Problems everywhere! Not a single soul on this planet lives without problems. A happy person enjoys life, keeps smile despite problems & inspires others live happier. He does his work sincerely with complete dedication and enjoys his work. It is not the pressure outside, it’s the strength inside that decides on how happy you are. Happy people face problems head-on, look problems in the eye & move on. They don’t stay with the problems.
One such person who shows how to face tough situations and be happy is “Sachin Nalavade. — an ordinary govt employee, a bus conductor, I met traveling in a local BEST bus in Mumbai. I felt blessed to meet this Champion of Happiness, who by sheer virtue of his “being in the moment” teaches people “how to be happy.”
Travel by crowded local bus in Mumbai is difficult even to stand straight comfortably as the bus speeds swaying from one side to another.
Sachin literally ran from one end of the bus to the other end, connecting and making people move to make iota of space for all to be a bit more comfortable.
He’s happily checking with each person for a ticket. He’s ensuring loyalty to BEST (Bombay Electric Suburban Transport), his employer. He’s ensuring his employer does not face a loss by way of ticketless travellers. He is assertive. When somebody is not co-operating, he doesn’t mince words. For him everybody is equal, valuable customer.
Never dipping in energy/enthusiasm he moves smiling, doesnt carry forward bitterness. Sachin is not just contacting individuals to do his job, he is connecting a smile, happiness & radiating joy.
Sachin is also soft-hearted where needed. At a bus-stop, after many people had got off, a young lady got on bus with a toddler of 3 years. As the bus was speeding the child was losing balance. , Sachin immediately held on to the kids hand helped her maintain her balance. Only after her mother was comfortably seated did Sachin leave the kid to her mother’s care.
Small acts, Big Difference!
Sachin without realising actually demonstrated how to be happy, make complex simple, practice and live happier. A happy person spreads happiness.
When happy, you are alert, work at the best of capacities. You’d realize your potential & work better than your competitors/team members. Isn’t that the way to promotions + increments + success. Isn’t that “Performance Excellence”?
Being happy, you ensure your inner self is happy. You improve Quality of life & Standard of Living.
I thanked & congratulated Sachin for doing what he is doing. Without realising he spreads happiness & is a blessing to mankind. He inspiring others to do good & be happy.
He blushed saying it’s part of job. But not all sincerely do job as expected. Not all enjoy work like Sachin, & that is a huge differentiator.
Three cheers to Sachin & people like Sachin who keep the light of happiness glowing and growing…
Who did you notice being a Champion of Happiness today?
Article by:
Mr Ajit Vidyadharan, Happiness Coach
