There was a huge poster of of a tiger right in front of me.
By far it was the only thing that was very attractive in that conference room.
The most amazing thing about that poster that caught me staring towards it for
a long time was the asymmetric orientation of the two half of the tigers face.
I was wondering and having an argument with my mind itself trying to justify
that it was not asymmetric in nature. Although the more i saw it the more i
felt that it was an act of photo-shop and some really lazy editing.
While entering the huge gate no 1 of DAKC there was this one
promise i made to myself. Come what may i will smile and this was a choice i
made for myself and that was exactly how i entered the huge conference room
before. Amongst my lonely sole there were 27 other individuals. But it didn't matter to me a lot as all my attention was towards that huge poster of tiger.
There were 27 other
living breathing organism sitting around that conference table breathing the
same air conditioned air in that room but all my attention was focused on that
photo. all were giving cold stares to each other.
No one talked to no one until we reached the training room.
Even though i tried not to keep any presumption in my mind but they were really
knocking at my door. It was that kind of feeling when you try to measure your caliber just by looking at them, trying to make a chart of differentiation
indicating who is better or worst than you. Stiffening up on better points and
slouching down on worst points. It is the best way in which i could define the
atmosphere of that conference room.
It wasn't until the ice breaking that i came to realize how
foolish it of me to think like this was.
I always have this firm believe that direction in life can
be asked from anyone. It as simple as asking for directions from anyone
crossing you on the street while walking. It doesn't necessarily mean that you
need to be lost to ask for direction. Similarly inspiration is something that
can be drawn from anyone and anything. This
is something i have written many times before in my previous articles also but that's how i feel my life refuels.
My initial predicaments were completely shattered after
knowing that people around me were just not some random individuals but stories
in bone and flesh. Coming from such distinct backgrounds and walks of society
that it made my vision of life even more dynamic and acceptable to various
spectrum of living dimensions.
We think that only our life is filled with trouble, hardship
and difficulties. Yes i totally accept it that in our approach we do find it
tough. Sometimes this situation just breaks us down into small bits and pieces.
It gives our self confidence a real battering shaking us to the very core of
our existence.
Listening to the life stories of all my training room
associates i feel that yes even they have gone through the same intensive
hardship as i had gone through. I am saying this not to praise myself or to
earn some sympathy but to help you realize the significance of it. Now i am
really proud to say that i am very lucky to have meet a group like this. So many
stories be it the struggle to complete studies, fighting against sickness and
socio-economical condition. Or conquering your fears and overcoming your
greatest fear. Each person in this training room is a living example of how a
simple motivation and lots of dedication can do.
There was a time when i use to think that i am not worth
this responsibility. It isn't that i am afraid of it but this was something
that i never thought could happen in my life. I felt that even if i did manage
to get through to such a work place environment I would just not gel. But now i
am sure that i am not alone.
Knowing that there are people around me that had a rocky road
to this point made me realize that even i have that ability. One thing that all
of us had in common is our fighting attitude. We know the importance of working
in this organization and our responsibility as co-workers towards each other.
It has been only two weeks that i have meet these guys in
one of the largest company campus in India but i have already learned a lot
from them.
I made a promise to myself that i will smile and meet
everyone and will not try to do any manipulations. And i will abide to it. i am
also honored to be spending the next 4 weeks of my life with these amazing 27
people. I am not aware weather they have welcomed me into their worlds but i
already did with a big smile.
“if this is the best way to celebrate success, i am glad to
celebrate it with you guys”.
happy dussera!!
happy dussera!!
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