Would any one help me out ??
By K.Rajib G.
@krajibg (11922)
Guwahati, India
September 23, 2009 8:15am CST
I am in the Hamletian dilemma - To be or not to be. If I lie I would be all bleeding for there would be of my conscience battering me all the way. And if I speak in favor of him I would never be able to forgive myself for this act of standing by his side with all falsity would be more than the hellish augmentation.
i can not split myself into two selves and settled being two individual in a single body. Some could do that but not me.
Just tel me what should I do that would save either bank from getting non existent.
Love
Rajib.
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13 responses
@Canellita (12029)
• United States
23 Sep 09
It's a bit difficult to advise you without specific information but the first option for action, for which you would be able to forgive yourself, is obviously not the correct choice. This means you must find a happy medium between it and the other option or look for a third action that allows you to be satisfied with your decision while doing the right thing.
Whatever action you take, do not decide emotionally. Do not support the person you would "speak in favor of" simply out of loyalty even if it means losing a friend. Do what is right and what is best for all concerned.
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@krajibg (11922)
• Guwahati, India
24 Sep 09
Hi canellita,
Well, you seem to have perceived my condition well. As I told I can not split into two different individuals I would stick to my own principles. The truth speaking consequence is almost known to all. Now if I go with the trend I would not be in any trouble whatsoever. But if I do not bend I would see the pandemonium.
This is really a trying period for me and I would not compromise with what is true or the truth.
@Canellita (12029)
• United States
29 Sep 09
What is the diplomatic choice? Perhaps being truthful conservatively is the way to go?
@msfrancisco9369 (10002)
• Boston, Massachusetts
23 Sep 09
yes canellita, rajib must be objective enough in making the right decision. if he need professional help or legal advise just to arrive at right decision why not?!
@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
23 Sep 09
Hey raj, whats up? You seems to be in deep thoughts? For situations beyond your control, tell yourself: I would prefer "A" but if "B" happens, it is ok! This is really a game that you play in your head. It is a shift of attitude, and it gives you more peace of mind. Life will bring obstacles and difficulties, yet it is our thoughts and attitude that enable us to see them as challenges and gain victory over them. As a man of wisdom, am sure you know what to do in any situation.
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@krajibg (11922)
• Guwahati, India
24 Sep 09
Hi zandis,
So this send me glad that you have total confidence in me that whatsoever decision I would take would be good for me. Just tell me if the contrary takes place? One thing is for sure that I would not stoop too low to compromise with life. I would rather destroyed than defeated.
@kalav56 (11464)
• India
23 Sep 09
Hullo Rajib!
Friendship would all come later and it is your conscience that you should listen to. Say for example, some friend asks you to give a guarantee or some similar thing and you know that it is not a fair proposition then place faith in God and refuse to do it. If a friendship is lost on account of this then it only proves that it is a need based friendship[you can as well do without it.THere can be no expectations in this] Listen to what your inner mind tells you. If you are in doubt consult some person like your father or mother [who would give an unbiased opinion that would totally be in your interest] and with whom you can confide the whole story if it is possible.If it is not so, do not worry whether you have been good or bad . Listen to your rational mind and do not let emotion come in the way of your thinking.
Only today I was wondering what had happened to you and I see you.
Trust you are fine.
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@krajibg (11922)
• Guwahati, India
23 Sep 09
Hi Kala,
Its aright that I should listen to my own conscience. But if this act of mine invites the wrath of some people who would not be pleased that I listened to my own conscience.
I am not afraid of losing the crown but my only concern is that things never go to the dogs.
There is no question of emotion or emotive response here. This is all hard practical life lesion you receive from time to time.
@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
23 Sep 09
What can you live with? Which decision would please the God who loves you? Which would you want your son to do? That's what you have to ask yourself. I hope that you can come to an honest decision and can deal with the consequences, whatever they are. I just said a prayer for you.
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@krajibg (11922)
• Guwahati, India
24 Sep 09
hi my friend,
I honor your concern and also honor you for your words of advice but the reality is something different. If I stoop to a compromise I might be in the gaining side but I do not want that to happen. I would rather say the truth and welcome the hangman.
And this is my situation. There is no solution unless I go for a bitter and unwanted compromise.
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
23 Sep 09
Sounds like you are in quite a mess. You certainly can't do what you can't live with..that is the golden rule. I would talk in private with the person that wants you to stand by them and tell them..I can't. Tell them that you will do what you can to help them within reason and but let them know what it is exactly that you can't stand for. Being honest now will save a lot of trouble in the future. Not to mention the fact that by prewarning them..they have the chance to do whatever damage control they might need too..lol.
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
24 Sep 09
The truth is my friend that once people have their mind made up about you, there is no true way to change it. At least not quickly. These things sometimes take time. My best suggestion to you would be to cover your rear with everything that you do and prove that you are the person you are telling them you are. They will see then. Until then, they will be against you and you will have to cover your moves carefully.
@krajibg (11922)
• Guwahati, India
28 Sep 09
Yes Jen, that would be the only way out. This is indeed difficult to make people understand once they have framed out your stand and in such situation the best solution would be to wait and let things turn on their own.
@krajibg (11922)
• Guwahati, India
24 Sep 09
Yes Jen, I am in a mess and there is no sure way to come out and breath leisurely.
Well it is easier said than done. Those who I am not arms in arms are all united suppress me and prove me wrong while I am trying to prove that truth in the bare form is too hard to resist. Just ell me what would help me make thtese people understand the reality. Know for sure that I would rather destroy myself than invite embracing falsity.
@msfrancisco9369 (10002)
• Boston, Massachusetts
23 Sep 09
you already stated the obvious answer in your discussion. do what is right and stand up for it. the truth will always set you free. no matter what be truthful. this maybe difficult but this is the best that you can do. whatever will the consequences of your decision be brave enough to face it. what is important is youo speak the truth and your conscience is clear...clear from any guilt feelings. don't forget to seek wisdom/divine intervention.
i know you're almost there you just need some backing up to convince yourself that you're on the right track, that you're thinking is the right decision. cheers!
@msfrancisco9369 (10002)
• Boston, Massachusetts
25 Sep 09
oh i see. whatever it takes i believe that your decision is the best one for you. what i can do now it to offer a little prayer for you ... peace of heart and mind!
@celticeagle (165840)
• Boise, Idaho
24 Sep 09
Ok, Raj. We have had this conversation before I am thinking. When you have this question come up you need to go with your gutt. Don't over think it or you will ruin the out come. Just go with what your gutt, not your intellect, tells you is best and you will do fine.
@celticeagle (165840)
• Boise, Idaho
25 Sep 09
If the false accusations and all the rest is an issue for you then don't do anything. On the other hand, if you believe go forward.
@krajibg (11922)
• Guwahati, India
28 Sep 09
you sound right celti. Keeping silence and cultivating endurance would pay in the long run.
@krajibg (11922)
• Guwahati, India
24 Sep 09
Hi Celti,
Nice way of advising a friend. But tell me what would befall my family if I go with the truth and guts. I am stuck to truth and none would succeed to get me away. I am prepared for all the odds just like Jesus Christ did and accepted the false accusation.
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@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
24 Sep 09
A few here have advised you to listen to your inner self and listen to what your conscience tells you to do. I agree with this and what is important is to ask yourself whether you can live with your decision. At the end of the day whatever you decide to do is between you and your God and that is what you have to be at peace with, no one else.
Believe that whatever the consequences of your decision are going to be, you are strong enough to deal with them.
@krajibg (11922)
• Guwahati, India
24 Sep 09
Yeas Paula, I am strong enough to stand on my own but here lies the question of merging with the lots. I tell something which is not approved by the society. Am I doomed to accept the social dogmas? can not I have my own individual view on the subject?
This irritates me more than anything else.
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@maygodblessu44 (7336)
• India
21 Oct 09
Hello my friend krajibg Ji,
I think you are like Ftaher of nation, who could not satisfy both and lost the life for his act to satisfy one. I hope, you will hold the truth as this only will satisfy your soul and act naturally. Else others will suffer as we are suffeing due to one-sided act by father of the Nation.
May god bless You and have a great time.
@Anora_Eldorath (6028)
• United States
23 Sep 09
Dear Rajib-
I do not know of your struggles intimately, but I agree with what was shared. You must listen to your own inner Truth. That is all we can live by is the Truth. It does our own journey no good if we pretend or live falsely. It is like living behind a paper mask that when wet soon falls apart leaving us with a messy face.
The risk is that perhaps this friend leaves you. However, the other side to this is that they thank you for being a good friend and stepping in when sage advise is needed. It is not unlike the child who tests his/her limits to make sure a loving parent is willing to step in and show them where the boundaries exist. It lets them know they are safe and that you love them.
I send healing your way today and ask all to bless you during this trial.
Namaste-Anora
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@krajibg (11922)
• Guwahati, India
24 Sep 09
Yes my friend now we live in an age where truth means bullet and surely bullet on my head would surely set me free from all anxiety.
@abhikmjmdr (779)
• India
23 Sep 09
There is only one way out- listen to your conscience. My own belief is that you should go with the truth as it would keep your conscience clear. You should only lie if it is a white one- it does not hurt.One thing you should realise , you cannot run away from yourself. Do whatever will help you to be at piece with yourself, do not live the rest of your life feeling you did an injustice to a greater number of people including yourself.Best of luck!
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@krajibg (11922)
• Guwahati, India
24 Sep 09
ThisHi,
is true that to be in calm one needs a clear conscience. And this is possible if one is all freedom to air his mind. You know how difficult it is to gain this. I would be aright when I am with the truth but ironically the truth is bitter and it would create discomfiture to many who preach truth but never follow what they preach. Just tell me what would be my position now?
@krajibg (11922)
• Guwahati, India
24 Sep 09
It is beyond my comprehension what you are talking of. I would be happy if you could be more comprehensive.