Festivities bring us all together, closer than ever before. They are the times when we receive and reciprocate undeniable moments of grins, giggles, glares, and everything in between. The sheer amount of happiness spread is so vibrant that it overpowers times when certain people have done us wrong. Just like Ravan was burnt down for peace, we burn down ill feelings of ego, jealousy, anger, anxiety, depression and so on and focus on having a good time. We tend to forget about it all and engage in celebrations together. As they say, forgive and forget.
Embodying all aspects of fruitful morals from the epic of Ramayana, we at OurDesk organized a sweet, little get-together. The purpose of this was to save our members from their internal battles of self-doubt by appreciating them a little more. A pure expression of reassurance, and that’s part of what builds a healthy community. For this, we decorated a golden matka by placing a small, white gajra studded with fragrant mogra and a few articles of mirror placed here and there. Inside the Matka were chits filled with short messages of compliments and reassurance written on four different colored papers. These messages might be short but they were witty and quirky enough to make your day bright, that’s what one of our members said to us anyway.
Each member of the OurDesk Community was asked to pick out a chit from the matka and read it aloud for everyone to hear, At first people were a bit hesitant but as and when time passed and delightful messages were being read out, they were all eagerly awaiting their chance to pick out their message of the day. This transition of behavior was alone was too fun to view. They all opened up and introduced themselves, each of them laughing at the colored chits and writing their name below the message to claim that particular message is theirs.
These chits were stuck on a red chart paper for everyone to see their notes. This was done on one of the walls of our cozy Pantry so that whenever our members pass through, they glance at it and an instant smile takes over their faces. Sweets were also distributed on this festive occasion of Good triumphing over Evil. A box of two pairs of classic Indian laddoos, one pair made of boondi and the other made of besan. Both of which got us feeling nostalgic and at home.
Followed by which, certain members of OurDesk stayed back to groove to Garba tunes while the rest headed back to their workstations. Those few rounds of Garba played were no less than being at a Falguni Pathak concert during Navratri. The steps were in sync with the beats, and the foot, and it all fit perfectly.
This little activity we planned has gotten all the members a tad bit closer to each other. It’s been two days since the celebration and it feels like everyone knows everyone a little bit more. Networking was done, connections were made and community was built. It was simply coworking at its core.
We believe we initiated building a path that connects random waves of feeling unworthy and anxious to shaking those thoughts with acceptance and assurance, one chit at a time. Just like Vanar Sena built a path from the south of India to Lanka, one rock at a time. And together we aim to destroy the blues felt by freeing ourselves from the pesky thoughts within and around us. That’s how Dussehra was celebrated at OurDesk with its members.
About OurDesk
OurDesk - A brand new 52-seater coworking space / reading room is now OPEN FOR BUSINESS! Located in Khar West, OurDesk is just a short walk from Khar railway station (300m) & near SV Road (75m). High-speed internet, ergonomic furniture & abundant natural light are on the house! We also have an on-site pantry & separate toilets for men/ women on the same floor. Flexible membership plans are offered to solopreneurs, freelancers, entrepreneurs, management consultants, chartered accountants, marketing agencies, small businesses, startups, and professionals seeking shared office space or a flexible workspace for remote work.
OurDesk is more than just a coworking space; we are an initiative of Mataji Rampiyari Bai Trust, a registered not-for-profit organization with a rich history of assisting members of the community for over 50+ years. Our commitment to fostering collaboration, innovation, and growth in the business community is driven by our longstanding mission to empower professionals like you. By choosing OurDesk, you not only gain access to a dynamic workspace but also contribute to the meaningful initiatives and support provided by the trust. Together, let's positively impact the business world while uplifting our community. Join us on this journey of empowerment and transformation.
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