The need to be in touch with our humanness. Deriving our identity from the lives we impact than the designations we hold resonate with me.

As I watch a few people around me do this well, I notice one trait they display. Apart from many many admirable ones.
They have the ability to hold opposing emotions at the same time. They can empathise, engage and care about the person genuinely- while also being acutely aware and miffed with the problems the person is creating.
They are able to look at the situation from many perspectives. They stay present and empathetic to all needs, even ones they disagree with or cannot fulfill.

I find this inspiring. Would be grateful to hear how I can build this ability further. Being present to the humanness in all of us is indeed a gift.

In these times, I also read posts of a cheeky seller of identity in HRM. He says that meaning in career is enhanced with the right moves! The same person believes that polarities will coexist from now on.

Meaning does not make career a precondition. The word polarity is premises in an interdependent opposite.

Pity those who miss your wisdom from experience. Lulu seems aroused by the nano viruses of late.

As I read you blog, I do feel that when one reflects back on one’s life journey its also very critical to check the lens with which the reflection is happening. The lens is so reflective of the value that the person holds dear.
I have always believed you to be a simple person at heart and hence the wada pav – common man’s meal when served by the common man remained in your memory. I am sure you have visited many fancy restaurants and served fancy meals – if the worker had got you another fancy meal – that perhaps would not appealed to you as much as the wada pav. Similarly, I wondered whether it was the support you provided, the letter the colleague’s wife wrote or the fact that you perhaps broke rules and got her to fly – at a time / period where flying was a luxury that the memory remained with you. So your stories once again reiterated to how si mple and humble you are. Like Krishna – Sudama’s poha were more tasty and welcomed J
I too have been reflective on what I want to do next – how do I want to move forward. When I reflect – there are times when I wonder on the choices that I have made. But since they were made with emotions and good ness of intent I feel they were right. What I believe is you do what you do as appropriate to the context / you experience what others may do but what remains with you is a choice that you make. And that choice is really based on values that you hold dear. A smile, a supporting hand, a wada pav is what you will always remember !
As you can see I truly enjoyed your blog today – read it twice over and sharing my thoughts / take away from the same !
Do keep writing and sharing your thoughts !
Warm Regards
Varda

Some one asked the reason for Japanese Mfrs.
Continued success compared to Western and European
Counter Parts. The reply was Japanese Humanized
Production but others Rationalized production.
Humanness is now in deficit and the Pandemic has exposed this. HR personnel need to be innovative and be
a Role Model. Finally People matter in this creative Economy. — Aravamudhan

Also, really missing having beer in a bar with a view 🙁

Good morning and what a beautifully response from Suhas Joshi and the quote from Rajneesh. Looking back at the reflections of all great people, they all talk about the same thing. At the end of everything, there is only “Humanness”. And that is what the world and India particularly needs today. I think Rajneesh’s quote reflects the reality of power and how it is used today. We need someone who can heal today. Not power. Hopefully, someone in power will realize that soon.