Page 2 - Al-Rashed Newsletter Nov19

CEO'S OUTLOOK

MR. RAVI VARRIER- CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

From my daily readings, I often come across thoughts and ideas that unravel a stream of questions, intrigue and ideas.
Every single day, we see a lot of events transpire in front of us. Any given event at any given point in time can create an
impression that may linger in our mind for a while or may leave a lasting impression.

Today our mind appears to be dependent on people and situations for how it feels. We are living as victims and slaves
to situations and people's behaviors. Are we really independent, or living a life of complete dependency, where a single
word from a close one can leave us in pain for hours or even years. When there is an external stimulus, a situation or
someone's words, we react automatically without being fully aware of the choices we have to respond or of the
consequences of our reactions. We think on an autopilot and then blame others for how we feel.

Freedom is being capable of choosing our thoughts and feelings and responding in every situation without being
conditioned by external factors or the negative tendencies of our personality.

Today, let's free ourselves from our old patterns of thinking and behaving, clean past hurt, resolve conflicts, let go of
everything that we have held on to which
only addicted us to pain.

Freedom is just one thought away.