Phoenix Week

In Greek Mythology, Phoenix is a mythical bird, which is periodically reborn or regenerated. Associated with the sun, a phoenix obtains new life by arising from the ashes of its predecessor. According to the historical record, the phoenix symbolizes long life or renewal, in general. Thus, a human being also constantly requires to be reborn with new traits while overcoming the bad attributes in one’s personality.

The best and productive way to keep a constant check on where a person lacks and where an organization or a person requires an innovative refinement is periodically organizing phoenix week in an organization, which is worthy not only for an organisation’s growth but for personal boost as well. Giving a reality check to yourself by confessing all the problems and weakness is the best way to bring out the better side of your personality and feel the pleasure of improvements. Organizing Phoenix week in an organization encourages team work, helps to grab dynamics of working together and improves better understanding between the organizational staff and betters the relations between the staff and top level management of the organization. Phoenix week usually can be described as a sacred occasion to celebrate and transform culture of the organization. To thrive in the professional world or even in personal life, one must analyse the weakness of the person which keeps him/her away from the glory of improvements and which becomes the major obstacle in one’s success.

Phoenix week majorly focuses on innovation. Innovation is about what’s new and what’s next. It’s about that exciting leap forward into uncharted territory. Innovation is also about what works… better. It’s about that incremental step forward that makes old ideas new again and re purposes the familiar into the unexpected. Phoenix week is all about introducing yourself with your weakness and giving yourself a deadline to overcome those weaknesses and entering into a new path of improvements, or reborn with the positive traits leaving behind those weakness and negative attributes.

Phoenix is like building blocks for a better and improving organization as it affects every person associated with the organization in such a positive manner which helps to remove all the negative energy. Organizing phoenix also affects the relationships within the organization professionally. It surely improves the courage within personnel and helps to give the best results which improve operational efficiency too. It makes one belief that changes are made for betterment or experiments which either gives a positive result or teaches for the next better smart work.

Phoenix week can also be a fun activity to be organized in organization constantly where the employees share their personal weakness and what weakness they observe in their other colleagues and the areas which they need to improve by the end of the phoenix week. Or it can be another active exercise where the professionals will not only improve their weakness by the end of the week but, everyone has to come up with a new idea as well, which somewhere will contribute to the growth of the organization or which will give a new innovative shape to the organizational structure. Therefore, phoenix is all about bringing something new. The world is full of possibilities; we have lot to explore in the world. It gives opportunity of self-exploration, so as to understand well one’s own traits and control them accordingly. Living in the same phenomena takes out the real breath of life. Whereas, living with the same weaknesses and same negative traits is another bump to the new innovation and explorations in life. Therefore, Phoenix week is not only be used within the organization for organizational growth, but it is something which everyone should adopt in their life to constantly move towards an improvised soul. 

Love & need of Belongingness

All of us are somewhere so motivated to have good relationships in life, to have one or few people around us with whom we can share our deepest feelings. And the persons could be anyone. For some, the person could be their mother or father or siblings or good friends or the lover. We all have a need of belonging in our life. People say, in this world everyone comes alone and goes alone, but the fact is no one can live alone the entire life. We all want someone to cherish our happiest moments with us, to make us smile when we are sad, to stand by us at the time of need, to motivate us to stand up and walk again when we fall.

The “belongingness hypothesis” states that people have a basic psychological need to feel closely connected to others, and that caring, affectionate bonds from close relationships are a major part of human behavior. The need for love and belonging includes the range of intimacy among people and encompasses caring, compassion, empathy, a sense of having a place in the world, being part of a community, feeling accepted and approved of versus rejection and disapproval, attention, and affection.

On the other hand, anything that creates a sense of disconnection or threat of disconnection from the loved ones hazards the satisfaction of the need for love and belonging. However we human beings ourselves creates these sense of disconnections in our relationships by letting the insecurities, inhibition, jealousy, and many such emotions come between the healthy relationships. No matter how you slice it, relationships carry immense emotional weight. People feel a great deal of positive emotion (e.g., joy, bliss, love), especially during the early stages of relationships. People also feel lots of negative emotions and distress (e.g., anxiety, anger, jealousy) when things aren't going well. But one must understand the limit of emotions. When these insecurities, anger and such negative emotions go beyond the limit, is the time when people encounter gaps in relationships and an intimidation to that strong bonding.

The truth is Belonging starts with self-acceptance. Your level of belonging, in fact, can never be greater than your level of self-acceptance, because believing that you're enough is what gives you the courage to be authentic, vulnerable and imperfect. In this Valentine’s Day, we wish you all to be filled with positive emotions, sense of belonging and love all around. 

Training is must for the success

Internship or training matters for the professional courses most. Internship is must in most professional courses. After acquiring bookish knowledge it’s not sour that you will be able to work in any professional industry efficiently. After training of any professional course students should be aware how industry works.

This practical training given in the industry is called internship. If internship is not provided it is quite difficult to get a job. Lack of knowledge about work keeps youth far from employment more days. When a college student starts internship in any company he gets first time experience about office environment or practical work. Professional environment of office may be challenging for students some time, but with special preparation and good internship you could make a strong professional relationship with company and its employees. This relationship could benefit you in terms of getting job.

Internship is a chance through which students of professional courses take career experience practically. During internship youngsters develop themselves professionally and personally by taking challenging work in hand. Experts says, “ internship is the process in which students get chance to open and getting good experience by work.  They get a change to use practically in internship, whatever they studied in the college. Internship is such s opportunity for  the students to see the environment of work with the good balance of theory and practical”. Internship adds value in students CV and many time they get offer to work where they interned. Additionally, they get many good job offers during campus placement. As there is a right way to finish a work, there is a special way of living life as a whole. Influenced by nature braked vision, ignorance brutish flow fractures concentration of totality. Target of this concentration is to live in present and this is the first secret formula for every success. This should be target of all teaching-training.  

In today world it’s quite difficult to get a good job. Competition is getting tough day by day, so the role of internship for the students become important. Good performance in internship opens door for jobs, that’ why students should keep in mind that the result of their performance will come out after completion of internship but result of aptitude and non-verbal communication will come out in first 2-3 days. If you are entering in a company with perfect dress sense, will meet people proper etiquette then people of that organization will take you positively. First step of training is confidence only. Confidence is necessary between trainer and trainee. For that result depends on the quality of training. How deep is subject knowledge, language command, seriousness about training, approach towards life is extensive or narrow, punctual with time,  polite, patient etc. Goal of training, attraction of personality and human sensitivity are equally important. Without this there is no need of training.

MANAGING RELATIONS AT WORKPLACE

Every organization has a human face which represents its workforce, work culture, ethics, values and more importantly decides the arch of its productivity. Acknowledging the significance of human behavior which unlike machines cannot be reprogrammed, all organizations worth their salt dedicate enough time and attention towards this subject. Given the subjectivity of human mind and multitude of emotions governing human behavior, every organization grapples with the challenges thrown by the complex human relationships at workplace. While workplace relationship can foster an environment of trust, teamwork and creativity spawning opportunities of growth, the very relationship when ridden with doubt, ego, lack of motivation etc. can be a reason for the obituary of many big enterprises.

More than often we hear of an incredibly simplistic view of why people work, taking us to believe that it's money that makes the world go round. However, when people work there is a lot more at play and a lot more at stake than money. So, the entire premise of the argument that links motivation to money stands challenged.

 Let's ask ourselves a question-what drives us? The answer apart from money includes relevant essentials like meaningful work, acknowledgement by others, job satisfaction, trust, a non-threatening work environment etc. So, when we think about people at work let’s not be limited in our view by considering money to be the panacea. 

Of all conflicts, we should probably add all kinds of things to it that is to say meaning, creativity, challenges, ownership, identity, pride and so on. Thus, the entire endeavor of creating a productive work environment at workplace factors in the complexity of human relations, what drives us and what stops us from giving our best? In the light of above observations and patterns the Art of Success contends that the key to foster a healthy workplace relationship mandates a top down approach. An empathetic manager with a discernible sense of decoding human behavior can be an asset for any organization. The empathy of a top level management has a sure trickle down impact which translates itself to a strong sense of belonging to the organizational goal.

 A good leader understands the role of appreciation in keeping the team motivated. A timely an adequate appreciation of a work done well is an instant tonic worth administering while ignoring good performance is as bad as shredding people's efforts before the eyes. Thus there is no substitute to appreciating when it comes to maintaining a thriving workforce.

Since every professional relationship has a humane aspect whose compass is influenced by range of emotions spanning from respect, trust, insecurity, jealously to feeling threatened or even intimidated by one’s own colleagues. 2011 World Cup victory by Indian team led by Dhoni offers to us a valuable lesson in managing human relations. Dhoni’s unshakeable trust on his teammates and extraordinary knack to challenge his players out of their comfort zone led to the spectacular victory of team India.

People are governed by their thoughts and emotions which influence their behavior and interpersonal relationships which in most part guides productivity and even affects rate of attrition. It only calls for empathetic approach and keen observations to feel the pulse of human relations in any organization. A cohesive team where the members work relentlessly for a common goal is reflective of underlying trust, self-motivation, security and freedom contrary to a divided team which is a result of fomenting conflict, insecurity, lack of motivation and distrust.                      

Here it is imperative to understand functioning of human mind which can be programmed to understand the genesis of negative emotions and how the same emotions can be turned into a positive stimulus just by rearranging the mapping of the incidents. This thought forms the basis of human software development code a unique program which empowers each individual by practicing association and dissociation with an event or a memory. This can dramatically improve the critical workplace relationships that drive a company’s prevailing workplace culture by changing the way stake holders interact with each other and respond to difficult or challenging events. 

No matter how much technological strides we may make, one thing will always remain unchangeable that the solution to all workplace conflicts lies cradled in the golden human emotions of empathy and compassion. Until we break out of the premise of seeing people as rats in maze, we will only make the problem of human relationships worse than ever.

Spirituality

What is spirituality? If you have been asking the following questions of late, you are already on the path to spirituality:

How can I live the highest life?

What is the meaning of my suffering?

What is my connection to the world around me?

Why I am suffering?

Spirituality concerns with the meaning of life. Human beings are awed by the miracles of science as much as they are fascinated by the powers of spirituality. Science is a discovery of nature’s law: while the spirituality is discovery of one’s self. It also includes a sense of connection to something bigger than ourselves. Spiritual life is connected with the spirit rather than the body or physical thing. Nurses Ruth Beckmann Murray and Judith Proctor Zentor write that,” spiritual dimension tries to be in harmony with the Universe, and strives for answer about infinite, and comes into focus when the person faces emotional stress, physical illness or death.”

Relationship between Religion and Spirituality

It is very important to point out here that spirituality may incorporate elements of religion; it is generally a broader concept. Religion and spirituality are not the same thing, nor are they entirely distinct from one another. The best way to understand this is to think of two overlapping circles like this

 

In spirituality, the questions are: where do I personally find meaning, connection and value? The question in the religion is what is true and what is right?

Deepak Chopra observes, “Religion is belief in someone else’s experience. Spirituality is having your own experience.”

Religion tells you to follow an ideology and obey certain rules. Spirituality lets you Follow Your Own Heart and What You Feel is Right. It sets you free to be what you truly are without bowing to anything that doesn’t resonate as right to you nor to anyone because we are all one. It is all up to you to choose what you will honor enough to make it divine.

Religion Tells You The Truth – Spirituality Lets You Discover It.

Religion tells you what to believe and what is right. Spirituality lets you discover it by yourself and understand it in your own unique way. It lets you Connect with Your Higher Self and see with your own mind what truth is because the truth as a whole is same for each one of us. It lets you believe in your own truth through your own perception.

Religion Separates from Other Religions – Spirituality Unites Them.

There are many religions in our world and they all preach that their story is the right one. Spirituality sees the truth in all of them and unites them because the truth is same for all of us despite our differences and uniqueness. It focuses on the quality of the divine message that they share and not on the differences in details of the story they speak.

Religion Makes You Dependent – Spirituality Makes You Independent.

You are seen as a religious person and someone who is worthy of happiness only if you attend religious methodology. However spirituality shows you that you don’t need or depend on anything to be happy. Happiness is always found deep in ourselves and only we are responsible for it. We are always where we need to be and not just while attending some events or rituals. Divinity is in us and that is why we are always worthy.

Religion Makes You Follow Other’s Journey – Spirituality Lets You Create Your Own. The foundation of a religion is the story that it tells about a God or Gods, their journey of the Gurus/Prophets or Masters towards enlightenment and the truth they discovered. Subsequently mankind follows their footsteps. Spirituality lets you Walk Your Own Journey to enlightenment. Every religion came by spirituality; by the journey through which one person became enlightened. That is why every religion has something true in it, the truth.

Spiritual versus emotional health:

There is a connection between spiritual and emotional well being. Spirituality is about seeking a meaningful connection with something bigger than you, which can result in positive emotion such as peace, awe, contentment, gratitude and acceptance.

Emotional health is about cultivating a positive state of mind so that we can see brighter side of life.

Hence, a spiritual person is more resilient. He is able to take turbulence of life in his stride sportingly.

Spiritual growth

Spiritual growth is only possible when there is a self desire to grow. Quest to correct one‘s behavior is the core of spiritual growth. The birth of Shakyamuni Buddha was to demonstrate the behavior of the Bodhisattva on the Earth.

There is no need to go to the forest or go to the lonely places for the spiritual growth. When there is a commitment of growth for self and the happiness of humanity, the spirit begins to soar.

In the final analysis, I would like to quote Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, “Ultimately we must make a distinction between spirituality and religion, as it applies even in our everyday lives. Religion is like a banana skin and spirituality is the banana. Spirituality is common to all religions. It is what keeps the enthusiasm, courage, confidence and the smile alive in our lives”

Boosting men and their ego as women become front runners

In the conflict of superiority or who is the front runner between men and women, we forget the fact that apart from being men or women, we are human being with the unique powers gifted by God to every individual. We shouldn't question who is superior to whom because in the world both have their own respective roles to play and in some aspects women are superior while in others men are. For e.g. men are not gifted with the virtue of reproduction thus cannot be responsible for the continuity of our race. Similarly science says that men have more brute force and strength than women.

Generally, We hear that women have to juggle with multiple hands who play various roles in their life being a daughter, mother, professional etc.  But giving it a thought, Its Men who are increasingly required to juggle their work and family lives. The men with their wives employed outside the home with greater frequency, more responsibility for home chores and child care falls on husbands, who then need to balance these responsibilities with their work demands.  

Men have to fulfill their multifarious responsibilities to give their family and kid a leisure life. Today, most of the men define an ideal man not only by his ability to support his family with his work, but by his role as an active and involved father, spouse or partner, and son. 

In the growing era, today men are adopting the instincts of women and balancing their work life so beautifully. And women are adopting the instinct of men and showing their stronger physical side, Like being a kabbadi player, wrestler and doing excel in such sports. Whereas, while breaking the orthodox mythology, more men are opting for profession of chef and carrying out their job outstandingly, which no women can beat.  

Today if a man is successful and earning good then he is compatible and good for any woman and then he can give his kids a good life. So, the responsibility lacks more on men to prove him a successful and professionally stable person to get married, so that he can entrust satisfactory future of his kids.

Therefore, it’s impossible to judge the superiority between the men and women or saying that women are the front runner is just a myth. The fact is we are just moving out and breaking the orthodox mythology and women are also coming up to show their power and their capabilities which earlier only men could show as women were bound with the orthodox mythicism. 

When does spirituality touch your chord when you are on professional route?

Professionals become successful professionals when they condition themselves to think about success, networking, and moving up the organizational structure. But being a human, everyone has to face distractions due to scads of complications occur in their work life.

Everyone rushes to make his/her extraordinary identity in the society and at the workplace, hence, he/she gives complete emphasize on the targets, achievements, work and when this reaches to an extent, stress begins up building in one’s brain, and in this reality the soul, the sense of self, the sense of being, can be lost. This is the time when spirituality touches your chord on the professional route.

Life confers plenty of happiness and same amount of sorrows to every individual which ultimately brings a lesson for everyone to bring out more polished personality of a human being.  When we talk about the professional route, Professionals can face quite disruptive situations such as Business losses, strained relations with certain customers, frayed tempers, delayed contracts, and a lot more, which causes stress and can bring negative outlook towards life. This is the time, when one should go on a spiritual side to get the best use of their brain power. But, people actually make it worst by keep stressing their brains by thinking about the dilemmas which have been occurred, due to which number of things starts running in human’s mind. When numerous things run in human’s brain, the brain does not able to function effectively. One needs to understand that the problem is not outside, but the problems develop inside you, in your brain and the biggest problem begins when our stressful mind unable to function effectively and we do not be able to take quality decision to solve the occurred problems. In this situation, it is very important to uplift your inner energy, and you should largely focus to develop your inner peace which can be achieved through mediation, music, by spending some quality time in a peaceful place which lets your mind become peaceful.

When your energy is low, you tend to run from the outside situations of life, or outside situation or people over-power you but when you lift yourself up from within, you change the outside situation and outlook of people towards you, and you hold the power over situation and people in your life, to transcend life’s situation for the better.

A very important factor which keeps human personality higher is planning. One should always plan things in advance and must understand and prepare for the fact that to reach at any bigger place or higher destination, one has to cross bridges, stones, and hurdles. Therefore, Every Human being should make their personality too strong that the bridges or hurdles cannot overpower their inner energy. Human beings have ultimate power of their thoughts and brain and action then gives these powers a new spirit. One should always keep his/her inner energy stronger with the positive thoughts which ultimately makes the brain peaceful which allows the brain to take quality decisions and taking those decisions into the existence or action can bring any person out of the worst situations and can achieve anything the person desires.