One Year Later: A Gentle Reminder to Be Grateful
11 July 2025
It’s been a year since I penned my first blog post—hard to believe how quickly time flies. I’ve realized how much I value looking back on these little windows into the past. So, I’ve promised myself to write more often—not for an audience, but for the version of me who might need these reminders someday.
Today, I want to capture a quiet moment that left a lasting impression on me.
I was working in the loan department when an elderly woman stepped into our office. Before entering the cabin, she took off her slippers, left them at the door and walked in barefoot. In India, it’s a gesture often reserved for temples or sacred places. Her husband, already seated inside, gently urged her to put her footwear back on. My senior, too, reassured her there was no need to remove them.
That brief exchange stayed with me.
It reminded me how deeply ingrained humility and reverence can be in people—even in spaces others might see as purely functional. What felt like just another workday to me, felt like something more meaningful to her.
Moments like these ground us. They remind us that every space, every role, and every interaction can hold quiet significance. They push me to do my job not just with responsibility, but with gratitude—and a bit more heart.
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