Chronicles of a warrior

Monsoon is almost over and today i suddenly realized that "I have not yet enjoyed the rains". Soon the rains will be gone. As a child, I used to love monsoons. The rains were always welcoming. But it failed to remain so as I got BUSY with life. One of the reasons I struggle to enjoy the season is because I'm often in a rush. I have work, plans, things to cross off of my to-do list. Even on the weekends, I'm often "busy" with something I feel I must get done. If I really want to enjoy this monsoon and all the seasons my beautiful country offers, I realize that I must slow down and stop rushing. I need to take my dog on longer walks. I need to take the long way from the parking lot to my office. I need to stop rushing and start slowing down. I need to stop being an robot adult and be a child again. I need to stop worrying and live a bit again. I need to stop cribbing and love a bit again. I need to stop and smell the ROSES again. I ask you alll...

On Saturday we bid farewell to our boss. He has been transferred outside Mumbai to a new department. Such was his impact on each one of us that the whole atmosphere was gloomy as we bid him farewell.  There were tears in everyone’s eyes since everyone was finding it difficult to say goodbye. He was so loved and respected that a colleague put his picture on facebook with the comment – “You don't need years of experience, all you need is a great teacher”. Such was his charisma. This blog of mine is dedicated to him. Let’s call him Boss.  Is a boss really that important? After all, isn't a job just about completing tasks in a designated period of time? It may seem logical to suggest that adults should be able to handle work situations without a lot of interpersonal drama.  However, anyone who has ever worked for an organization knows that relationships are very important. For many individuals, interactions with people in the office are just as important as the work ...