Independence
Day for us has always been a synonym for 15th August, a holiday, PM’s
red fort speech, sweets and a fluttering Tri colour. In fact, as we have moved
on from school, it has just become a welcome day off in our busy lives and if
you happen to be outside India you don’t even have a day off to remind you of
this historic day. Hardly do we think about the sacrifices of our martyrs that
has allowed us to lead such a convenient life. But does Independence just means
breaking free from the shackles of a super power and running one’s own country?
No, Independence means a lot more!
Independence
is when a wife can shop whatever she yearns for without a frown on his Husband’s
face. Husband’s might get uncomfortable and not buy this philosophy but if they
can let their wives do what they wish to, they will not only make their wives happier
but will also earn for themselves some Independence credits, that they can
leverage for their benefit in futureJ.
Independence
is when an employee has a free hand to do his job his way rather than doing it his
boss’s way. No wonder managers who give their employees this independence are
the more successful and popular ones. Some may argue that employees can misuse
this independence but this is a trade-off which surely reaps benefits in the
longer run.
Independence
is when a husband has the liberty to enjoy his boys night outs without the fears
of his wife’s repeated calls and painstaking interrogation. However, this level
of independence is very tough to achieve and hence can be graded as the highest
level of independence :P.
Independence
is when you can go out on a vacation whenever you want, wherever you wish for,
without worrying about your work, family or any other commitments. Howsoever,
enticing this idea seems, our social and economic obligations make it a very arduous
and an unviable one.
Independence
is when you can gulp your favourite ice cream without worrying about the
associated calories. Independence is when you can be in the playground for ever
without caring about your studies. Independence is when you can drive on the
highway without worrying about the maximum speed limit. Independence is when
you can read your favourite book without losing sleep about being disturbed by
anyone. Understandably, there are lot of rules and ethics that have to be taken
care of but in a nut shell Independence is a state of mind. A free state of
mind to be precise.
An
Independent state of mind allows you to unwind, rejoice and pursue life with an
assertive perspective. So one should not only refrain from treating his
Independence for granted but should also value and respect it to the core. And
for the price we pay to achieve any form of Independence, we should celebrate
and cherish it every single day.
Happy
Independence Day!
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kin…
PS - And in present day context, Independence is when your wife happily allows you to be active on your WhatsApp groups J
