The ripples of gratitude
When a pebble is thrown into a pond it gives birth to ripples that spread wider and wider, dancing with joy. Ever wondered how a tiny piece of stone can create such a big positive impact across the lifeless water!
Imagine what small gestures of gratitude can do to the people around us!
But how often do we express our genuine feelings of thankfulness to them?
Something I owe—a ‘thank you’ email from Udit (my MBA student) gave me an epiphany and changed my perspective about expressing the deepest and heartfelt emotions.
He wrote:
“It was always a high-spirited time when you used to guide me for my project report. But as they say ‘golden things happen for a short period of time’.
I rummaged through my wardrobe yesterday where I found a nine piece blessed chocolate, and all thoughts went left to right through my mind of how you helped me through a difficult stage where I needed you the most, and then time passed by and I could never say a thank you to you. I hope we could stay in touch because I need your guidance at every level of my growth. It’s a pleasure being your obedient.
Was and will always be your student.”
‘Golden things happen for a short period of time,’ he penned, and I further added, ‘so we must convey our thanks to the people who truly matter.’ I called it ‘The Ripples of Gratitude’.
Inspired, I picked up my phone and expressed my filial affection and thankfulness to Dr Ajay (my MBA professor), for he never left my side during hard times. He would always say, “You are like my daughter.” His immediate callback after reading my text reflected that he still cared, even after 26 years! I cared too.
Glad I created beautiful ripples that filled me with warmth and humility.
Some lessons are learned beyond the walls of the classroom you see!
Disclaimer
Views expressed above are the author’s own.
