I have always been fond of reading good stuff..especially inspirational ones or anything which helps you understand life and people around you in a much better way.
It was in my 10th std that Gandhiji was the face of every course book, I read. I was ok kinds impressed and agreed with his beliefs but there was this short parable in the front page of each course book which left a distinct impression on me...(may not be the exact words)
"Whenever you are in doubt about what you are doing is wrong or you are palnning to do is wrong, just ask yourself one question- 'Can you tell it to your parents and still look them straight in their eyes?' And that should answer it all for you."
Is'nt it really true that when we mess up something, the first questions which pops up is - "My parents should not know this..else I'm screwed." :)
So why not try the either way out, of just asking this question beforehand and in case the ans is 'Yes', then we can carry on with our mess and to hell with world. Our friends understand us anyways...and are always glad to mess it up more (wicked smile!) ;)
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Sunday, January 2, 2011
New year will be great!
New year is a time..when -
You know that maybe the past year was not the best you have had...but you plan on making the new one ..the best!
You will try and expect least from people as it is the easiest way of making life more bearable for you and your loved ones.
You will ignore all negative feelings in case they make you sad. In case they inspire you for the good of even a single person then use them as a catalyst.
You will be satisfied in nothing less than the best, you deserve and give a good fight for it.
You should accept that even the worst will turn for your own good..it is just a matter of time.
Surely, the feeling is simply great today, to make it big in this year ahead..and I wish the same for all I know. :)
You know that maybe the past year was not the best you have had...but you plan on making the new one ..the best!
You will try and expect least from people as it is the easiest way of making life more bearable for you and your loved ones.
You will ignore all negative feelings in case they make you sad. In case they inspire you for the good of even a single person then use them as a catalyst.
You will be satisfied in nothing less than the best, you deserve and give a good fight for it.
You should accept that even the worst will turn for your own good..it is just a matter of time.
Surely, the feeling is simply great today, to make it big in this year ahead..and I wish the same for all I know. :)
Monday, December 13, 2010
Beautiful mind and heart too!
It was a boring Saturday nite and I happened to surf some movie channels.. came across the movie 'A beautiful mind'. I was somehow reminded of this movie name, as suggested by many of my friends as a must watch, though never really got a chance...
The movie was already half over..still managed to gather some info from the set top box. It was about the fight that a scheizophrenic person puts up against his disease even when he is totally helpless as the problem is actually his brain.
Well..every scene in this movie is a masterpiece..and I was speechless
Take for instance the scene where the guy knows his disease,is totally helpless but still challenges his doc against taking electric shocks and medicines. He tries to convince his wife to leave since he was dangerous. His wife still remains with him and tells him that whatever his mind makes him feel or see is not real..the only real thing is him and her and their hearts together. Whenever he is faced with any delusion he should only believe only in this truth and nothing else. And that's how the guy never gives up and learns to ignore his delusions and life a happy life..with his wife being the constant pillar of support.
This movie also reminds us of similar situations in most of our lives..where we are totally helpless...where our mind may not be able to provide the perfect answer..and maybe heart can or vice versa..is true! This realization may not come to us all of a sudden but only when someone who cares for you, reminds you that.
Then..what do do you do.. Just choose to live through the situation with your loved one and ignore the worst parts as rightly said by movie's male protagonist - "It's only in the complex equations of love that you realize what logic is."
Lovely movie and amazing message..was totally mesmerized by it! Sigh!
The movie was already half over..still managed to gather some info from the set top box. It was about the fight that a scheizophrenic person puts up against his disease even when he is totally helpless as the problem is actually his brain.
Well..every scene in this movie is a masterpiece..and I was speechless
Take for instance the scene where the guy knows his disease,is totally helpless but still challenges his doc against taking electric shocks and medicines. He tries to convince his wife to leave since he was dangerous. His wife still remains with him and tells him that whatever his mind makes him feel or see is not real..the only real thing is him and her and their hearts together. Whenever he is faced with any delusion he should only believe only in this truth and nothing else. And that's how the guy never gives up and learns to ignore his delusions and life a happy life..with his wife being the constant pillar of support.
This movie also reminds us of similar situations in most of our lives..where we are totally helpless...where our mind may not be able to provide the perfect answer..and maybe heart can or vice versa..is true! This realization may not come to us all of a sudden but only when someone who cares for you, reminds you that.
Then..what do do you do.. Just choose to live through the situation with your loved one and ignore the worst parts as rightly said by movie's male protagonist - "It's only in the complex equations of love that you realize what logic is."
Lovely movie and amazing message..was totally mesmerized by it! Sigh!
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Thou shall fall.. to rise again Phoenix - wise
7th Grade – Me and my brother got our first red Atlas cycle. We were so excited about our gift that we kept pestering our Dad by asking silly questions-
“How much time will we take to learn cycling?”
“Ok..How much time did you take?”
“Should we drive fast or should we be very slow?”
“How will we balance it without putting our both feet on the ground?”
“This tyre is so slim..What if a dog comes..and what if it’s a buffalo? The cycle will skid.”
“Ok..How will we take a turn while cycling (biggest fear)…Should we also move in synch?” ..and..so..on and on..
Finally after answering a few of the logical ones..and telling us about the functioning of the brakes and the pedals..Dad coolly told us -
“Just sit and I will hold the cycle from back to balance it for you till you learn to balance it yourself. You both are smart enough to learn it real quick. Every successful beginning requires a sacrifice. So, don’t be afraid of falling and shedding a little blood because that is how you will learn by overcoming all your fears. .”
So, I kept my first foot on the paddle..barely managing the second one, holding on to father on one side and mom on the other…and there..I started off with Dad running to match the pace..So much for the exercise for him too.:)
After four or five rounds when I finally managed to balance the cycle, Dad left his hand without letting me know and I drove fast..very fast to keep my balance in place and excitement was on its peak. But on the next turn, I saw a scooter coming and did not act on reflex to pull the brakes. The next reflex…I pushed my legs on the ground..and poof…with mud all around..there I was on the ground..all four corners..my new cycle beside me.
Yes! There were little drops of blood dripping from my knees but I was really happy to see them because I knew that now I would be perfect at cycling. My brother was way ahead of me..getting both his elbows bruised but he learnt much faster than me.
Day1 and we both were bikers. Thanks to Dad for his advice and Mom for her silent support by just watching us for hours.
Here it goes..a learning for lifetime...
Not everything can be learnt theoretically. There will be people to support you and advice you for sometime. Appreciate and learn from what they tell you. But after that, only you will need to deal with circumstances practically and head-on. You might even have to make a lot of sacrifices. You might fall down and get hurt badly in the process but do not let the fear of unknown stop you because it is ok to get hurt for what you want best.
Just be sure to rise again amidst all such failures and fallbacks because only that defines your endurance limit and your inner strength..and you do have a lot of it. It’s just that you need someone to assure you that and then…
You will rise from the Ashes, soar like Phoenix towards the Zenith as your Horizon lies there!
“How much time will we take to learn cycling?”
“Ok..How much time did you take?”
“Should we drive fast or should we be very slow?”
“How will we balance it without putting our both feet on the ground?”
“This tyre is so slim..What if a dog comes..and what if it’s a buffalo? The cycle will skid.”
“Ok..How will we take a turn while cycling (biggest fear)…Should we also move in synch?” ..and..so..on and on..
Finally after answering a few of the logical ones..and telling us about the functioning of the brakes and the pedals..Dad coolly told us -
“Just sit and I will hold the cycle from back to balance it for you till you learn to balance it yourself. You both are smart enough to learn it real quick. Every successful beginning requires a sacrifice. So, don’t be afraid of falling and shedding a little blood because that is how you will learn by overcoming all your fears. .”
So, I kept my first foot on the paddle..barely managing the second one, holding on to father on one side and mom on the other…and there..I started off with Dad running to match the pace..So much for the exercise for him too.:)
After four or five rounds when I finally managed to balance the cycle, Dad left his hand without letting me know and I drove fast..very fast to keep my balance in place and excitement was on its peak. But on the next turn, I saw a scooter coming and did not act on reflex to pull the brakes. The next reflex…I pushed my legs on the ground..and poof…with mud all around..there I was on the ground..all four corners..my new cycle beside me.
Yes! There were little drops of blood dripping from my knees but I was really happy to see them because I knew that now I would be perfect at cycling. My brother was way ahead of me..getting both his elbows bruised but he learnt much faster than me.
Day1 and we both were bikers. Thanks to Dad for his advice and Mom for her silent support by just watching us for hours.
Here it goes..a learning for lifetime...
Not everything can be learnt theoretically. There will be people to support you and advice you for sometime. Appreciate and learn from what they tell you. But after that, only you will need to deal with circumstances practically and head-on. You might even have to make a lot of sacrifices. You might fall down and get hurt badly in the process but do not let the fear of unknown stop you because it is ok to get hurt for what you want best.
Just be sure to rise again amidst all such failures and fallbacks because only that defines your endurance limit and your inner strength..and you do have a lot of it. It’s just that you need someone to assure you that and then…
You will rise from the Ashes, soar like Phoenix towards the Zenith as your Horizon lies there!
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
All about feeling 'Special'!
Ya ya..I can see the stretching of your lips into a gentle smile..you are already thinking of people who make you feel that way..make you feel 'Special' by not saying a single word and yet saying it all..in what they do..in how they care..and just by being there. And you can’t seem to thank them less!
So, how do they manage to do it? I mean..sometimes is fine..but always??..
It's not that happens only with you..these people are so miraculous that any person with them will feel special.
Some peculiar traits of such angels in my life and maybe yours too..
They are there to spread happiness around you..by taking care of you in their own small ways..by being selfless yet demanding :)..but still being themselves...
They are never overbearing, yet present when you need them most...Always trying to cheer you up when you are in the worst of your moods.
They know what you have in mind..some kind of telepathy it seems..but will respect your space..Will always be there to give you a patient ear..to sort out your problems..without even letting you know.
They know your faults. Still, they will never criticize you, but will find out a way of telling that to you in an assertive way..in a way that you would want to listen and make efforts to improvise yourself. They will not love you or hate you for your obvious qualities but they will love you for a person you are or you want to be. To say the least, they will be a constant support throughout, totally dependable!
And that's what makes them 'Special' for you too...because it feels good to know that they will stand by you, embrace all your faults…and be there in your struggle with everything else!
Ah..Now I am smiling too.. ;)
So, how do they manage to do it? I mean..sometimes is fine..but always??..
It's not that happens only with you..these people are so miraculous that any person with them will feel special.
Some peculiar traits of such angels in my life and maybe yours too..
They are there to spread happiness around you..by taking care of you in their own small ways..by being selfless yet demanding :)..but still being themselves...
They are never overbearing, yet present when you need them most...Always trying to cheer you up when you are in the worst of your moods.
They know what you have in mind..some kind of telepathy it seems..but will respect your space..Will always be there to give you a patient ear..to sort out your problems..without even letting you know.
They know your faults. Still, they will never criticize you, but will find out a way of telling that to you in an assertive way..in a way that you would want to listen and make efforts to improvise yourself. They will not love you or hate you for your obvious qualities but they will love you for a person you are or you want to be. To say the least, they will be a constant support throughout, totally dependable!
And that's what makes them 'Special' for you too...because it feels good to know that they will stand by you, embrace all your faults…and be there in your struggle with everything else!
Ah..Now I am smiling too.. ;)
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Passive Acceptance or Resistance?
Typical human tendency..to hold on to things..to try and control life..to try and change its gears..but with "Destiny" playing its own games..all efforts go for a toss. Then what? Should we fight back..Try and change the course of life..again and again..until all the efforts are in vain??!!
I have seen it and can vouch for it..No person is strong enough to alter what has already been written..however hard we may try! Yet..I have also known a dim light..to enlighten the darker side of life.
It's the path of Passive resistance or rather Passive acceptance. It's this what defines the basic truth of life(for me at least) - "Let things happen for us and we don't try and disturb them...else, in the end, what we will get..is only pain! Everything happens for good. We just have to wait and watch..be a mere spectator..rather..be passive. All will fine, if only we hope for the best and just do our due."
I know many would not agree to this..they may be right too. I'm just trying to suggest something here..which has turned out to be the best for me always.. In case it helps you too..then my job is done.. :)
"You can learn and get the best only when you experience all that is due to you -
Courtesy,
Your Faithful Destiny"
"Okie..My dear Destiny..I get your point..Letz just wait and watch..what more you have to offer!"
I have seen it and can vouch for it..No person is strong enough to alter what has already been written..however hard we may try! Yet..I have also known a dim light..to enlighten the darker side of life.
It's the path of Passive resistance or rather Passive acceptance. It's this what defines the basic truth of life(for me at least) - "Let things happen for us and we don't try and disturb them...else, in the end, what we will get..is only pain! Everything happens for good. We just have to wait and watch..be a mere spectator..rather..be passive. All will fine, if only we hope for the best and just do our due."
I know many would not agree to this..they may be right too. I'm just trying to suggest something here..which has turned out to be the best for me always.. In case it helps you too..then my job is done.. :)
"You can learn and get the best only when you experience all that is due to you -
Courtesy,
Your Faithful Destiny"
"Okie..My dear Destiny..I get your point..Letz just wait and watch..what more you have to offer!"
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
I understand you!
A mere blink of eyes..
A constant gaze which ends with a "Hmm"..
A positive nodding of head..
A tap on your head and a brush on your hair too..
A smile that's so true..
All of these say..I understand you..
Even though you may doubt yourself, your decisions and everything else happening in your life..Still there will always be people..some angels who will trust you.. maybe they do not....but will be there to understand you..to support you..alwayz..
Cheerz to all of them..who have stood by me..and continue doing so..just because I know.. how hard it is to deal with a phycho moron like me!
Bhagwan un sab ka bhi bhala zaroor karega..of this I'm pretty sure.. :)
A constant gaze which ends with a "Hmm"..
A positive nodding of head..
A tap on your head and a brush on your hair too..
A smile that's so true..
All of these say..I understand you..
Even though you may doubt yourself, your decisions and everything else happening in your life..Still there will always be people..some angels who will trust you.. maybe they do not....but will be there to understand you..to support you..alwayz..
Cheerz to all of them..who have stood by me..and continue doing so..just because I know.. how hard it is to deal with a phycho moron like me!
Bhagwan un sab ka bhi bhala zaroor karega..of this I'm pretty sure.. :)
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