Seen, unseen

 Seen, unseen

Normally I don’t have writer’s block. I write in the morning while having my hot water. But I got distracted today by social media and lost track. When I started writing, I couldn’t. Then I read something a friend of mine had written in a WhatsApp group about how our efforts are not seen but our mistakes are. She also talked about carrying on and one day the right people would see. It resonated with me. Thank you Ritu.

It happens to us all. We spend hours in preparing a project in the office, even working late at night in home, making all those slides and one small glitch which may or may not be our fault brings tons of criticism from the management.

A mother prepares favourite food of her family and all she gets to hear is ‘it’s very spicy or it is bland. 

A father starts early from office so he can take his child for his activity classes, gets stuck in traffic and reaches late. All he hears is you are never there for me. Examples are endless. 

So what do we do ? My friend says to carry on as our consistency speaks louder than any applause. Here I would beg to differ from her. 

I would ask the family to cook one day just to make them realize how much effort goes in cooking. I would , as a father ask the child to complete a couple of house chore in limited time so they learn how difficult it is to always make it on time. With your boss you have to be more diplomatic. You could ask them at each step what to do so they won’t be able to question you later.

Are these simple or impractical solutions ? May be but these simple strategies turn out to be effective. Unless the other person goes through the process themselves, they can’t appreciate. That is why in army all young lieutenants have to dig poo holes in the time given so they realize the efforts of their soldiers. It also teaches them humility. 

Consistent effort is very important. Equally important is to make sure your efforts not taken for granted. 

What are your thoughts on this ? Do write to me.

Be happy and safe

So be it !!!