The power of words

As a child, I noticed that my grandfather always addressed my grandmother as "Bhaagwaane" (O Lucky one). My grandmother, when she was angry, would scold us with "Tera Beda Tare" (May your boat find its destination).

One day, I asked my aunt why grandma scolds like that. She said, "Even in anger, we must not wish ill for another person. So instead of saying Beda Gark (May your boat capsize), she says Beda Tare."

Many years later, on a particularly tough project, I found myself getting frustrated often. One day, out of the blue, I suddenly decided, "Next time there is a moment of frustration, I will say, 'God Bless You'."

That's it. Just a change in the words we use.

Within a week, the moments of frustration were fewer, and within a month, we also managed to bring the project back on track.

We never know when our childhood will come and inspire our future. Can you think of one such time in your life?