I learned that Mario Puzo, the author of the Godfather books, which was later adapted in to those iconic Godfather movies, had no idea what he was doing as he'd never written a screenplay before. Amazing, isn't it?? Such stories give a lot of strength and comfort to keep working on our dreams, our projects and our lives. Since no is sure of what is going to happen, all we can do is keep showing up and keep giving our best. In the process, we might be misunderstood or even criticised by people for whom your narratives doesn't match. It then becomes up to you to courageously continue, regardless. Every one has an opinion, but no one has a guarantee.
In our team meeting, we saw a video which emphasized the importance of being kind, which has always been a rarity in today's competitive world. The lessons were - Being kind won't make you rich or famous and that you still remain anonymous to the whole world but what you get in return is that feeling of love, you witness happiness and a distinct satisfaction at the end of the day which money simply can't buy. But to be kind isn't always easy due to so many other emotions distracting us. Perhaps, it's also related to how one has been treated in the past or even being treated in the present. How can I be kind when I am not experiencing any kindness? These are not easy questions.... One of the answers to that question can be is that we start afresh - we start treating people well because WE CAN. We are kind because WE CAN!! That's a powerful thought, not an easy one but worth trying and see what it can lead to.. I believe it will compound.... . I heard in one o