Mother of Assumptions

We, individuals, love to dress up our minds with assumptions. 

An assumption is a state of mind where an individual can draw a very colorful or an ugly picture.

Isn't it amazing how an individual builds his castle over his assumption?

A classic example is how an individual presents himself, his dressing mannerisms, or his public behavior. They are all human-made assumptions. 

This boils down to being aware of what we think, which eventually becomes our assumptions.

If the assumption is the mother of all disasters, bring in the father who has a clear vision and channel the thoughts. 

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In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about dressing up. 

My Assumptions

As a child, I used to find my parents' work very easy and would detest at my life cause all the hardships lay with me.

You would wonder what I am talking about? 

Well, it is the truth. All my parents had to do was go to a place which they used to call work/office. Sit there for a couple of hours (9 am-5 pm to be precise) and come back with a check every fortnightly. Food on the table was always mom's choice. She used to cook it in a jiffy, and then my brother and I had to clean up besides doing our dreary homework, and we were not allowed late nights.

Sigh!

On the other hand, parents got to watch TV and stay up late and even enjoy coffee (I was not allowed to have caffeine in my milk)

Life as parents is so darn easy, and all they had to do was give instructions and command their kids to do things, and if we ever rolled our eyes over it. Time out was another nightmare, while they would party late.

 I used to overhear my parents talk about various issues such as job, money, security, old age, children's education with their friends, and their expressions would always make me wonder what's the big deal cause their kids do all the work. All the burden lies only on the children, so what are they fretting about? 

For example: "R could you, please hand me that remote" would be my dad's request.

"M could you, please clean this mess?" was heard now and then by my mom.

Seriously! Why the sullen face, parents?

"Before I got married, I had six theories about raising children; now, I have six children and no theories." 

― John Wilmot

I never understood what the big deal was about parenting, and making a living.

Until one beautiful day, when I had my kid and saw that it is a long winding road.

Oh, boy! Life never ceases to pause. The to-do list never ends, and it takes me back to the days of my parents who did it with enthusiasm, and I never heard them fret over it as much as I do.

Sure, life was simpler during those times, but the fundamentals of economics and management remain the same.

I am glad I could wash off my theories cause I would have wasted my life I would not have given them their due credit.

Mantra for today: Scrub off your assumptions to let the light come in. A life lived in ignorance is a wasted one!

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Attempted to answer Ind inspire: 

"Ignorance is the mother of prejudice" - How true is this statement? Do you agree? #Ignorance

Wordless Wednesday #59

Who says the sky is blue?

Never under-estimate Mother Nature, and take things for granted :)

Mantra for today: Assumption is the mother of all troubles!

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My Assumptions

As a child, I used to find my parents work very easy and would detest at my life cause all the hardships lay with me.

You would wonder what I am talking about...

Well, it is the truth. All my parents had to do was go to a place, which they used to call work/office. Sit there for a couple of hours (9am-5pm to be precise) and come back with cheque every fortnightly. Food on the table was always mom's choice. She used to cook it in a jiffy and then me and my brother had to clean up besides doing our dreary homework and we were not allowed late nights.

Sigh!

On the other hand, parents got to watch TV and stay up late and even enjoy coffee (I was not allowed to have caffeine in my milk)

Life as parents is so darn easy and all they  had to do was give instructions and command their kids to do things, and if we ever rolled our eyes over it. Time out was another nightmare, while they would party late.

 I used to overhear my parents talk about various issues such job, money, security, old age, children's education with their friends, and their expressions would always make me wonder what's the big deal cause all the work is done by their kids.

For example: "R could you, please hand me that remote" would be my dad's request.
"M could you, please clean this mess?" was heard now and then by my mom.

Seriously! Why the sullen face, parents?

“Before I got married I had six theories about raising children; now, I have six children and no theories.” 
― John Wilmot

I never understood what the big deal was about parenting.

Until one fine day, when I had my kid and saw that it is a long winding road.

Oh, boy! Life never ceases to pause. The to-do list never ends and it takes me back to the days of my parents who did it with enthusiasm and I never heard them fret over it as much as I do.

Sure, life was simpler during those times, but fundamentals of economics and management remain the same.

I am glad I could wash off my theories cause life would be wasted if I would not have given them their due credit.

Mantra for today: Scrub off your assumptions to let the light come in. Life lived in ignorance is a wasted one!

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Mother of Assumptions

Assumption is a state of mind where an individual can draw a picture of something that is either very colorful or ugly.

That something could either be a human or a notion or just about any thought that has entered his grey cells.

Isn't it amazing how man builds his castle over his assumption?

Amazingly enough with confidence that we start judging someone based on this flimsy criteria.

A couple of classic examples are: A person with a beard versus a clean shaven individual coming for an interview. The assumption that the uncluttered look defines sharpness, and he is hired.

How an individual is Speaking english or his dressing mannerisms or her behavior in public are all assumptions that man has made.

Society is also spitting rage on people with a beard and a turban because they assume them to be terrorists. Many innocent people have become victims to this wrath.

My 2 cents

What we assume for others can be concluded for us too. Thus, action needs to be taken accordingly.

Controlling one's thoughts and not making an issue out of everything is the key! This boils down to being aware of what we think, which eventually becomes our assumptions.

Mantra for today: If Assumption is the mother of all disasters. Bring in the father who has a clear vision and will help channeling the thoughts.