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I always believe that every person has a 'choice' at all things in life.

Whether it is about even chosing to have a choice firstly. Yes, this may sound complicated but over the past couple of years, I've met enough people who first cannot even accept that they have an alternative from what they feel they are compelled into.

So, the first lesson is to accept that you have a choice in EVERYTHING in life. The choice to not do anything about it is again a CHOICE.

It exasperates me when I meet people who do not acknowledge this basic thing.

After you've acknowledged that you have a choice then comes all the other things about what options and choices you make.

The other personal belief I have is that it's all about 'the extra mile'. There are certain things, people and situations that demand and 'extra mile' from each of us. To be fair to ourselves beyond anything and anyone else, it is important & integral that we 'walk the extra mile'.

Walking the extra mile is actually turning into reality what one wishes, wants or desires. It could a stepping stone towards fulfilling a life-time wish or goal or it could simply be standing up for what you believe in. But, growing up means 'walking the extra mile'.

I've met so many people who make tall claims about who they are as individuals, what they 'personally' believe in, what their wishes are, what they dream to do... moment of truth- they fall apart like a pack of cards....

Personally for me, my beliefs, desires, wishes and dreams are somethings that I would walk the extra mile for ALWAYS.

There are many people and many situations in the past that I've walked the 'extra mile' for and the only thing that I've learnt is I am the only one walking that road.

WE all face moment of truths in many situations in our lives and when we do, we forget to be honest to ourselves. And in that we sacrifice not only ourselves but also the people around us- people who have dedicated their time, emotions and lives around us. How can we be so frivolous about that? But, we are.

As each day passes, and I continue to believe in both these things- my faith in people has reduced to almost nil. People who live lies are more commonly found than those who live the truth- truth of their own lives.