bhaskar saikia

We often hear that each of us has a destiny to fulfill and dreams to pursue. Yet, more often than not, the reason we don’t reach them is simple—we take the wrong road.

Gold doesn’t have a fragrance, yet it’s precious. Sandalwood may not always flower, yet it’s valued for its scent. Neither tries to become what it isn’t. Gold never seeks to be aromatic; sandalwood doesn’t strive to bloom. Their worth lies in their own nature. So why do we, as a society, place beauty and youth above knowledge and wisdom? Why isn’t a wise mind considered more beautiful than a pretty face?

Happiness, too, is often misunderstood. It is not a faraway destination we finally arrive at—it is a state of mind. A person who is unhappy will remain so even after gaining wealth, because money doesn’t change who they are at the core. The destination doesn’t define us. It’s our determination to keep moving forward, despite setbacks, that truly shapes our lives.

The problem for many lies in how they choose their destination. Too often, we tie our life goals to people. The risk? If those people leave us midway, we’re left like a ship stranded in a windless sea. People change—and when they do, the destination we anchored to them drifts away as well.

The wiser choice is to tie our destination to dreams, not people. Dreams don’t abandon you. Even if someone close walks away, your direction remains intact because it’s guided by something that is yours alone. Albert Einstein put it simply:

“If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.”

Life is beautiful, but it becomes truly blissful only when we accept that we alone are responsible for it—not our parents, not the government, not anyone else. We can choose which road we walk. If we surround ourselves with negativity, envy, and mediocrity, we’ll grow more miserable. If we seek out positivity, inspiration, and people who lift us higher, we’ll inch closer to joy.

Winners aren’t born—they’re made by conscious thought and deliberate action. The road to bliss is always open. Every step you take toward your dream, no matter how small, brings you closer to the life you want.

So, choose your road wisely—and walk it with purpose.