Heaven on earth!

A beautiful day..i can capture the moments in my camera but just felt like weaving them into a series of words. Sitting in my room and watching the drops of rain striking against the window is somehow making me feel wonderful! The birds swaying high...black clouds and a bright spot of light visible amidst a few - huge ships....small boats...the lightening...the still water...big buildings enjoying the shower :-) - the view is just breathtaking!

I’ve started thinking about my life in general. How speedy it has become these days. The serenity of the “life” is lost, I feel. In pursuit of happiness, we are chasing “time” as fast as possible. Jump off the bed in the morning – get ready – attack the breakfast plate – the “office world” – socialize - crib about people irritating you - reach home with the left over energy -- watch TV for sometime - spend some quality time with your family/friends (if you are amongst those privileged ones).

I wonder if this is actually what is meant by a peaceful, quality and good life. Life has taken a super duper fast lane – readymade meals are available; the task is just to chew it and swallow the stuff (which will also get automated with time, I’ve full faith in our technology :-) ) – no need to go out for fresh air; ACs are far better…right!?! – Take short cuts wherever possible – ever watched a movie without fast-forwarding some boring numbers – we do everything to conclude the jobs before time. But wait a moment, where is the speed breaker Boss? I think we need to pause our everyday activities for some time daily and “cash out” those special moments with our interests, our likings – in short with ourselves!

Got to rush now...will continue with my incredible thoughts laterz!

A Poem..

This poem is given in the Egyptian section of the INDIAN MUSEUM, Kolkata. The beauty of the poem is the type of thoughts that were there even such a long time ago.

THE WISDOM OF ANY


When you are a young man
When you take a wife and set up a home
Remember how your mother brought you into the world
And with what embracing care she nurtured you

Do not let your conduct in the household be too high and mighty
Never lord it on your wife
If you know that she is a gentle hearted woman
Do not say to her “where is so and so? Bring it here!”
When she has put it away carefully in some safe place

Keep her beneath your eyes and watch her silently
In appreciation of her worth
She is contented with your hand rest upon her.

Another Expectation - (this time) from your mind!!

There are times when we put all our efforts to achieve something. We feel great dreaming our dream!! But does life always give us the opppurtunity to realize it ...to make it real? I believe it does 'coz its all dependent on us how we shape it...how we move ahead but no denying the fact that at times we do end up at a place where we see everything for nothing.
I have been witnessing various ups-downs in the life of my closed ones. Some are struggling to cement certain relationships and others are crying for they couldn't get that chance to build a foundation. Life is a gift given to us by God which starts with our birth and ends the moment we die. We are blessed with all the senses...we are ALIVE...then why dont we make it as beautiful as possible. We always seek happiness...get attached to people from whom we get positive vibrations. Just a few days ago i read "Losing an illusion makes one wiser than finding a truth". How true....we always want to dream of things which makes us happy...no matter even if it is an illusion..but yes one should never stop dreaming ('coz it makes u happy :-)). I believe all the energy lies within us...we should be able to give direction to our thoughts...should be able to control our head. Sounds so true n so easy but it definitely comes into the category of 'Easier said than done'. Again my personal belief has always been to do things which others think is difficult to attain. I heard someone saying that these things ...these thoughts are all bookish. What i dont understand is - even if it is, why wudn't i imbibe them or atleast try to...what one thinks is what one inculcates...so i'll defninitely try to approach it....atleast!!
The best way to overcome your fears and tensions is to go for things u feel doubtful about. At times we don’t have the control over certain thoughts...in such situations, one should not run away from these thoughts but rather face the situation and convince yourself bout the repercussions.The more we approach negativity with patience and cool head, the more positive we become. I believe, any work....any action is bootless if you are doing it just for the sake of finishing it. One must have that urge to complete it.

With position comes responsibilites

No matter what kind of job a person is doing, I respect him if he is sincere towards his work. That regard...that appreciation comes straight from my heart if he works honestly. I have had an experience today which took me aback for a second. We were having lunch when one of my senior collegue shouted at a waitor for keeping him wait for a "Nan". I was totally astonished to see the way people deal with waiters. I mean for God sake...even he is working. Okay...let me rephrase...even he is earning. "Humbleness"....yes thats the word. Humblesness should come with position otherwise i could see no difference between a person earning in lakhs and the one serving in a hotel. When everybody started scolding the poor chap..i intervened and made everybody to discontinue the discussion. I dont know why..i felt bad for this act of mine for a few jiffies ....probabaly because all were seniors and also it was partially the waiter's mistake as well. But i was not guilty because i respected "him" for his work..and he was not serving that bad. What i detested the most was the way "they" spoke to him....it was totally uncalled for. Anyways i am happy for i saved someone's self respect. :-) and definitely learnt a lesson that "with position comes responsibilites" and the domain of this word "responsibility" includes you to speak & act nicely, politely and gracefully.

The Alchemist

I always had a pechant for reading "The Alchemist" and was full of vitality when got a chance to go through the most talked book amongst my peers. It teaches the basic fundamentals of Life - to have a firm belief in youself...to imbibe heuristic knowledge...to trust your instincts...ur hunches...your dreams...your will...and most importantly the power to realize and make them true!! 'Destiny' is the keyword here. :-)

Somehow I could relate myself with the main character in the story "the boy", Santiago (I dont remember his name mentioned anywhere else but in the first line...:-)). The best part was the 'very human' demeanour that he maintained throughout. The self-control and the desire & urge to acheive something was awe-inspiring. I had encountered this word - 'MAKHTUB' at one place and was happy to understand its meaning...(I liked it ...!).

In addition, there are a few lines which really mark their strong presence in the book...(i just loved the way the author put them so simply...)

"Every one seems to have a clear idea of how others should lead their lives but none their own "

You can vanqish anything when you dig deep into the meaning of -

"When you really want something, When you desire it will all your heart, all the universe conspires in helping you achieve it"

Isn't it a plain statement that keeps you thinking for long - "One is loved because one is loved. No reason is needed for loving. Love is the Force that transforms and improves the soul of the world."

The "Soul of the World", "Soul of God" are a few more entities that existed in the book throughout and definitely induces a delightful learning!

After reading the book, i was forced to think about myself....where am i heading towards? Starting my childhood days...i've always been thinking about my destiny....the reason for my existence with a firm belief that i have something special to do on this earth. I definitely got a clue over here...:-)

I started pondering over the stages of human life. One starts his/her life in a loving family...goes to school...then to college...start working...(probably) gets married...enters another cycle of family life....and thats it...a vicious circle of human race. You meet good people...have nice experiences...and vice versa. This is Life...but then the destiny of your life is "you" urself. ...every decision lies with you....every experience speaks from within...every spiritual goal ends up in realizing your identity....every prayer is to cleasen youself from negative thoughts....all the power is within you soul...A person who has "realized himelf" has found his destiny. We ought to go by our instincts coz they call it "MAKHTUB" and "When you really want something, When you desire it will all your heart, all the universe conspires in helping you achieve it"...:-)

Alchemist indeed is an excellent piece of writing!

Perspective!

Its been quite a long time since i hit this url!!
Well..life has taken various twists-n-turns lately....but finally i am happy. It feels so great that i have justified my being..my position. I dont know what is in store for me in future....but atleast it gives me immense pleasure to cherish these moments for now!
My learning has stopped not even for a single second. You meet different kinda people...different opinions...different perspectives...and everyone boasts of having the right attitute (probably i am also included here!:-)). But yes...one must rely on his/her conscious decision whenever in dilemma and ....i believe that is the solution for every ache!
I observed the sanity of this statement --> "one who moves, wins!" At times we just need to take a single step...one small effort and you are on the shore...Life becomes beautiful only when you sense the beauty of it otherwise it is all full of pain, sorrows blah blah blah...(trust me...'your perspective' matters the most!)
I have written all my experiences here without mentioning the actual incidents(must be boring for a few!). But this is my space and so are my thoughts.......hee hee...