I am my Sole Critic

 

I am my sole Critic.

I learnt this very early in my life.

I was in an interview for selection of students to perform Arangetram ,our first official dance performance on stage.
Along with me were many girls from my dance school.
I looked around.
All of them were tall,slim,beautiful.
The photographer present there for photoshoot of the girls to be selected was taking pictures of only those girls who were lithsome and elegant....actually good-looking.
Eyes on me questioned my eligibility as I was short, plump,dark ....to summarize Ugly.

My turn came.....
My dance was so graceful ...my Guruji and all girls present simply stood still watching me dance .. almost the entire sequence of 1 hour .
Everyone forgot about my physical appearance.
That moment.....all that every one saw was my facial expressions and my flawless ,smooth body moving to the song and beat....rhythmic and mesmerizing.
I got an applause and lots of blessings from my Guruji.

I learnt a lesson about life.

It's not my looks I am born with.....
It's not my background I'm growing in.....
It's not wealth,position and power I come with.....
It's my talent and my hard work which identify me.

People around me doubted my credibility on basis of how I appeared to the outside world.
People criticized my short plump stature...and my dark looks.
But I remained my own Critic.
Even if I got good marks or performed well....my teachers and parents would be happy.....
I would analyse my performance and be  critical about my flaws.
I would work harder on them....and next time improve my performance better.
As I grew older,anything I do....
Professional and Personal....
Even today,I critically analyse myself.....work on the flaws....and find ways to do better the next time.
One need not wait for someone else to appreciate our work.Though there will be few who genuinely love your work .
Always be proud of your work.Ever be confident of your efforts and dedication.


Critics are plenty in our life.
But my own Critic is Me myself.
And Genuine unbiased.

DR TRIPTI MILIND GALGALI
HUBLI.