I have often thought about my contribution to the journey of those around me. And I have broadly put it in two buckets: I call the first bucket a 'Candle' and the second one a 'Mirror'.
As you would have guessed, a candle burns on its own and spreads its light in all directions. Similarly, when I am contributing with something that I might have discovered or found within my own experience, like an idea, or a word of encouragement, or in more tangible terms, contributing with my time and money, I feel like the candle.
On the other hand, a mirror does not have its own light but when placed near a candle, it reflects the same light. In the same way, when I share a borrowed idea, or pass on a message or a video that I have received from someone else, further on to someone else who might find it useful, I feel like the mirror.
As we go about our daily lives, we have the opportunity to be either the candle or the mirror… they both spread the light and remove the darkness!
To close this blog with a mirror reflection, here is an interesting video from one of my favorite inspirational speakers, Simon Sinek:
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The Author, Anuj Chadha, is Founder of Three Circles - Coaching to create the Life that you love! At Three Circles, we come with a deep understanding of what it takes to navigate the challenges that life throws at us. We partner with our clients, listen to their life aspirations, and support them to break through the obstacles that seem to be holding them back. Life is too precious to be unhappy, unsure, or unfulfilled. Give us the opportunity to partner with you as you re-imagine and re-create the Life that you Love!
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