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Dr. Jaspreet Kaur Malhotra Chhabra Assistant Professor, Department of Management School of Business & Management, Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University) |
Last semester, while in a class, the famous poem Footprints came up during a casual discussion. As I shared the theme, the students listened deeply, almost awestruck by the beauty of its final lines, "When you saw only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you." Their response reminded me of my first encounter with this narration years ago, when I, too, was moved by its depth. The poem's message is simple yet powerful. During moments of struggle, when we feel most alone, there is often unseen support carrying us forward.
In life's journey, we sometimes believe we have reached the end of the road, only to discover a new path waiting around the corner. Storms and challenges may come, but faith often returns like a strong wall, offering shelter and reassurance. This invisible presence provides protection, confidence, and strength to face difficulties. It reminds us that just as before, we are never truly alone; someone or something is always there, walking beside us, and sometimes even carrying us through.