As consultants, we all wish we could go rewind the clock to re-live the moments and rectify our mistakes. But, would we lose our unique identity in the process? Afterall, our decisions are what defines us today. Is having an additional medal of honour worth exchanging the entire journey of life? The author/poet debates with himself on these aspects and tries to find answers.
I dream of a world where I could exchange my money for time;
To re-live and rewind.
But should i correct? for I have no regrets;
There were things i could do better, threads i could sew back together.
Do i wish to live life in one layer?
Betray the memories of peeling every layer;
Discovering something new each time, shedding a tear along the way,
Would a box of treats still be the same,
If all the chocolates tasted the same?
Will it take away the joy of riding a bike?
The sense of balance for highs and lows alike?
Afterall, life is a song, we are the lyrics;
It might be messy, but who cares about the empirics?
People say life is a puzzle, everything fits together,
Would you remember the missing piece, which disappeared like a feather?
Life is also like the ocean,
Sometimes one needs to swim against the waves with complete devotion.
But oceans are welcoming of storms,
They may bring thunder & lighting, but also symbolize reforms.
Or is life like a river, full of rapids and bends,
But always reaching the sea, till which it extends.
Should i explore the doors i havent opened;
Take advantage of time, before they cannot be reopened.
I feel i’m trapped in an endless maze,
Searching for the right path, maybe its just a phase.
Sometimes it just takes sunshine,
For the seeds to blossom and point towards the divine.
Is life supposed to be about the bright moments?
Afterall every picture is developed from the negatives.
But didnt shakespeare say the world is a stage?
If you could choose to be someone, why not be someone great?
For I am the writer of my own story,
With each page comes an opportunity,
To turn doom into glory.
Ayush Patodia
Ayush Patodia serves as the Associate Vice President at Avalon Consulting, bringing over eight years of experience in strategy development and implementation, with a proven track record of delivering measurable results. He is adept at tackling complex challenges and is recognized for his expertise through contributions to leading business publications. Ayush holds an MBA in International Business from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade and a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology, reflecting a strong foundation in both technical and business disciplines.
