A great learning, a step ahead:)

Yesterday dawned as any other day, but I wasn't aware of the learning that was waiting at the doorstep.I was late getting to work, so decided to travel to my workplace by scooter. I reached the gate of my office complex which is a gated community with many residential buildings. To my utter shock and dismay the security guard at the gate did not let me enter. He told me that I have to turn back as I was an outsider.I have been going everyday since the last 40 days and never experienced this sort of behavior from any of the security guards manning the gate.

I was not expecting this, and hence reacted by calling the office and informing them that I was going back home. I was crying all the way back, feeling sad for the way I was treated. I had many questions in my mind. Although i felt the guard was only doing his duty, I couldnt accept his rude behavior.

I decided then and there that I am never going to enter the complex, alone and informed the office of my decision. I felt I was doing the right thing.

But after a few hours of contemplation, I realised that, it was my ego that was hurt. I could have reacted in a different way, by calling someone from the office to come and speak to the security guard and let me enter the complex. Instead I chose to be the victim and returned.

I am wiser now, having realised my mistake.The ego blocks reason from entering the brain and I became a victim of my own ego..

But all the same, it felt good crying...heart felt lighter...thank you "Mr security" for the my learning and the lightness of being..