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Be a Driver... You have the choice?
Jai Jinendra.
As another Young Jains AGM approaches, I have been reflecting on the past few years in Young Jains. My previous articles have been on the theme of individuals, like you, making a decision to make a difference to their lives by working on Young Jains projects. I use the train analogy to describe the Jain Service Provider express being driven by numerous people and each one of us having the option to jump on board.
I would like to highlight the simple choice that you have to make a difference now.
As members, you benefit from the extraordinary opportunities that others create. Your role is vital because you choose to be a member of an organisation that is non-sectarian, and focused on making things happen. As members you share your experiences of Young Jains with friends, family, and even other organisations.
Ask yourself do you share a common complaint?
"There is not enough time to do what I want to do".
So, how do all the active supporters in Young Jains and other organisations have the time? Where do they find the time despite being at University, or pursuing successful careers, taking professional exams, and fulfilling family commitments, even getting married?
These facts really pose two questions:
Is time really limited? Or, do people just limit themselves by using it as an excuse for choosing not to do anything.
Think about it... how many times have you heard people say "I cannot do that because I do not have the time"...very often. Compare this to how often you have heard real achievers say "I have achieved my dreams because I had the time"... not often.
Therefore, real achievers choose to take action, they do not wait for things to happen or wait until time magically appears to allow them to do what they want to do.
These real achievers include all those active supporters, team members, and committee members who have chosen to jump on board and do something worthwhile. The energy they have created by forming new and growing friendships to make a difference inspires me, and others, to be passionately involved in Young Jains.
So, congratulations to all those making the choice to avoid the excuses and nurturing your qualities by sharing them with others. Most importantly, you inspire others by setting an example and keeping your arms open to receive others that wish to taste the experience.
Nishad Himatlal Gudhka President - Young Jains UKI
"If there were no valleys, there would be no mountains to climb." - Shaileen & Harshna Jain Education International
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