Action in reality
Action happens in reality, not in your thoughts
You tell yourself you’ll call them one day. You think about it daily. It lingers in your mind—you’ll pick up the phone and say “hello.” You imagine the small talk, the laughter, and the plan to meet. You picture yourself clearing your schedule, making time, and showing up. But despite all the mental rehearsals, the call never happens. They relocate. The moment is gone.
You plan to speak to your boss about your promotion. You feel ready for growth. You wait for the perfect moment – when he is free, in a good mood, or impressed by your latest work. You visualize the meeting room, the conversation, the outcome. But before you act, things change. He moves to another division. The opportunity fades
Thinking is not doing. Action happens in reality. The longer the wait, the more life moves on without you.
Wisdom of resting
In a kingdom struck by a deadly ailment, a sleep-deprived sorcerer was given three urgent tasks by the royal knights before sunrise:
- Cure the dying prince, heir to the throne.
- Find and destroy the source of the illness.
- Shield the kingdom’s borders from attack.
All were critical. None could wait.
What did the sorcerer choose?
She chose to sleep.
In her dream, she saw a strange weed in the gardens – the source of the ailment.
She woke up before dawn, cured the prince, alerted the royal knights to eradicate the weeds and enchanted the birds to form a living shield around the kingdom.
She prioritized clarity over chaos, and saved the kingdom
Sleep is strategic rest – to think clearly, decide what matters, and act swiftly. With clarity, everything falls in place.
“Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is rest.” – Mark Black
Belongingness
You may live in the same city for several years and still feel like you don’t belong.
You might attend the same school since kindergarten and still feel out of place.
You could be surrounded by people of the same age and background and still not connect.
Belonging begins when you bring your whole self. You feel belongingness when you are:
- Accepted for all your shades
- Valued for your presence – not just expertise
- able to see yourself reflected in others
- Willing to embrace others for their differences
Belonging is a two-way street.
When you lead with belonging, you are received with belongingness.
“True belonging doesn’t require you to change who you are; it requires you to be who you are.” – Brené Brown