Effort..
Monday, May 26th, 2008There is never the right mixture or right dosage of ingredients to concoct a cocktail. All of us have our own belief and we put in our best in the way we think is the best way to prepare this cocktail. However to prepare the most delectable cocktail requires the 2 bartender to come together and be unequivocal about what they desire to be included in this ideal cocktail for both to enjoy. Spending too much time commenting and criticizing the other person’s preference and belief of what constitute the best ingredients may spell the downfall of the partnership and both will not be able to reach a consensus.
More effort could be put in search of what are the common ingredients and ideas rather than uncovering what are the differences. However being aware of the existence of differences is also important and subtle adjustments need to be made to ensure both feel valued and appreciated. Such subtle awareness is very important to ensure a lifelong partnership as no one likes to be taken for granted.
Exactly how subtle is subtle, exactly how much effort is consider sufficient, exactly how much adjustment is necessary no one has a common definition. Sometimes we will feel frustrated why the other party does not get the idea or why the other party is not putting adequate effort to maintain the partnership. There is really no answer to what is the right amount of effort. It is just a matter of both agreeing and being able to accept what the other person can deliver. So if anyone is not able to accept what they are receiving or not receiving then perhaps the partnership is not meant to exist. The concoction of the love cocktail will fail to materialize…