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Unconditional acceptance

I am a mother of three (ages 14, 12, 3) and have recently completed my college degree. The last class I had to take was Sociology. The teacher was absolutely inspiring with the qualities that I wish every human being had been graced with. Her last project of the term was called, 'Smile.' The class was asked to go out and smile at three people and document their reactions. I am a very friendly person and always smile at everyone and say hello anyway. So, I thought this would be a piece of cake, literally. Soon after we were assigned the project, my husband, youngest son, and I went out to McDonald's one crisp March morning. It was just our way of sharing special playtime with our son. We were standing inline, waiting to be served, when all of a sudden everyone around us began to back away, and then even my husband did. I did not move an inch... an overwhelming feeling of panic welled up in side of me as I turned to see why they had moved. As I turned around I smelled a horri

Systematic working has a problem!

A story told by an IIM professor regarding the side effects of systematic working :- After completion of Lanka War Hanumanji was enjoying LTA with his friends, he got an email on his laptop from Accounts requesting him to clear his dues before 31st March related with his tour to bring Sanjivani Booti for Laxmanji. He ignored the first mail. But after 3 - 4 reminders in two days time & receiving a call on CUG Mobile from Accounts Dept., he flew to Ayodhya canceling his leave. He submitted :- TA, DA Bill, Bills of Sushen Vaidya, Hospital Charges for getting injured by Bharatji during his travel at Ayodhya, Cost of Sanjeevani Booti Transport charges. (1) Where is your tour sanction report? Asked the Administration Dept. Hanumanji got it done by requesting to concerned officials 2 or 3 times. (2) Hanumanji claimed T.A. bill for air travel but he was given only second class sleeper charges & all other expenses on medical, Sanjeevani Booti, Fee of Sushen Vaidya were not reimbu