There will be days when everything you touch turns to gold. Times when five prospective clients eagerly reach out, showing their genuine interest in buying from you. Moments when you feel elated, with things going exactly as planned, people valuing your words and work.
Sounds like an ideal life, doesn't it? But you might say, Bobby Dsouza, give me a break! That's not how my life has been. I've had my fair share of not-so-sweet experiences." He agrees with you. There will be many days of boundless energy and happiness, where the Midas touch seems to work like magic. But there will also be days that feel like the universe is in a bad mood.
Projects come to a halt, the job offer you excitedly shared takes a back seat, clients switch vendors without notice, bad news arrives, your efforts go unnoticed, confusion arises in relationships—the list goes on. The easiest thing to do is to savour the joyful moments and shy away from the experiences that seem less-than-great. We tend to surround ourselves with people who always appreciate us. However, the bittersweet experiences of life offer a wide range of flavours, twists, and turns.
If we only accept the sweet, comfortable-looking moments, we miss out on opportunities to gain insights, encounter different perspectives, and embrace the wisdom that life has to offer.
True wisdom is not just attained by sitting on a mountaintop and meditating. It comes from experiencing the rich buffet that life presents—a variety of encounters with people, incidents, and cultures. His encouragement to you is to dive into the depths of life, meet diverse individuals, explore different cultures, and try out new delicacies (even the weird ones).
Accept the hurts, and the bruises that come along the way as well, these brushes will be the reason for your highest growth! Embrace life and all its mysteries, and in doing so, receive unexpected wisdom when you least expect it. Are you ready for this wholesome adventure?