Have A Look At This Inspirational & Life-Changing Poem By Rudyard Kipling, 'IF'

The inspirational poem ‘If’ by Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) first appeared in his collection ‘Rewards and Fairies’ in 1909. ‘If’ is a poem that is both inspirational and motivating, as well as a set of principles for ‘grown-up’ living. The poem ‘If’ by Rudyard Kipling offers life mottos and maxims, as well as a blueprint for personal integrity, behavior, and self-development.

As an ethos and a personal philosophy, ‘If’ is arguably even more pertinent today than when Kipling penned it. The poem is about a parent defining the attributes of a good man for his kid. The poem is about life’s difficulties and how to overcome them.

The poem encourages us to be confident in our judgments and to accept responsibility for them. If individuals who are unable of taking responsibility for themselves react adversely, be patient with them and do not bring themselves down to their level by lying or spreading hatred.

We all experience pain and delight in our lives. How do you deal with life’s ups and downs? The key to living a happy life is to treat “Triumph and Disaster” just the same, suggests Kipling through his poem ‘If’. We will be less bothered by the uncertainties of life if we can look around us and find some form of good in all we do and see.

Through this poem, Kipling tells us that we would truly be on the road to serenity and contentment if we could find peace in our lives despite the difficulties that we all face at some point in our lives. Rise above the chaos by making peace with the things that make you unhappy.

You must be able to communicate with huge groups of people without being affected by their opinions about what is right, bad, moral, or immoral. People can rely on you, but don’t allow others to become overly reliant on you. You must make the most of each and every moment of your life. If you accomplish these goals, the world will be yours, and you will be a good guy.

Here is the link to the poem.