The magic of first steps
The chaos of the chase
The applause of hitting milestones
The struggles of staying afloat in crisis
The highs of flying on the tailwinds
The lows of facing the headwinds
All lessons for life
There is no mountain
Without a valley to across
The struggles of the climb
Amplifies the success at the summit.
Reach beyond knowing
Every step leads the way
Trust the self in every step
Let the clouds roll in
For the view is truly worth it all…
After the storm.
Savvy
Its not pride. It’s dignity,
That you need with you.
Much is the difference between .
In no uncertain moment
Lose your sense of dignity.
For dignity is divine
For it embodies your spirit & soul
Pride is just a human emotion.
If ever you face a situation
Where anothers words & deeds
Leave you broken
Remember its just your pride & ego
That feels deflated in the moments.
It’s just a phase of life it will pass.
Your dignity stays with you
In the way you handle
With no loss of grace
Stay dignified, stay graceful.
Savvy
Stillness comes from movement
Movements birth in stillness.
Silence is pregnant with sound
Sound leaves silence space less.
Fear scares the living daylights out.
But the day overcomes the darkest night.
Tears drown in the smiles
As laughter dries the tears.
Joy fills the heart with happiness
Relieving the hollow of sorrow.
And just like the seasons
Every season has a reason to be
For life is all about change.
And change is the only constant.
Savvy
Sense this moment
It’s with you
Only in this now
And then it moves on
Into another moment
And then another.
Time goes on
But if you can
Breathe in this now
Allowing yourself
To still your fluttering self
Calm your mind
Ease in your being
In this now
Then every now
Speaks much
Emotes much
Back to you
For you to discover
The truths of your being .
Just be…
Savvy
3 things to focus on this week:
This week I want to focus on 3 things :
Food
To improve my diet and food habits even more than last week.
Sleep
To improve my health by sleeping on time and set a habit .
Exercise
To improve my exercise routine a little more and specifically work on strength training.
Share three things you want to give time to this week.
Savvy
On Managing Behaviour
Whether as a parent, a partner, a teacher, a manager or leader, we all come across challenges in behavior.
Here are few pointers…
Being critical is easier
Being an example is what matters
To pave the path of positive change
Affirm the good with consistency
Appreciate a deed well done
Behavior transforms in time.
Savvy
Each day of life
Brings forth many moments
Like no two waves are the same
The good tidings of your life
Come and envelope you
When you least expect it
Surf them with joy
Know they come to you
As and when they are meant to
Be present in the moment
Enjoy them wholeheartedly
Bring all of you to sense the good.
Savvy
Good mentors
Guide people to mend themselves
At best they teach and nurture
Showing the pathways and gaps
To be adaptable and agile
They don’t break people
They build them up.
With empathy and goodwill
For those yet on their way.
Savvy
Learning never ends
It grows new pathways
Awaiting your awareness
Discover the joy of learning
You will find your purpose.
Savvy
Are you lonely and perhaps feeling lost?
Are you afraid of being lonely?
Loneliness is a silent killer.
Not easy to deal with. It can catch you when you are least aware.And it may seem challenging with the changing season.
Every person alive might have to battle it in different degrees one time or another in their lifetime .
Often it may be, the fear of ending up alone that people make wrong personal choices.
Often those very choices are the reason one feels lonely.
For there are times you can be feeling lonely in a room full of people.
Sometimes you have a life partner but feel there is no true companionship.
Sometimes you are actually alone with nobody around and hence feel lonely.
Circumstances may be different and varied for every one but the condition is one, of being lonely.
There is a thoughtworthy words I read, that comes to mind on loneliness.
Loneliness is the poverty of the self
Solitude is the richness of the self.
Now that changes the perspective doesn’t it .
What you envision your life, life becomes, such is the power of visualization and intention.
No matter where you are or who you are with,
Remember, you are never truly lonely if you flip the script…
Think you have you
Value the life you have
You are alive as yet
And you are enough for you.
Savvy
Keep your heart grateful
Keep your mind thankful
Keep your spirit humble
It will strengthen the foundation
Of many virtues of being human
Like love, trust and faith
Courage and contentment
Health, happiness and joy
Creating a blessed life
Savvy
Building bridges of understanding
Listen first. Give your opponents a chance to talk. Let them finish. Do not resist, defend or debate. This only raises barriers. Try to build bridges of understanding”. Dale Carnegie
Have you managed and resolved conflicts in virtual teams? If so, you will agree on how much communication matters in building bridges of understanding.
On Virtual Conflict Resolutions
Conflicts and its resolution are part of teams dynamics. An empathic approach to that is inclusive, non-judgemental, proactive and open to establishing safe discussion spaces creates positive outcomes in virtual scenarios.
In virtual team management scenario, it is important to define and understand what matters to each person or team to find the path forward. Creating a mutual connection virtually bridges over misunderstanding, encourages trust and strengthens relationships, leading to positive communication.
Being objective, mindful and awareof unconscious biases that influence perception helps create a roadmap towards resolutions.
What are your challenges in managing virtual conflicts?
How do you resolve them? Do share your perspectives.
©Savvy Raj
Poignant truths to remember for all leaders
You are human and not a machine and so is your team.
You are here to lead, not here to be liked by all.
You will also make mistakes, and that is how you learn
You will adapt as you cannot control everything, some things are unavoidable and sooner you acknowledge it the better.
You will be challenged by a few in inexplicable ways , but these experiences will empower you.
Your teams will outgrow you in time, even if you have invested your all in them .
You will learn how to sustain in the letting go , that is the way of evolving with change.
And most of all the higher you climb the lonelier you will feel.
Be prepared to manage it.
There is beauty in this now
But a sadness in letting go
Learning to appreciate this now
And accept the changing moments
As part of every now
Helps envision beyond what is
For all is transient.
Savvy Raj
Our thoughts make us
Who we are
The way we think
Becomes us.
Our thoughts are powerful
For they travel far
Thoughts make all the difference.
Think well
Live well.
Savvy Raj
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