𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝑹𝒊𝒔𝒌?

 

Life is full of changes, challenges, risks, and responsibilities. The word risk is often referred to situations where some undesirable consequences may occur.

 

Although some situations look similar, personalities, perceptions, cultures, and impacts can be significantly different. Avoiding risks might not be the best option as many people have experienced. Security is mostly superstition and becoming too careful may hold you back from achieving your potential and accomplishing your goals.

 

It is ok to be afraid of taking risks and pursuing drastic meaningful changes, but one should be more afraid of remaining stagnant. “A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” Living a life without taking any #risk may become the greatest risk of all. Everyone and even the most successful people carry self-limiting beliefs. It is the fear of the unknown. Sometimes, one has to do what they are scared of doing – taking risks.

 

Expectations mysteriously influence how people think and behave. Having realistic and reasonable expectations allow One to accept taking risks and tolerate flaws. One would assume the least risk when dealing with people who are entrusted as they would likely exert more effort not to become a source of risk. It might not always be the case especially when the limits of freedom are not clearly defined as observed.

 

Risks can be realized in every aspect of life. Life itself is so risky to the extent that no one is going to get out of it alive ;). What can make it riskier and more unpredictable is freedom without clear boundaries. 

 

Again, sometimes One has to do what they are scared of doing – taking calculated risks. Be aware that sometimes, taking risks or pushing One outside their comfort zone cannot only be risky but it can be a killer.

 

What makes you afraid of change or taking a risk?

The Story of Kiradu temple - Rajasthan

 

If you are one among those who believe in mysteries and miracles of ancient times, then you are definitely going to find this piece of article an interesting one. 

Did you know there is a temple in Barmer, Rajasthan where no one dares to stay overnight?

This place is known as cursed “Kiradu Temples” – it is cursed and people here believes that if any human who dares to stay here overnight or visit after sunset turns into a “stone”!!

Where is it located?

The Kiradu Temples of Rajasthan earlier known as “Kiradkot” are series of five beautiful temples in Thar Desert, located 40 kms away from Barmer district of Rajasthan in Hatma village. The city is known as city of temples or Unexplored Khajuraho of Rajasthan.

What History prevails behind it?

Kiradu was a region ruled by Kirad clan of Rajputs, during 6th to 8th centuries. Back then and till a long time thereafter, it was called Kiradkot. Influence of Gujarati culture is quite evident, the reason of which is that Kirads were also the feudal subordinates of Chalukya, Gujarat. Some temples dedicated to Lord Shiva show evidences of Gupta period.

According to the archaeological department records, Kiradu was once a very prosperous city in 11th & 12th centuries. It was ruled by the King Someshwar of the Parmar Dynasty and that time it was capital of Parmar Dynasty. This place was destroyed by Turushkas invaders and was restored later on. However due to its location, it was never safe from the foreign invaders. Subsequently, this town situated at the foothills of beautiful mountains was deserted.

The city is reduced to remnants of five temples dedicated to Lord Shiva & Vishnu, one is dedicated to Lord Vishnu & rest belongs to Lord Shiva. The Someshvara temple is considered a prime one. It is the largest of five and belongs of Lord Shiva. The temple structures are made of sandstone and hence they are still in considerably good shape. The architectural style of the temple belongs to “Solanki style”.

Legend and some myths say that, a saint who stays here with his disciple (student) cursed this place that entire kingdom to turns into stone. The story behind this curse is “one day the saint decided to explore the region and went off without letting his students know. The students faithfully waited for their teacher, though, in the meanwhile were struck by some deadly disease. However, none of the villagers turned up for their recovery. It was only a potter’s wife who served them unconditionally and helped them regain health.”

Barmer Rajasthan news which has visited the site says that “as the saint returned and found his students in terrible shape, he got so angry that he cursed the entire region to be destroyed and the people to turn to stone. The saint told the potter’s wife that the curse would not affect her, and told her to return back as soon as possible, taking care that should not turn back to see the place. However, as the emotional and terrified lady started her trip back to her home, she faltered and turned back to have one last look, which immediately turned her to stone”.

As per locals here, the stone statue of this lady is till date standing nearby. It is now said that anyone visiting the region after sunset would turn to stone. Also, since it was an easy location, it was later on overtaken by the Britishers as well. With continuous invasion, the resident of this heritage city soon deserted the beautiful city.

The place is still unexplored and uncared for, you will hardly find any human or tourist here. The site is guarded by a forever-locked gate; the only entrance possible is a small rusty gate close to main entrance. No guard to open the gate, visitors will have to push open the smaller gate. Once you are in you’ll be welcomed by a hoard of goats freely grazing.

It goes without saying that whether you consider this as a mystery or a myth , you would certainly love to visit the place and hear the story from the locals .

 

DUCK OR EAGLE? You decide.

I was at the airport when a taxi driver approached me. 

The first thing I noticed in the cab was a phrase, I soon read:

 

- Duck or Eagle? 

You decide.

The second thing I noticed was a clean, shiny cab, the driver well dressed, white shirt and well pressed pants, with a tie.

The taxi driver got out, opened the door for me and said:

"I am John, your chauffeur. 

While I'm putting your luggage away, I'd like you to read on this card what my mission is."

On the card was written: 

John's Mission 

- To get my clients to their destination quickly, safely and economically, while providing a friendly environment. 

I was impressed.

The interior of the cab was equally clean.

John asked me:

"Would you like some coffee?" 

Joking with him I said: 

"No, I'd rather have a juice. 

He immediately replied:

"no problem.

I have a thermos with regular juice and also diet juice, as well as water," he also told me:

"if you wish to read, I have today's newspaper and also some magazines." 

As the race began John told me:

"These are the radio stations I have and this is the repertoire they play." 

As if that wasn't enough, João even asked me if the temperature of the air conditioning was good.

Then he told me what was the best route to my destination and if I wanted to talk to him or if he preferred that I not be interrupted. 

I asked:

"Do you always serve your customers like this?"

  "No," he replied.

"Not always. 

Only in the last two years. 

My first few years as a taxi driver I spent most of my time complaining just like the other taxi drivers.

One day I listened to a doctor who was a specialist in personal development. 

He wrote a book called :Who you are makes the difference!

He said: 

If you get up in the morning expecting to have a lousy day, you certainly will.

Don't be a DUCK!

Be an eagle!

Ducks just make noise and complain, eagles soar above the pack. 

I was all the time making noise and complaining.

So I decided to change my attitudes and be an eagle. 

I looked at the other cabs and drivers.

The dirty cabs, the unfriendly drivers, and the dissatisfied customers.

I decided to make some changes. 

Since my customers responded well, I made a few more changes.

In my first year as an eagle, I doubled my turnover. 

This year, I have already quadrupled it.

You are lucky you took my cab today. I am no longer at the cab stand. 

My customers book through my cell phone or send me a message. 

If I can't pick up, I get a trusted "Eagle" taxi driver friend to do the job."

John was different. 

He offered a limousine service in a regular cab. 

John, the taxi driver, decided to stop making noise and complaining like ducks do and started flying over the group like eagles do.

It doesn't matter whether you work in an office, with maintenance, a teacher, a civil servant, a politician, an executive, an employee, a freelancer, or a taxi driver!

How do you behave? 

Are you dedicated to making noise and complaining? Or are you elevating yourself above the others? 

Remember: THE DECISION IS YOURS!

That key only opens from the inside! 

AND YOU HAVE LESS AND LESS TIME TO CHANGE!

 

2022 will be nothing new if we don't have *new attitudes!*

May we be *better fathers,* *better husbands* *better wives, better mothers, better children, better friends, better people*!

May we not *repeat the mistakes* of the past!

LET'S BE EAGLES  IN 2022.

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