From Bicycle to Car

Recently I purchased a car… When I drove it for the first time, I remembered the days when I had a bicycle, the days when all my friends had two Wheeler but I had only bicycle. It is not such that my family’s financial condition was the reason behind this but for one or the other reason my father was not ready to purchase an Activa for me. I was really angry and disappointed about his decision. I often used to cry also.

Because of this 'bicycle fever' I felt inferior at college as juniors also used to come by their own Vehicle. Actually I was good performer so no one has cared about this but it was me who was worried about what others think of me.

Soon I realized that my focus shouldn’t be this silly matter & I accepted the situation. My whole focus moved to my studies, curricular activities.On one side there was happiness of good results and achievements while on the other there was something which was missing, there was something which was not good because of the bicycle.

“Our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments propelled by our discomfort; that we

are likely start searching for different ways.”

Now my aim was to join a company where I can use my talent to reach myself and company to new heights of success. Soon I have got an Activa.

I gave interview at Maerue and I was selected. I started working there with full dedication and determination. At Maerue I have found everything that an employee dreams of. Good Pay, Great Leaders, Friendly colleagues and lots of opportunities to grow.

And the day came when my dream has come true of purchasing a car… I always dream of this but this dream will be a reality so early I have never thought about it. I am really thankful to Maerue, my family and my bicycle for this.

“All life demands struggle. Those who have everything given to them become lazy, selfish and insensitive to the real value of life.”

Really now I understand the importance of the bicycle in my life. It is because of that struggle and discomfort that brought a determination in me. Now actually I understand the opinion of my father. At present also I have that bicycle at my home, it reminds me of my struggle and hard work.

“With determination, discipline and hard work all dreams become a reality.”

Now I often drives a car but Ya! I never forget that girl who drove that bicycle and the girl driving the car is same and there are no chances of changes in attitude.

“Pride must die in you, or nothing of heaven can live in you.”

I know that this is just the beginning, the beginning that has no limits, no boundaries...

□ Purvi Jain