Change thyself

In the month of September 2010 I reached office late on two days by 14 and 35 minutes respectively. Both days were pouring cats and dogs, and Delhi roads, as usual, were jammed.

Our Area Convenor is strict in punctuality for his subordinates. Both occasions he shot lotus notes for applying for half a day leave. With utmost dismay I applied. I felt dejected for the loss of two precious half days for just being absent for 57 minutes despite sincerely fulfilling my day’s tasks. I was sad and angry with the AC, the Chartered Bus operator, and of course the Delhi roads and vehicles.

I looked for options to overcome this unjust on me Then I recollected “Secretaries home skills @ “Winning Through People Workshop” and the charming Ms. Lakpa Sherpa.

She proposed, in the work-shop, the exercise to change. We were taught, it is futile to try to change the adamant boss. It is equally silly getting angry with the chartered bus operator nor is it worthwhile cursing the traffic jam. Ms. Langpa taught us to look inward and find ways to change oneself. I decided to change myself. I started Metro train. I had to stand in the train for 45 minutes at a stretch. Again a 2 km walk from Jorbagh to IHC. What an ordeal. I ran out of breath by the time I reached office. But then, I recalled, I could hardly get time for workout in the morning, so the 20 minutes walk could become my morning walk. And for the 45 minutes standing in the train, after all, I will be sitting all the eight hours in the office, thus this stretch can be my stretch out for the day.