Genius is like true love

You might've heard many people saying that, "he was able to do it because he's gifted...", or that, "she had the right talent...".

First, throw this concept out of the window about talent and talented people.

Sure, talent exists, but all it's good for is an initial advantage, that's it. After that, it's all hard work, my friend.

So, true genius or mastery over something can only be achieved when one devotes oneself wholly to a certain domain or skill and keeps working on it consistently.

That is achieved when one shows up every day, day by day, and works their asses off, no matter how boring or how painful or how stressful, the list goes on.

Now, coming to my second point, why do I say, "Genius is like true love."

The reason is, that true love is boring as hell!

I know most folks will not agree to that, well, at least not initially, since understanding this needs one to be quite 'mature'.

When suppose a guy starts to like a girl, it's a mere infatuation, and a 'butterfly period' starts. During this period, the boy might even think "This is the girl!", and, "I love her!" and whatnot. Well, it's just our brain screwing with us with the hormones since all our brain cares about is evolutionary survival.

After this certain 'butterfly period' ends, in most cases, the boy is like, "Meh, maybe she's not the one."

In very few cases, even after the 'butterfly period' ends, a boy may continue to pursue 'that' girl, or at least, keep her in mind. Weeks, months, and even years may pass, and both individuals may not even interact that much, but in these very few cases, the boy might still feel about her the same way as he used to, or rather there isn't any used to.

Now, many might think it to be an easy task, but I'm afraid you couldn't be more wrong.

When you truly love someone, you imagine that your heart is already married with their heart.

You already understand the traditional Hindu wedding custom, the Saath Phera (also known as the Saptapadi) without the need for a marriage.

1. Together, we will take responsibility for providing and nurturing our family.

2. Together, we will grow in mental, physical, and spiritual strength.

3. Together, we will prosper, and we will share happiness and hardships.

4. Together, we will nurture each other and live in mutual trust and respect.

5. Together, we will raise strong and virtuous children.

6. Together, we will live a healthy and joyous life.

7. Together, we will remain best friends, partners, and companions for life.

These are the relationship standards which were first upheld by Ma Sati, who later reincarnated as Ma Parvati, and her husband, Mahadev Shiv. This is the first love story that we know of from our religion. We have the examples set by Siya-Ram and Radhe-Krishn in the following ages, but The example set by Ma Sati is the epitome.

Coming back to our original point about being a genius. You have to love a certain domain where you feel the need to contribute to such an extent that, no matter what struggles come, or how much pain you might have to endure, you'll still keep climbing the mountain, one step at a time.

Just realize one thing, when you reach the top, alas, you'll find that it ain't a mountain peak, but, a plateau, and now you start climbing again, till you reach the top with your final breath.

Remember, there are no limits my friend.

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