ONE DAY I DECIDED TO QUIT…

I QUIT MY JOB, MY RELATIONSHIP, MY SPIRITUALITY….

I WANTED TO QUIT MY LIFE.

I WENT TO THE WOODS TO HAVE ONE LAST TALK WITH GOD.

“God”, I said. ”Can you give me one good reason not to quit?”

His answer surprised me.

“Look around”, He said. “Do you see the fern and the bamboo?”

“Yes”, I replied.

“When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very good care of

them. I gave them light. I gave them water.

The fern quickly grew from the earth. Its brilliant green covered the

floor. Yet nothing came from the bamboo

seed. But I did NOT quit on the bamboo.

“In the second year the fern grew more vibrant and plentiful. And again,

nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I

did NOT quit on the bamboo.

“In year three there was still nothing from the bamboo seed. But I would

NOT quit. The same in year four.

“Then in the fifth year, a tiny sprout emerged from the earth. Compared

to the fern, it was seemingly small and

insignificant.

“But just six months later, the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall.

“It had spent the five years growing roots. Those roots made it strong and

gave it what it needed to survive. I

would not give any of my creations a challenge it could not handle.

“Did you know, my child, that all this time you have been struggling, you

have actually been growing roots? I would

NOT quit on the bamboo.. I will NEVER quit on you.

“Don’t compare yourself to others.” He said. “The bamboo had a different

purpose than the fern. Yet they both make

the forest beautiful.

“Your time will come”, God said to me.. ”You will rise high”

“How high should I rise?” I asked.

“How high will the bamboo rise?” He asked in return.

“As high as it can?” I questioned

“Yes.” He said,

“Give me glory by rising as high as you can.”

I left the forest, realizing that God will NEVER give up on me.

And He will NEVER give up on you.

NEVER REGRET A DAY IN YOUR LIFE.

GOOD DAYS GIVE YOU HAPPINESS; BAD DAYS GIVE YOU EXPERIENCES.

BOTH ARE ESSENTIAL TO LIFE.

SO ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF LIFE……………

The afternoon is lazy and depletive !! Not being in front of the camera or in the studios makes it somewhat lonely. Guess it would be the same with any profession or work you enjoy. The atmosphere at work becomes very conducive to your temperament. Creativity too has similar impact. Sometimes you get lost in your creation and time, people, environment seem to whither away. It happens quite often when we work on a film. The involvement is so strong that it sets aside all other considerations.

We could be at the fag end of our energy, but the moment the camera starts and we hear ‘action’, something cracks inside and we are all bright and cheerful. Which tells us another thing. If we were able to activate ourselves so instantly, were we indeed at the end of our energy. Or, when we are at the end of our energy, would it not be prudent to involve us in an activity we enjoy, if it is required of us to be active again. Worth a thought.

‘Tis time now to prepare to be active again. The night shoot beckons and I must gear up to leave. Back to Madh and back to ‘INDIA 24/7′. I want to finish early tonight and be home, so this missive is early. If there are details that would require mention later on I shall put in the well known (i) after the day.

Till then my dearest dears, it is … namaskaar !

Amitabh Bachchan