Hi,
Let this blog find
you shining and living to your full potential.
Here is a short
story:
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Once upon a time,
there was a man who married a witch!!! She told him that she is under a
peculiar curse. For 12 continuous hours in the day, she can be the most
beautiful woman of this world. For balance 12 hours, she would be the ugliest
woman. She asked him “For what part of a day do you want me to be beautiful?”
The man thought
& thought. [There can be many answers. You can think about it. Some
answers would point to a focus on self, while other answers may show a concern
about other people’s opinions]
The man replied: “I
leave it to you”.
She started crying.
She told him “The curse was such that if I find someone who can honor my choice
and let me be, then it will leave me”.
The curse left her.
She chose to remain beautiful all her life!!!
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I think there is a
big learning in this short story on relationships & getting someone to
his/her best. Imagine what will happen if we allow people around us to be
themselves & choose for themselves, instead of imposing our choices.
An exercise
Here is an
experiment you can do with your spouse / partner /close friends / kids:
- Talk to the person, one on one
- Look into his/her eyes
- Give him/her a hug & say “No matter what
happens, what you do, whether you follow my suggestions, one thing will remain
forever – my love for you. I love you as
you are, with all your habits, decisions & choices”.
A simple expression
like this has an amazing impact on the person & the relationship. Remember
to do all this with total authenticity.
I read somewhere
that we get disoriented from our core, wishing to be like someone else or to
fulfill expectations. One single person is enough to bring balance in you, if
that person lets you BE yourself. You may choose to be such a person in the
lives of your dear ones.
Warm regards,
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