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.
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Sunday, January 21, 2007
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!
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!
Thursday, January 18, 2007
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...
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...
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