THE RIGHT ATTITUDE

Our attitude is what makes or mars our life, says Annesha Banerjee. A positive attitude can bring us peace, happiness, and prosperity, whereas a negative one can take us down the road to hardships

- Annesha Banerjee

There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. —Albert Einstein

In my final year of college, everyone was overjoyed when a trip was planned to Himachal. After planning the itinerary and making all the arrangements, a group of around 25 girls, along with a few of our professors, left for the tour. Among my group of friends, only two of us made it, but we thoroughly enjoyed with our classmates. However, the excursion was remarkable in the way it changed my perception towards one of my class-fellows, who I previously thought of as too loud and authoritative. I learned that she had grown up always voicing her opinion, and her loud voice was just how she sounded normally, even when she was not shouting. I realized that I had jumped to conclusions without actually knowing her. That incident made me aware of my largely judgemental attitude towards people and still stands as an example of being more accepting of people and not being quick in passing judgments.

Our attitude is a strong indicator of our basic personality and the fears and beliefs which govern our life. Everything—the way we behave, view others, and are viewed by them—depends on our attitude. Our attitude shapes our overall conduct as well as gives a peek into our past.

My mother has a decidedly positive attitude towards her neighbors. She treats them with extreme kindness and is always willing to help them. This has made her very popular among people. She has inherited this attitude from her mother who believed that in times of need, it’s the neighbor who comes to your aid first; therefore, one must be very sweet to them.