"Govern thy life and thoughts as if the whole world were to see the one, and read the other.
-Thomas Fuller"

This line stuck a raw nerve today as I read it. I very well relate to one part of what Thomas Fuller has to say, but when i ponder about the second half a few thing strikes me...

We as humans change as we transcend from one environment to another. Unknowingly, subconsciously we alter ourselves with our surroundings and try grabbing every opportunity that comes our way. Yesterday was a learning lesson for me in terms of people. I always thought as I graduated various levels in my career or say social life that I had mastered people skills. I was sure that it would lead me through the next stage.

But looks like I am never going to escape the spiral mesh that it has created for me every step I take. Keeping your thoughts to yourself! Ah that is one powerful statement. I look at it in two ways.

There are a few things in life that not everyone deserves to comprehend. And yes guard them closer than your life. But what about the lesson that has been ingrained in us right from childhood to speak out the truth, speak out your thoughts? But then yesterday I learnt that there is a fine line between 'talking your thoughts and throwing your thoughts around with aggression". Sometimes not everybody remotely ever deserves good advice. It astonished me as I realized that again I was in the lowest stage and I am taking baby steps right now!

So again it proves to be a learning lesson......I have Miles to go again until I graduate this level. The black cap is going to take a lot of perseverance to don this time!