Hi friends,
I was coming from Airport & taxi driver was an Indian. Here 90% of taxi drivers are from either India or Pakistan. Most of the time, I talk to them during the journey but this time he was different. Very quite, little depressed, more frustrated. Although he was driving very well but for the first time I found that this 20 minutes journey is so long for me. I tried to talk to him but he made the conversation so small that there was no room for next line. I was feeling so sorry for him & I asked about his work. He mentioned its going good. I was surprised to know if it's going good then why is he so sad & why am I so uncomfortable. I realized that his stress is making the whole atmosphere very stress full.
Its not the first time I have observed that people from our countries are under stress. I saw many of them in tram or train, thinking about something, no smile on their faces. Although I manage to reduce my stress level for an extent but I wonder, our people are living in such a nice country with all facilities & easiness of life but still they are not able to enjoy it. That's so pity. I understand that everyone has their own hardships in life but it doesn't mean that we lost our will and power to appreciate good things around us. Recently, I learned a new thing (thanks to one of my office colleague). Now whenever I talk to a person I always bring happiness inside me, which brings smile on my face & eyes. No matter who is he/she but my intention is to start my conversation with a very nice and decent sentence like I am meeting my old friend. For example, whenever I go to swimming & ask for my entry tag on the counter, I always ask them about the day & how are they doing today. They feel so great & refresh and always respond me very nicely. Their positive & refreshing reply made me so happy & refreshed. This small one minute conversation always fills me & them with happiness & freshness. I wonder if our people can learn this small one minute magical trick then they can also cherish life and its beauty.
But as for everything else, you have to be conscious when using this trick. It reminds me a very funny incident. Last Friday when I was boarding my flight, I asked a male crew member about his day and work. As usual he got happy & with smile replied. Suddenly he touch me and said thanks a lot and have a nice time. By his expressions and behavior I realized that he is gay. Me & my friend laugh a lot after this incident & promise to be conscious next time. That was so funny.
I hope this small thing can help you in life. Take care...chau
Raj
I was coming from Airport & taxi driver was an Indian. Here 90% of taxi drivers are from either India or Pakistan. Most of the time, I talk to them during the journey but this time he was different. Very quite, little depressed, more frustrated. Although he was driving very well but for the first time I found that this 20 minutes journey is so long for me. I tried to talk to him but he made the conversation so small that there was no room for next line. I was feeling so sorry for him & I asked about his work. He mentioned its going good. I was surprised to know if it's going good then why is he so sad & why am I so uncomfortable. I realized that his stress is making the whole atmosphere very stress full.
Its not the first time I have observed that people from our countries are under stress. I saw many of them in tram or train, thinking about something, no smile on their faces. Although I manage to reduce my stress level for an extent but I wonder, our people are living in such a nice country with all facilities & easiness of life but still they are not able to enjoy it. That's so pity. I understand that everyone has their own hardships in life but it doesn't mean that we lost our will and power to appreciate good things around us. Recently, I learned a new thing (thanks to one of my office colleague). Now whenever I talk to a person I always bring happiness inside me, which brings smile on my face & eyes. No matter who is he/she but my intention is to start my conversation with a very nice and decent sentence like I am meeting my old friend. For example, whenever I go to swimming & ask for my entry tag on the counter, I always ask them about the day & how are they doing today. They feel so great & refresh and always respond me very nicely. Their positive & refreshing reply made me so happy & refreshed. This small one minute conversation always fills me & them with happiness & freshness. I wonder if our people can learn this small one minute magical trick then they can also cherish life and its beauty.
But as for everything else, you have to be conscious when using this trick. It reminds me a very funny incident. Last Friday when I was boarding my flight, I asked a male crew member about his day and work. As usual he got happy & with smile replied. Suddenly he touch me and said thanks a lot and have a nice time. By his expressions and behavior I realized that he is gay. Me & my friend laugh a lot after this incident & promise to be conscious next time. That was so funny.
I hope this small thing can help you in life. Take care...chau
Raj
