Humility

The alarm is ringing continuously! Although I was too tired to comply, I gathered all my energy and switched it off. It was June 24, a very important day for me. I was supposed to give a presentation, which could have literally changed my life.

I got ready quickly, shined my boots and went to my office. On my way to the office, I realized that something is not right. A kind of uneasy feeling, a feeling that's hard to explain, but easy to detect.

Before we go any further, I should tell a thing or two about myself. I am not a good person! Yes, you heard it right. Mostly, people do try to convey a noble perspective about themselves, even though they clearly know that they are selfish parasites. I was no different, reputation was all that ever mattered to me. However, not anymore; certainly not after my epiphany!

Like I said, I was a self-centered person, but I was exceptionally fortunate. Yes, I was incredibly good at learning new things, which I believe is a trait of highly intelligent people. In other words, things came quite easily to me. So, I was a fool who never knew the value of things, as light winning makes the prize lighter!

I believed in Darwin's theory, survival of the fittest. So, I belittled others, whom I considered inferior to me, which was a broad spectrum of people.

I reached the office. I parked my car and went to my cabin. Finally, the moment, which I was longing for, came. I knew from the bottom of my heart that I was not ready. However, I pulled myself to the meeting room, greeted my clients, and opened my Po

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werpoint presentation. I stammered, forgot things and the meeting was a disaster.

Long story short, I have lost everything! My job, my skills (I can't code anymore), my girlfriend, and on the verge of losing my home. Being a successful computer programmer, I enjoyed a fat paycheck. I never bothered to save for the rainy day! Now, I have only Rs 60,000 left in my bank account, which's roughly enough to survive two months.

I started contemplating my earlier attitude, especially towards the less fortunate ones. I couldn't afford medical care anymore as I am bankrupt. All I could do is to embrace the punishment, the punishment that God has given me for being an asshole.

Suicide? Thought about it, but I am too scared to proceed. After a long sleepless night, I have made a resolution that going forward, I'll be a better person and do whatever low-skilled job I could find.

What? What is that sound? It seems like an alarm. It's not stopping. Oh, god! I woke up from the bed completely soaked in sweat. I grabbed my mobile to stop the alarm, and it's showing --- It's June 24! It's Your Day; Make the Difference!

Yes, all of that was a dream. The dream was exceptionally vivid! In fact, it took me some time to comprehend that it was a dream. I haven't lost anything, and I am completely fine.

Apparently, that day, June 24, turned out to be the turning point in my life. Now, I have truly embraced humility because it's not an option; never was. I firmly believe that no matter what your accomplishments are, there is no scope for arrogance.