"CHANGE"

Change is what drives the world.But,this year has started off with lot of changes in people's attitude and beliefs.It all started when obamamania hit the world.His speech focused on "change".What exactly is this change everyone is hankering after?Does everything needs to change to get mankind towards the ultimate high?Lot of illusions were shattered and some new formed.Its still only nations and organisations which are changing.But common man is still hesitant at the door of change.Here i say nation and common man as different entities as common man is changing his beliefs towards factors affecting his external beliefs,but still needs to work changing his internal beliefs.But changing the beliefs of generations just like that is not something that will happen overnight.We need to get above nationality and religion to actually get some concrete changes.But still, i already see some potential changes in people's attitude.I was just chatting to an elderly lady.We got on to the topic on matrimony.She told one of her neighbour's son married a German girl.I waited for her to start the usual tirade of abuse the elderly are famous for.(i mean the right n wrong etc...).But i was pleasantly surprised that her exact quote was "all that matters is adjustment,frequency and love".To say the least i jumped and shook her hand.Then again there is people's perception of "USA the ultimate mecca of luxury".We all know its not as rosy as we think it is to live in US.But now people openly admit that its not as wonderful as they thought.They want to comeback to their motherland.Next is the effect of recession,people now think of careers beyond IT and medicine.My father told that he met a guy who was carrying a guitar.They started conversing and it came out that he is in bangalore to do 3 years diploma in music.I waited for my dad to point out the unsuitabilty of such degree.But,i was again surprised to hear that the kid has guts to do what his heart desires.Its wonderful to see the changes around me.Does change mean that we try everything with a different angle?Possibly no,as everything cannot be changed or done differently.Somethings are right and some wrong.Biggest change will be when common man will be able to differentiate between right and wrong.It will stop wars,terrorism,religious roits to name a few of them.How did i get on this topic?It all started with the changes that are happening at work.I had set myself rigidly on a certain career path,but seemed like management had different ideas.I am still wondering what did i do wrong?I didnot ofcourse lick boots.Is it so important?Mind you this was the third time this was happening to me.So,made me wonder where exactly i do wrong each time.I work with 100% dedication (no point being humble here)to the best of my ability and yet i end up nowhere!Is it time to change?Sometimes this much sought after change is not crystal clear.Changing is not as easy as we think,requires a lot of effort.I applaud people who can change or can identify the area of change.I sign of with "A leopard can't/doesn't change its spots" but i guess we can!To say the least i am demoralized ,depressed.But,somethings are not in our hands.......I almost start believing in luck..i must have been born unlucky.No,i dont really believe that !!But looking at the world with new prespective.