Happy Lunar New Year - the Year of the Water Tiger
Rick Yvanovich FCMA CGMA FCPA MSc CCMP CCMC CBC
Certified Chief Master coach, entrepreneur, author, and speaker | Bridging technology, accounting, and people, I’m a catalyst inspiring human transformation for consistently higher achievement.
One recurring tradition transcends all cultures and civilisations throughout human history - the celebration of a new year, regardless of how a “year” is defined. Arguably, that is because, as humans, we all yearn for a fresh start, a better trajectory. And yes, we also love a little partying after a long year of working hard.
Whilst we already celebrated the Solar New Year 2022, billions of people, especially in Asia, are also looking forward to the Lunar New Year – the year of the Tiger – which will start from 1st?February 2022.
Being one of the twelve Oriental zodiac animals, the Tiger symbolises strength, fearlessness, and the power to ward off bad luck, just what we need after two long years fighting the pandemic.
As I?have asserted quite a few times during the last two years , we are not so much emerging from the pandemic as entering a new business-as-unusual (BAUU) world.
If 2020 (the Year of the Rat) was all about surviving the onslaught of the pandemic, 2021 (the Year of the Ox) required us to plough through tough times with sheer grit, then this 2022 Year of the Tiger will be one of giant leaps and bold actions.
?If you have watched enough wildlife documentaries or have had a cat, you would probably know how meticulous their attack plans are. First, they can change their routines to match those of their prey. Then, they patiently stalk their prey to achieve the best position and timing before the final giant leap.
?I would like to imagine that businesses have spent the last two years on sharpening claws and plans of attack. However, profound transformations are already set in motion to pounce on and achieve significant breakthroughs this year.
?On a more personal note, this year marks another 60-year cycle of the Water-Tiger. The last year of the Water Tiger was 1962, which was also my year of birth. So 2022 gives me a particular reason to reflect deeply on my journey and to chart a new course forward.
For those interested in Oriental Astrology, the cycle comes about as the five ancient elements (Metal, Water, Wood, Earth, and Fire) are combined with the 12-year cycle of zodiac animals. A Water Tiger is believed to be brave, eloquent, and highly adaptable to new things.
Regardless of what you think of Oriental Astrology, I believe we can all learn from the seemingly paradoxical power of Water.
?“Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless – like water. Now you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup, you put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle, you put it in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend.” ~?Bruce Lee
?On one hand, Water is extremely flexible, able to take on any shape of container and flowing gracefully across various landscapes. On the other, it is Water with its relentless power that creates those breathtaking natural wonders in the first place. Persistence and perseverance always prevail in the end.
As cliché as it may sound, I hope this new lunar year will help unleash your inner Tiger. And may the year be filled with good health, successes, and many precious moments with your loved ones.
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?Chúc m?ng n?m m?i / Happy New Year
Rick Yvanovich is Founder & CEO of TRG International . He's a Master-qualified Business Coach skilled in helping companies and people consistently reach higher achievement by leveraging business experience with coaching interventions. Utilising systematic processes to envision goals and milestones and translate vision into actionable steps. A human people first leader committed to employee empowerment, happiness, and development.
If you would like to consistently reach higher achievement please connect on?LinkedIn and Check out my website?rickyvanovich.com .
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