Eltee Got Bold

It had to happen. It was written in the stars. Only a matter of time. Little trains love adventures. That explains why one day, when nobody expected it, Eltee, the little train decided to move into its most preferred direction. Surely, it did. And how. The world woke up, as always. People in office clothes and head held up high running to their companies. A long to do list. Getting longer day by day. There was only one smiling behind their backs. Little train. Almost Christmas time. Eltee felt the magic. Clearly in the air.

Someone has to do the work. A thought that Eltee supported from the heart. The inner work of course. Not the superficial version. Everyone can work and pay their bills. Almost like a robot. Easily replaceable. Eltee wanted more. It wanted to visit the many stars of the world. With ease and grace. So one day Eltee decided to bring all people to their work but once done, it went on a journey that lasted many weeks, months even. The office people did not even notice that Eltee was gone. Another little train took the assignment. Modest as little trains can be. Always running. On time. In a mad world.

Eltee got bold and liked it. Joyful and full of passion. What a trip. It discovered a whole new world. Out of nowhere. Because it was ready to see it and explore it further. Like a young child seeing what needed to be seen. Reaching out for more. Relying on its senses. Touching scenes. The path was straight. Not curved this time. There was a plan and a sense of direction. Without any doubt. Eltee was clear about what it wanted. The world - ergonomically speaking - adapted to its desires. Eltee witnessed it with open eyes.

The ice stars in the cold winter night noticed Eltee. Right on track. The conclusion. Twinkling and dancing. Like only stars can and do. Watching their little sweetheart. Moving. Reaching for more. Patterns designed and applied. A pleasure for the creative souls among us. Some office people got a choice. They could have a ticket for the train. If they really wanted to. Only for the happy few. Some opened their eyes. Light on. Dust off. They came on board of Eltee. Eltee received the mission, already had the vision.

The selected few shared their dreams with Eltee. Eltee laughed. How beautiful. All these versions of luck and happiness. Time enough for everyone. Eltee brought them to where they needed and wanted to be. A lot of highs, no lows. Fairy tale views and so much more. A sense of belonging and being part of something bigger. A universal song, so to say. Smiling faces, happy eyes. Eltee felt connected to the people inside its belly. Christmas approaching. The most joyful time of the year.

Nights full of dreams. Stars full of prosperous words whispering mysterious phrases. It never ended. In the blue sky another reflection signed up for more awesomeness. Eltee enjoyed the ride. Presents being opened. Received, allowed and welcomed with open hearts. Dreaming another way of breathing life. Eltee never looked back. A great joy. The office people forgot their work and became more alive. They remembered that they were more than just an office dream. And that is where they touched the magic track. Eltee felt the need to run faster. Getting bolder. On its way. To the land of More.

By Liesbeth Leysen, Author, MSc. International Management