One Last Dance

Excuse will always be there for you, opportunity won't.

Some of the best stories of success are from people who never gave up trying. In truth, one who fails but does not give up, is either as stubborn as a mule or learns from past mistakes and failures to make the dream come true.
Stories is what we have, when we look back on our achievements. Some tell the tale of dignity, some of passion, some wins and some failures but in the end the one's who believe in creating that Magik once again.... go for that One last Dance.
The best example of this was truly shown on Australian open Men final. Federer Vs Nadal. It was a spectacular match, Federer has never played better than what he did. Its also true both players have been off games last year due to surgeries and they were not even sure if they would make it to finals. But then, thats when the Magik happened in 5th set. Federer played the most outstanding game. Upon winning he has upped the level of play which is now expected from others.
Fact is since 2008, Federer has not been able to defeat Nadal and yet we saw how he claimed his 18th Grand slam title defeating Nadal.
In corporate circle, i do know one story of Mr. B.M.Munjal, after his success story of making cycles, as the age of 60 years he started with his joint venture of Hero Motors with Honda. People usually retire by this age, not start a new venture.
Steve Jobs , when he had moved out of his own company. His successors were a pale shade to his vision. On his return, made Apple the most aspiration brand.
We see so many top actresses after marriage, retire from bollywood to make a comeback sometime in their life. Many become one film wonder or fade away. But then, actress like Kajol is a breed apart. She is beautiful, versatile and talented actress who left stardom when she was the top actress in Bollywood. Her comeback film with none other than with Amir Khan in lead role was amazing. Her acting is still mesmerising. Or our above 40 brigade of actors, who are giving a run for money to all new comers in bollywood.
What makes these people so different? They all come from different backgrounds, highly skilled and when we thought they has receded in the background , they make their stories more memorable.
I believe, when a person is skilled and gifted, its very difficult to retire. They always make their comebacks more spectacular than when we think now they will or have retired.
All i can say it that there is Magik..all around us. We choose the course of our life, its the opportunity with lady luck smiling , what makes some people spectacular than the rest. We retire from one innings to make a comeback in next. To me retirement is more like a sabbatical, where the mind needs to be rejuvenated. Its all about giving back to society. No one can retire, we all in our own way keep on working,we keep upping our skills,  and we keep the Magik alive. This circle continues till our last breath.

I bow to all the spectacular people on this planet. People who believe in themselves, who are positive even when the going is tough. People who are not scared of admitting their mistakes and learning from them to be spectacular. People who help others, are humane and above all who have passion for what they believe in.

One Last dance before i put my shoes away to walk barefoot on beach.