We are products of environment Fact, Myth & reality

Let us do a reality check on the myth that all humans are product of environment based on facts

Facts:

Birth: The place, time and where we are born is not in our hand.

Race, Religion & Nationality: it comes as a birth tag for us.

Parents: We cannot choose parents, but we are their product.

Upbringing and Education: we are raised and educated by others and conditioned by them.

Surrounding and Neighborhood: It is based on the financial affordability, not choice.

Peer group: More time by default is spent with those of similar age, status and background.

Circumstances: Things around us are changing constantly and affect our behavior.

Emotions: Fear, Anger, shame, disgust, sadness, surprise, curiosity & Joy is our baggage.

Temptations:  Lust, wrath, greed, attachment, jealousy, and ego are our internal enemies.

Life:  It is a complex system in a complex environment.

Myths:

Few myths we believe in, could be true or false as scientifically not yet proved but important.

We are all born equals with immense abilities and infinite possibilities for growth.

Cosmic energy and astronomical patterns play an important role in our lives.

Our destiny is sealed at the time of birth and is a result of our past deeds (Karma).

Religious practices and spirituality help us controlling the ever-wavering mind.

Reality:

It is true that most of us are conditioned and live as per our understanding based on above facts and myths thus end up being products of circumstances and conditioning. Here, if we apply the 80: 20 rule, 80 percent of the humanity lead their lives within these parameters due to following.

Be Passive: accept the fact that life is a product of environment and live a dormant life.

Be Reactive:  Keep reacting to ever changing situations or frustrate and bring more misery.

Be Active: Use the abilities to bare minimum, make the ends meet and manage their lives.

Game-changers:

The 20 % who rise above this and lead effective lives are those who realize the two natural endowments they possess, use them and rise above others to make the difference.

Self-Awareness:

Human beings are the only living creatures who can reflect on themselves, introspect the inner self with their intellect. They respect and understand their own immense abilities, love to take on challenges, overcome them and make things happen.

Freedom to choose: Be Proactive

We are all born free and have the right to choose the way we want to live our life. Those who have hunger for change, persevere and are patient reap the dividends. They consciously take the initiative and passionately pursue their goals to do better and keep evolving.

Best examples are Mr. Lal Bahadur Shastri, Savitribai Phule, Mr. Abraham Lincoln, Dr APJ Abdul kalam who in adversity, created opportunities with their strong desire, karma, high principles, belief in themselves and love for all achieved their goals to write their own destiny. All is in the mind, I can make it happen, is the paradigm shift required to be your own product.

Satish Shitut

Jai Bharat