Thinking

India celebrates February 28, as Science Day. On this day in 1928, C.V. Raman, discovered what is termed as the Raman Effect. He was awarded Nobel Prize for Physics in 1930 for his work essentially inspired by his observation of the deep blue of Mediterranean Sea from the deck of his ship.

Before Raman put forward his theory it was believed that the sea was blue because it reflected the blue of the sky. He observed that the Mediterranean appeared blue even when the sky was dull gray. After far-reaching research, he found that the color of the sea changes because of a phenomenon called inelastic scattering of light.

His path breaking finding happened in his humble laboratory in India with no sophisticated instruments or technology available to western scientists. He did not have the money to buy a light source and conducted his experiments using sunlight. He said ‘The essence of science is independent thinking and hard work, not equipment’

The Raman Effect journey started with an observation that generated questioning and unleashed a thinking process backed by testing work. Our attitude of thought is our vital resource. The aids of technology and support of equipment is secondary. We must emulate Raman’s unconstrained thinking and dedicated pursuit of the logical actions that arise from that thinking.

When we involve in unfettered thinking

We find solutions which lie scattering!

- Pravin K Sabnis

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Amber

Most traffic signals flash three colours: Red, Amber and Green. When the signal turns red, you must stop, when it turns amber, slow down and wait, and when it turns green, go.

If you’re too close to the line at the time the light turns amber, you may be committed, and braking sharply could lead to an accident. Technically it’s legal to go through an amber light, but ideally you shouldn’t do this unless you have to.

While the Red and Green signals are clear in their instruction, Amber allows for a choice but with thoughtful discretion. In fact, a flashing amber traffic light means proceed with caution. But many interpret it as a sign to rush or rev up. 

It is said that it is always better to err on the side of caution. It is about taking a comparatively safe course of action when presented with a choice. It is important to be aligned to carefulness and watchfulness.

In life too, at every junction there are three signals. Most of us can read the ones that tell us that it is safe to go or it is imperative to stop. The third sign to make a careful choice is the one which, when ignored at the altar of haste, leads to accidents.  

Don’t be in a rash rush at any junction

Amber calls for alertness and caution!

- Pravin K Sabnis

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Role

 Yesterday at Musuem of Goa, Isabel Vas shared interesting interpretations on ‘Finding my Voice’. She narrated experiences as a teacher and theatre person to move beyond voice to focus on one’s calling, responsiveness, sensitivity and more.

 While speaking on the significance of speaking through actions, she quoted the father of modern acting, Konstantin Stanislavski: ‘There are no small roles, only small actors.’  

 Whether it is lead actors or supporting actors with few lines or no lines at all, each role matters. Embracing the mind-set of no small roles is critical to the success of any individual or team that looks to make a difference.

 In many organizations, it is a competition to get the leading roles, be the star of the show, and do whatever it takes to have the spotlight shine on them. What’s needed is a casting call for supporting leaders whose only motivation is what’s best for the team. 

 A no small role mind-set begins when everyone understands the significance of their role and why it matters. It builds a sense of pride that everyone is contributing to a cause and purpose that matters and without them, it wouldn’t happen. 

 Understanding that there are no small roles is essential in every team. Every role is important and every role matters. As does every person. It’s when everyone knows it and gives it their all that teams can reach their full potential.

no role is insignificant, no role is small

every effort contributes success for all!

- Pravin K Sabnis

#mondaymuse20thYear #pravinsabnis #since2004 #motivation

Myth

Someone claimed that the peacock and peahen never have sex and that the peahen gets pregnant after drinking tears of the peacock. It brought to memory another claim that as the peacock is celibate, it has been given the status of national bird of India.

However, this is not the case. It is just a myth!

Myth is a widely held but false belief or idea. They are sometimes stories originating in history but other untrue elements get added on the way. Literary material too has acquired mythological qualities over time.

The identification of a narrative as a myth can be highly controversial. Many adherents of religions view their own religions' stories as truth and so object to their characterization as myth, the way they see the stories of other religions.

While ancient narratives may require research to confirm authenticity, it is alarming to note that modern myths are easily accepted by the gullible. It is easy to see a peacock and peahen copulate. Yet the myth sustains due to a laziness in using critical thinking.

Buddha said, ‘Do not believe in anything simply because it is spoken and rumored by many.’ Myths like some fairy tales may be useful in sharing inspiration and values. But even when the lesson is useful, the fable should not be accepted as fact without scrutiny.

so often myth masquerades as fact

as the gullible skip the rational tract!

- Pravin K Sabnis

#mondaymuse20thYear #pravinsabnis #since2004 #motivation