When I got the call from Mariyam ma\u2019am to facilitate the \u201c7 habits workshop\u201d, my first reaction was\u2026. “Really…me???” But in the next moment I agreed to it. At the same time, I was not sure how the journey would be.<\/p>\n
Now when I look back, I really feel amazed and happy to see that \u2018YES\u2026. I DID IT\u2026\u2019. For the person who was reluctant to speak in front of even 5-6 persons, standing in front of 30 people and delivering the content is a kind of achievement. But it was not easy. Initially, few nights were nightmares before each session\u2026.always thinking about. \u2019How would it go?\u2019, \u2019Would I be able to convey the things properly?\u2019…etc. But gradually I overcame that anxiety.<\/p>\n
We know that \u2018teaching is the best way to learn\u2019. As a participant, I didn\u2019t take pains to read the book \u20187 habits of highly effective people\u2019. But as a facilitator I read it (both English and Gujarati versions) thoroughly which gave me a better understanding of the content. Apart from it, listening to each and every participant’s experiences and their approach towards life also helped to understand my life in a newer light.<\/p>\n
As a participant of the workshop (2013-14),I could work on many areas in my life and could implement many things like time management, taking care of mind-body-soul, empathetic listening etc. But I was struggling with few things and the most important is being principle centered.
\nWhile reading about various centers in the book and during discussions in the workshop, I introspected a lot to understand my center. And I found that I am not principle-centered for sure as I always tend to end up doing stuff that either please me or others. The reason behind it is I don\u2019t have enough courage to come out of my comfort zone and be ready to get hurt. I am quite vulnerable to criticism. But now I am happy that I could reflect upon it and I am giving my best to work on it.<\/p>\n
No doubt it will take time and a lot of courage to live life with complete integrity.<\/p>\n
I loved few lines from the personal note given at the end of the book by Stephen Covey and I can relate with them. \u201cI personally struggle with much of what I have shared in this book. But the struggle is worthwhile and fulfilling. It gives meaning to my life and enables me to love, to serve, and to try again.\u201d – Stephen Covey<\/p>\n
I am really grateful to Vardan sir and Mariyam ma\u2019am for giving me this opportunity. It was a wonderful experience!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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