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THRUSTING
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Have you ever had the feeling of being Thrust upon something you don’t want.How do you deal with it?
Today, I will share a few things that really irritates especially when you do not want to have it in the first place. And also how to deal with it. So let’s start.
We often witness Thrusting in shopping malls where the sale person will do everything to make you buy their products.I am not against marketing strategies but I, don’t approve the way in which it is imparted.
Why drag oneself so low to get it sold. If you have a quality product, it would be sold automatically. You don’t have to sell yourself along with the product.
Secondly, are the make-up shops where this Thrust is seen at its height. Hardly, have I ever seen a make up shop where one goes and comes out without buying anything unnecessary.It’s a cult we are practicing for long.
Seriously, do you think, we really need all that make up for a single cause.Like if you go for a concealer only, you will end up buying the primer and the foundation along with the eye palatte an other accessories.Why?
The make up industry is so good at selling their products that you only know about the effects once you are out of the shop. Such a drama.
Thirdly, are the clothing shops.You are simply dazzled by seeing all that variety in the market.
And while you are deciding what mode of action you should follow, there comes someone to use their tactics of selling and thrusting upon you what they want you to buy.
I would rather say interesting selling tactics.Some will use the phrases of Literate clothes, other would coinage it with a persons name and say, wear this and your neighbour X, would be jealous.
And the most interesting thing is that sometimes the names they will use will be of the person who you think is jealous of your clothing.Its a relief for some to hear such phrases.
Fourthly, you face the Thrusting in beauty saloons.The most money minting industry, I would say.
You go for a single service and come back with a whole new look; obviously not for free rather spending tons of money on things you can easily do on your own at the comfort of your own home.
Here, too the sales person are using their tactics to brain wash the clients and mint money out of their pockets for simple services.
Fifthly, are the jewellery shops where Thrusting takes place in such a way that you , yourself do not know what is being done to you.
You only know that you want that particular thing or jewel and your mind fails to work and looks for alternatives.
Sixth, are the Gyms, where Thrusting is seen at its peak. One goes to the gym for a specific purpose but here too, one is extorted to the maximum.If plan A, can work well for the client, still plan B and C would be Thrusted upon the client as a compulsion.
And the client would be convinced to the extent of being totally brainless. What else can I say.
Seventh, are people belonging to institutions offering various courses. Here, you will face a lot of Thrusting.
You want to learn a specific course but you will be offered multiple bundles. These bundles will only waste your time and money without adding anything positive to your learning.
So be really alert when you are being Thrusted upon such bundles. Or else you know what will happen.
And Lastly, are the medical professionals. You go for the treatment of a single disease but are diagnose with multiple ones.How?
In order to diagnose you with what you already know, you will have to give a zillion tests before they can diagnose you and give you their prescription.
And believe me, you will be convinced to your gut what they are saying is true.They are the Philosopher’s king who know all.
In the end I would like to say that dear friends , you have a sound mind that works very well.If you can read this blog, you can easily know when you are being Thrusted upon.
You have the power of walking out of it without any external help.
Let no one tell you what will look good on you or how much accessories you need to be happy or even Thrust themselves upon you.
You, can take this decision on your own.Think about it. Until next time, stay safe and healthy.
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INSPIRATIONS/HOW TRAVELLING CAN OPEN YOUR EYES?
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We don’t need personalities or great achievers to get inspiration. One can also derive inspiration from https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/inspiration common people having unbelievable qualities to make a change.
Here, is my story, how traveling can open one’s eyes to the atrocities/discrimination around us. Today, I will talk about such a person who has been my inspiration since childhood. So let’s talk about her.
I remember, Haiqa from my childhood memories of the 1980s. I was 5 years old then, traveling with my family to the U.S. My father was a government official who was deputed in the U.S to attend a study course at the University of Vanderbilt.
I had dreams as every child would have while traveling abroad, unaware of atrocities, awaiting us.
Asians and people from other Nationalities are valued with great esteem in our part of the world but to the outside world, we are bloody Paki’s or Brown Nation and may also be categorized at best as Indians as a compliment.
My first memory of Racism is an encounter at the U.S Airport. This, I witnessed and observed through the body language of my father who then was in his early 40’s as I am today.
My father very politely addressed the white man (him )as “Sir’’, and asked him how to operate the vending machine?
He jerked his shoulders and with disgust on his face went away. I was too young to determine whether he was an American or belonged to some other nationality. My small brain only knew that he was white/fair and we were brown.
I kept on observing my father and the reactions of the passers-by who mostly were white/fair people. I could not find one white person who would stop and show a kind gesture of telling my father how to operate a vending machine.
My father looked at me and smiled and said, “it’s ok darling, we are new here and people don’t understand our accent.”
I smiled back at him and nodded ok. But in my heart, I knew, there was something wrong.
I turned around and looked at different people who were gazing at us. Feeling slighted and embarrassed, I hid behind my father.
In the meantime, I had already observed a Black man standing around the corner of the vending machine observing the attitudes of the passers-by.
After some time, he mustered up the courage and came to my father and told him how to operate the vending machine. My father thanked him a lot for the help.
I was very much impressed by the attitude of the Black person and how my father described his kindness.
The only topic of our discussion on the way to the University placed apartments was the kindness of the Black person and how we should be kind to each other irrespective of our color or race or language.
The reception committee in the apartment building was very cordial as far as I can remember. They gave us a warm welcome and showed my father the apartment where he was to stay for two years during his study.
There was a park in front of the building in which we lived. My mother used to watch us from the kitchen window while we sisters played in the playground.
It was the playground where I met Haiqa for the first time.
She was being bullied by American boys and as I recalled my experience at the Airport, how it made me feel; without thinking, I rushed to her rescue. When the boys saw me coming, running towards them, they were scared and ran off.
She looked at me, smiled, thanked me and we became best friends till my stay in the U.S. She was from Ghana.
She was my crime partner in eating the snacks her mother and my mom brought but we were happy. I don’t remember her parents that much but they never said anything regarding our friendship.
I remember one particular incident of Elevators that changed my life forever. They have always scared the hell out of me. And the elevator in our building was the sort that did not open if it was closed.
Once coming back from the playground, she and I were in the Elevator. The elevator opened on our floor and she went out. She knew elevators scared me. As soon as she got out, she called my nickname and said, Sherry, “come quickly before the elevator closes”.
I was about to get out when the elevator started closing.
She could see the fear in my eyes. Without hesitation, for a moment she placed her hand in front of the closing door of the elevator and said to me not to worry and get out.
I managed to get out but unfortunately, her hand was stuck in the elevator. I tried opening the elevator to take her hand out but it was of no avail.
I told her not to worry as I will get help. I ran to my mother and told her that Haiqa’s hand was stuck in the elevator. My mother then called her parents to let them know of the situation along with the maintenance people.
We all were there when the maintenance guys took her hand out of the stuck elevator.
I thank God every day that nothing happened to her. She changed my views about life forever.
I think about her every day and recall her attitude towards people of color.
How a small gesture can change someone’s life forever. Good deeds are never forgotten and come back time and again to smooth someone’s else life.
I wish her happiness and success wherever she is and have this desire that someday, our paths meet again.
And, I can show her, how I have graced over the years from a frustrated child to a graceful lady and how her attitude towards friends and unknown people has made me contribute my life’s learning in helping people around me and the globe.
Until next time stay safe and healthy.
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GRIEVANCES OF THE SMALLER FISH
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In the wake of COVID19, we have witnessed a great shift on many fronts. Today, I aim to talk about one such front which is the grievances of the smaller fish. So let’s start.
Keeping in view the health perspective and all, the Educational institutions closed down and that halted the overall studies of children/ students altogether.
After some time the studies were resumed via online teaching. A whole new concept for those who never taught online and only knew how to teach face to face.
Most of the parents criticized this form of teaching in the first place as they too were not well equipped with this setup. As time passed everyone more or less became attuned to the idea of online learning and teaching.
However, one should not forget that the smaller fish were the ones who should and are the ones to be given the credit for updating their methodologies and integrating a fast mode in their educational institutions.
For the bigger fish, the online system was no problem as they have not for a day faced any break down; be it in terms of finances or infrastructure or billing. Everything is covered either in one or the other category. For them, it is a no gain, no loss scenario.
The real affectees are the smaller fish who not only are humble in their overall performance but go a step forward to put a smile on everyone’s face particularly the parents.
The previous few months have been really hard both for the parents and the smaller fish. They had the decency to understand the grievances of the parents by accomodating them in terms of fees even though they too have a system to run.
Keeping the attitude of the smaller fish in view, the parents should have been more than grateful for what was being given to them but instead, some have become defaulters and some even left the school without prior notice.
With the backdrop of the smaller fish, the bigger fish have been enjoying all perks and benefits. They block the student from entering the system if the fee is non paid or even late. Here, we cannot see parents taking their children out of school or children suffering due to non-education. Why?
The reason is that the bigger fish are doing business and everyone in their business is a client; be it a learner or the parent. They have no mercy for the ones who are suffering. They have a bigger fish to fry.
So, why should the smaller fish suffer for their humane treatment with the parents who are thankless for the efforts being made by the smaller fish.
In the end, I would like to say that the smaller fish to have to pay for the salaries of the staff and the ones concerned with running an institution. They, too have homes to run and families to keep together. They do not have miscellaneous pockets to make up for the losses like the bigger fish.
It is a sorry state of affairs when we take the smaller fish for granted and try applying all rules and regulations on them while the bigger fish are Scott free.
In my humble opinion, these are the mediums who make leaders of the future and need to be acknowledged at large for the commitment they provide.
As an individual, it is our duty and responsibility to stand by their side in easing the grievances of the small fish and help them deliver their commitment to equity.
Think about it. Until next time stay safe and healthy.
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