“By three methods we may learn wisdom:
first, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest;
and third, by experience, which is the most bitter.” - Confucius
People are busy with their hectic
lives. They are busy with their challenges. Some are busy facing cut-throat competition.
Some are busy with their financial or family problems. Likewise, everyone is
busy in this world. Before the advent of internet technology, people had a lot
of time and they spent with their family members, friends and neighbors. They enjoyed
more of human relations. But presently people are beset with lots of challenges
and they don’t find any time to reflect on various things including life.
One day when I was going by car to
deliver a leadership training program, the car developed a technical problem. I
have the habit of reading newspapers and books during my travelling time. After
completion of reading newspapers, I take a book and read. But due to the car
breakdown, the car driver went outside and phoned someone for assistance. I
phoned to my training consultant and informed him that I would be delayed for
sometime due to car breakdown. My consultant relieved me with a message that
other trainer will conduct my session as per the schedule and I can catch upon training
session once I reach the venue.
It was highway and I came outside the
car to have a glance on the nature. I started to enjoy the nature. The driver informed
me that he would get the problem fixed within an hour. I was thinking what to do at that time. I
wanted to read a book as I am a professional book reviewer for several
prestigious international journals but I did not get any mood to read. Then I
started reflecting. My mind was still for sometime as I was suddenly free from
hectic activities. I thought for sometime and started to reflect. Fresh ideas
flashed in my mind. It was really amazing to note that lots of great ideas
poured in my mind. I felt energetic as I was flooded with loads of fresh ideas.
Gradually I captured their ideas. I started to think about my life; and how to
provide meaning to my life; and how to make the world better with my knowledge
and experience. I also started getting ideas to focus on niche areas that have
not been explored by others. It was really an amazing feeling within my mind
when I reflected. I captured all those thoughts on my note book as I have the
habit of maintaining a journal. I wanted to work in a new direction on new
triggers to lead a more meaningful life to make a difference in the lives of
others.
Hence, it is essential to reflect once
in a while to recharge your mind with new ideas and insights not only to
achieve success but also to provide meaning to your life.
“If we would only give the same amount
of reflection to what we want out of life that we give to the question of what
to do with two weeks’ vacation, we would be startled at our false standards and
the aimless procession of our busy days.” — Dorothy Canfield Fisher
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