MONDAY MUSE (31 August 2009)
RESPONSIBILITY
Imagine a King stripped of his kingdom and his wealth… Imagine a dog attacking
this king-turned-pauper… and NOW imagine, a passer-by greeting the king… What
would we do if we were the king fleeing that fearful dog? Maybe we would not
even pause to respond to the greeting. Maybe, we would curse the person for
poking fun at our predicament.
It is pertinent to note that a real King, (never mind the desperate situation)
would accept the greeting with grace, befitting a King! A King is not a King
because he is surrounded with wealth and power. A King needs to display
consistent behaviour and unswerving attitude…
This attitude is put to test in the various corridors we walk… a person
responds differently to different people who might wish him, say, “Good
Morning”. The response ranges from a dignified “Good Morning” to a benevolent
senior… an energetic greeting to a close associate… to a blank look or an
irritated snub to a person whom we abhor or dislike.
Obviously, our response does not depend on us… It depends on who stands before
us and on the situation that surrounds us… Not, so for a King! The response of
a true King should be independent of situation or petty thinking… Such attitude
is steadfast and full of conviction and a strong sense of responsibility. It is
said so well that “responsibility” is the “ability” to give the right
“response” irrespective of the stimulus or the situation.
To BE BETTER at leading a glorious king-size life,
Let’s display ‘responsibility’ even when in strife!
- Pravin K. Sabnis
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