Thinking Threat (Part - 2)



Thinking Threat (Part - 2) 


Engaging in purposeful thinking can lead to meaningful outcomes. In contrast, thoughts lacking direction tend to be unproductive. The challenge lies in discerning whether a thought is driven by purpose or not.

Ankit's nightly routine typically involved lying in bed, feeling frustrated and unable to sleep until morning. He began to believe that he was experiencing a mental illness. Although he had faced challenges with his thoughts since childhood, the situation became markedly worse at the age of thirty-two.

He thought back to the insightful words of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, stating, "Dream is not that which you see while sleeping; it is something that does not let you sleep".

He was in a state of confusion, struggling to determine if he was facing a dream or just a fleeting thought. Whenever he gazed upon successful businesspeople, notable defense personalities, or top executives in prestigious organizations, his mind would be in constant motion. Nevertheless, in the face of these overwhelming thoughts, he was uncertain about his true requirements:

Need for money – No

Need for a large residence – No

Need for a significant job – No, as he was already employed and satisfied with his work.

Every logical conclusion suggested a negative response. He felt an intense pressure that kept his mind racing uncontrollably. In his frustration, he chose to leave home early, around 4 a.m. on a holiday, after having spent the entire night awake. This was not his first experience with insomnia, but on this occasion, something was persistently weighing on his mind.

After an hour of walking, he paused at a small tea stall to order a cup of tea. Although he felt fatigued, his mind raced with thoughts that seemed relentless. The tea stall was busy in the early morning because that location functioned as a primary center for newspaper operations.

Individuals involved in newspaper distribution typically begin their morning shifts around 3 or 4 A.M. to acquire newspapers from agencies and organize their day ahead. Suddenly, a young boy, approximately 12 years old or younger, approached to deliver tea, said, “Babuji, take a tea.” He appeared quite small and was assisting his father during the early morning hours.

As Ankit sipped his tea, he noticed that everyone around him was focused on their work, moving quickly. Some were engaged in placing promotional advertisements, while others were busy affixing magazine inserts to newspapers and packing them efficiently. The gathering included a varied mix of young people, men, and older adults.

He noticed that everyone began to wrap up their activities. It was approximately an hour after he finished his second cup of tea around 6 a.m. They were quickly organizing their bicycles for newspaper deliveries. A few individuals were handling the payment arrangements, anticipating that they would receive their wages on a daily basis.

He turned to the little boy and asked, “What do you do, hero?”

The boy replied, "Babuji, I work at this tea stall from 4 a.m. to 6:30 a.m., and in the evening, I assist my father with the golgappa’s stall."

Ankit questioned, "Do you go to school for educational purposes?"

He responded quickly, “I do not”. 

“What is your name?”

“My name is Raja, but everyone affectionately refers to me as Chotu.

Ankit expressed his frustration and questioned his father, saying, "Why aren't you sending him to school for his education? If he doesn't continue studying, he'll end up just like you."

Raja's father responded, "You are absolutely correct Babuji, but all of my earnings are consumed by rent, food, and sending money to my parents in the village. Raja has not excelled in his studies, having failed twice, which caused his name to be removed from the school. I am unable to set aside any money for his tuition."

Ankit inquired whether someone could organize tutoring or guidance, and if so, would you be willing to send him to school and allocate time for his studies.

He was astonished and said, "I would be extremely thankful for that."

The following week, Ankit went to Raja's colony and discovered that there were more children facing similar challenges. With the assistance of Raja's father, he engaged in discussions with their families and found that they were experiencing the same difficulties. He promised to conduct two-hour classes for everyone twice a week in the evenings, emphasizing the importance of their commitment to studying.

He began conducting classes and facilitated the admission of several students into government schools. Although his schedule became somewhat hectic due to his own job, he has come to a richer understanding of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's quote.


Thinking Threat (Part - 2)


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Comments

  1. Most of the people suffering from insomnia now a days and they even don't know that this a type of illness which will increase with time. Only few people can understand this situation for that this is such a good way to aware people. Thankyou for the article sir. Need more articles like this.

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