Do good
And when you do
Think not of acknowledgement
Nor recognition
Do good
From the goodness of your heart
And you will find joy in it.
Make it a practice everyday
To do at least one good deed .
And soon it will become a habit
That happens naturally
And just know
In time…
You will do good anyway
Savvy
If we really choose to acknowledge
That awareness is only one part
The other is practice
If you can bring the two parts together
And open ourselves to the strengths of being
In resilience and love
We can shape ourselves and the world for the better
Savvy
Allow yourself spirit to emanate joy
Allow the body to feel its contentment
Allow the self to embody peace
Allow the heart to open itself to possibilities
Allow the self to move in space and sense the freedom it offers.
Just be and allow
Bouncing ball
Think of any organization, like a bouncing ball. No two moments are alike Change is order of things. In such moments the leaders at the top need all the support they can get from their team. And for that clarity in communication be it timely updates , to them & to the team is equally paramount.
When the ball bounces are extreme, it could be many factors, like the winds of change that’s affecting it. Let’s call it external forces be it political, economic,global changes and more…
No one can predict things to the T but if risks are part of the buisness, then leadership needs both resilience from the entire team and quick decision taking to keep the company ‘ball balancing’ afloat.
In times of internal instability from unexpected forces within the company, affecting the state of buisness the leaders need more than just attention to detail to bring the dissenting fragments and solve crisis .
It’s a given that even in stable times there is always going to be that bounce in the ball think of it as the pulse in the heartbeat. Just that the force and velocity is a little more manageable . Acknowledging it as a part of risk management makes it more realistic than procrastinating from planning for it.
Whatever be the force, the torque generated decides the nature of impact it has. Being prepared and building the resilience muscle and creating a strong srategic team in easier times, helps in times of crisis management.
Embracing the changes is about understanding the experiences of highs and lows as a part of the journey. And most of all seeing the setbacks as an opportunity to bounce back stronger again.
What do you think ?
Savvy Raj
Between & betwixt spaces
Of pause and activity
In the thinking and doing
Overcome the challenges
Of the conflicts of being.
Move on from valleys of reactions
From impulsive actions
That stems from assumptions
Reach out in responsiveness
Being positively intentional
Leading to clarity
In the deeper listening.
Savvy
The silent language of leadership.
Have you ever experienced how some people exude confidence in just their efforless presence?
It isnt just about the words you speaks but how you show up .
And if you can imagine how the body posture influences the way you move when in alignment you will sense how you exude a quiet confidence flowing in every step you take. Like dancers deportment,creating the art of presence. Quite akin to the silent language of leadership.
Here are a few insights on how deportment influences leadership.
More than 55% of communication is nonverbal and hence how you carry yourself speaks volumes without a word
Maintaining a good posture enhances confidence & authority thereby influences how others perceive leadership.
Composure & Presence
Dancers composure shapes their movements And while dance movement training builds poise it also enhances emotional intelligence & resilience all valuable traits for effective leadership.
Adaptability is Power
Whether in a dance or in leadership situations with quick decision taking & bouncing back in crisis the ability to move with fluidity & grace in changes that come with the challenges in time defines success.
Energy speaks louder than words
Leaders, like dancers, must be fully engaged aware of their space, their audience, their message.
Self Check-in
How are you breathing in this now? Is your breath calm or labored.?
What is your attitude reflecting ? Composure & confidence or Confusion and nervous hesitation.
Power of Alignment
How about if the next time you step into a room you become aware of your posture the way you are carrying yourself? And then intentionally align yourself.
After all, like dancing, leadership is consistent practice, not just a single performance.
Savvy Raj
Dare the space
Of the yet unknown
Even if you are scared
Dare to step it up everyday
You can pause a little
Along the way, but don’t stop
Keep moving on
Soon you will be steps closer
To your chosen goal
Dare your fears
And move forward…
A step in time
This life is yours
Live your life .
Don’t leave it for another.
Savvy
Hopegiving & motivational words that serve as a reminder to self.
Feel free to share with whomever you think needs it at this moment.
Let not the problems that come by boggle you .
Know time has all the answers
Keep the faith.
Let not the hear and say affect you.
There is always more than what is said or heard.
So much more.
Let not the passion for whatever you do dwindle
Rest & recharge yourself & keep the spirit alive.
Let not the weight of what you carry pull you down.
You are definitely not defined by how much you bear.
You are much more than that.
So go ahead, aspire to transform yourself for the better
And keep moving closer to your dreams.
Taking a step in time.
And most importantly, trust in yourself
For there is always so much more
To you, for you & by you.
Savvy
My painting interpretation for today’s thoughts …
In this dance of life
Turn your doubts to decisions
Turn your worries to wins
Turn your pain to possibilities
Turn your hurts to hope
All is a matter of a turn.
Savvy
Being a happy person
I have tided over
The challenges with a smile
Grateful for the dance in my life
I draw energy from movements
As they appear to move me
I unwind and unfurl
My hearts deepest feelings
In the flow of the moves
I sense the beauty of this now.
And I smile from the heart.
Savvy
It’s no surprise
Words flow as I write
As if awaiting me to simply begin
It’s a natural way
That I express my emotions
Through verses in the flow
All at once as if in a rush
In one sitting
And I don’t rearrange it
I chose not to change it
For it is my truth
As it came to me.
As it’s meant to be.
Poetry is personal
Raw poetry is a piece of ones soul
Too many edits to perfect it
And you have something
That somehow loses track
Of its own purpose.
Is there a free space to be heard
Where you can speak
Without fear and judgement.
Without doubt and hesitation
Is there a space that’s free
To move as you want to
Unrestricted and uncorrected
By unwanted influences & interferences
Such spaces are the need of the hour.
With the world getting more and more materialistic and withdrawn and people truly becoming less communicative although connected by technology in every second , the human need to be heard becomes more and more necessary for somewhere it is drowning in the hustle and bustle of an ever busy world.
And as for creative freedom well each every moment offers infinite acreative flow that is awaiting your expression. Choice rests with you what you do with it .
Would you agree ?
Savvy
Think for a moment
When was the last time
When you sensed oneness
With the rhythm of your soul
Took a deep breath of presence
Felt one with the stillness
Allowed spaces in between
To quieten your own mind
And heard the song of your soul
No matter the chaos of life?
Savvy
A beautiful thought share.
It is of practical value to learn to like yourself. Since you must spend so much time with yourself you might as well get some satisfaction out of the relationship.
Norman Vincent Peale
Teaching the waltz requires patience on the part of the dance instructor as well as the dance partners who are learning together.
I remember a student who kept struggling with rhythm. Assuming he wasn’t listening, wasn’t committed enough or just didn’t care, his partner became increasingly impatient. The tension increased with each error. She harshly corrected him as she clenched her grip. He withdrew, hesitant, his movements becoming stiffer.
I paused their practice and gently asked, what is it they think is happening.
Her immediate reply was that he is not paying attention.
But he mentioned that
while he was hearing the music, he kept doubting himself if he was stepping in rhythm.”
An interesting philosophical adage Hanlon’s Razor comes to mind…
‘Never attribute to malice that which can be explained by misunderstanding, incompetence, or a simple mistake.’
The student wasn’t disengaged -he was overwhelmed. His hesitation was caused by uncertainty, not neglect.
So all it needed was reframing the exercise.
We slowed down and concentrated on trust, posture and our breath. He regained his footing when his partner softened.
Leadership, much like dance, is about recognizing the unseen struggles behind each misstep.
Where might frustration be clouding reality in your professional life?
What assumptions could you challenge today to lead with more grace and understanding?
Savvy Raj 
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