those daily quests.
But here’s what I have to say to you. There can be more than one passion. And why even term them as passions? These, the things that we love to do, are merely checkpoints, pit-stops to this life-long journey called self-discovery.
Who said you had to essay just one kind of job role 10-to-7, 24x5 (and 24x7 for some) throughout your lives?
I can write copy & content; I can sing & dance; I can script, act & direct; do public speaking; be a men’s clothing stylist, even stitch; create mini-art installations out of waste; I can career counsel for the media field; I’m a part time social activist with Bhumi; be Emcee at wedding receptions; and a lot more.
So I wanna do that all in life.
I want to be every little and huge thing that I can be.
I will refrain from restricting myself to one thing. And I will certainly not fall into the stereotype ever.
As kids, we never went out to the playground pre-deciding if we’d only play cricket or only hide-and-seek. We just played whatever came our way, but we played.
So I want to play, and I will. I don’t want to make my life a serious business of horse shit.
I’d rather make it a fun carnival of horse shit.
