The power of the hand

It is said when we live in awareness, almost every single thing – living and non-living has something to teach us.

In today’s world of consumerism and competition it is important that we realize the need of the day. It is to identify our own unique potential and not be like the boy/girl next door. The herd mentality will not do because somewhere in the long run we realize what works for someone need not work for us.

Let’s take for example our very own hand – all five fingers are not the same, the same applies to the human race, we are not the same. Can you imagine the thumb saying, “hey I want to be like the ring finger, the ring finger always gets gold and diamond rings.” Now if we have two thumbs, will the hand be able to perform with the same efficiency as before? No. Each finger has its role defined, has its own purpose to serve.

Similarly every human being born on this earth is unique in his/her own way. Each of us here has a purpose, a definite role to play in this vast universe. There is no point in comparing ourselves to the other and feeling miserable about our lack or the other’s abundance. Just know and understand that – “I am unique in my own way, there is no other like me.” This thought enables us to give our 100 percent to what we are doing.

When we believe in ourselves, in our uniqueness, we find it easier to respect the other, because we can respect the differences, we can then live in harmony with each other. The world will be a better place because of the respect we have for all human beings rather than being caught up in  issues like man, woman, young , old, rich, poor, caste, creed, color etc etc.  After all, we are first and foremost human beings then follow the categorical differences. The need of the day is to respect every human being and their role in this world.

Notice the fist that comes together, can work wonders because of the fingers coming together. The efficiency of any team performance too depends on how well we bring our respective skill and perform to achieve results.

So friends, in personal and professional life, when competition and tolerating others get
tough, look at your hands, see how complete it is with five different fingers, all in perfect harmony with each other.

–

Arpita Ghosh conducts various  training modules on communication skills, goal-setting,  developing leadership skills, Life is A Blank Canvass – Create Your Own Picture, Follow Your Heart and many others at college and corporate level.