A New year begins…
In mid-December 2019, while travelling back from a client’s place after a great week of learning with a bunch of new recruits, my co-trainer and I had a rather unfortunate head-on collision with another car. This was on the highway and both cars were racing over 100 kms per hour. The impact of the collision was so bad that the other vehicle did a 360 degrees skid on the highway, not to mention that both cars were badly damaged. Both of us were in a state of shock but we had to quickly recover to save our driver from being beaten up by the mob.
My friend, myself and the driver did not have a single scar on us. Such is the power of prayers and miracles of the universe. Hugely shaken by the impact, I couldn’t believe we were still alive. Once flaming tempers lowered and the mob settled down to have a conversation rather than the initial fistful display of masculine adrenaline rush, our next task was to immediately flag down a passing vehicle, on the highway to hitch a ride to the airport to catch our flight. I did not dare to inform my immediate family for fear of causing anxiety and waited till I reached home.
Two traumatised women, one physically battered driver, an out of shape vehicle on the highway in mid-afternoon surrounded by a mob …. can be quite a scene. A lot of gratitude to the universe for keeping us alive and kicking and lots of prayers for all the help from the almighty.
A couple driving an SUV stopped and offered us help and drop to the airport. Such was the warmth, care and genuine concern displayed that it helped us come to our senses and calmed down our rattled nerves. We then started talking in the car to help ease out any remains of nervous energy.
Kavita Sharma and Mr Sharma, I dedicate this article to you for your random act of kindness which was so spontaneous and authentic.
The universe is sending me a message that all is not done yet and I have a lot to do in life. Work, family, travel, friends and society at large …lots to be done.
As 2020 unfolds I’ve resolved to write an article on the various words that define virtue that guides us to lead a life of high moral standards, inspired by my favourite poet. I seek to
BE A LAMP,
A LIFEBOAT,
A LADDER.
HELP SOMEONE’S SOUL HEAL.
WALKOUT OF YOUR HOUSE LIKE A SHEPHERD. ——- RUMI
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