Monday Motivation….. October 17, 2016 (297)
Once upon a time a teacher announces an exercise for all his students to try. Each student is to stand, facing away from other classmates, and fall backward, relying on another student to catch. Most of the students were uncomfortable with this, and they cannot let go for more than a few inches before stopping themselves. Everyone started laughing in embarrassment.
Finally, one student, a thin, quiet, dark-haired girl crosses her arms over her chest, closes her eyes, leans back, and does not flinch, like one of those Lipton tea commercials where the model splashes into the pool.
For a moment, everyone thought she is going to thump on the floor. At the last instant, her assigned partner grabs her head and shoulders and yanks her up harshly.
“Whoa!!” several students yell. Some clap. Teacher finally smiles. “You see”, he says to the girl, “you closed your eyes, that was the difference. Sometimes you cannot believe what you see; you have to believe what you feel. And if you are ever going to have other people trust you, you must feel that you can trust them too – even when you’re in the dark or even when you’re falling”.
Moral:
It is essential to employ, trust, and reward those whose perspective, ability, and judgment are radically different from yours. It is also rare, for it requires uncommon humility, tolerance, and wisdom. Always remember, a healthy relationship is built on unwavering trust!
Have a great week ahead..!
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