All Tied Up

Been super busy between college assignments and event planning for our fest. I never realized how much I like event planning until I was knee deep in it though. All the talking, promotions, running around, planning every last detail and making it look exactly the way you imagine it. Although with all this work on my plate, and craving any sleep I can get, I am so glad I am doing it. And to top it all off, I have restarted my dance classes. I'm sure you'll see dancer like poses in today's shots. Guilty.

Along those lines, I recently met a guy at the bus stop. He asked me directions and that, smoothly, got a conversation going. There was a point when I asked him whether what he does at work is something he truly enjoys. Putting aside the late meetings and overworked weekends. I simply want to know whether the work you do, do you do it for results, or for the enjoyment of the mere work itself? For me personally, enjoyment of the work is crucial. If I don't long for what I'm doing, I find it hard to put my all into it. I'll try and try and burn myself out trying. But the ease with which I would be able to do the task I'm passionate about, is what I feel would propel me to move forward. And that's why I'm in design and not in engineering. Its just not my thing.

I read in the Gita once, that true sacrifice could be anywhere from giving up worldly lust to having a feeling of gratitude for everything by giving up your work as sacrifice to the universe. Look at it like this. Imagine you are a screwdriver. Now, without the hand putting in the effort, the screwdriver would be useless. However, if the hand keeps making the effort, without the screwdriver, nothing would be accomplished. Now, how can the screwdriver think that HE is the one doing all the work, and that any failure or accomplishment is HIS to own? Its his part to simply do his job, and feel content within it. Its only when the screwdriver is in this state of mind, that he can be the best screwdriver around. As a student of the spiritual journey, I have found that only when I have left the results of my work up to the Force, that I have performed better than ever. Its a step on the soul's journey forward, and man has been known to love moving forward. I only hope to keep growing.

As for my OOTP, I tried something new with a relatively new, black maxi skirt I had lying around. The real news is that - I got brogues! I've been saving up for these for a few months and I can't wait to style it in every way possible. Being petite, heels were a better way to go I felt, since it really adds that extra dimension. I paired them with visible white ankle socks, to bring that quirkiness in. And this khaadi printed jacket is such an Indian twist to the outfit, that I absolutely had to finish it off with a big black bindi. 

Nude brogues - Myntra
Black maxi - Forever 21
Khaadi printed vest - Fab India