The Power of Passion…

Sometimes contemplating can become one of the most precious time you can get during the day… Maybe Im in a minority… Hmm.. actually, the more I go along… the more I find that people are basically the same… and looking for the same thing… to find some happiness, to find a purpose… to be heard and to find some love somewhere…

All of us seem to reach for these basic things in our own way… And how we react to other people is often about how much we are willing to understand this about the other and be kind in return…

Rit-o. Philosophy aside…! No, I think in this blog I might continue a little more in this vein, because I want to talk about the power of an individual who has the passion within to translate the energy inside into action that can help realize the vision in the mind.

For some people it is in the form of random acts of kindness that can be of unforeseen assistance to surprising quarters. I witnessed that myself today. (I was at the receiving end.) It was quite inspiring! (And its too long-winding and a little personal to spell out even on this Forum!)

For some it can be a focused and continued effort, this can be in the form of charity for some, by way of service to humanity for some, by way of Prayer for some others still…

There is this third category of people whose whole lives seem to translate into a continuous and apparent expression of the belief within, and it is so strong it brings out an external manifestation of the same. (Though I have not named the people I had in mind for the previous two categories, Sir and Ma’am: you know who you are. :) ) I think for this category, Ms.Hema Hattangady of Conzerv, who addressed us for a colloquium would be a prime example. The energy in that single persona, has clearly been focused and directed in such a way that the difference can be seen as she now leads an organization that lives and swears by a philosophy that very few corporates of that size can boast of: A work ethic that is corruption-free…

I think that Work Ethic is more than just about refusing bribery or fighting bureaucracy… I think its about hiring and nurturing individuals who have the conviction, energy and will to stick by a certain set of principles and have the passion to see it translate into something very real on a daily basis… Even at the opportunity cost of something bigger, better.. or atleast something seemingly so… :)

So finally: before I sign off, let me link it to how I started… I think its after being taken down some lanes that encourage you to think about the underprivileged and exploited, I seem to be more aware that all humans are the same in very fundamental ways. Further, I find that everyone is looking to express their belief and their idea of the World in their own unique fashion. (Both of these I have already expressed.)

So my point is (also) that… Next time, if you can stop to listen, you may actually hear something. And that something or someone may actually sound a little familiar… A bit like… ‘you’… :)

Right… I sound like someone in those ET ‘Spiritual Link’ columns… hehe :D

I think people gain perspective when something in Life changes. Perhaps mine is. :)

Further updates as events mandate. :) :) Hehe.

Have a good day all! :)

Rajeswari