Sunday, December 10, 2006

My Place in the World

Went to a meeting on Friday related to a state-level competition. The committee members were primarily academics and I learnt a lot just by being in the same room with them. One important lesson that I learnt after 25 is that 'I can learn a lot from others when I stop talking and start listening'. Listening, to me, is one of the most difficult tasks to accomplish especially when I love talking so much.. and I like being right all the time. Maybe that's why I have so few friends growing up.. haha.

Observation is another skill I'd like to hone. I have noticed that with age, I am able to 'read' people by what they say and how they behave. And objectivity is key when people-observing.

I came away from the meeting thinking- what do I do next? Where do I belong? I know, big questions as a result of one meeting. But rest assured, my ultimate aim in life is to make a difference. Let me just touch one life at a time, starting with my little ones.

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