Till I saw her A restless body and a meaningless life That's what I was Till I saw her Once I saw her, I was restless But still enjoyed those restless moments Once I saw her, my meaningless life Became meaningful A deserted heart and dull days That's what I was Till I saw her Once I saw her, my heart became a garden Waiting for the butterflies and bees to join Once I saw her, my dull days disappeared And became colourful days Hate and fear were my language That's what I was Till I saw her Once I saw her, love became my language Waiting for her to convey my love Once I saw her, my fear disappeared And courage became my language Loneliness and pain That's what I was Till I saw her Once I saw her, I never wanted to be alone Waiting for her to fill my life Once I saw her, my pain became a pleasure Waiting for her lovely words, which are my painkillers I am longing to convey my love I am longing to hold her hands I am longing to ...
"I Know" to "I Want to Know": Taming the Ego That Blocks Learning Have you ever tried to teach someone who already "knows it all"? Their arms are crossed, their eyes glaze over, and every new idea is met with a quiet, deadly: "I know." In the training industry, we encounter this often. The "I know" attitude isn't really about knowledge—it's about armour. It makes people hostile, defensive, and resistant to new learning. But here's the surprising truth: "I know" isn't inherently negative. It depends on the situation and the person using it. Sometimes, saying "I know" is necessary—to prove competence, save time, or avoid repeating what we've already mastered. So where's the problem? The problem isn't the phrase itself. It's the closed posture that comes with it. The subtle message beneath "I know" is often: "Don't teach me. I've arrived." But there...