"You don't sleep until I do, "ok? That was a deal my daughter tried to crack with her brother when they went to sleep. However, as soon as I finished narrating a story, my son would curl up and slip into deep sleep. "Pat me to sleep, " my daughter would then demand. She would do everything but sleep - practice writing in the air, recite poems, share incidents at the day care and school - until she realizes that my response is decreasing by the minute. And, if I stop patting her, she would force my eyelids open and remind me of my duty - pat her to sleep. At the end of the exercise, however, it felt so fulfilling to see the kids cozying up to their teddies and sleep tight. Irrespective of my state of mind or health, this was a task I can confidently say I enjoyed the most.
Well, why would I share something like this with all of you, heh? It’s a lesson that I learnt through this routine. After my daughter left me with just memories, such frivolous tasks comes haunting day in and day out. And, at times it forces me to go back in time and question, ‘why did I enjoy the simple task of putting her to sleep so much?’ It must be the joy of ensuring my kids sleep with a smile, absolutely free of any worries and more importantly knowing there's only love in the air. In short, reassurance of a better morrow.
Now, don’t we come to office everyday with the desire for a better day? Most employees seek reassurance every day and every moment while in office. It’s important for being there for each other, more than ever, and of course spread love. And, all it takes is a smile to do that. When you do that, you’ll enjoy coming every day. In the absence of smiles at the workplace, the only factor that'll increase and spread would be worries. Of course, when worries spread, there is obviously less or no love in the air.
Several nights have passed since my daughter left me with such memories, from which I attempt to deduce some lessons. One thing that I don't forget to carry is a smile. Sent from my iPhone
Well, why would I share something like this with all of you, heh? It’s a lesson that I learnt through this routine. After my daughter left me with just memories, such frivolous tasks comes haunting day in and day out. And, at times it forces me to go back in time and question, ‘why did I enjoy the simple task of putting her to sleep so much?’ It must be the joy of ensuring my kids sleep with a smile, absolutely free of any worries and more importantly knowing there's only love in the air. In short, reassurance of a better morrow.
Now, don’t we come to office everyday with the desire for a better day? Most employees seek reassurance every day and every moment while in office. It’s important for being there for each other, more than ever, and of course spread love. And, all it takes is a smile to do that. When you do that, you’ll enjoy coming every day. In the absence of smiles at the workplace, the only factor that'll increase and spread would be worries. Of course, when worries spread, there is obviously less or no love in the air.
Several nights have passed since my daughter left me with such memories, from which I attempt to deduce some lessons. One thing that I don't forget to carry is a smile. Sent from my iPhone
