🚢 Finding Your Own Voice
in a Noisy World – A Shipping Life Lesson ⚓
🌊 Introduction
In Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, there’s a scene where
the aunt is choosing a sari. Shah Rukh Khan secretly signals his preferences,
and eventually, she picks his choice—not her own. Imagine if there were ten
Shah Rukhs, each with different opinions—how confusing would that be?
That’s exactly what’s happening in our lives today. Whether
it’s WhatsApp groups, Instagram reels, or shipping decisions, everyone has an
opinion on what we should like, do, or follow. And slowly, our own
voice gets drowned.
But here’s the truth: in shipping and in life, just like a
Master has to decide the course in rough seas, you too must choose your path,
guided by your own compass. ⚓
⚓ 1. The Reel Story – When
Opinions Take Over
A friend of mine forwarded a reel made by Sudame in our
WhatsApp group. After criticism, Sudame deleted it. Strangely, my friend—who
was never trolled—also deleted his forward. Why? Because he felt pressured by
others’ opinions.
This is our reality. Earlier, we enjoyed experiences freely:
walking barefoot on grass, eating sweets, or watching a movie without guilt.
Today, every action is judged:
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“That’s unhealthy.”
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“That author supports this ideology.”
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“That director tweeted something controversial.”
In shipping, too, I’ve seen young officers hesitate to take
initiative because they fear, “What will others say if I’m wrong?” Yet,
hesitation can cost time, money, and even safety.
💡 Lesson: If you
like something, own it. In life and at sea, don’t delete your joy just because
others disagree.
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⚓ 2. The Weight of Opinions –
Losing Our Pure Experience
Today, social media and endless opinions weigh on us. If you
walk barefoot, someone says it’s bad. If you read a book, people judge you by
the author’s ideology. If you watch a film, they link you to the director’s
controversy. If you eat sweets, you’re told it’s unhealthy.
In shipping, too, every decision is judged—“Why this port
agent? Why bunker here? Why dry-dock now?” But the truth is, no decision is
perfect. The Master and owners decide with the best knowledge at hand.
Life’s experiences—like dance, art, or even a hot gulab
jamun—are meant to be savored. But under the burden of judgments, we’ve
forgotten how to simply enjoy.
💡 Lesson: Every
decision need not be socially certified. Sometimes, it’s enough that you
feel it’s right.
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#MaritimeLeadership #ShippingDecisions #GrowthMindset
⚓ 3. Listening to Your Own Voice
– The Hidden Power
Here’s the real question: how do we even know what we
truly like? Have our choices become society’s choices?
The hidden power we all have is the ability to hear our own
voice. Sadly, many go through life without ever listening to it. In
shipping, Masters who trust their inner compass navigate storms wisely, while
those swayed by too many external voices risk confusion and delay.
💡 Lesson: Eat what
you love. Watch the movie that excites you. Wear the clothes you enjoy. Attend
the gatherings that matter to you. Critics will always talk. But when you
listen to your own voice, life becomes authentic again.
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#InnerCompass #MaritimeWisdom #OwnYourJourney
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🌟 Final Thoughts &
Call-to-Action
Not every experience has to be “perfect.” What matters is
that it is yours. Just like a voyage may not always be smooth, but it’s
still your journey.
⚓ Trust your compass. Listen to
your own voice. Savor your experiences fully—without letting the noise of
others drown your joy.
🙏 Dear Shipping Family,
What’s one choice you made—despite criticism—that gave you true happiness?
Share your story. It might inspire another seafarer today.
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