Author: Namrata D

What job would you do for free?

If it is a job, then why we should do for free? When someone is benefiting financial from my   job then  I should be suitably compensated.

What Olympic sports do you enjoy watching the most?

Wrestling and weight lifting

Which aspects do you think makes a person unique?

Every creation is unique on the planet.  And we as humans are  unique because of our intellect.   Then as a person everyone is unique because of our physical  appearances and our behavior  patterns.   Being Multidimensional  and evolving with changing time are few of aspects which  makes  people unique.

How has technology changed your job?

As I started my career with IT  it has not changed anything as such. Since then I have varied experiences in other field. It has  enhanced my work, with faster  communication and wider reach.  I can say that  it has not affected me adversely. 

Balance has to be there to take advantage of the Tech. in the todays world.

I had an experience today which I would like to share here.  The way we communicate has slowly and steadly changed, atleast in last decade.  It is more on messaging apps and mails then on personal level.  Earlier we could judge by the tone of the person on the othet side of phone, how the things are or what type of person we are dealing with. But with the messaging become the standard norm, it may be difficult  now.  Especially when you are going to  connect with a person first time

Today I realized that slowly our mind may have adopted to this shift.  I got a WhatsApp message from someone a couple of days  back wanting to  talk. I agreed.  Today  again got message. While reading it , I got an impression of being ordered. It was more of what was missing rather than  what was there.  I decided not to  go further.  Then someone else messaged from the same place  wanting the same info.   I  fixed up the time for the meeting, despite thinking of saying no earlier.  

What  changed my mind ? The formation of the message.  One was bland and the othet was warm and respectful.   Without our knowledge,  our thought process changed how we decide things.

Moral of the story : Be mindful while communicating  through messaging,  especially for the first time.  Remember  “First impression is the last impression ”   Most of the time.

Copyright (c) 2024 Namrata D Prabhakar

What’s a secret skill or ability you have or wish you had?

My favorite  music is listening to Jagjit Singh’s s Gazals.  He is one of the best in his Art. I always listen to him on my walks.  I wish I had a atleast a  normal  vocal voice, just to sing along.

Who was your most influential teacher? Why?

All the teachers play a big role in our developing years. There have been many  who influenced  me. But one I remember  still is my hindi teacher in grade 8 in school.  Her name was Mrs. Sethi.  She was an excellent person and I respect her. But the reason I remember  her is that she changed my name.  My nickname was Dolly and that was  registered in school also.    While sending the names to high school (9th grade)  she changed  it to Namrata.  She did not ask my mom or me, those were the days  of  good old friendship types. 

Afterwards she told  us that Dolly is a very casual kind of name and doesn’t look good on the  formal documents.  She was  right I think.  This reminds me of  the times when  family and friends were genuinely concerned  for you. 

TODAY- you misspell your own child’s name and imagine…….. Changing name shouldn’ even cross your mind

What was the best compliment you’ve received?

Very recently someone told me that you have blessing hands.  I love  doing reiki healings . And  this means a lot to me.

In the times we are living in, if we can help others in a very small way also, it gives immense satisfaction.