Hi,
It is again ordinary human nature to try to control the subordinates, treat them with authority, and influence their decisions. But, does that yield the team the desired results? Will it really work in the best interests of the team in the long run? What do great leaders and true heroes do when it comes to dealing with their people? They instead offer unconditional love and allow them to operate at their will.
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Giving ‘Freedom to Operate’ is the key to peace and happiness
In search of Sita Devi, Rama came to Kishkindha - the vanara kingdom, where he formed an alliance with Sugriva through the efforts of Hanuman. Rama would help Sugriva get the Vanara-kingdom back from the rival Vali and Sugriva would help Rama regain His missing wife Sita Devi.
When Rama was there in Kishkindha, the Vanaras roamed freely from one tree branch to another. They did not seem to be civilized. Though the Vanaras jumped on the branches above Him, Rama did not mind. He treated them like equals. He neither tried stopping them nor influencing their behavior. He instead saw his good friends in them, as they were part of his mission to locate and rescue Sita Devi. He showed endless love for them. And, part of that love included giving them the freedom to leave his association. He did not control their minds. He left the choice up to them. In the end, he led them and succeeded in locating Sita Devi and winning the war against Ravana. They always remained committed and loyal to him in the process, and he lived with peace and happiness.
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A tendency to control others may lead to unhappiness, especially when they don’t seem to be going according to your will. But, giving them the freedom to operate and to choose the way they would like to behave could make them more responsible and accountable to their actions. In the process, they are more likely to learn the right path for themselves, and you have more chances of becoming less perturbed and more peaceful.
With love and regards,
Siva
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