Happy Womens Day!

My message to all the wonderful women in my life..

???? In whatever role you are doing in life – a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother, a mother-in-law… you are doing your best. Sometimes people may tell you otherwise. Sometimes you yourself may feel otherwise. Ignore such people (me included). Ignore the negative chatter in your head. I thank you for doing your best.

???? More than 55% of my coachees over the last decade have been women. Thanks to my profession I get a deep insight into the kind of lives you live. It is not easy what you deal with. I cannot even imagine putting myself into your shoes. I’ll trip and fall down if I do that. How do you manage it all? How do you stay motivated? Words cannot describe how amazing you are.

???? Please don’t try and be equal with men. Men are wonderful creatures and amazing in their own way but you are a breed apart. You are so extraordinary you don’t need to compare yourself with the opposite sex. I also do some wonderful things in life (thank you) but the day I start washing my own underwear and complete 176 tasks before breakfast I will consider myself somewhat equal to you.

???? You are awesome but you are not perfect. Don’t even try and be perfect. You were born not to be perfect but to be human. I know every day you struggle to figure out life. You make mistakes. Every day you learn from them and tell yourself.. let’s see, “there’s a better way to do parenting or here’s how I can handle my mother-in-law better.” Every day you explore what it means to be a human being and to be a woman. Keep exploring. Your beauty is in your imperfections. Your smile is all the makeup you need. I love you for who you are and who you are not.

???? Like all other men, every day I also try and figure out life. Please be patient with me. I often screw up in dealing with you. At times I hurt you. I apologize from the bottom of my heart. I am truly sorry. Please do not hesitate to tell me where I go wrong. I am open to learning how to create a more meaningful relationship with you.

Every Women’s Day I ask myself – have I become a better man today compared to a year back?

A BIG THANK YOU and a BIGGER HUG for being in my life.

Lots of love and respect.