Today, I'm excited to let you in on the not-so-secret, uproarious ritual we've cooked up here at Sightsavers India – a midday game of Carrom.
We all have that one hour set aside for lunch on our working days, so we decided why not spend the second half of it playing Carrom. What started as a passing idea has become a norm (almost a custom) at our office.
I must confess that our Carrom skills aren't quite legendary, not yet, at least. But here's the thing: I firmly believe that a game of Carrom can do wonders for camaraderie and memory-making. It's not about becoming a Carrom master (although there’s no harm in becoming one!), it's more about the shared moments, the laughter, and the ever-present chaos that ensues.
Curious about our advanced Carrom tactics, are you? Well, let me tell you, our games have
introduced an impressive repertoire of unintentional trick shots. We've got rebounds that
defy the laws of physics and strikes that seem to have a mind of their own, zipping across
the board in defiance of all logic.
But here's the real magic: the echoing laughter from our Carrom games is the sweetest sound in our office between 1.30 – 2 PM. It's a reminder that even in the noble and serious world of nonprofit work, there's room for lighter and upbeat moments.
So, to all my amazing colleagues who dive into the midday Carrom madness, I've got one thing to say: just as in Carrom, where each striker is meticulously aimed, each move calculated, and every shot leads either to victory or loss, life presents countless choices and challenges. The art of losing, whether in a Carrom match or in life, teaches us resilience, humility, and the importance of perseverance – so keep those carrom strikes coming and the laughter echoing !!
Surender Kumar Pankaj K. Mrinal Madhaw Akbar Mehfuz Dr Ananta Basudev Sahu RAVINDRA ADHAV
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