If we look into the dictionary and search for the meaning of
‘Optimism’ we usually get an idea of what it is. The idea of looking on to the
more favorable side of events or conditions is the basic definition of the
word. But to think of it, how many of us are actually optimistic when
situations come? How do we see the glass at a glance? Half full or half empty?
It might be any of the two, but the hope of positivity is something that gives
a meaning to our lives and fills our heart with happiness. Among the many other
stories I have, there is one favorite incident of mine that I want to recall
but before that, I would like to thank IndiBlogger for bringing forth this
wonderful topic to write upon and giving us all a chance to tell our story to
the world.
Today, when we see the world around us, we see loads of
mishaps happening. Incidents starting from rapes of women of all ages to road
accidents and many more are coming into view like hot cakes. We, the citizens,
sit back home and probably do nothing other than discussing what others should
do and what they should not. We think of not letting the women of our lives go
out late at night and impose certain rules on them. But do we ever think about
the victims? How they are coping up? What should we do to avoid these things
rather than suffocating the women of our family at home? The answer is NO!
One day, a group of friends were discussing about the issue.
They were all trained in martial arts. They wanted to do something for the
women of our society. If not anything drastic, they wanted at least to arm the
women of their safety when they are out of their homes but they didn’t know
what to do. They knew, the pessimistic world wouldn’t allow them to do
anything. But they believed in finding positivity among all the negativities
surrounding the environment. They wanted to break the shackles of pessimism. They
planned on moving ahead with the plan they had made and visited each and every
household of the neighborhood so that they allow the women of their family to
join the self defense class they have started.
No one allowed the women of their family to join. You know
the reason why? The founders of the class were boys! Days passed by but their
classes weren’t getting any students. They were starting to give up when one
day a girl went on to them and asked them to give her classes. As they started
giving her the self defense classes, many more women of the area started to
open up and come forward for the classes. Slowly, word spread out and today,
there are almost 50 women and girls of all ages who come in batches and learn
self-defense. They have their branches in many places and they plan to expand
too. The charge is free, allowing women from all kinds of households to join
the classes.
A few days back, when I accidentally met one of the founders
in an event and talked to him about the whole scenario and the things they are
doing, I felt that positivity still reigns. Optimism is the key to a wonderful
future ahead!
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