2012, the year of the Dragon, Mayan predictions about December 21st, economy, eco system disturbances, political and social unrest in many parts of the World - with all these do we have something to hope for and to celebrate? As a die hard optimist I believe that with hope we emanate positive energy and that make us to look for solutions. I found this in my chauffeur Mr. J during my business trip to Germany for a week in January. It was a nice Sunday morning when he picked me up from the Frankfurt airport to my hotel in Waldorf.
As usual I was curious to find out how Germans are facing the current economic situation and their perception about Ms. Merkel, a woman chancellor in the Father Land whom I admire for her leadership qualities. Mr. J reflected that as a German he found her doing a good job but still more has to be done in the areas of unemployment and economy as a whole. Many Germans are now doing 2 or more jobs to keep up with the house mortgage and raising children. He showed me the pictures of his two twin daughters and his dreams and hopes for them. The best part was his determination to fight the odds. He took up this part time job with the travel company, when his factory announced about a possible upcoming layoff. He decided to do the chauffeur job so that if at all he lose his full time job he has something to backup. He wanted to gain experience to even start his own car service. Yes, that is the spirit, that is the hope and dream of an achiever.
He asked me whether I want to stop at a bakery. Ofcourse I have to whiff the aroma and taste my favorite Deutschland breads and pastries! This time not much time to travel around except visiting Karlsruche.
Now it is February. Happy to be back in the USA.
All content copyright © by Sobana Iyengar.
Now it is February. Happy to be back in the USA.
All content copyright © by Sobana Iyengar.
