Having days off from work has so many advantages. Catching up with friends, going out, staying awake till late nights, playing games, going to cinemas, etc etc… Also one gets a decent amount of time to organize home and tare all the useless papers and throw them in the trash. Mind gets its time to do its most favorite activity, wondering. And something like the following emerges as a result.
Don’t you think Selfish people can rarely give motivation to others…
Selfishness keeps you self-centered. It keeps your mind occupied with yourself almost all the time at any circumstances. It tries to find something for “yourself” everytime. While motivating someone, one needs to just concentrate on the needs and benefits of the person who is being motivated and be aware that there is no gain for him doing this. I feel selfish people are less focused while motivating someone because at the back of their mind there is this need standing, need of gaining something for themselves, which acts as a obstacle in complete involvement of the act of motivation.
Motivating people requires a good amount of altruism.
Cheers ~ I still have two days off…
And by the way, Wishing everyone a happy 2010…
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Our ego comes in our way...
Hii everyone,
It has been really long since I have written anything. Perhaps it is because nothing so exciting was happening in my life or perhaps I wasn’t creating exiting moments which I can share. There has been few thoughts that kept running in my mind during these days but because of my lazy body and bit of so called busy schedule I could not get down to my blog and write them on virtual white paper.
Lately, I have been thinking much about god, the creator of human being. I have been involving myself into religious talks just to resolve my curiosity as to what other people, especially people who believe in different religion think about god, almighty or the saviour.
I believe in Hinduism and after talking to many people, I got to know that I really need to know a lot about Hinduism to answer their curiosity. The biggest one is “Why do we have more than one god?” I tried as much as I could but I am still unable to explain them why It is the way it is. Anyway, but one conversation which was touching came form one christian guy called Shaun, my work mate and one of the point that I picked up on that day was to love selflessly, to almost everyone. Basically follow god’s path to see his love towards us. That talk created many thoughts in my mind and to be "altruistic" and "leave no ego" is one way to see the love of god towards you.
And today, I came across something while I was reading and thought of sharing.
How our inner Ego sometimes misjudges a PERSON.
A lady in a faded grey dress and her husband, dressed in a home-spun suit walked in timidly without an appointment into the Harvard University President’s outer office. The secretary could tell in a moment that such backwoods, country hicks had no business at Harvard and probably didn’t even deserve to be in Harvard.
“We want to see the President “the man said softly.
“He’ll be busy all day “the secretary snapped.
“We’ll wait” the lady replied.
For hours the secretary ignored them, hoping that the couple would finally become discouraged and go away. They didn’t and the secretary grew frustrated and finally decided to disturb the president...
“Maybe if you see them for a few minutes, they’ll leave” she said to him. The President, stern faced and with dignity, strutted toward the couple.
The lady told him “We had a son who attended Harvard for one year. He loved Harvard. He was happy here. But about a year ago, he was accidentally killed. My husband and I would like to erect a memorial to him, somewhere on campus.”
The president wasn’t touched….He was shocked. “Madam” he said, gruffly, “we can’t put up a statue for every person who attended Harvard and died. If we did, this place would look like a cemetery.”
“Oh, no,” the lady explained quickly ” We don’t want to erect a statue. We thought we would like to give a building to Harvard.”
The president rolled his eyes. He glanced at the gingham dress and homespun suit, and then exclaimed, “A building! Do you have any earthly idea how much a building costs? We have over seven and a half million dollars in the physical buildings here at Harvard.”
For a moment the lady was silent. The president was pleased. Maybe he could get rid of them now. The lady turned to her husband and said quietly, “Is that all it costs to start a university? Why don’t we just start our own?”
Her husband nodded. The president’s face wilted in confusion and bewilderment. Mr. and Mrs. Leland Stanford got up and walked away, traveling to Palo Alto, California where they established the University that bears their name: - Stanford University, a memorial to a son that Harvard no longer cared about.
Most of the time we judge people by their outer appearance, which can be misleading. And in this impression, we tend to treat people badly by thinking they can do nothing for us. Thus we tend to lose our potential good friends, employees or customers.
Remember
In our Life, we seldom get people with whom we want to share & grow our thought process. But because of our inner EGO we miss them forever.
It is you who have to decide with whom you are getting associated in day to day life.
And remember:
Small people talk about others,
Average people talk about things,
Great people talk about ideas.
Cheers ~
It has been really long since I have written anything. Perhaps it is because nothing so exciting was happening in my life or perhaps I wasn’t creating exiting moments which I can share. There has been few thoughts that kept running in my mind during these days but because of my lazy body and bit of so called busy schedule I could not get down to my blog and write them on virtual white paper.
Lately, I have been thinking much about god, the creator of human being. I have been involving myself into religious talks just to resolve my curiosity as to what other people, especially people who believe in different religion think about god, almighty or the saviour.
I believe in Hinduism and after talking to many people, I got to know that I really need to know a lot about Hinduism to answer their curiosity. The biggest one is “Why do we have more than one god?” I tried as much as I could but I am still unable to explain them why It is the way it is. Anyway, but one conversation which was touching came form one christian guy called Shaun, my work mate and one of the point that I picked up on that day was to love selflessly, to almost everyone. Basically follow god’s path to see his love towards us. That talk created many thoughts in my mind and to be "altruistic" and "leave no ego" is one way to see the love of god towards you.
And today, I came across something while I was reading and thought of sharing.
How our inner Ego sometimes misjudges a PERSON.
A lady in a faded grey dress and her husband, dressed in a home-spun suit walked in timidly without an appointment into the Harvard University President’s outer office. The secretary could tell in a moment that such backwoods, country hicks had no business at Harvard and probably didn’t even deserve to be in Harvard.
“We want to see the President “the man said softly.
“He’ll be busy all day “the secretary snapped.
“We’ll wait” the lady replied.
For hours the secretary ignored them, hoping that the couple would finally become discouraged and go away. They didn’t and the secretary grew frustrated and finally decided to disturb the president...
“Maybe if you see them for a few minutes, they’ll leave” she said to him. The President, stern faced and with dignity, strutted toward the couple.
The lady told him “We had a son who attended Harvard for one year. He loved Harvard. He was happy here. But about a year ago, he was accidentally killed. My husband and I would like to erect a memorial to him, somewhere on campus.”
The president wasn’t touched….He was shocked. “Madam” he said, gruffly, “we can’t put up a statue for every person who attended Harvard and died. If we did, this place would look like a cemetery.”
“Oh, no,” the lady explained quickly ” We don’t want to erect a statue. We thought we would like to give a building to Harvard.”
The president rolled his eyes. He glanced at the gingham dress and homespun suit, and then exclaimed, “A building! Do you have any earthly idea how much a building costs? We have over seven and a half million dollars in the physical buildings here at Harvard.”
For a moment the lady was silent. The president was pleased. Maybe he could get rid of them now. The lady turned to her husband and said quietly, “Is that all it costs to start a university? Why don’t we just start our own?”
Her husband nodded. The president’s face wilted in confusion and bewilderment. Mr. and Mrs. Leland Stanford got up and walked away, traveling to Palo Alto, California where they established the University that bears their name: - Stanford University, a memorial to a son that Harvard no longer cared about.
Most of the time we judge people by their outer appearance, which can be misleading. And in this impression, we tend to treat people badly by thinking they can do nothing for us. Thus we tend to lose our potential good friends, employees or customers.
Remember
In our Life, we seldom get people with whom we want to share & grow our thought process. But because of our inner EGO we miss them forever.
It is you who have to decide with whom you are getting associated in day to day life.
And remember:
Small people talk about others,
Average people talk about things,
Great people talk about ideas.
Cheers ~
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Happy Ganesh Chaturthi...
"Vakra tunda Mahakaya surya koti samaprabha,
Nirvighnam kuru me deva Sarva karyeshu sarvada"
On the auspicious Ganesh Chaturthi, my wishes and prayers for all. May the grace and kindness of Ganapati, fill your hearts with happiness and joy, with love and prosperity. May He rid you from all evil and guard and protect you from the perils of negativity...
Friday, August 14, 2009
15th day of the month August, a very significant day to remember for all Indians. It is the the day we started breathing in the essence of freedom, the day which reminds us the strength of Unity. It has been 62 years since then and we have been together in all happiness and pain. We had progressed a lot and shall shine as the brightest nation soon. Let’s be united. let not anyone break our nation in any sense.
Happy Independence Day
Jay Hind...
Friday, July 10, 2009
The food and me!
Hiii...
Staying independent in Australia taught me many things and to make my own food is one of them. It’s good to learn cooking. It saves money, keeps you healthy and adds one skill in your life’s resume.
During my management studies, when I was asked for an example to explain the concept of “NEEDS” and “WANTS”, the example came out of my heart was “ HUNGER” and “FOOD” because I was starving in the “ International marketing” lecture that day and was dreaming of burger! – Chicken Burger to be specific.
I have realized that “Food” is probably the – THE MOST IMPORTANT – thing in life. If your stomach is empty, it’s extremely hard to concentrate anywhere else. Not even on girls – forget about studies!
When you have not eaten anything, you feel hungry, and if you still don’t eat anything, you feel hungrier and bit more and bit more. But, if you still don’t eat, you stomach becomes immune to hunger and the hunger feds away and if you still don’t eat you feel weak. Really weak. I have been there. The reason might be time, money, illiteracy in making food or laziness. But now, I feel like I have PhD in cooking. Hehe...
See the snaps... don’t the dishes look delicious. Do I need wife now? (Kidding... Of course I do)
Thursday, July 9, 2009
I’m in the Newspaper!
I had no experience on how do one feels being in the newspaper. But I do now. Although, there is no news about me, but yes I am in the newspaper.
I had spent 22 years in India and I’m sure I must have thought and desired many times to be in the newspaper and never got chance and when it happened it happened in AUSTRALIA.
And funny part is they printed the wrong information of me being in Darwin only for 2 years. It’s actually almost 3 and half years. So, media people, you need to listen more carefully.
he he… I’m loving this...
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Jacko, Will love u forever...
On 25th June, 2009 he died. I cried all days, till now, till 8th of July, 2009 and cried hard on this day, the day of his memorial. 18,000 people were gathered in person to pay last tribute to Michael in presence of his body. The words came out from his brothers, sisters, children and close friends were heart wrenching. All I want to say is, we really care about you but it’s too late. U went too early Michael. You went too early. Love you so much. You will be in my heart, in our heart, forever and ever.
In his memory, I am posting one of the poems written by him.
Once there was a child and he was free
Deep inside he felt the laughter
The mirth and play of nature's glee
He was not troubled by thoughts of hereafter
Beauty, love was all he would see
He knew his power was the power of God
He was so sure, they considered him odd
This power of innocence, of compassion, of light
Threatened the priests and created a fright
In endless ways they sought to dismantle
This mysterious force which they could not handle
In endless ways they tried to destroy
His simple trust, his boundless joy
His invincible armor was a shield of bliss
Nothing could touch it, no venom, no hiss
The child remained in a state of grace
He wasn't confined in time or place
In Technicolor dreams, he frolicked and played
While acting his part, in Eternity he stayed
Soothsayers came and fortunes were told
Some were vehement, others were bold
In denouncing this child, this perplexing creature
With the rest of the world he shared no feature
Is he real? He is so strange
His unpredictable nature knows no range
He puzzles us so, is he straight?
What's his destiny? What's his fate?
And while they whispered and conspired
Through endless rumors to get him tired
To kill his wonder, trample him near
Burn his courage, fuel his fear
The child remained just simple, sincere
All he wanted was the mountain high
Color the clouds, paint the sky
Beyond these boundaries, he wanted to fly
In nature's scheme, never to die
Don't stop this child, he's the father of man
Don't cross his way, he's part of the plan
I am that child, but so are you
You have just forgotten, just lost the clue
Inside your heart sits a Seer
Between his thoughts, he can hear
A melody simple but wondrously clear
The music of life, so precious, so dear
If you could for one moment know
This spark of creation, this exquisite glow
You would come and dance with me
Kindle this fire so we could see
All the children of the Earth
Weave their magic and give new birth
To a world of freedom with no pain
A world of joy, much more sane
Deep inside, you know it's true
Just find that child, it's hiding in you.
This is what his heart says, and the world needs to know this.
I m proud to be your fan.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
I finally had a talk with Amitabh Bachchan... !
Yaayy !! Ha ha ! You know they say " Try and try but never cry " ... Something like that..
As I have mentioned earlier that I am a big fan of Big B. Almost a regular reader of his blog. Many times I had posted comments there but never got reply. But today, Yes, Yes fellows, I got the reply from BIG B.... haha...
You read by yourself what he had to say...
I have reproduced the whole content above as a picture directly from his site. Although This time I was bit rude and was almost opposite to what he had to say on recent racism topic happened in Australia. My anger was more because he had not replied me since ages. N see today, When I wasn't praising him, He replied.. That's how it goes mate !!
I know this isn't too cool comment from my side but as I said, I was all High...
Reference: http://bigb.bigadda.com/?p=2690#comment-398709
Cheers guys :) :)
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Driving in Australia
Ha ha! You must be thinking, is THIS topic to write anything on? But honestly, I couldn’t stop myself writing about my driving experience and the thought process that kept running in my mind with a higher speed than my scooter whenever I was driving.
Just to warn you that since it is me who is posting this, don’t expect it to be exiting adventurous driving experience. But I can assure you to give more exiting adventure of your mind sitting at your very desk.
The driving experience in Australia has been a pleasant one so far. The conditions of the roads are very good which makes your face go smiley when you are on your vehicle. At least, I smile whenever I start my scooter. May be it has to do with the fact that I had seen worse conditioned roads in India than here. But the smile fads quickly soon after I start driving because now the attention goes from my happiness to my survival. I become so conscious about the rules and regulation. Just to make sure that I do not make any mistakes otherwise there will be a big fine. I’m not only worried about the fine but more about my body because one mistake on a road and you are gone.
When I go on high way, I rarely see any scooter or a bike. There are mostly cars or bigger vehicles than cars. I feel like I’m in the sea, all the big vehicles are crocodile and I am only the small fish. I feel like they threaten me which obviously I do not enjoy.
Another thing which I miss is the sense of freedom. When you drive in Australia, you feel like, you are not driving, somebody is guiding you or let me say forcing you to drive in a typical manner even though it’s your vehicle and you have paid all the money. Every now and then, I see someone is telling me, drive slow, drive with the speed of 40, now 60 or 80. Don’t turn left, don’t turn right, U turn is not permitted or stop (The road signs!). I wouldn’t be surprise when they will say, stop, park your vehicle here and go home. Lol ! the point is I have lost the sense of freedom while I drive. I know… I know… it is for good and I’m following it.
I also wonder many times that why India can’t have such rules and regulation in order to reduce the accident rates. I know population is the biggest constrain to this. But isn’t it possible to have initiation of such systems in India. At least some part of the country. I’m sure, people will love it. I wonder why our politicians who travel to western countries often are not motivated by such wonderful systems and not trying to do something similar in India too.
Anyways, hope the days will come when the driving experience in India will also be the pleasant one where you don’t have to hurt your ears with horrible horns blowing without reason and dust all over your face when you are on two wheelers.
I love India. But my love will not reduce towards it if good roads will be available with few rules and few followers.
I have attached the snap of my lovely ride. I love you jolly (My scooter)
Cheers!
Monday, May 18, 2009
Pleasure vs Happiness
I am reading one of the books of Robin Sharma - The Greatness Guide. I thought of sharing something from the book that I liked.
pleasure is great - but it doesn't last. Pleasure comes from your five senses. From a great meal, a nice glass of wine and a new car or a new scooter ( Currently bought one.. so ). Nothing wrong with these things- they make the experience of life better. But they are fleeting.
Hmmm..
Happiness, hehe, well, that's a different story. Happiness is the DNA of pleasure. My point is simply this : Pleasure comes from something on the outside. Happiness comes from within. It's a state you create by choice. It's a decision. It's an act of will. I get happiness when I write something on my Blog for example.
People can be happy when they are going through great pain and adversity. There is no pleasure evident in their external lives and yet they are content on the inside. And, conversely, tons of people are surrounded by pleasure (fast cars, nice homes, great cloths)but there is no joy within. So choose to be happy. Do what comes from within. Do listen to heart. You can't control life on the outside. Hard stuff will happen. But you can control what goes on inside.
As I said earlier, I am almost a regular reader of Amitabh's Blog. He has described what happiness means to him when thrown a question upon him by the author of the book " bachchanalia", Bhawana Somaaya. I have reproduced it below.
What does happiness means to you?
It’s a difficult question to answer but I would say happiness is seeing the welfare of the people who depend upon you. To be able to see your children prosper…To be able to wake up in the morning and see your loved ones healthy. I think one reaches a stage in life when all these things are of prime importance because it’s the worry of those you care for that really bogs you down.
Cheers ! Smile - truly - One sign of happiness.
Love,
Rakesh. . .
pleasure is great - but it doesn't last. Pleasure comes from your five senses. From a great meal, a nice glass of wine and a new car or a new scooter ( Currently bought one.. so ). Nothing wrong with these things- they make the experience of life better. But they are fleeting.
Hmmm..
Happiness, hehe, well, that's a different story. Happiness is the DNA of pleasure. My point is simply this : Pleasure comes from something on the outside. Happiness comes from within. It's a state you create by choice. It's a decision. It's an act of will. I get happiness when I write something on my Blog for example.
People can be happy when they are going through great pain and adversity. There is no pleasure evident in their external lives and yet they are content on the inside. And, conversely, tons of people are surrounded by pleasure (fast cars, nice homes, great cloths)but there is no joy within. So choose to be happy. Do what comes from within. Do listen to heart. You can't control life on the outside. Hard stuff will happen. But you can control what goes on inside.
As I said earlier, I am almost a regular reader of Amitabh's Blog. He has described what happiness means to him when thrown a question upon him by the author of the book " bachchanalia", Bhawana Somaaya. I have reproduced it below.
What does happiness means to you?
It’s a difficult question to answer but I would say happiness is seeing the welfare of the people who depend upon you. To be able to see your children prosper…To be able to wake up in the morning and see your loved ones healthy. I think one reaches a stage in life when all these things are of prime importance because it’s the worry of those you care for that really bogs you down.
Cheers ! Smile - truly - One sign of happiness.
Love,
Rakesh. . .
Friday, April 17, 2009
Climbing Years...
Just after watching the movie " 17 Again ", 11:03 PM, 17th April, 2009
hmmm !!
When you are young, everything feels like the end of the world, but its NOT...
ITS JUST THE BEGINNING....
On my birth day... me - giving that smile to my past years and thanking 'em...n looking forward to coming ones....
Thanks almighty for blessing me ....
Love to all loved ones...
And Thanks friends for so many wishes on my 25th...
hmmm !!
When you are young, everything feels like the end of the world, but its NOT...
ITS JUST THE BEGINNING....
On my birth day... me - giving that smile to my past years and thanking 'em...n looking forward to coming ones....
Thanks almighty for blessing me ....
Love to all loved ones...
And Thanks friends for so many wishes on my 25th...
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Astrology!! Numerology!! Believable or not?
At Casuarina beach, Monday, 13th April
How much are we affected by this systems, beliefs or traditions?
Do we want numbers or stars to rule us? Or do we want to rule our own life?
Why don’t we question when astrologer says something good about us? And why we are reluctant to believe him when he says something bad is going to happen? Or why we believe him at first place?
Because we allow someone who we think has enough knowledge of these systems to decide our future?
But is the future predictable? If it is, then what is the fun living this life? If I already knew that this will be the path of my life and I have to walk on it, what is the fun living this life? No exploration or adventure? If somebody tells me that, in 2010, I’m going to be rich, what should I do? To work on it, or just to sit thinking that, mate! I’m going to be rich no matter what! Coz, my astronomer says so, or my destiny says so!
What I believe is that there is no greater power than love or God. Then, why do we believe in something (Astrology) about which we don’t know enough?
I guess astrology only works on us, if we want it to work. It means, it is not the astrology, it is our attitude and thinking which works.
What if there was no existence of astrology or Numerology?
How the hell can we or can anyone know the future? How the hell can I know that my marriage with this girl is going to work or not in advance? Why does divorce happen? I’m not married so I don’t have any experience in this regard! But logic says that, marriage only doesn’t work, if we don’t know how to work it out! Those who chose to take divorce don’t know how to find the solution or how to work it out and those whose marriages work know how to work them out if there is any problem.
Which couple doesn’t have any problem? If they say they don’t, they are lying or they are abnormal!
Swami Vivekananda says “If you don’t find a problem in a day, believe that you are going in a wrong direction”. That problem can be small or big or whatever it is. And if not a problem, then a difference of opinion. But where doesn’t the difference of opinion exist? Everywhere.
As it exist everywhere, it solution exists too. Solution – Mutual understanding.
I am not ending this post! Coz this is never ending! I’m just leaving it anywhere- don’t know where!
... calm, n quite today - me,
Rakesh
How much are we affected by this systems, beliefs or traditions?
Do we want numbers or stars to rule us? Or do we want to rule our own life?
Why don’t we question when astrologer says something good about us? And why we are reluctant to believe him when he says something bad is going to happen? Or why we believe him at first place?
Because we allow someone who we think has enough knowledge of these systems to decide our future?
But is the future predictable? If it is, then what is the fun living this life? If I already knew that this will be the path of my life and I have to walk on it, what is the fun living this life? No exploration or adventure? If somebody tells me that, in 2010, I’m going to be rich, what should I do? To work on it, or just to sit thinking that, mate! I’m going to be rich no matter what! Coz, my astronomer says so, or my destiny says so!
What I believe is that there is no greater power than love or God. Then, why do we believe in something (Astrology) about which we don’t know enough?
I guess astrology only works on us, if we want it to work. It means, it is not the astrology, it is our attitude and thinking which works.
What if there was no existence of astrology or Numerology?
How the hell can we or can anyone know the future? How the hell can I know that my marriage with this girl is going to work or not in advance? Why does divorce happen? I’m not married so I don’t have any experience in this regard! But logic says that, marriage only doesn’t work, if we don’t know how to work it out! Those who chose to take divorce don’t know how to find the solution or how to work it out and those whose marriages work know how to work them out if there is any problem.
Which couple doesn’t have any problem? If they say they don’t, they are lying or they are abnormal!
Swami Vivekananda says “If you don’t find a problem in a day, believe that you are going in a wrong direction”. That problem can be small or big or whatever it is. And if not a problem, then a difference of opinion. But where doesn’t the difference of opinion exist? Everywhere.
As it exist everywhere, it solution exists too. Solution – Mutual understanding.
I am not ending this post! Coz this is never ending! I’m just leaving it anywhere- don’t know where!
... calm, n quite today - me,
Rakesh
Friday, April 10, 2009
Hanuman Jayanti
A special day to remember and worship Shree Hanumanji
We bow our head and wish him “Happy birth day” and seek for the blessings.
Jay Hanuman.
Easter in Australia
CDU, Lab, Friday, 10th April, 2009, while listening Jagzit Singh's Love is blind album.
Oye its Friday!
Probably the most important day in a week!
For professional workers, it’s the day to look forward to weekend. Now I come in this category. It is also the usual day for night out. For Indian film industry, the day which decides the destiny of actors and fate of the movies made with lots of efforts and money.
But this Friday, a Friday of the month April, is a Good Friday, a day when Easter holidays start and stays till the next week’s Monday. So, I have four days off in a raw. Yay!!!
Easter is probably the second most favorite and popular festival of Christian religion after Christmas in Australia. I do not know much about this religion. Whatever I know is because of the Christian friends I have in Australia and a little from books, articles and internet. They also have different branches in it. Some of the Christians do not chose to celebrate this festival because of their belief. I don’t care. I love each festival where happiness, togetherness and celebration come. We, Indians are experts in this. The richest country in this aspect. A truly miracle. An incredible India.
Australia has a different style of celebrating this festival. This is the time when all family members come together and share happiness. Morning comes with a prayer in church. A day to remember Jesus’s suffering and on his words spoken from the cross. It is believed that on Good Friday, Jesus Christ was executed by crucifixion. His body was taken down from the cross, and buried in a cave. The tomb was guarded and an enormous stone was put over the entrance, so that no-one could steal the body. On the following Sunday, some women visited the grave and found that the stone had been moved, and that the tomb was empty. Jesus himself was seen that day, and for days afterwards by many people. His followers realised that God had raised Jesus from the death. Easter celebrations also reflect on peace and forgiveness which has come out of aggression.
Since Friday is a public holiday, Thursday was rushed with people doing their shopping. I also did – for my grocery so that I don’t have to die with hunger – the basic necessity. On public holiday, there is no public transport available. So, I see it as a day to finish some household work and to be in the vicinity to nature. Yes, I’m going to beach today evening. Today, Shops are fully decorated with colourful strips, balloons, Easter bunnies, Easter eggs and Australian bilby. I have attached pictures of Easter bunny and Easter eggs at the top. Sales almost everywhere till Saturday. I love them.
I wish my mates a happy Easter.
And wonder when my turn will come to celebrate Diwali with family!!
Till then,
Cheers
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Never give up
ONE DAY I DECIDED TO QUIT…
I QUIT MY JOB, MY RELATIONSHIP, MY SPIRITUALITY….
I WANTED TO QUIT MY LIFE.
I WENT TO THE WOODS TO HAVE ONE LAST TALK WITH GOD.
“God”, I said. ”Can you give me one good reason not to quit?”
His answer surprised me.
“Look around”, He said. “Do you see the fern and the bamboo?”
“Yes”, I replied.
“When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very good care of
them. I gave them light. I gave them water.
The fern quickly grew from the earth. Its brilliant green covered the
floor. Yet nothing came from the bamboo
seed. But I did NOT quit on the bamboo.
“In the second year the fern grew more vibrant and plentiful. And again,
nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I
did NOT quit on the bamboo.
“In year three there was still nothing from the bamboo seed. But I would
NOT quit. The same in year four.
“Then in the fifth year, a tiny sprout emerged from the earth. Compared
to the fern, it was seemingly small and
insignificant.
“But just six months later, the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall.
“It had spent the five years growing roots. Those roots made it strong and
gave it what it needed to survive. I
would not give any of my creations a challenge it could not handle.
“Did you know, my child, that all this time you have been struggling, you
have actually been growing roots? I would
NOT quit on the bamboo.. I will NEVER quit on you.
“Don’t compare yourself to others.” He said. “The bamboo had a different
purpose than the fern. Yet they both make
the forest beautiful.
“Your time will come”, God said to me.. ”You will rise high”
“How high should I rise?” I asked.
“How high will the bamboo rise?” He asked in return.
“As high as it can?” I questioned
“Yes.” He said,
“Give me glory by rising as high as you can.”
I left the forest, realizing that God will NEVER give up on me.
And He will NEVER give up on you.
NEVER REGRET A DAY IN YOUR LIFE.
GOOD DAYS GIVE YOU HAPPINESS; BAD DAYS GIVE YOU EXPERIENCES.
BOTH ARE ESSENTIAL TO LIFE.
SO ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF LIFE……………
Courtesy: Shree Amitabh bachchan. This peace is taken directly from his blog Which I follow almost on regular basis. Big B - Great source of inspiration for all of us - A bundle of talent.
May lord give him more power and may he share his knowledge with all of us n bless us..
Have a cheerful day people,
Rakesh...
Monday, April 6, 2009
First blunder at work
At work, Tuesday, 7th April, 12:56am
ha ha !!
A funny blunder happened while I was going to work today and I definately want to store it in my blog. I start work at 8am. To be able to finish all naturally required things and a bit household work for a bachelor guy like me, I wake up one hour early- 7 am. I feel its sufficient for me. This phase of work life is still new to me and I still am trying to adjust to it. Its almost been 7 weeks now. I have a problem with waking up early. But I was determined to do so (I had to otherwise they would have kicked me out by now !). I believe, if you are given any role and trust, you feel responsible and this job makes me feel that and I am happy about it.
Yes yes, I am coming back to the real story...
So, today I slept late - at 2:30 am. I knew I was going to have only 4 and half hour of sleep. But I don't remember this time telling my mind to wake me up when I hear alarm. This time I was completely dependent on my mob's alarm. And guess what, it worked. It woke my body up but my mind was still sleeping (I am guessing this, because when I woke up, I saw the alarm was turned off and I live alone in my room). So when I actually woke up, it was 12 noon. he he... I could not understand what was happening. For 3-4 mins I kept staring at my mob and date. I guess, I was trying to convince my mind that yes, its 12 noon and you have missed work. I could not believe it and did not know what to do. The first thing I did was to call my boss and told him about this accident. He was kind enough and laughed at it. Finally, without taking shower, without finishing any naturally required things and of course NO household work, I rushed to work.
And could not stop myself to write about it... But I better keep my boss's trust and finish the work for today. Trust - something which takes years to earn and seconds to break !!
Have a good day :)
ha ha !!
A funny blunder happened while I was going to work today and I definately want to store it in my blog. I start work at 8am. To be able to finish all naturally required things and a bit household work for a bachelor guy like me, I wake up one hour early- 7 am. I feel its sufficient for me. This phase of work life is still new to me and I still am trying to adjust to it. Its almost been 7 weeks now. I have a problem with waking up early. But I was determined to do so (I had to otherwise they would have kicked me out by now !). I believe, if you are given any role and trust, you feel responsible and this job makes me feel that and I am happy about it.
Yes yes, I am coming back to the real story...
So, today I slept late - at 2:30 am. I knew I was going to have only 4 and half hour of sleep. But I don't remember this time telling my mind to wake me up when I hear alarm. This time I was completely dependent on my mob's alarm. And guess what, it worked. It woke my body up but my mind was still sleeping (I am guessing this, because when I woke up, I saw the alarm was turned off and I live alone in my room). So when I actually woke up, it was 12 noon. he he... I could not understand what was happening. For 3-4 mins I kept staring at my mob and date. I guess, I was trying to convince my mind that yes, its 12 noon and you have missed work. I could not believe it and did not know what to do. The first thing I did was to call my boss and told him about this accident. He was kind enough and laughed at it. Finally, without taking shower, without finishing any naturally required things and of course NO household work, I rushed to work.
And could not stop myself to write about it... But I better keep my boss's trust and finish the work for today. Trust - something which takes years to earn and seconds to break !!
Have a good day :)
First day
Charles Darwin University, Monday 6th April, 10:58pm
Hi all,
I dont know how many of my friends or any others are ever goin to visit my blog. But a little introduction to myself is given in "About me" Link at right corner.
Hmmm...
Firstly, I shall clear the purpose of coming to the world of so called "Blogging". I understand blog as a medium to express one’s own views regardless they are likeable or not. And so, blogging does not have any set format or structure. It is so individual. The primary purpose of me coming to this facility of great “internet world” is to gather some useful information and keep it in a safe, storable place (let’s hope for now!). And I hope at a later stage we (personally I) will have a bunch of good (may be not for everyone!) informations. I also see it as a means to express my views on different topics – as I said likeable or not. :)
Hi all,
I dont know how many of my friends or any others are ever goin to visit my blog. But a little introduction to myself is given in "About me" Link at right corner.
Hmmm...
Firstly, I shall clear the purpose of coming to the world of so called "Blogging". I understand blog as a medium to express one’s own views regardless they are likeable or not. And so, blogging does not have any set format or structure. It is so individual. The primary purpose of me coming to this facility of great “internet world” is to gather some useful information and keep it in a safe, storable place (let’s hope for now!). And I hope at a later stage we (personally I) will have a bunch of good (may be not for everyone!) informations. I also see it as a means to express my views on different topics – as I said likeable or not. :)
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