Just
the other day I happened to see a little girl waiting to be picked by her dad
to seat her on his bike’s fuel tank – just in front of him. She had her arms
raised signaling she was ready for the ride, while he was strapping his helmet.
It was a sight to behold, as, little hands all of goodies to take home, her
tender and innocent eyes scanned the surroundings, more particularly the store
she just walked out from. Was she also wondering if she got the best deal? Or
were there anything else better that she could have impressed her dad upon for?
The moment showed her trust in him, as she couldn’t do it on her own – for her
age and size – hop on to the seat that was the fuel tank, a little warm then,
perhaps, what with a similarly tender winter Sun having readied the place for
the princess. She had had her dad to do that.
Of
diverse cases, today, most tasks – be it even a sport of solitary player like
tennis or golf – need props – be it in any form – the player is aided by his
support team or an individual, like a coach or a caddie, for that matter. Even
at a practice session, he has to have somebody to play with, to prepare to play
alone against an opponent. Even while solving a crossword puzzle, the player
has to trust the puzzle is correctly composed, lest it will end up as a game of
scrabble!
Even
in a team sport or in an army, when the skipper delegates work, in the group
the expert of a particular task may put his hands up to be counted. Converse to
the first episode, trust flowing in either direction – to and from the sought.
Similarly,
in an election an individual or party may have an upper hand due to varied
factors, which may lead that one to victory. And the victor deserves to raise
arms clenching fists, as the finish line is crossed by the push of the
electorate’s trust.
To
preempt any counterattack, a cop also asks a thug to put his hands up. Trust
flows in both directions here, too – the cop hopes the thug does put his hands
up, and the thug trusts his raised arms would save him from being shot.
The
students in a classroom also put their hands up to signal willingness or wish
to answer a question, or that they have a query. A feel-good factor arises –
the student will be elated if his answer is correct or if his query is
adequately responded to – why – even an opportunity to be heard elates one; and
the teacher to know his training is well received . . . Or at least, the pupils
are willing to share their understanding with him!
Waving
a raised arm on seeing a known person, trusting to be seen and identified or
recognised. Or for a taxi . . . Trusting it would stop seeing the raised arm .
. .
Trust
resonates while high-fiving . . . Nothing can match the spirit . . . The joy of
being part of the team. Togetherness. Camaraderie . . .
And,
the worst may be the exercise the Orthopedist suggests for spondylitis! Trust
the doc . . . It helps, actually!
Trust
signifies a bond between two individuals or entities that is expressed in
varied ways, flowing either way. But, it costs a bit. At least an effort to
raise one’s hand. Just one, if not both.
It
cannot be won hands down.
And, the most important of it all . . . Trusting oneself . . . It is called confidence.
