Last week I was watching this movie called The Insider. For those who have seen it may have liked it (I wonder if there'd be anyone who didn't or doesn't) for several reasons, I have my own views, however this post here is not completely about this movie. Here I want to put down these profound questions that pop into my head and give me a different feeling each time and still leave me wondering.
Well yes we are talking about those people with a strong character and integrity. They do get noticed, such people; some admire them, some abhor them and some make fun of them and just let them be. But they are quite a rare species to find for sure.
Going back to the movie, the character of 'Jeffery Wigand' (brilliantly played by Russell Crowe) triggered these thoughts in my head. Firstly I'd like to appreciate how beautifully the director has sketched this character and portrayed how 'ordinary people behave in extraordinary circumstances'. I however think these are not really ordinary people.
These people with strong principles in life, ever wondered what do they think? what makes them be the way they are? and how do they react to various situations in life? I do believe that it has a lot to do with the upbringing by parents and family, but moreover it is the person's own will and grit to abide by those learnings and form a personality of his/her own.
It takes a lot of courage and will, like that of a rock's, to be the way they are. Because only then can they stand up for what they believe in and fight for. If you come to think, Life for such people is the toughest, because they are those who refuse to compromise, don't give in and stand upright to fight throughout.
These Warriors, as I call them, fight a battle each day, be it at work, with family, friends, peers, mainly the society. Imagine the kind of pressures they have to deal with. Sometimes the worst test one is put to is when one has to chose between the welbeing of family and to stand by own principles. The movie The Insider shows that Wigand's family leaves him because of his descision to protest but his perserverance keeps him going on. Yes this is also a risk the warriors face, being outcaste, abandoned and what not.
I have grown up watching 'Warriors' fight and struggle everyday in life, my own father, an extremely honest man, who always supported the right and condemned unethical people and such practices. However difficult life was for him and us, we as a family were very supportive of him, especially mom. It gave him great pride and honour to have spent his life honestly and to have a family who believed in him and stood by his side in the toughest times.
Yes, if your life partner and family acknowledges and supports your stance and principles in life, it adds to your vigour and gives more meaning and reason to be.
This post is dedicated to all those 'Warriors' who have a strong conscience and thrive to live upto own principles throughout their lives. A salute to them all.
