Books or Brags, Brains or Brunch?
The question that keeps me up at night is this: Do looks and show-offs really matter, or is a strong foundation the key?
Himanshu Sharma
7/12/20242 min read


Book or Face Book
ये दिखावे का दौर है या सार का?
नमस्ते दोस्तों, मैं हिमांशु शर्मा, आपका साथी हूँ. आजकल हर तरफ एक ही राग सुनाई देता है - सोशल मीडिया पर फॉलोअर्स बढ़ाओ, ओटीटी का नया सीजन आया, लेटेस्ट गैजेट्स लेने की होड़ मची है. हम युवाओं के बीच पैसा कमाना, अच्छा दिखना, ये सब इतना ज़रूरी हो गया है कि कहीं न कहीं असली सवाल पीछे छूट जाते हैं.
सवाल ये है कि क्या ज़िंदगी सिर्फ दिखावा है? क्या फ़िल्टर लगी हुई तस्वीरें और फॉलोअर्स का तांता ही असल ज़िंदगी है? क्या महंगे कपड़े और लेटेस्ट स्मार्टफोन ही किसी को सफल बनाते हैं?
ज़रा गौर कीजिए, क्या आपने कभी सूरज को फ़िल्टर लगाकर देखा है? वो अपनी असलियत में ही सबसे खूबसूरत है. उसी तरह सच्ची ख़ुशी और सफलता दिखावे में नहीं, बल्कि खुद के अंदर मजबूत नींव बनाने में है.
किताबें ज्ञान का भंडार हैं, वो हमें जिंदगी के हर पहलू को समझने में मदद करती हैं. किताबें पढ़कर हम न सिर्फ अपनी सोच का दायरा बढ़ाते हैं बल्कि अपने व्यक्तित्व को भी निखारते हैं. वहीं, सोशल मीडिया पर कुछ पल का फेम या दिखावटी बातें क्षणभंगुर हैं.
पैसा कमाना ज़रूरी है, लेकिन ये ज़िंदगी का एक पहलू है, पूरा मकसद नहीं. पहले ये समझने की कोशिश करें कि आप क्या बनना चाहते हैं और फिर उसी रास्ते पर चलें. पैसे के पीछे भागते हुए कहीं ख़ुद को खो न दें.
तो दोस्तों, आइए मिलकर ये तय करें कि दिखावे के चकाचौंध **में न खोकर खुद को पहचानें, किताबों से ज्ञान अर्जित करें और सच्ची सफलता की नींव रखें.
याद रखिए, हुnar और ज्ञान ही वो चीजें हैं जो हमें असल मायने में सफल और ख़ुश बनाती हैं.
#SocialMediaDetox #BookWorm #BeYourOwnHero #InnerStrength
जिएं तो वही जिंदगी, जिसकी खुशबू किताबों से आए, दिखावे की चमक से नहीं, सच्ची राह पर चलने से ही सफलता पाए.
- हिमांशु शर्मा
The Great Indian Balancing Act: Show-Offs vs. Strong Foundations (#IndianYouth #SocialDilemma)
Hey there, everyone! Himanshu here, ready to dive into the ever-churning washing machine that is life as an Indian teenager. Let's face it, our world is bombarded with mixed signals. OTT platforms overflow with larger-than-life characters, social media screams "look at me!", and our peers hold court with the latest gadgets and vacations. It's enough to make your head spin.
The question that keeps me up at night is this: Do looks and show-offs really matter, or is a strong foundation the key?
On one hand, social media influencers and the perfectly curated feeds we see paint a picture of success that revolves around fancy clothes, exotic trips, and the hottest tech. It's easy to feel pressure to keep up, to project an image of #blessed perfection.
But then there's the other side – the quiet hum of knowledge, the satisfaction of a well-developed skill, the confidence that comes from a strong moral compass. Isn't that what truly defines us? Does anyone remember the brand of phone someone had ten years ago? Probably not. But the impact of their actions, their character – that leaves a lasting mark.
So, here's the thing: It's all about balance. There's nothing wrong with wanting nice things or showcasing your achievements. But it shouldn't be the only thing. Building a strong foundation – through education, self-discovery, and good values – is what empowers you to navigate this crazy world. Think of it like this: a fancy car needs a strong engine to run, right?
Now, I'm not saying you can't enjoy the ride. Strike a pose for that perfect Instagram shot, indulge in the latest show (because let's be honest, those Korean dramas are addictive!), but don't let it define you. Focus on building your inner strength, your knowledge, your passions. That's the stuff that will take you places, both literally and figuratively.
Remember, friends, true beauty lies not in the filter, but in the fire within.
#BeYou #StrongFoundations #FindYourBalance
Let's keep this conversation going! What are your thoughts? Hit me up in the comments and let's create a space where we celebrate both the sparkle and the substance of being a young Indian in this exciting, and sometimes overwhelming, era.
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