Seven years after 9/11, the casualty that resulted has only left a deep scarred imprint in the books of religion, economy, humanity et al.. Still wondering, what lies ahead of us and where we are actually headed(??)!
I was reading these lines in Sacred Space of today’s TOI, dedicated in the memory of 9/11 victims. Very touching and hence, felt like sharing it.
…If I knew it would be the last time
That I see you walk out of the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
And call you back for one more…
If I knew it would be the last time
I could spare an extra minute
To stop and say ‘I Love You’
Instead of assuming you would KNOW I do…
…just in case…
…today is all I get,
I’d like to say how much I love you
And I hope we never forget.
Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
You get to hold your loved one tight.
So if you’re waiting for tomorrow,
Why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
You’ll surely regret the day.
That you didn’t take that extra time
For a smile, a hug and a kiss
And you were too busy to grant someone,
What turned out to be their one last wish.
So hold your loved ones close today,
And whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
And that you’ll always hold them dear.
Take time to say “I’m sorry”,
“Please forgive me”, “Thank you”, or “it’s okay”.
And if tomorrow never comes,
You’ll have no regrets about today.
All I have to say is,
--- "DO NOT BURY YOUR WORDS.GIVE IT LIFE! JUST LET IT MAKE SENSE - TO SOMEONE, SOMEWHERE, SOMETIME" ---
About Me
- Dithu
- West Des Moines, Iowa, United States
- A confused soul, trying to seek answers to questions and puzzles (albeit stupid and silly) life poses. Living life a little, amidst the perplexity!! :)
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
To De*Serve!
Every one of us has dreams. Dreams, to achieve something and to make it big in life. Aspirations to fly high. But we often let opportunities slip or let it go. Never are we alert and prepared to face what lies ahead of us. We often feel dejected when we don get what we want or something tat we aspire for. But pretty less do we realize as a matter of fact tat we get what we deserve. It’s a hard-hitting fact. I am sure most of us cannot take it.
Comparison, tat when we do with others of higher strata, the inner voice feebly yells, “Probably I am more deserving than he/she is! May be he/she is luckier than I am”. Jealousy takes over. We go red when someone gets “there” or gets “it”! And wonder how and when does this chord of luck strikes and whom?
As Robin S Sharma says in his book The Monk who sold his Ferrari, "The boundaries of our life are merely the creations of the self". Every action is a result of the thought tat mushrooms in the mind. One must actually GROW to deserve. The limitation is in the mind. One could see something for oneself from the outside but may not feel the same from the inside. There is no coherence. Our inner and outer mind doesn’t sync with each other. There must be a burning desire and passion to achieve or have “it”. As Paulo Coelho in his book The Alchemist (which is a very well written book on following your dreams) says, “When a person desires something, the whole universe conspires to help that person realize his dreams”.
Picture this:
“You deserve to have a job in the most reputed company coz you have the capability in you”.
“You deserve a promotion after all the hard work you have done”.
“You deserve to have a beautiful wife for you are now the most powerful man”.
After all, we “serve” to “deserve”! How often is this true? As also, it all depends on how well you showcase yourself. The ones who do not want to take credit or do not wanna be too much in the limelight will never get where they want. Isn’t that true? Haven’t we all seen this? Tolerated this? This is a very hypothetical world, you will sure agree. Unfortunately, we live in a world where we hardly can manage to trust the ones around. Hypocrites, amidst whom we live. It’s very sad but very true when we take a tentative insight into the natural world. Though we pretty much know who deserves what, we are forced to stay mum.
On the contrary, when you become a scapegoat to an unmentioned situation (read fate), when you know that 'you-do-not-deserve-to' suffer or be punished, no one asks “why you?”. Forget asking, they will not even stand by you. People will look up for a chance to run miles away from you to see that their names do not crop by. Sad!! And it shall remain sad.
At the end of this RAT-RACE (‘dirty’, if I could say), one often forgets that he/she still will remain a “RAT”, no matter you “win or “lose”!! Should we grow worthy of clouding up such thoughts in our mind or should we dump it?? That's for you to decide. But for now, my dump is so full that it has to refuse more refuse!![Wink] As I retire, GROW deserving and happy dumping!![Teethed smile]
Comparison, tat when we do with others of higher strata, the inner voice feebly yells, “Probably I am more deserving than he/she is! May be he/she is luckier than I am”. Jealousy takes over. We go red when someone gets “there” or gets “it”! And wonder how and when does this chord of luck strikes and whom?
As Robin S Sharma says in his book The Monk who sold his Ferrari, "The boundaries of our life are merely the creations of the self". Every action is a result of the thought tat mushrooms in the mind. One must actually GROW to deserve. The limitation is in the mind. One could see something for oneself from the outside but may not feel the same from the inside. There is no coherence. Our inner and outer mind doesn’t sync with each other. There must be a burning desire and passion to achieve or have “it”. As Paulo Coelho in his book The Alchemist (which is a very well written book on following your dreams) says, “When a person desires something, the whole universe conspires to help that person realize his dreams”.
Picture this:
“You deserve to have a job in the most reputed company coz you have the capability in you”.
“You deserve a promotion after all the hard work you have done”.
“You deserve to have a beautiful wife for you are now the most powerful man”.
After all, we “serve” to “deserve”! How often is this true? As also, it all depends on how well you showcase yourself. The ones who do not want to take credit or do not wanna be too much in the limelight will never get where they want. Isn’t that true? Haven’t we all seen this? Tolerated this? This is a very hypothetical world, you will sure agree. Unfortunately, we live in a world where we hardly can manage to trust the ones around. Hypocrites, amidst whom we live. It’s very sad but very true when we take a tentative insight into the natural world. Though we pretty much know who deserves what, we are forced to stay mum.
On the contrary, when you become a scapegoat to an unmentioned situation (read fate), when you know that 'you-do-not-deserve-to' suffer or be punished, no one asks “why you?”. Forget asking, they will not even stand by you. People will look up for a chance to run miles away from you to see that their names do not crop by. Sad!! And it shall remain sad.
At the end of this RAT-RACE (‘dirty’, if I could say), one often forgets that he/she still will remain a “RAT”, no matter you “win or “lose”!! Should we grow worthy of clouding up such thoughts in our mind or should we dump it?? That's for you to decide. But for now, my dump is so full that it has to refuse more refuse!![Wink] As I retire, GROW deserving and happy dumping!![Teethed smile]
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
अजनबी
अरे ओ अजनबी अनमोल!
My heart cries - "you are my world. You are my soul!"
थक गयी हूँ राह देक्खते, आखिर तू भी कुछ तो बोल !
My heart cries - "you are my world. You are my soul!"
थक गयी हूँ राह देक्खते, आखिर तू भी कुछ तो बोल !
From the woods...
Woodland… Inspired by nature, it's products compliments its creations. Fashioned to take on nature. Their gears are designed keeping the spirit of adventure in mind. It actually breathes and communicates adventure! Very comfortable, rugged and crusty. I have been loyal to this brand ever since I bought a jacket from them 2 years back! I love the array of footwear too. What I liked the most is this:
I kinda sensed a magnetic pull when I saw this print on its beautifully designed eco friendly shopping bag. It instilled in me an unbridled enthusiasm and energy that I immediately wanted to run to the wild woods, go trekking, jump into the waters and raft the rough rivers. All at once. [Wink] Adventure does not come with any limits. As the National geographic adventure team puts it, “Dream it. Plan it and do it”. Dare to dream. And plan to realize it. That’s what is being adventurously spirited! After all, it’s a happy pursuit. So go ahead. Be an adventurer!
And as Oprah quotes, “The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams!”
Happy exploring! N ya, wear woodland and ROCK the ROCK! :) (Woodland should be paying me for marketing them like this!! [Wink])
WOODLAND.
For a mind as free as the Ocean,
Imagination as limitless as the Sky,
Imagination as limitless as the Sky,
Heart as wild as the Wind and
Spirit as unshakable as the Earth.
Spirit as unshakable as the Earth.
I kinda sensed a magnetic pull when I saw this print on its beautifully designed eco friendly shopping bag. It instilled in me an unbridled enthusiasm and energy that I immediately wanted to run to the wild woods, go trekking, jump into the waters and raft the rough rivers. All at once. [Wink] Adventure does not come with any limits. As the National geographic adventure team puts it, “Dream it. Plan it and do it”. Dare to dream. And plan to realize it. That’s what is being adventurously spirited! After all, it’s a happy pursuit. So go ahead. Be an adventurer!
And as Oprah quotes, “The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams!”
Happy exploring! N ya, wear woodland and ROCK the ROCK! :) (Woodland should be paying me for marketing them like this!! [Wink])
Monday, August 11, 2008
Silence speaks…
Silence speaks and indeed in volumes. Silence is a very powerful communication tool. It must be heard and only then do you realize that it speaks the unspeakable! It weighs more than words and speaks louder than words for sure! Hence it’s often said that silence is golden. It’s very tough to refute silence in a debate. It gives out many messages and hence is as easy to misunderstand or misinterpret it as it is to understand!!
Periods of silence in music, dance and theater mean a lot and are used in the right time and right context to denote some deep thoughts, allowing things to sink in the minds of the audience. The pause in music can convey a powerful message than the chords. That pause in a conversation is just as important as the words that follow it. It may even be more essential. Look at the white spaces between the letters on this page; aren't they as important as the letters themselves? Silence gives significance to that which is around it. It is the pause in a conversation that gives you the feeling that something meaningful is happening. It implies that the other person is actually listening and absorbing what you had to say. And then comes a thoughtful response. It could be less than a second, but this little "nothing" carries intense meaning.
More often than not, silence can be very painful and unbearable. Especially when u are seeking some answer or justification from the other party but u in turn get only silence! It can be frustrating!! When you do not get the right consent at the right moment and the same is being conveyed through an indefinite period it could be very bothersome. How do you plead your innocence in relationships and situations if you decide to be silent? You shall keep wondering till death as to what happened? Y did that silence prevail? Did u really deserve that “moment of silence”? It can hurt you big time.
Silence has the power to heal the turbulence of emotions. Silence must be observed. When you observe silence it becomes meditation. More often than not, these days we see every other yoga teacher or a doctor suggesting meditation to people who are busy in their mundane life, worrying about the nonsensical happenings within and without them, making them the slaves to the two great evils - “stress and strain”!
We are accountable to something or someone superior. Foremost, ourselves!! You need some time and moment to speak to yourself and that can be done in silence alone! It is a wonder tool to understand one self. It gives a chance to speak to one’s inner self. A chance to contemplate on the deeds. To introspect. Silence instills stillness and quietude allowing the mind to calm and relax. In silence, you become conscious of the consciousness. Perhaps what we need is a little "white space." A moment of silence - For personal reflection. For contemplation. For world peace. Period.
Read an article pertaining to silence in TOI. Following is an excerpt of the same-
Says psychiatrist Dr Avdesh Sharma, "When we talk, a chain of thoughts gets translated into speech, it is loss of energy. We think 30 thoughts per minute. In silence we think 5, when we're agitated they go up to 60. Silence slows down our thoughts. This reduces the chance of misinterpretation."
Used right, silence communicates trust. When used in love, it shows we care. It can be a sword too. Silence is far easier to punctuate than language. We just need to choreograph quietness. As your confidence level grows, you will find it easier to include moments of quiet. "The silent points are punctuation points that help you hear the composition of life," adds Sharma. All it takes is strength of silence to resolve a complicated dialogue.
A hush of words, a pause to kickstart your lost chance, all over again!
Periods of silence in music, dance and theater mean a lot and are used in the right time and right context to denote some deep thoughts, allowing things to sink in the minds of the audience. The pause in music can convey a powerful message than the chords. That pause in a conversation is just as important as the words that follow it. It may even be more essential. Look at the white spaces between the letters on this page; aren't they as important as the letters themselves? Silence gives significance to that which is around it. It is the pause in a conversation that gives you the feeling that something meaningful is happening. It implies that the other person is actually listening and absorbing what you had to say. And then comes a thoughtful response. It could be less than a second, but this little "nothing" carries intense meaning.
More often than not, silence can be very painful and unbearable. Especially when u are seeking some answer or justification from the other party but u in turn get only silence! It can be frustrating!! When you do not get the right consent at the right moment and the same is being conveyed through an indefinite period it could be very bothersome. How do you plead your innocence in relationships and situations if you decide to be silent? You shall keep wondering till death as to what happened? Y did that silence prevail? Did u really deserve that “moment of silence”? It can hurt you big time.
Silence has the power to heal the turbulence of emotions. Silence must be observed. When you observe silence it becomes meditation. More often than not, these days we see every other yoga teacher or a doctor suggesting meditation to people who are busy in their mundane life, worrying about the nonsensical happenings within and without them, making them the slaves to the two great evils - “stress and strain”!
We are accountable to something or someone superior. Foremost, ourselves!! You need some time and moment to speak to yourself and that can be done in silence alone! It is a wonder tool to understand one self. It gives a chance to speak to one’s inner self. A chance to contemplate on the deeds. To introspect. Silence instills stillness and quietude allowing the mind to calm and relax. In silence, you become conscious of the consciousness. Perhaps what we need is a little "white space." A moment of silence - For personal reflection. For contemplation. For world peace. Period.
Read an article pertaining to silence in TOI. Following is an excerpt of the same-
Says psychiatrist Dr Avdesh Sharma, "When we talk, a chain of thoughts gets translated into speech, it is loss of energy. We think 30 thoughts per minute. In silence we think 5, when we're agitated they go up to 60. Silence slows down our thoughts. This reduces the chance of misinterpretation."
Used right, silence communicates trust. When used in love, it shows we care. It can be a sword too. Silence is far easier to punctuate than language. We just need to choreograph quietness. As your confidence level grows, you will find it easier to include moments of quiet. "The silent points are punctuation points that help you hear the composition of life," adds Sharma. All it takes is strength of silence to resolve a complicated dialogue.
A hush of words, a pause to kickstart your lost chance, all over again!
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Bamboozled!
In reticent times, u realize that the ones you consider close aren’t actually close. The ones u consider as the best aren’t the best. You realize that you were not kept in the loop when something important happened in their lives. When they considered you the most at all times and when, once upon a time, the vice-versa was also true, you still expect to be there with that person in all walks of life! Is that too much to expect? There is a seed of potential hope that is laid when you promise your consciousness that the other person is gonna stay with you for a lifetime or accompany you in the journey of life, which of course only time decides. Does that mean we are taking “friends” for granted? It hurts and hurts big time when you get to know that a close confidant of yours has hidden something from you or has been doing something without your knowledge though it was decided that he/she would do it or you would be a part of it and nothing was confirmed yet. You plan things together. But when actually the plans get converted to actions you are not part of it. Well you may not have asked for your share but you at least do expect to be a part of your friend’s experience. Don’t you? Is that too much to have asked? How fair is it on your friend’s part to have buried it? Well, in another point of view, it’s only but natural to share, to confide in you when the other person is comfortable doing so. But yet, when you do get a hint that you are somewhere being neglected and being avoided spurts in the sense of insecurity. That’s the worst emotional turmoil one can go through. Dilapidated! You just lose trust and faith in the other person. Not only in the other person but also in the camaraderie. Don’t you? But it’s not that they are deceits or have wanted to betray you. It has just happened and you don’t really know why. You are being left out! For no reason. And it’s just as simple as that. It doesn’t seek an interrogation or an explanation but yet you still do wanna seek justification!!!! I don’t even think I can allow things to take its course. I can neither hand it over to the choice of zestiny. I have to do something about it. But I don’t really know what to do in such a case. Do u? I am flummoxed... In search of an answer. Can you help?
Friday, August 8, 2008
Deja brew
Happened to see this hoarding outside the India coffee house in Tirumala. The picture quality is bad for I captured this on the move! What else can you expect from a true fan of this divine drink!
The quote by S. Radhakrishnan on this hoarding read, “A cup of coffee dissolves drowsiness, sharpens your wit, stimulates your mind and loosens your tongue!” [Wink] Good one right??
Having read that I could literally smell ‘freshly ground’ heaven! I couldn’t help but grab a cup of hot coffee. So, as soon as we descended down to Tirupathi, we rushed to the nearby India Coffee House. But I must tell you that the coffee was very disappointing and depressing! Preparing coffee is an art. As laid by the Turkish proverb - “Coffee should be black as hell, strong as death, and sweet as love”.
Everybody should believe in something. And I always believe I'll have another coffee. ‘DO NOT STOP AT ONE’ is the motto, atleast when it comes to coffee! [Teethed smile] Hence without being dejected for having a bad cup of coffee, we went right into another hotel nearby and grabbed another cuppa of filter coffee. Hmmmmm……….. Exhilarating experience! It was 11 PM. And we were all stimulated. After all, COFFEE, is an anytime drink! [Wink]
The quote by S. Radhakrishnan on this hoarding read, “A cup of coffee dissolves drowsiness, sharpens your wit, stimulates your mind and loosens your tongue!” [Wink] Good one right??
Having read that I could literally smell ‘freshly ground’ heaven! I couldn’t help but grab a cup of hot coffee. So, as soon as we descended down to Tirupathi, we rushed to the nearby India Coffee House. But I must tell you that the coffee was very disappointing and depressing! Preparing coffee is an art. As laid by the Turkish proverb - “Coffee should be black as hell, strong as death, and sweet as love”.
Everybody should believe in something. And I always believe I'll have another coffee. ‘DO NOT STOP AT ONE’ is the motto, atleast when it comes to coffee! [Teethed smile] Hence without being dejected for having a bad cup of coffee, we went right into another hotel nearby and grabbed another cuppa of filter coffee. Hmmmmm……….. Exhilarating experience! It was 11 PM. And we were all stimulated. After all, COFFEE, is an anytime drink! [Wink]
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