I have a cab driver that I regularly use in Bengaluru. The reason I like to use him is because he is a no-nonsense guy. Everything that you tell him will be received with a characteristic 'Haange Maadi Saar' which translates (not literally) to mean 'As you wish' in Kannada. (Literally it means, 'Do as you wish'.) This gentleman Prasad has been my cabbie in Bengaluru for over 12 years now. And never have 
I heard the word 'No' being uttered by him to any instruction or request of mine. Nothing but the staple 'Haange Maadi Saar' will ever escape his lips.
In recent days, when I was reflecting on how life happens even as you are busy making other plans, the wisdom in Prasad's attitude towards his clients' wishes/aspirations/expectations dawned on me. The reason we experience grief is when our expectations are not met. The reality is that expectations always bring agony. However, if we begin to live with the belief that every moment has been equisitely and exclusively crafted by God, for us, to experience and learn about HIS or HER purposeful ways, then there will be no expectation. And therefore no pain. Situations, good, bad, ugly or WOW!, whatever they may be, using Prasad's three-word submission is the best way to deal with the situation. Any situation. Just try telling God 'Haange Maadi Saar' (As you wish!) each time you encounter a high or a huge low, and you will feel bliss. And feel secure.
Learnings: 1. To live in the moment, accept what comes your way 2. Thank God by accepting God's design of the moment you are in__because that was especially created for you.
I heard the word 'No' being uttered by him to any instruction or request of mine. Nothing but the staple 'Haange Maadi Saar' will ever escape his lips. In recent days, when I was reflecting on how life happens even as you are busy making other plans, the wisdom in Prasad's attitude towards his clients' wishes/aspirations/expectations dawned on me. The reason we experience grief is when our expectations are not met. The reality is that expectations always bring agony. However, if we begin to live with the belief that every moment has been equisitely and exclusively crafted by God, for us, to experience and learn about HIS or HER purposeful ways, then there will be no expectation. And therefore no pain. Situations, good, bad, ugly or WOW!, whatever they may be, using Prasad's three-word submission is the best way to deal with the situation. Any situation. Just try telling God 'Haange Maadi Saar' (As you wish!) each time you encounter a high or a huge low, and you will feel bliss. And feel secure.
Learnings: 1. To live in the moment, accept what comes your way 2. Thank God by accepting God's design of the moment you are in__because that was especially created for you.
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