Adversity is an Opportunity in disguise

I was overwhelmed by the positivity, good cheer,  selfconfidence, resilience and empathy of these students – way above average.

Yesterday, was a memorable day for my colleague, Pallavi  Kampani and me, starting a career Ready Course at a shelter home of Corp India, Thane,
Every adversity, ever failure  every heartache,
carries with it, the seed of an equal or greater benefit.
Napoleon Hill

These awesome students, have no parents or family to call their own, but they have used this disadvantage, to their greatest advantage.

It’s said ‘Fire is the test of gold’; and adversity builds character.

These days, we are trying to imbibe in fresh graduates, a learning and growth mindset, adaptability, compassion, team working, leadership, resilience in face of obstacles, and other qualities to make them employable.

Their awareness, knowledge, compassion, #curiosity  and eagerness to learn are unbelievable.

These girls have picked up all these qualities, from their embedded real life experiences.

Kudos to Corp India, the staff and #Vibha  that supports them generously.

Blessed to have this opportunity to serve.

Coincidentally, at 5 am this morning, I was attending a Zoom Meeting of the CCare School of Compassion of Stanford University, as an online alumni.

In the breakout room, I got to interact with a doctor, with a similar background, but fortunate to have been brought up by her biological grandmother.

My hopes have soared that some of our students will also reach such heights.

Success is measured by the obstacles one has overcome
and the adversity that has not kept you down.

Kindly  share your perspectives  in the comments.
Any suggestions or optimism will help to keep the flame 🔥 alive