From the other blog I contribute to

For over 10years I have thought about being a writer. You know what stopped me from being one?Mediocrity and its various manifestations. I wish I were bold enough to nurture what could probably be my only strength-writing. In theory, we all know what it takes to be successful. Our lives are far far away from theory. I don't want to duck under the cover of life and circumstances. I want to overcome my flaws, I want to make a difference in the society. I want to put into good use all the overwhelming inspiration I draw from the works of geniuses in this world. I hope out of the fear of dying anonymous rises the courage to do something that carries with it the burning flame of a thinking mind. I am floored by the rich literary culture we have seen over the centuries. works of prose and poetry, painting, music that came from mind boggling brains, the people who once the world categorized as lunatics. How popular do you think Van Gogh was during his own time? Not much if you read about him. Have you ever read about the personal life of Lord Byron. You'd be surprised the kind of work that came from extraordinary people who, minus their trademark strengths were as ordinary as you and I are. They cared enough to develop the skills they had, they were full of zeal. I would like to believe that I can eventually achieve the greatness I always dream of. I want to learn to be passionate not just in thoughts but in deeds. A friend of mine once said something that goes like this....to test yourself, to test your limits, that is the beauty of the human mind. I do not know if he quoted it or if he actually wrote it, but this was in 1999 and it has remained in my mind. I will one day, test my limits. I will try to cultivate trust in the idea of a better me. I am penning this down for my own sake. For accountability. Few years down the lane, I want to be able to look into the mirror and see someone that tried to realize the dreams she always had. I want to be able to boldly introspect myself and say with brutal honesty that I dared to free myself from the shackles of mediocrity and of aimlessness. Thank You Mr. King for the phrase " I have a dream".