A Simple Question with a Big Impact - Lesson Learned from A 6-Year Old Boy
It was a busy afternoon in Chennai, I was making my way to the office at a scorching noon around 2 PM. Walking through the expansive North Parade road, I found the merciless sunlight somewhat bearable. After a few strides, I came across a fruit shop near Montfort School, St. Thomas Mount and I decided to savour a bowl of watermelon to quench my thirst and beat the heat. I noticed that some of the Kindergarten students were already leaving the school, being picked up by their parents. While munching on the melons, I saw a six-year old boy dressed up in uniform, holding a long pink candy in his hand. He seemed deep in thought, his gaze fixed on the stack of candies before him, as if he were reconsidering his choice. Meanwhile, the shop owner who was in a foul mood was yelling at another customer. The little boy came close to me and asked in a friendly tone, “Anna, can you put this one back on the stack and get me the yellow candy?” Slowly, taking a bite on the melo...