Strength

S truggle to Fit In: Navigating Pressure and Identity

Some children attend international schools while others go to regular schools. Some parents celebrate birthdays in a grand manner, while others don't. These contrasting experiences have a significant impact on both the child and the parent. Comparisons among children arise, such as academic performance, which affects the child's mindset as all these factors accumulate in their mind. Nowadays, every child is focused on their career and aspiring to go abroad. They often leave their homes to live in hostels, where they are exposed to shocking differences. They struggle to comprehend seeing other children with iPhones, laptops, and extravagant spending habits, appearing intelligent, confident, and multi-talented. This hypocrisy is difficult for them to digest, including the prevalence of romantic relationships. The pressure to fit in leads some into depression, negativity, and jealousy. They may resort to negative habits like smoking and gambling, further spiraling into a state of depression.

Embrace Individuality, Resist Peer Pressure for Personal Growth
In such situations, it becomes challenging for youngsters to stand up for the truth. While they are aware of the wrongness of smoking or drinking, they lack the strength to resist peer pressure. Here, Dadaji comes into their lives as a brave role model who guides them towards the path of truth. In college, they encounter numerous temptations, face ridicule if they don't participate, and feel lonely if they choose to stand apart. It's essential to consider the long-term consequences of succumbing to negative influences, as it not only affects the individual but also their entire family. The aim of life should be peace of mind, not just money. It's crucial to seek peace in positive and protective environments, surround oneself with courageous people, and never feel alone. Sometimes, going against the majority is the right path to take for one's career and personal growth.

Faith as a Guiding Light: Embracing Divine Support and Inner Strength
"God is with you." When you believe that He is there with you, watching over you, how can you do something wrong? How can you follow the wrong path? The feeling of support is there with you, supporting you. Your Guru will be there, and your own family will send support for you. Small temptations that come your way... Swami Vivekananda has said, 'Stand up, be brave, be bold. You are the creator of your own destiny, so you have to create your own destination. Your entire life is in your hands. As you sow, so shall you reap. If you get into bad company, you are ruining your whole life. If you stay in the company of good people, you will make your life successful. Don't hesitate to open up and speak up about any doubts or questions in your mind. If you don't communicate, you will keep overthinking, and you won't know whether you are right or wrong in your decisions. Open up and speak up to your friends or family. You can manage to speak to them, or we will show you the right path. You will not be betrayed. You may feel tempted when you see your friends having boyfriends or girlfriends while you don't, and someone tells you that you are outdated. You feel low about it, out of place, uncomfortable going for outings or parties. But don't you realize that the majority consists of fools? You are on the right path, so why assume that you are wrong? You are, in fact, right. Stand by what is right, be bold, and don't be scared. We are scared of rejection, but if our friends reject us, they were not meant to join us in our party. We will be left alone, but don't worry. God is with you, and your family is here. You can enjoy them. Dadaji, wants all youngsters as of all, the soldier, has to always be brave.we cannot be depressed, we cannot be unhappy. You have to be strong, brave, ever ready, shining, sparkling like the sun. Dadaji tells us that we are sons of Lord Suraj Devta, so we should always be shining and happy. The sun always shines, sparks always cover up the darkness. So we, as sons of God, sons of Surya Devta, should also spread light in the universe. All the darkness inside us will vanish if we carry the Guru's teachings with us. It is possible."