I had always thought that I have a relatively good grasp of understanding human behaviour.
How naive I have been. My so-called good understanding might as well be limited to human beings who are 15 year olds and below.
For people after that age, my understanding of them is just an inverse exponential graph vs their age.
Especially after stepping into the working world, the biggest realisation is probably the fact that many things cannot be taken at face value.
Unknowingly, many people had signed up for a role in this stage, having to put on a mask or a show, for many reasons, mainly for personal interests.
Thankfully, all packages comes in good and bad forms.
The bad motivates us to be stronger and better at dealing with setbacks, a more compassionate heart, as well as reminds us not to become like them.
Needless to say, the good provides us comforting thoughts that there are like-minded comrades who works solely for the purpose of improvements and lends a hand to you when in need.
Not to mention that these are the trustworthy people whom you can divulge grievances as well as share new ideas and ask for opinions freely.
Soon it will be two years working as an engineer, it has widen my perspectives and allow me to gain much insights of the work.
Learning is a never ending journey, we are always learning to improve.
Humankind is not as weak as I had thought, after all.
Everyone has the ability to bounce back, though resilience varies from person to person.
Each individual's way of getting back to where they were before the setback is also different.
I always had this conflicting thought: What makes a good decision?
To raise an everyday example, while deciding what to eat for lunch, should we cave in to our cravings or choose something that is known to be good for the body?
Should we wear something according to our moods or don on something that is known to be acceptable for the particular occasion?
Should we study/find a course/job of our interest or to study/find a course/job that everyone else think would have more market value?
Should we voice out what we think is right or speak in the same voice as everybody else?
Congats to you if you do not have the same dilemma as me.
How lucky is that!
Most of the time, I am inclined towards the first reaction.
Block the external voices, disregard those absurd norms, dispel the societal myths.
Listen to your mind, your body, your inner voice for the answer to the most complex questions.
Stay true to yourself.
Follow the guidance from the religion to make the wise decision.
Have a little faith, 'cuz you live your own life, and nobody else's.
