Recently
while reading “Last Lecture” from Randy Pausch, I came across an expression
where he wrote that while he was on stage giving that lecture, he was, mostly
channelling the theatrics and narration skills of his father, who too was a
great storyteller.
This
aspect of channelling others set me thinking about instances where I have –or
wished to do at least - channelled, skills, attitude, approach and conduct of
some of the most wonderful people I have come across. Cynics may call it copying; however those with
hearts often appreciate it as a mere imitation of the best by an impressionable
child.
To
illustrate this aspect of channelling the best, I would like to put forth
following instances. While rooting for a particular idea, I would always like
to channel an energetic friend of mine who has been running a creative writing
website as a mere hobby since last 3 years, it takes a lot of time and effort
but whenever you listen her talking about it, you never get to hear a sense of
fatigue….. That’s a type of energy one would always like to exhibit while
rooting for an innovative idea.
At times when I am faced with insurmountable
tasks I try to channel the determination and persistence of a friend who just
completed his chartered accountancy, we always used to discuss that big things
are often built, bit by bit. This allows breaking down the bigger problems into
smaller ones and handling them each at a time.
Fear
of loss, this is one of the things which often sound bigger and heavier until
faced. It is perhaps right that one will be at one’s strongest most when faced
with a big loss or adversity. Whenever this fear cripples me I try and think of
the worst outcome and compare it with that of the grievous most loss faced by
some of my friends. This makes me realize that there are people who have taken
head on to even more difficult situations and come out stronger. This idea is
fascinatingly refreshing and gives one a new perspective of looking at things.
If
you are reading this, I want to let you know that – known or unknown- there is
a bit of you in me. And I am thankful for it. J
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