Fluidity
The term fluidity is ‘the ability of a substance to flow’; that’s how the oxford dictionary defines it. However, it’s not a substance but the human life I am referring to. I could have used the term liquidity as well, to describe the flow to the reader. However, I am sure most of you would have misinterpreted it and wandered off to its interpretation in the financial terminology. Liquidity reminds us of our ability to have cash available as and when a liability arises. In order to prevent you from delving into the finance aspect, I would stick to the term fluidity.
How fluid we let our lives be, is entirely at our disposal. The freedom to be with people we want to be, the freedom to change our profession or place of residence, the freedom to be ourselves. Fluidity is simply the freedom to flow with our heart, to travel in the journey of life without baggage. It’s not about being irresponsible about our duties, it’s not about being indifferent to friends however, its about being able to take the unexpected flight.
‘Man is born free but everywhere he is in chains’ Jean-Jacques Rousseau meant a lot by this single statement. As a child we enjoy the freedom of crying loudly, running freely and being ourselves. As years pass by, the social norms, rules and regulations curb this freedom. I am not speaking against regulations necessary for survival of human race on the face of this earth. Rules are inevitable for peaceful existence and meaningful living. However, the point I want to put across is that rules don’t rule life. They are the sidelines on the road of life but not the crown of thorns on our forehead. In adhering to the laid down norms, we compromise on the fluidity of our lives. It’s just like building dams on a free flowing river.
In the logical progression of questioning, I wonder how can a stagnant life get back to the state of fluidity. How does a human being; who has grown into a pre programmed machine; break the code? How can we be ourselves and still follow the societal norms?
As it requires the sacrifice of freedom to be one in the herd, similarly it requires a few sacrifices to bring back the lost fluidity in life. You don’t need to be a genius to figure out what those sacrifices are! Giving up a comfortable life and just being what you want to be without falling into the trappings of societal judgments. Listening to all that the world has to say, however making your own decisions. The world might frown at you or raise fingers at you but someone rightly said, ‘the world criticizes and points at those who rise above them.’
Being oneself is the most pleasurable yet the toughest thing to do. When are you getting started?
The term fluidity is ‘the ability of a substance to flow’; that’s how the oxford dictionary defines it. However, it’s not a substance but the human life I am referring to. I could have used the term liquidity as well, to describe the flow to the reader. However, I am sure most of you would have misinterpreted it and wandered off to its interpretation in the financial terminology. Liquidity reminds us of our ability to have cash available as and when a liability arises. In order to prevent you from delving into the finance aspect, I would stick to the term fluidity.
How fluid we let our lives be, is entirely at our disposal. The freedom to be with people we want to be, the freedom to change our profession or place of residence, the freedom to be ourselves. Fluidity is simply the freedom to flow with our heart, to travel in the journey of life without baggage. It’s not about being irresponsible about our duties, it’s not about being indifferent to friends however, its about being able to take the unexpected flight.
‘Man is born free but everywhere he is in chains’ Jean-Jacques Rousseau meant a lot by this single statement. As a child we enjoy the freedom of crying loudly, running freely and being ourselves. As years pass by, the social norms, rules and regulations curb this freedom. I am not speaking against regulations necessary for survival of human race on the face of this earth. Rules are inevitable for peaceful existence and meaningful living. However, the point I want to put across is that rules don’t rule life. They are the sidelines on the road of life but not the crown of thorns on our forehead. In adhering to the laid down norms, we compromise on the fluidity of our lives. It’s just like building dams on a free flowing river.
In the logical progression of questioning, I wonder how can a stagnant life get back to the state of fluidity. How does a human being; who has grown into a pre programmed machine; break the code? How can we be ourselves and still follow the societal norms?
As it requires the sacrifice of freedom to be one in the herd, similarly it requires a few sacrifices to bring back the lost fluidity in life. You don’t need to be a genius to figure out what those sacrifices are! Giving up a comfortable life and just being what you want to be without falling into the trappings of societal judgments. Listening to all that the world has to say, however making your own decisions. The world might frown at you or raise fingers at you but someone rightly said, ‘the world criticizes and points at those who rise above them.’
Being oneself is the most pleasurable yet the toughest thing to do. When are you getting started?
thats another lesson from me... i've been missin this fluidity for years... for a life time, for the whole of my life as yet.... nd thats the reason i kno the importance of this fluidity thing in one's life. fluidity is a must in the pursuit of happiness. nd truely said that it requires sacrifice, rather sacrifices to get that fluidity in life. its easier said than done. truely said that the world criticizes and points at those who rise above them, but what if yer close one's(cant mention who) is the critic????????
ReplyDeleteand have u seen the movie serendipity????? its a good example of hw one shud follow one's heart , besides the criticizms, nt exactly , but the movie does give an example of fluidity..
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