TODAY TAKE FLIGHT

“Subvert the paradigm” – C K Prahlad

In the late 1800s, a renowned bishop was on the move, speaking to religious and academic leaders. At one of his visits, he was invited to have dinner with the local leaders. During the dinner he was asked, “What do you think the future holds for us?” The bishop spoke, “The future is bleak, and in my opinion, we have discovered all there is to discover, created all there is to create, and invented all there is to invent.” One of the leaders commented, “I think someday, man shall learn to fly like the birds.” To this, the bishop replied, “You are mad; flight is only reserved for the angels.” With that statement he stormed out of the room.

It is interesting to note that the bishop’s last name was Wright! Years later, his two sons Orville and Wilbur who made possible the dream of man flying in the air. Never under rate your own idea or that of someone else. Those who ridicule and laugh at new ideas do so because they fail to connect to the new dimensions… the new paradigms. If you believe you can fly, you will!

We live in a world full of riches in terms of ideas… but more often than not, we fail to see them. We have to be open to the idea of change. What is needed to tap into the vast potential of this world are new and better “ideas”. We must develop fresh attitudes and approaches in terms of thought, technique and most importantly, temperament. We must unlearn the old paradigms and develop new dimensions. Yesterday you were poised for great things, today take flight!

New Year is when we go for new ideas and insights
“Develop new dimensions” to take a lofty flight!

Regards
Pravin