As Anna and I watch Daphne and Dulcie having a regular tussle over a coconut husk, we feel reminded about the trivial things over which we engage others in arguments or verbal gymnastics.
Both of them would insist on getting the same husk for a solitary play. We try distracting them with another husk but both of them would return to their game! Although it is only a game between them, we can notice how gratified one feels when either of them has got the husk to herself!
There is a truth about human behaviour well expressed in this 'power tussle'! Most of us have an instinct to control! It is this instinct which gets over expressed sometimes in a team environment which causes strain in relationships.
I am not good by habit in letting go! Of late, some events at work place made me realise that in giving freedom and space to others liberally, they have better confidence to attempt difficult tasks.
There is wisdom in letting go. Most of what we choose to let go are least important matters on hindsight! It is a win-win situation for everyone!
M.C.Mathew(text and photo)
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