Towards a new dawn

Smile

2010-11-26T14:19:00.002+05:30

A smile – it sets many a curves right.

A look at the face that gives the smile though will tell things a little different. How to know if the smile from the lips is from deep within? Very simple indeed, just life up your gaze to the eyes. What do the eyes tell? Are they smiling?
If yes then indeed the smile is from the heart.

But the truth the eyes tell is explicit
only to those who really care about the owner of those eyes.

letting go

2010-09-08T14:01:00.005+05:30

Does letting go by bowing down a little

for our loved ones mean we are

paving way to demean ourselves?

Life

2010-08-06T08:01:00.003+05:30

How long is life? Here this instant, gone the next instant and sometimes that very instant.

So life can be said the period between Birth and Death. And this could be an instant, a second or for that matter many years. A beautiful gift from God is this Life. So what and how exactly are we going to utilise life so that we could say our life has been worthwhile living? How are we going to show our gratitude to God who presented us with this lovely gift? We should think and act very fast, for before we realise it could be gone forever.

Life - after all is never eternal

News

2010-06-16T07:45:00.003+05:30

One performing a self-purification rite....oh what could be done..... jump into a fire like Sitadevi did?????
News creating sensations...when a new one comes then down goes the old one into the pit....deep inside....just so that at a later stage we can dig and awaken the emotions in people, just to put them back into the pit.
No wonder we have scheming people playing with emotions of the ignorant ones

Old Age

2010-06-14T14:55:00.002+05:30

Old age is really a threatening stage in human life.
More so if the health condition - physically and/or mentally is at stake.
Add to it - if there is no one to care for them.
Old age is really a threatening stage.

Emptiness

2010-05-24T07:03:00.002+05:30

empty handed into this world we came
empty handed we would depart from here
yet we want to grasp all the material pleasures
denying ourselves the real meaning of life
therein creating a vacuum that can never be filled

Crossing the threshold

2010-05-22T15:17:00.007+05:30

So many years of this life and still trying to come near the threshold

forget about crossing it.

Right or Left

2010-05-21T13:04:00.004+05:30

When on road - Just like in war - it does not matter who is right

all that matters is ultimately who is left.

Our Actions

2010-05-21T06:23:00.002+05:30

We relate our real life actions to something that is shown in reel life. Sometimes we relate it to others around us and then we console ourselves that it is alright for having done something that ought not be done. Perfect human beings we are.

SILENCE

2010-05-15T08:05:00.001+05:30

When so many thoughts yell in the mind

unpleasant flashbacks scream from the heart

and once in a while they are vented out,
probably the only way to pass through

would be to remain silent and let it go.

2010-05-01T08:04:00.006+05:30

Strange is it not, we amass a lot of treasure – expensive and priceless ones.
And stack them all away due to the fear of it being stolen.

understand each other so well.

2010-04-30T14:12:00.005+05:30

When I tell something in a jovial manner, you consider it serious or sarcastic.
When you tell something in a jovial manner, I consider it serious or sarcastic.
Where exactly is the so called “very good understanding” between us.

love/hate

2010-04-29T08:05:00.006+05:30

That which one loves and cherishes from the depth of one's heart

is exactly what another might abhor from the depth of their heart.

Love

2010-04-25T07:49:00.003+05:30

Love - a beautiful feeling experienced from deep within our hearts. Yet we look up the dictionary for the correct meaning. And try to assess its value.

2010-04-24T07:50:00.002+05:30

It is from our dearest that we receive and to the dearest that we show the meanest side of our character to the extent of being hurt/hurting them deeply.
So do we be happy that we are considered the dearest or feel sad because of the deep pain inflicted?

rivalry or unbreakable bond

2010-04-10T08:05:00.004+05:30

A few months and a few families was all that was needed for a conflict and misunderstanding - Oh god...why so I mused.

I realized for rivalry to begin it is not few months or few families that are needed...all it needs is a few seconds and two people.

All depends on how we channelize our mind.

If positively taken then it would take just few seconds and two people to create an unbreakable bond too. Are we willing to take that?

just a thought

2010-04-03T12:38:00.006+05:30

When in Rome do as the Romans do (St.Ambrose)

so goes the saying....

well....we also seem to be following this -

When Romans are here do as they do.

2010-04-02T14:41:00.005+05:30

I always thought and felt my hurt is the most painful and sometimes just unbearable. But when my friends and others living around come to me pouring out their sorrow and hurt, I realized mine is just nothing. I can go past the hurt I am undergoing. God has been very gentle to me.

Love

2010-03-30T15:59:00.002+05:30

The love our dear ones have for us is very much explicit

when we have to undergo unbearable pain.

false praise

2010-03-23T17:11:00.000+05:30

How good is a false praise?
What effect does it have?

And how good is a false praise,
when it is so very openly visible.

Mother

2010-03-06T06:39:00.001+05:30

It is really sad and disheartening if and when a mother has to lure her children for love and be affectionate towards her.

2010-02-27T14:13:00.003+05:30

Saw the post in Shravan's blog on NOW and this just popped in my mind. Not even sure whether there is such a quote or if it just got made in my mind. Whatever I just liked it.

Live for the present in the best way that you can,
future will unfurl beautifully for you.

forgetting and forgiving

2010-02-27T08:32:00.002+05:30

when we have the heart to forget those who made us smile

why don't we have the heart to forgive those who made us cry.

2010-02-24T13:46:00.003+05:30

If I am liked/loved it should be for what I am or I am not, be it in goodness, attitude etc and not just because I happen to be better than someone not so good. (in comparison)

2010-02-21T07:55:00.002+05:30

There is a marked difference in the love and affection shown by the people from the different ends of the umbilical cord.

2010-02-07T06:45:00.013+05:30

Supernatural beings and superstitions, I don’t believe in them. Hmmm but I sure don’t have the courage to openly state my feelings or views. What if it is heard by them and they come out to get me or something evil strikes me.

just listen

2010-02-06T06:29:00.006+05:30

All that people want is a listening board. A listening board that listens with rapt attention and responds with remarks like - oh really good…… that is wonderful……..you are amazing etc. when something positive is told. And - oh my god.....why did that happen to you.....oh you poor little thing…. I know you are not at fault....why should life be so cruel to you etc. when something negative or sad is told. But remember, something to this effect is only to be responded. Think before you decide to give suggestions/solutions/advice that do seem reasonable. Remember you are only needed as a listening board and not an advising board.

A random thought

2010-02-05T14:32:00.003+05:30

I have a right to my thoughts. They may be good, they may not. They may be right, they may not. If my thoughts are not right or good, then I have the option of either understanding where it is not right and correcting it. I also have the option of accepting suggestions given by near and dear ones and correcting. I also have the option of just leaving the topic.

If my thoughts are right and good, I could share them with my near and dear ones. But it should be left to them to accept or not. I should not thrust it down their throat just because I feel it right or good.

I should remember that what is right and good for me need not necessarily be the same for others. I should give them their living space...and not live life for them.

(The word “I” usually implies a feeling of ego in a person. But here I felt it better to use the word to teach myself a lesson.)

2010-02-04T14:25:00.003+05:30

Strange it is if the value and popularity

of an individual is assessed

by the number of people who pays a visit

Fear of Death

2010-01-21T15:09:00.004+05:30

Fear of Death

I realised it is not facing death as such that creates panic in our hearts. It is the trauma and pain that we might have to undergo physically and/or mentally that creates panic and fear in our heart and mind to the extent of not wanting to face death at all. But ultimately we have to face it no matter what..

Thoughts

2009-12-07T08:06:00.008+05:30

This poem is from Ajit Peter. I just love the way words flow out in his poems...

in a jiffy the poem is in his heart and mind and down in a paper........

I have a keen desire to write poems with a similar touch.....

the flow...the lyrics...and the beauty

Thoughts

in a drop of tear a world to see

in a drop of rain joy to be

in a tick of a clock eternity

in a single cell life to be

in a touch of feather hearts be shy

in a single word the spirits to fly

in one friend a world to see

in a wink of an eye love to be

in a ray of sunshine warmth in heart
in stars twinkle joy be got

in a single flower love to tell

in a smile to cast a spell

a drop of joy

a drop of tear

a simple smile

a simple wink

a grain of sand

little in the world

yet a lifetime of thoughts

2009-12-06T07:48:00.006+05:30

there is many a slip
between the heart and the lip....
we want to say something, but feel it not right
so as not to offend others and bring them in a dim light
but we have no control about what is in heart
since the truth emits like dart
later we make excuses by way of saying
hold it dear, don't take the wrong meaning
that was not what my heart did hold
there was an error in the way it is told.

It is up to you

2009-11-30T18:21:00.004+05:30

Read this in a magazine ..... real good one

I gave you life, but I cannot live it for you
I can teach you things, but I cannot make you learn
I can take you to church, but I cannot make you believe
I can teach you to be a friend, but I cannot make you one
I can tell you about habits, but I cannot say NO for you
I can teach you about goals, but I cannot achieve it for you
I can warn you about sin, but I cannot make your morals
I can pray for you, but I cannot make you walk with God
I can tell you how to live, but it's up to you to live it.

a new day

2009-11-27T08:03:00.003+05:30

each day is born anew
it holds everything for you
and yet it is filled with nothing
so that you could fill it up with
something good and true

random thoughts

2009-10-27T08:08:00.004+05:30

I am the master of my thoughts
I have full control over it
It is all up to me to decide
how I channelize the flow of my thoughts.

faith

2009-10-13T14:10:00.001+05:30

Little faith says - "You can do it."
Big faith says - "You will do it."
But great faith says
"It is done.

Nothing is impossible when you believe in yourself."

art of living

2009-10-06T11:35:00.002+05:30

The art of living does not consist in preserving and clinging to a particular mood of happiness, but in allowing happiness to change its form without being disappointed by the change;

for happiness, like a child, must be allowed to grow up.

- Charles Langbridge Norgan.

Talents

2009-10-05T17:06:00.005+05:30

Never be embarassed to showcase your talents.

The woods would be too silent if no birds sang except those that sang the best.

friendship

2009-09-28T13:38:00.003+05:30

Walking with a good friend in the dark is better than walking in the light alone .

Great friendships are not necessarily about finding similarities. It is more about respecting the differences.

Nobody in this world can be with a plain heart because someone comes and scribbles in your heart with lots of care and affection in it.

Life

2009-09-15T13:43:00.005+05:30

Life laughs at you when you are unhappy
Life smiles at you when you are happy
But Life salutes you when you make others happy.
(Charlie Chaplin)

Truth

2009-09-15T13:28:00.001+05:30

Truth is hidden by the golden veil of the mundane.

Pierce through this thin glittering sheath and know you are the sun

If you are generous, blessing comes to you in abundance
(Art of Living Thoughts)

random thought

2009-09-14T16:27:00.002+05:30

Too often we underestimate

the power of a touch,
a smile, a kind word, a listening ear,
an honest compliment or the smallest
act of caring all of which have the
potential to turn a life around.

- Leo Buscagita

care

2009-09-01T14:59:00.002+05:30

When a person expects care from you

it does not mean that there is no one to care for him/her.

It only means the care from you is really special

and means much more than that received from just anyone else.

Love

2009-08-27T15:30:00.002+05:30

What a mother feels on looking at her baby soon after its birth....... ..
What a sister feels when her brother apologises for a mistake done (and vice versa)
What a father feels when his son hugs him and says "Dad, I love you."
The feelings between two friends in a true friendship ....
These and many such feelings can never be defined in words.
These feelings create a special bond between the receiver and the giver and it says
"I love you and am always there for you."

impression

2009-08-26T14:08:00.000+05:30

One never gets a second chance to make a first impression.
But remember the first impression is

not the last chance to make a good impression

beauty

2009-08-25T13:05:00.001+05:30

Never look for outer beauty,
it may shade.
Never look for color of the skin,
it may go old one day.

Look for the royal heart which misses you every day...!!!!
For in that heart is the beauty and color
which you can never get in any other way
and which will never leave your side whatever you say

"Remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else"

Life

2009-08-18T08:32:00.002+05:30

The quality of our life is determined by the state of our mind
The more you give, the more strength will be given to you.
Be happy. This is an order as well as a blessing from the Almighty

feelings

2009-08-17T15:39:00.002+05:30

Never play with the feelings of others

because in the process you might win the game
but the risk is that you are sure to lose the person.

self respect

2009-08-16T08:15:00.001+05:30

To free us from the expectations of others,
to give us back to ourselves -
there lies the great singular power of self respect.
- Joan Didion

I am I and you are you

2009-08-06T08:37:00.004+05:30

I do my thing and you do yours.
I am not in this world to live up

to your expectations and you are not

in this world to live up to mine.
You are you and I am I, and

if by chance we find each other,
then it is beautiful. If not it can't be helped.

- Frederick Peris

Don't forget

2009-08-04T07:59:00.005+05:30

Forget about the days
when its been cloudy, but
don't forget your hours in the sun

Forget about mistakes
that you can't change now, but
don't forget the lessons that you've learned

Forget about the times
you've been defeated, but
don't forget the victories you've won

Forget about misfortunes
you encounter, but
don't forget the times your luck has turned

Forget about the days
when you've been lonely, but
don't forget the friendly smiles you've seen

Forget about the plans
that didn't seem to work out right, but...
Don't forget to Always Have A Dream

joy in giving

2009-08-03T09:20:00.005+05:30

If I can stop one heart from breaking,

I shall not live in vain
If I can ease one life the aching,
Or cool one pain,
Or help one fainting robin,
Unto his nest again,
I shall not live in vain

-Emily Dickinson.

forgiveness

2009-07-29T14:12:00.003+05:30

When asked - What is Forgiveness?
A little boy gave this lovely reply.

"It is the wonderful smell that a flower gives

when being crushed."

Attitude

2009-07-29T14:00:00.003+05:30

Two thoughts that change our attitude.
What do I think of myself, when I don't have anything

and

what do I think of others

when I have everything.

Dancing with God

2009-07-28T08:33:00.003+05:30

A beautiful mail that I received

Dancing with God

When I meditated on the word Guidance, I kept seeing 'dance' at the end of the word. And I remember reading that God's will is a lot like dancing.

When two people try to lead, nothing feels right. The movement does not flow with the music. And everything is quite uncomfortable and jerky.

When one person realizes that and lets the other lead, both bodies begin to flow with the music. One gives gentle cues, perhaps with a nudge to the back or by pressing lightly in one direction or another.

It is as if two become one body, moving beautifully. The dance takes surrender, willingness, and attentiveness from one person. And gentle guidance and skill from the other.

My eyes drew back to the word Guidance.

When I saw 'G', I thought of God: followed by 'u' and 'i'.

'God' 'u' and 'i' dance. God you and I dance.

As I lowered my head, I became willing to trust tht I would get guidance about my life and once again, I became willing to let God lead.

My prayer for you today is that God's blessings and mercies are upon you on this day and everyday. May you abide in God, as God abides in you. Dance together with God. Trusting God to lead and to guide you through each season of your life.

Love all

2009-07-27T14:34:00.003+05:30

Starvation for love never ceases by receiving love

It ceases only by giving love.

Love all and love all the time

freedom in relationship

2009-07-27T14:24:00.004+05:30

A Loving relationship is one in which the loved one is free to himself -

to laugh with me, but never at me; to cry with me, but never because of me;

to love life, to love himself, to love being loved. Such a relationship is based

upon freedom and can never grow in a jealous heart.

relationship

2009-07-25T15:14:00.003+05:30

Best relationship need

no promises, terms or conditions

They just need two wonderful people

One who can trust

and one who can understand

confidence

2009-07-25T15:09:00.004+05:30

Confidence never comes if we have all the answers.

but it comes when we are ready for all the questions

Gratitude

2009-07-23T14:54:00.002+05:30

Gratitude is a powerful process for shifting your energy and

bringing more of what you want in your life. Be grateful for

what you already have and you will attract more good things

just a thought

2009-07-23T14:46:00.004+05:30

Realize things before it is too late

Accept things rather than delay them

Shower love on people before you lose them

Life just comes once, love it while you live it.

success

2009-07-20T13:49:00.005+05:30

1. Nothing comes to us on a platter in this world

One has to labour and earn anything he needs

be it knowledge, money or fame.

2. Success demands singleness of purpose.

The only way to succeed in life is to give it everything.

The road to accomplishment, it is is said,

beckons only those who can persevere and persist.

Respect

2009-07-19T17:15:00.004+05:30

Your respect is not in the words spoken to you in your presence

but words spoken for you in your absence

Life

2009-07-19T16:58:00.005+05:30

1. Time can make us forget some memories

but there would be some memories which make us

forget the time and those make the life worthwhile........

2. Don't go the way life takes you
but take life the way you go
remember you are born to live
and not living because you are born

make an impact

2009-07-11T15:39:00.002+05:30

Even if we give little bits of ourselves to the world around us,

if we are able to offer our fully integrated true self in those few moment,

it will make a tremendous impact.

just a thought

2009-07-11T15:34:00.003+05:30

When you learn to realise your potential you grow in life

. When you learn to realise others' potential you grow with maturity in life.

In effect, maturing is all about growing with learning.

Let's learn to grow and mature.

success/experience

2009-07-11T15:30:00.005+05:30

Ask the successful person how to finish a work...

But ask the experienced person how to start a work

One more day

2009-07-10T14:26:00.002+05:30

Always remember how beautifully God has added

one more day in your life.

It is not just because you need one more day of life.

It is more so because someone else needs you for one more day in life.

Winners and Losers

2009-07-10T14:12:00.004+05:30

The Winner is always a part of the answer

The Loser is always a part of the problem .

The winner always has a plan

The loser always has an excuse.

The Winner says "Let me do it for you"

The loser says "That's not my Job".

The winner sees an answer in every problem

The loser sees a problem in every answer.

The winner sees a Green near every sandtrap

The loser sees a sandtrap near every green.

The winner says "It may be difficult but its possible.
The loser says 'It may be possible but it’s difficult".

Complaining is it????

2009-07-06T14:12:00.004+05:30

Whose fault it is when my eyes see the thorns instead of roses? Everything appears scratched because there is a scratch in my spectacles. I can't turn my life right by always speaking about what is wrong.

Resolve: I will not complain about anything.

Some Good lines.

2009-07-06T14:01:00.005+05:30

Make another day count rather than counting the day.
The wrong kind of people dislike you for the good in you. But the right kind of people love you knowing even the bad in you which makes perfect friendship.
There may be a hundred step between two friends. But when in need of friendship, just take one step towards a friend....a good friend will take all the 99 steps and be there for you. That is true friendship.
Life can be happier and stressless, if we remember one simple thought. "We cannot have all that we desire, but God will give us all that we deserve."
What is friendship: It is a ship loaded with love, care and share crossing the sea of heart having no wheels of sorry and thanks.

2009-07-04T07:50:00.002+05:30

If everything in life is happening as you wish then you are lucky. If not, you are very lucky because things are happening as per God's wish.

This beautiful world can be seen only through the eyes of a happy heart. May your heart be filled with happiness always and never get tired to see and enjoy the beauty that god showers.

2009-07-02T09:02:00.005+05:30

Monkey - key = Monk

Our mind is both the monkey and the monk
and the 'key' that converts this monkey into a monk
is Mind Management.

Tightrope walk

Becoming an adult is neither physically maturing,
nor the eligibility to vote almost overnight.
It is a state of mind when
one is able to look at every moment of life
with equanimity and is cognizant
of the pros and cons of things in his life.
It is this transition, as is frequently said, that makes or breaks a man.

Random thoughts

2009-07-02T08:39:00.004+05:30

Inspiration

It is not the outside of a balloon,

but it is the inside of the balloon

that takes it to the top and all balloons are made

of the same inside stuff.

Similarly, every human being is made of the same inside stuff.

What is possible for one human being is possible for every human being.

The Oath of Originality

In the history of the world there has been nobody like you.
To the infinite of times to come there will be nobody like you.
You are rare. You are unique. You are original
You are the only one of your kind.
Live up to this glory of being a unique individual.

2009-07-01T13:27:00.004+05:30

1. Never design your character like a garden where anyone can walk.

Design your character like the sky where everyone aspires to reach.

2. Funny is it not - when you miss someone you message them to let them know that your are thinking of them, but the truth is you really want them to think of you.

3. Friendship is a bridge between you and me.
When you feel lonely cross it, I am waiting for you on the other side.
If you are afraid, just tell me I will cross it for you.

4. Some people are dearer than others.
The reason is not the happiness you feel when you meet them.
It is the emptiness you feel when they are not near you.

5. Every nice friend is a glimpse of GOD.
It is one of life's best blessings.
A priceless gift that can never be bought, sold or forgotten.

6. The greatest gift you can give to someone is your time
because when you give someone your time
you have given them a part of your life that you will never get back.

7. The most painful moment of life comes when

your care for others is taken as a disturbance.

2009-06-30T08:31:00.002+05:30

When things go wrong as they should'nt

when life seems difficult to sail in rough weather

when everything seems so bleak and thinner
when you feel you can go no further

think of and keep faith on the one in the altar
who is here to see you through thick and thin.

For he who created the night

ensured sunshine is not far away.

Gratitude is the mother of all virtues

2009-06-30T08:05:00.006+05:30

As we express our gratitude,

we must never forget that

the highest appreciation is not to utter words,
but to live by them.
- John F Kennedy

I would maintain that thanks are
the highest form of thought and
that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.
- G K Chesterton

To speak gratitude is courteous and pleasant,
to enact gratitude is generous and noble,
but to live gratitude is to touch heaven.
- Johannes A Gaertner

Gratitude is our most direct line to God and the angels.
If we take the time,
no matter how crazy and troubled we feel,
we can find something to be thankful for.
The more we seek gratitude, the more reason the angels
will give us for gratitude and joy to exist in our lives.
- Terry Lynn Taylor

Not what we say about our blessings,
but how we use them,
is the true measure of our thanksgiving.
- W T Purkiser

In our daily lives,
we must see that
it is not happiness that makes us grateful,
but the gratefulness that makes us happy.
- Albert Clarke

2009-06-29T08:39:00.003+05:30

If you want something you never had,

do something you have never done.

Don't go the way life takes you.

Take the life the way you go ...

And remember you are born to live

and not living because you are born.

Money

2009-06-28T07:03:00.003+05:30

However rich in terms of money

a man in this earth happens to be

the oxygen that he needs to breathe

is God's gift to him for free.

2009-06-28T06:37:00.005+05:30

Before a dream is realized the soul of the world tests everything that was learned along the way. It does this not because it is evil but so that we can in addition to realizing our dreams, master the lessons we have learnt as we move towards that dream. That is the point at which most people give up.

Language of the desert: People die of thirst just when the palm trees have appeared on the horizon.

From Paul Coelho's 'Alchemist'

On friendship

2009-06-27T15:15:00.000+05:30

In this world filled with uncertainties,

one thing is certain and that is genuine friendship.

It is like a pearl, very hard to find.
But once found, treasure it for life

because,

friendship is that treasure

that can never be equaled by any measure.