Dearest Darling Friends,
After the 12th day ceremony for a departed soul, I appreciated the Pandit Ji’s colourful Kurta.
He smiled and retorted, “You are different. Nowadays, one needs to die to get ‘appreciation’.”
By virtue of the work he does, his statement made me reflect Like a smartphone’s battery percentage, our ability to appreciate living people seems to be running alarmingly low. But the moment someone kicks the bucket? BOOM!
Suddenly they’re the best thing since sliced bread, and the various Whats App groups lights up with bright eulogies for the departed soul.
It’s fascinating how death works better than a PR agency. You could spend years supporting people, standing by them in tough times, helping them in as many ways as possible, but your posts might get less engagement than a picture of your colleague’s office plant.
Die, and suddenly, your deeds are more famous than Donald Trump and Elon Musk put together.
In most cases, this phenomenon is so true that I am considering hiring a professional agency to spread rumors about my demise. Legal disclaimer: This is a joke and I am NOT going to do anything like that. I am Narendra Goidani and not Poonam Pande.
The “appreciation after expiration” syndrome is like those free trials that only become tempting after they have ended. We are experts at crafting elaborate eulogies but somehow can’t muster the energy to send a ‘great job’ message to a living colleague or a ‘great lunch today’ message to the person who packed your lunch.
Here’s a radical idea: What if we appreciate living people and not wait for them to die?
Imagine appreciating Aarti’s color-coded filing system TODAY, instead of waiting to mention them in a teary-eyed memorial post.
Think about acknowledging Rishi’s dad jokes now, rather than posthumously declaring him the “Comedy King.”
Let’s start a revolution: #AppreciateTheAlive.
Because getting flowers when you can smell them is way better than having them decorating their photo frame during their farewell ceremony.
And if you liked this post, please let me know while I am still around to read your comments. I promise to return the favor without waiting for any tragic events.
With love, prayers and best wishes,
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Thanks for the reminder.
Appreciate your courage!!!
Thank you Naren sir for sharing great posts like this.
I wanted to send you a thank you email for your posts you shared, but i used to postpone it.
But I am writing it today.
And while writing this mail I am feeling good and it feels like a loop is closed and something is completed.
Once again thanks for your simple but transforming posts which give wisdom. Thank you sir.
Dear Sir
am a reader of your articles which are like super super awesome and truly motivational for everyone.
Sometimes even I dont have words to describe how you relate the daily things with your words and draw a beautiful lesson.
You are truly a remarkable teacher.
Accept my sincere regards.
It’s definitely relevant in today’s times but I’m surprised that someone thought of this to write.
Thanks for sending positive messages week after week, month after month.
Hi Naren,
Thanks for being in our life. I really uplifted my thinking by your blogs. I improved my emotional power. Improve the way I work at office. Coordinate with my colleagues. Build up relations with my relatives especially with the relative from my husband’s side. I am very popular amongst them, not only elder but amongst children also.
Thankyou Sirji 🙏 for your motivation
Hello sir,
One of the best LSM. Will try to appreciate people around while they are still around. This LSM had touched my heart deeply. Thank you for this LSM.
Very true, a harsh reality!!!
We all have forgotten to “Appreciate” each other & often indulge in heavy “Criticism”.
It is like we seldomly “Act”, but “React” very often.
I truly appreciate what you wrote today. #AppreciateTheAlive
Also, I love what you are doing as mentors to many including my self, and via beautiful KMM. This is over and beyond noble doing. 🙏😊
I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the thoughtful insights you’ve shared. Your perspective has been incredibly enlightening. Your ability to articulate complex ideas with such clarity and depth is truly commendable.
Your contributions have not only broadened my understanding but have also inspired me to think more critically and creatively.
Thank you Sir
Great
I like this article of yours …I practice it too.
And I truly appreciate your posts that reflect your thoughts to make this world a beautiful place.
Dear Naren,
Your thought-provoking post has left me speechless!
Your post is inspiring! Let’s appreciate people while they’re still with us. No more waiting until it’s too late.
Count me in for #AppreciateTheAlive!
Thanks for spreading positivity!
If you come across true appreciation, it counts and encourages you. And that’s the power of appreciation.
This was quite humorous and thought-provoking. I am not usually patient when it comes to reading long posts, but I always look forward to your post and enjoy reading them. They are always apt and reflect how realistic and observant you are, sir.
Thank you for bringing meaning to the otherwise fast-paced and mechanical life that many of us tend to live nowadays.