The power which simple gestures like calling someone, just going over and talking to them, messaging them, a plain statement encouragement or a small pep talk is immense! I was preparing for my CAT exam today and all of a sudden my friends came over to my place and wished me luck for the exam and all of it felt so good!
In a purely logical sense, I would've thought their coming to my place is nothing more than an impedance to my study pattern and time table, but on an emotional level, I was surprised to find the comfort which their words had on soothing my anxiety, tension and stress. This urge to connect with people is inherently embedded within us. The cliche "Man is a social animal" is very true. At least I can say this about me that I am very susceptible and am constantly seeking validation of my work on both a self and societal level and friends make you feel needed and wanted by validating your thoughts and ideas. The idea that the work you do is essential, required and is eventually recognized and admired keeps you going through the process of doing it even if you might not feel very comfortable doing it (especially due to the situations you are in or the consequences which the action will bear), especially then! And for a person like me, who still seeks clarity on what it is that I want to do and who is just giving the CAT exam for the sake of it with no real zeal or liking for it, these simple gestures give great help and hope!
It fills my bag of memories with something which I can cherish when I feel bored while studying or just feel like quitting when inaction is trying to take agency. I don't take this for granted and would like to thank you all in any and every possible way and promise to be there for you in moments you need just as you've been for me when I need (by the time you read, need would have become needed since it would then be in past tense by then) you the most; just like the lyrics of the friends sitcom's title song : " I'll be there for you....."!
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