My life in RIM

“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, and to have made some difference that you have lived and lived well”. Ever since I came across these lines from a journal reflected by Ralph Waldo Emerson. I had been motivated to strive harder in life. And when I chose to study at RIM, these lines ran through my enthusiastic mind yet again.

It was the second day of February this year; I first stepped into this campus as a member, a student. I had done it many times as a visitor. A campus I had long dreamt of being a part, ever since my graduation. The gloomy weather however didn’t seem to favors me as I was entering this new phase of life. I ran late for the orientation with mixed feelings, a sense of accomplishment and a guilt. A sense of accomplishment, for it was a step towards enhancing my career. A guilt cum fear, for I was in place of another deserving candidate. I felt the winter cold in the hall of strange faces, as the orientation program began.

Unlike many of my folks, I had some work experience which was challenging without a formal training. And this is one sole reason, I had come here. I came to this institute with loads of personal as well as my agency’s expectations to fill my knowledge gap. To realize this, I have got to learn a lot and work harder to perform even better when I get back to work. Every day has a new hope and this new experience brings in more inspiration to move on in life. According to thinker Sharma (2007), “we need to define our priorities – the value, endeavors and dreams that guide us – and build our worlds around those things ” (p.45). I seek the values of my life at this institute in pursuit of my dreams.

Every day I board on the city bus, I see passengers of different faces. Colorfully clad school children; elders and senior citizen going to work; young aspiring people. This remains me of an article, “Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.” (Daring to dream, 2009). Every eye has a story to tell. Although some are in shabby outfits, and still many others economically disadvantaged, there is one common thing on their faces. Everyone seems happy at the beginning hour of each new day. This makes me a proud Bhutanese amid fellow citizens in a GNH country. At times, I have to buy tickets for some fellow passengers when they lack changes or don’t have at all. It makes me reflect the lines of my lecturers at the institute who often says, “less is more” and “more is not any more”. On my way to campus it often makes me happy that I could lend a helping hand to some needy people.

Getting into the campus, the atmosphere is awesome. The ambience is very much conducive for studies and the infrastructure is at its very best. Good library, consistent wireless connection, tall standing academic block and highly learned mentors. Courses are of high standard with modules at par with Master’s degree. The PGDFM course I take is like bridging course to MBA in Finance, which I plan to pursue in future. Each essentials module being taught develops me academically. The classroom facilities with latest technology, gadgets and course materials ease our learning. I feel very fortunate to be amongst the cream of the nation though I was not selected from the RCSE lot.

The social life is as fun. Although my training mates are mostly juniors in college, it is not very hard for me to socialize with them. Back in my office I hardly mix with people, but here in RIM I knew the charm of being with friends to share ideas and sense a feeling of togetherness. Getting to know each other and making each moment a special one makes my days in RIM memorable to cherish. I feel lucky to be here and I strongly belief that this is the right decision I have made in my life. It serves as a good break for me from the work.

Getting into work, many people dream of reeling back life and going back to school. Who would get a life as mine? Here I am, back to school! With all wonderful people around, Away from pressures from the office work plans and boss-phobia. The best part is-I can do all the things with you people, which I missed in my school or college days. I was just waiting for this day to come in my life. But sometimes I do miss my office, the warm heater, the hot cup of tea served time to time and my home at Paro.

The institute life seems to be shaping my life, and I can already feel the difference. It is helping me transform into a better person, an experienced and more learned. This has motivated me to look at life optimistically. Each new day is now a learning day for me, both academically and socially. And I mature each day. (Robinson, 2009) said, “Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending”. I have come to learn that whatever happens; happens for a reason. And the reason, i have to move on and set my priorities in life because life goes on and living has to be made. I wish and pray for my happy stay in RIM and make my life large and worth living for.

Reference

Daring to dream. (2009). Bhutan Today , 2.

Emerson, R. W. (1998, march 23).The works of Ralph Waldo Emerson.Reader Digest , p. 25.

Robinson, M. (1875). Life Quotes. Retrieved april 28, 2009, from www.thinkexist.com

Sharma, R. (2007). Family Wisdom. Mumbai: Jaico books