The following are a few posts from Dr.Adizes book titled, ‘What Matters in Life’.
A bit about Dr.Adizes first: As a Holocaust survivor, he has overcome adversities and obstacles to rise and achieve success. His personal story of tragedy and triumph is shared in his autobiography, The Accordion Player.
He is an internationally recognized management guru. In 2019 he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Academy of Management for his contribution to change management. He is a recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor and was made an honorary citizen of two countries for his contribution to society. He has published 28 books which have been translated into 36 languages. His website: https://www.ichakadizes.com/
When every leader, philosopher, motivational speaker talks only about love and developing universal love, I found Dr. Adizes talks about the same ‘developing universal love’ a little differently. I found his perspective interesting and thought of sharing my understanding.
Love is pivotal to our existence, and aspiring to develop the ability to simply love is a lofty goal most spiritual aspirants, and many others seek to imbibe. I have also been one among those many trying to just love, without expectations, ignoring reciprocation and the pain love entails. Expectations don’t go away, and every hurt I endure because of my vulnerability to my loved ones, leaves me disillusioned. As long as I am nursing my wounds, I don’t want to aspire for that lofty ‘simply love’ goal!
But, a few days down the line, introspection and meditation once again brings me to the same place, and I find myself risking everything and aspiring for the same goal!
This book offered insights, and helped me aspire for the same goal, with a different perspective. Like Marshal Rosenberg used to love to say, “Love is eternal but like definitely comes with a time limit!” Dr. Adizes also says something similar, and this book helps me focus - to see love in a totally new light!
What behavior/actions trigger the dislike in me, which deludes me to think that this is not love: coming up in following posts!
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