Today is Vykunta Ekadasi, When Grany was alive - she used to pray for long this day and used to recollect Badrachalam etc etc... I always wondered how she was so peaceful and worry free in-spite of her issues. Its not about how much you buy or how much you eat or how much you own I think its only about how you feel and that is purely and entirely a mind game. If your mind is tuned to seeing happiness and contention is true values in life then no matter what one can be happy and at peace. I tried to pray and relate to my spiritual self today but just couldn't concentrate. All I could do was think - no muse about what is being happening with me and my family. I did pray for everyone to make peace with reality. Its difficult and most of the time it is in fact a war within self when the reasons for adversity are not known. Death in the family can be so disturbing. Everyone if consciously and subconsciously effected so very much that their very basic ideology about many things is at jeopardy.
One incident, one action or one question is sufficient to make your world upside down. Appreciation is a very powerful thing! We forget to appreciate our people and their actions many a time. but the much needed emotional fuel that a person needs is appreciation I think. Love of course is as always but the concept of love is so fluid that its nearly impossible to interpret this imposture. There is not point digging about something so fluid and uncontrollable like - God, love, universe, religion etc.... I guess a 100 PHD's would be little to know a drop in the ocean. I strongly feel keep the big words like the above to your intuitions at that moments and take care of little things around these big ones. That should take care of the big ones eventually.
My list of these lills are -
smile: can change the mood and energy level and is very contagious - Do spread this lill as the more you spread the more the chances of people becoming friends and friends make life beautiful :-)
Appreciate: Appreciate people around you for being good and doing right things. It is very easy to ignore simple acts and words but a Thank You with a Smile does a huge difference. I tried it and it worked out so very well.
Let go: This world is so messed up and so are we. There may be more than 100 times in a day that we feel like "Oh no!!!!" " What the heck" "Pleaseeeeeeee nooooo" "Not again" "No way" etc. But I feel we should all let go things. Its very easy once we start practicing. let go when you dont like something, let go when someone hurt you, let go when you dont like how it works. Coz we can not always change things. There is no harm in trying but take care of your emotional health people!!!
Health - Physical, Emotional, Psychological is the one that drives your life. It is our primary responsibility to take care of ourselves in all three angles. This tripod of life can stand erect and stable only of these three legs of the tripod are strong and stable.
Forgive: - I read somewhere: To forgive is to love!!! lets stay away from the biggies... I am kind of frightened to even talk about them. To forgive is difficult people but once you learn to forgive, life becomes so beautiful and easy. all the above lills are a cake walk then on. This one is the toughest undoubtedly. Please try and forgive one who hurt you once and see how you feel. All this will completely make sense then.
This is the result of my time with my god today. Oh my god - He is powerful in influencing me and more. :-)
Anyways - We are what we think .
Got to get back to my chores....
Monday, December 28, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Intentionality and Charlie!!
I am so excited that I will be meeting Mr Greg Mortenson this weekend!!! :-)
I never dream t that I would read so many books and feel excited about meeting the authors! Wow... Some academic endeavors enthrall me. Even during my MBA I had some very memorable awe inspiring assignments that changed quite a bit of my persona... Here I am with another promising encounter. I wish to explore the horizons of what I can learn out of this one.
I always was fascinated about eccentric people - the people who change the world around them, the people who make a difference, the people who don't agree with the statuesque. I can relate to them personally? or is it that I want to be among them? I dont know and to be frank I don't care. I only want to learn and live my dreams. I am contented by being a humble admirer to all the people I am reading about and am learning from. My good god its such a deep ocean, the more I read the more I have to read and the more I discover, I discover that I have a lot more to discover!
Is it not relevant if we speak about intentionality and persistence when you really want to do something? My 708 class is all about intentionality! I love the class and though the other two are a pain in the butt, this one class triggers my thought process to an extent that I am able to peacefully handle the other two monsters. And this guy Charlie... is amazing! I know he is kind of out of the crowd but sometimes he intrigue me about a lot of things. The only issue I am desperate to resolve is why am I not able to hold my thoughts... they multiply, aggrandize and pester me until I make a move in their direction.
Now, thanks to Charlie(I would prefer to address this man like this more than Dr....... coz of one simple reason that I can relate to what he speak in the true sense, making him more of a friend than a scary professor dictating terms) he is helping me through the course in several different ways to take the direction of ideas in a practical way.
Thats about it so far!
I never dream t that I would read so many books and feel excited about meeting the authors! Wow... Some academic endeavors enthrall me. Even during my MBA I had some very memorable awe inspiring assignments that changed quite a bit of my persona... Here I am with another promising encounter. I wish to explore the horizons of what I can learn out of this one.
I always was fascinated about eccentric people - the people who change the world around them, the people who make a difference, the people who don't agree with the statuesque. I can relate to them personally? or is it that I want to be among them? I dont know and to be frank I don't care. I only want to learn and live my dreams. I am contented by being a humble admirer to all the people I am reading about and am learning from. My good god its such a deep ocean, the more I read the more I have to read and the more I discover, I discover that I have a lot more to discover!
Is it not relevant if we speak about intentionality and persistence when you really want to do something? My 708 class is all about intentionality! I love the class and though the other two are a pain in the butt, this one class triggers my thought process to an extent that I am able to peacefully handle the other two monsters. And this guy Charlie... is amazing! I know he is kind of out of the crowd but sometimes he intrigue me about a lot of things. The only issue I am desperate to resolve is why am I not able to hold my thoughts... they multiply, aggrandize and pester me until I make a move in their direction.
Now, thanks to Charlie(I would prefer to address this man like this more than Dr....... coz of one simple reason that I can relate to what he speak in the true sense, making him more of a friend than a scary professor dictating terms) he is helping me through the course in several different ways to take the direction of ideas in a practical way.
Thats about it so far!
Monday, October 12, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Thanks to you R.
I happen to discover and learn more about myself through many people around me..... I had a discussion with a very good friend of mine about people/friends/expectations etc....here are some glimpses of that conversation, I though it was worth posting -
I do not like people who have a lot of expectations from their people. because I believe and am a live example that from expectations comes pain in any relationship. I cannot deliver anything if someone is expecting anything from me be it my dad or my teacher or my boss or even a friend.
I am the closest if one lets me go. please don't take me otherwise but I am like this. I try to expect least from my people too. that's one major reason why I will be able to forgive/let go even if someone hurt me because somewhere I was expecting that they/someone should be the way I want them to be and they turned out to be themselves and if that hurts me - it is not them but me hurting myself by not agreeing to the fact that they are a different and unique person with their own life.
In the same way if anyone has a problem with me, they should think is it me or is it just them.
I do not expect anything from my friends. I have been hurt enough that I cant live if I am any less than this. I know that I have been a pain in the *** for some people around me. but if you don't want to let go things, you have to take the pain.
Nice that I have such conversations which help so much in discovering self. Thanks to my friends for helping me in so many different ways. I love my friends to death. No matter how bad we fight, they end up teaching me something and the best part is is they are persistent and keep teaching/have a lesson for me till I learn (I am not a first go learner)
The way we develop ourselves is so very intriguing. Praise the lord for this amazing creation! - Human Brain.
I do not like people who have a lot of expectations from their people. because I believe and am a live example that from expectations comes pain in any relationship. I cannot deliver anything if someone is expecting anything from me be it my dad or my teacher or my boss or even a friend.
I am the closest if one lets me go. please don't take me otherwise but I am like this. I try to expect least from my people too. that's one major reason why I will be able to forgive/let go even if someone hurt me because somewhere I was expecting that they/someone should be the way I want them to be and they turned out to be themselves and if that hurts me - it is not them but me hurting myself by not agreeing to the fact that they are a different and unique person with their own life.
In the same way if anyone has a problem with me, they should think is it me or is it just them.
I do not expect anything from my friends. I have been hurt enough that I cant live if I am any less than this. I know that I have been a pain in the *** for some people around me. but if you don't want to let go things, you have to take the pain.
Nice that I have such conversations which help so much in discovering self. Thanks to my friends for helping me in so many different ways. I love my friends to death. No matter how bad we fight, they end up teaching me something and the best part is is they are persistent and keep teaching/have a lesson for me till I learn (I am not a first go learner)
The way we develop ourselves is so very intriguing. Praise the lord for this amazing creation! - Human Brain.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Another Worthy Investment - iPhone
I am glad it is worth the wait! Finally I am having the iPhone 3GS :-)
Offffffffff.... its one hell of a device! My good god, I knew it is very useful but man... let me tell you guys... Its amazing! Worth every penny and of course the whooping monthly bill.
For someone like me who is not just crazy after more than one things but is passionate about the entire universe, here comes the perfect package!
The apps are cool cool and cool to the core.
My top free apps as of now are
1. Around Me - One application that gives all the info about whats around me... I also use "Where" for best gas prices etc but still I think around me has more to offer!
2. Bloomberg - For a finance person like myself Bloomberg is a must. though its 20 mins delayed but still has the finance news and updates which makes it up.
3. Lose It - for health fanatics like me who is constantly worried about diet and weight, especially who are having a bunch of pounds to lose -this one is an absolute must.
4. Showtimes - I hate to miss any new movies but still cant find time for all.... my friends complain that I sleep in theatre's but people thats the movie thats boring and puts me to sleep not me..... anyways... I enjoy movies and would like to have atleast 2 movies a week so... showtimes is handy.
5. Bump - Since most of my friends already have iphone bump is handy in transfering content rather than the wire business which I absolutely hate. Try this one if you have whole lot of friends using i phone too
6. Google Earth - Wow... my childhood dream to go around the globe flying! a part of it is satisfied with google earth. Of course PC's are better at google earth but I am a pc hater! (if you know me enough) I am enjoying googearth more on my phone than on any crappypc ever.
7. Shazam - Music ....my medicine! for a music crazy person this one is a joy... explore music and learn more abt the world of music- for music has to territories! Love it
8. Mint - All those who try and keep their finances in control and prefer to have a budget or just enjoy tracking expences - mint serves them all..... trust me its a trust worthy site!
infact many more.... but these were my top 8 :-)
I can see the future.... I am pretty sure I will never be able to settle with a less sophosticated device ever again... such is the power of technology... no.. I guess such is the power of apple!
I strongly suggest Iphone for all (but be careful it will become a precious part of your life!)
Offffffffff.... its one hell of a device! My good god, I knew it is very useful but man... let me tell you guys... Its amazing! Worth every penny and of course the whooping monthly bill.
For someone like me who is not just crazy after more than one things but is passionate about the entire universe, here comes the perfect package!
The apps are cool cool and cool to the core.
My top free apps as of now are
1. Around Me - One application that gives all the info about whats around me... I also use "Where" for best gas prices etc but still I think around me has more to offer!
2. Bloomberg - For a finance person like myself Bloomberg is a must. though its 20 mins delayed but still has the finance news and updates which makes it up.
3. Lose It - for health fanatics like me who is constantly worried about diet and weight, especially who are having a bunch of pounds to lose -this one is an absolute must.
4. Showtimes - I hate to miss any new movies but still cant find time for all.... my friends complain that I sleep in theatre's but people thats the movie thats boring and puts me to sleep not me..... anyways... I enjoy movies and would like to have atleast 2 movies a week so... showtimes is handy.
5. Bump - Since most of my friends already have iphone bump is handy in transfering content rather than the wire business which I absolutely hate. Try this one if you have whole lot of friends using i phone too
6. Google Earth - Wow... my childhood dream to go around the globe flying! a part of it is satisfied with google earth. Of course PC's are better at google earth but I am a pc hater! (if you know me enough) I am enjoying googearth more on my phone than on any crappypc ever.
7. Shazam - Music ....my medicine! for a music crazy person this one is a joy... explore music and learn more abt the world of music- for music has to territories! Love it
8. Mint - All those who try and keep their finances in control and prefer to have a budget or just enjoy tracking expences - mint serves them all..... trust me its a trust worthy site!
infact many more.... but these were my top 8 :-)
I can see the future.... I am pretty sure I will never be able to settle with a less sophosticated device ever again... such is the power of technology... no.. I guess such is the power of apple!
I strongly suggest Iphone for all (but be careful it will become a precious part of your life!)
Friday, July 24, 2009
Nature and Me
I was always fond of nature and it has been my true friend _ always there when I needed a friend most. Of late after me coming to USA, I started to enjoy solitude more than people but at times when I needed to talk, at times when I needed to share, at times when I needed to ponder, green gave me all I wanted to get back to the ever changing, ever challenging vicious cycle of life. It gave me courage, smiles and strength. I will always be grateful to everything that happened with and around me and honestly most of the credit should go to nature - made me learn to appreciate and let go things for much better stuff to happen.
Nature is very powerful, it can devastate the whole beauty in seconds and still be what it has always been. The measure of its potential is beyond any human imagination. After all man could not reach beyond a few planets! What an irony that he boasts of exploring the universe when he couldn't yet confirm the number of living species on earth precisely. It always has been like this - over estimate yourself and be contented! Show a false picture that humans/we are the greatest living beings ever! Crap I say. We are merely another accidental mutation as all other creatures are.
Nature is married to time. and mind you, this is the best marriage ever! Coz there is no survival or meaning for one without the other. Time reflects and measures all the nature's deeds yet never exposes nature to any one moment in all to anyone. It dissolves and archives everything, forgives natures mistakes and celebrates its accomplishments and most importantly it never ever stops or questions ...just let go each other
How beautiful is a relation that is so twined yet does not interfere! I honestly wish my fairy tale has me as the time and my man as nature or vice versa. For such a relation will not have a beginning or end ! It just is as always been :-)
I know I can never thank or extend my appreciation to nature or time in the measure I want to but I surely will hold my gratitude and respect for time and nature. They have taught me more than anyone or anything ever. I bet though most people do not realize it is the same for many if not few./
with love and gratitude,
CSS
Nature is very powerful, it can devastate the whole beauty in seconds and still be what it has always been. The measure of its potential is beyond any human imagination. After all man could not reach beyond a few planets! What an irony that he boasts of exploring the universe when he couldn't yet confirm the number of living species on earth precisely. It always has been like this - over estimate yourself and be contented! Show a false picture that humans/we are the greatest living beings ever! Crap I say. We are merely another accidental mutation as all other creatures are.
Nature is married to time. and mind you, this is the best marriage ever! Coz there is no survival or meaning for one without the other. Time reflects and measures all the nature's deeds yet never exposes nature to any one moment in all to anyone. It dissolves and archives everything, forgives natures mistakes and celebrates its accomplishments and most importantly it never ever stops or questions ...just let go each other
How beautiful is a relation that is so twined yet does not interfere! I honestly wish my fairy tale has me as the time and my man as nature or vice versa. For such a relation will not have a beginning or end ! It just is as always been :-)
I know I can never thank or extend my appreciation to nature or time in the measure I want to but I surely will hold my gratitude and respect for time and nature. They have taught me more than anyone or anything ever. I bet though most people do not realize it is the same for many if not few./
with love and gratitude,
CSS
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Lok Satta - Transforming India through transforming Politics
Apply the medicine where there is a wound! - the culprit in deceleration towards Indian progress is POLITICS which in turn lead to all other plagues including bribery and corruption. I see a hope and would love to be a part of Lok Satta. I honestly wish and pray that all its members and supporters stay stern and stubborn in their belief towards honesty and truthful politics. May nothing influence them, may there be no weakness!
India currently is a land of tolerance! but its potential unexplored is its handicap. Once it is fully operational on the lines of progress and self reliability it will be called - an awe-inspiring land of progress and strength.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcKLGFEUEig&feature=related
This country needs us, our input in every way possible. I am in!
India currently is a land of tolerance! but its potential unexplored is its handicap. Once it is fully operational on the lines of progress and self reliability it will be called - an awe-inspiring land of progress and strength.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcKLGFEUEig&feature=related
This country needs us, our input in every way possible. I am in!
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