Thursday, May 28, 2015

LEO IN SAFARI


This happened a year back when my brother decided to go on safari at Tadoba in Maharashtra. He was accompanied by his wife, his brother- in-law , & brother in laws better half and his very special pet Leo, his faithful Labrador along for his company..

One day Leo starts chasing butterflies and before long he discovers , he's lost. so, wandering about he notices a leopard heading rapidly in his direction with the obvious intention of having lunch.
Leo whispers , " I am in deep doo doo  now".
Then he noticed some bones on ground close by , immediately settles down chewing the leg bone with his back to the approaching cat.
 The leopard is about to leap when the Labrador screams loudly," man he is delicious cat , i wonder there are many more around here?"
Hearing all this, the leopard halts his attack on mid stride as fear of terror  comes over him and vanishes away in the jungle." whew ", said the leopard," i was so close.That dog  nearly had me.".
Meanwhile the monkey who was the witness  of the ongoing scene from a near by tree, figures  he can put this knowledge to good use and trade it for protection from the leopard. so off he goes.
Leo saw the monkey heading after the leopard with great speed and figured that something must be cooked up by monkey.
Monkey is seen catching up with the leopard, spills the beans and strikes the deal with leopard.
The cat is furious at being made a fool  of and says," Here monkey hop on my back and see whats gonna happen to the conniving canine."
Leo thinks what  am i going to do now?"
Instead of running, the dog sits down with his back to his attackers pretending he has not seen them yet.
And when they get close enough to hear, the dog says," where is that monkey.  i just can never trust him. i sent him off half an hour ago to bring me another leopard and he's   not back.
Just then, when the documentary  was ending on the  idiot box, Leo was seen wiggling his tail  and his eyes lighted watching t.v in a view that he was the protagonist of the documentary  on national geography.
My brother pats his back and tells him "i am proud of you Leo"

THE WHITE REVOLUTION


Its 6’o clock in morning, I am offered with cup of milk, with this I start mumbling the very old musical advertisement that used to come on doordarshan, India’s only channel that time.
The song
“Doodh doodh: piyo glass full doodh
Chaaro aaur mach gaya shor gimme more


Doodh doodh wonderful doodh”
The operation flood advertisement in the 90’s run on Doordarshan used to be one of my favorite. As I realize on Indians developing sector AMUL Milk (Anand Milk Union Limited), I see Dr Vergese Kurien, Magsaysay award winner would definitely be one of the most inspirational figures since Independence.  A large chunk of India’s livestock owning farmers has seen prosperity because of operation flood.
Kurien should not be judged all alone by his contribution to the co-operative milk sector alone. He’s ranked amongst the India’s greatest institution builders.  The Indian Institute of rural development, AMUL Anand, was set up by him on December 1, 1946. Kurien has taught society as well as institutions builders to fight red tape in bureaucracy and didn’t allow his model to succumb to the pressure of these babus.  According to him, the IAS officers are basically Aaye-Ram-Gaya-Ram category. Not being rooted in a mega –city or the national capital is one of the reasons for its success. It is the program that has grown out of ground.
The critique is that, the program did not venture into areas where people were dependent, on huge livestock as in Kutch district. Does that take away from the overall success of the program? No.
Kurien has faced criticism because of Angularities, due to this, for quite a long time, his evening indulgence was double-gin with tonic.
The Indian Milk co-operative model has travelled to our neighboring countries, it is because of him and no one can take his place in history.




Friday, May 22, 2015

WOMEN'S WOES



Gone are the good old days when women were held with great esteem . The age old axiom,"God live where women are worshiped." has outlived its age.Today woman has been treated only as a piece of meat. The crime against women is on the rise. The shocking incidents of chain snatching, barbarity  and rape of teen aged girls is a common phenomena. Their modesty and chastity has been put at stake as the harassment in schools, colleges and in government and public films; has made their life quite insecure and unsafe.If this brutality against the fairer sex continues, it shall be a nightmare for them to carry on their lives peacefully.
There is hue and cry for equality of women, but the stack reality is that their life has turned hellish due to the constant attack on their honour and integrity.
I believe not only the government but also the civil society should work in co-operation  to save their fair sex from being  subject to worst  type of humiliation  from unruly youngsters and callous husbands. Surprisingly 63% of women in India are male dominated.
The need of an hour is to start a campaign to educate the male of the society that woman is not a toy to play along with  but an equal protagonist in society.
Especially women of the past who had a spark of divinity glory and men desisted from harming their modesty because of the  fear of god's fury.
At the present time, government must enact some laws so that no rapist goes scot-free. Soul of  late Nirbhaya, Aruna Shanbag or the late catholic sisters must get the justice even if they are history on pages. The axe of of justice should be awarded against crime against women.

Thursday, May 21, 2015

SPIRIT

 I realized that there's  fire inside me,
i realized that there's liar inside me,
A goon who said that i cannot do it,
that i cannot prove it.
 But i must confess that i was wrong,
and i must say all those negative thoughts have gone..
I have got the aim which was lost somewhere.
thus moving towards my aim
with much courage and dare.
Bravely against all the storms my flames will fight.
Evening in different times it will keep burning light.
It doesn't matter if i am famous or known
but i always do the deeds for the happiness of my own..
The fog  is going and the weather is clear,
the sun is shining with happiness and cheer..
 i am ready to face the world that lies ahead,
i am full of confidence and cheer.
 my fears may take time to die.
but i will smile-on and  face the world.
finally, on each one's heart   i will have my trace.

MEMORIES

Though we can no longer see them
they are always in our hearts.
they are like shadows faded away
leaving behind trails of smog.
it s the sudden twitch a curtain drawn aside.
they bring pain or remembered delight
that Henna really owns

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

ZENITH



Today the sky adorns the mystic blue,
As my soul stands unveiled.
And time dances my hearts tune,
Like sunlight dances upon the open fields..
I. Simply carry elevated emotions..
Pushing through barriers of body and mind.                                                                                                                                                                                            Between the recesses of my mind.
My days are woken with passionate pulse in them..
Wish I have is to hold the vagaries of time.
And those memories of past are safe,  
As per my dreams some day ,
" ZENITH "  will be mine one day. 

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

BE YOUR OWN LIFE COACH


One of the most important question that encounters today’s generation on their life is that, “Many people know where they want to be, but they don’t know why they can’t do this." Each one of us, you and me are not only individual entities, but also have individual life jobs to live. We are so much addicted to our daily duties that we forget about ourselves in the hectic schedules of our daily routine. Taking the work load either in the collage, homes or offices, we invite troubles for ourselves which later converts us into the hush – posh.
Thus, when the response approaches it is that:-
1)      Sinking feeling: whether one pass or fail.
2)      Redundant:  relating to a person who is no longer needed .
3)      Abuse, embarrassment:- why do wrong  things happen to one.
                                                                                                                                                      Therefore, we develop a little confidence in ourselves & also dissatisfaction with life and carrier. Each one of us is the small atom in the vast arena of molecules. We don’t realize that trouble is a part of our life. It will come and go. If you don’t share it, you don’t give a person who loves you a chance, to love you enough. All of us find happiness in the company of a person whom you trust the most where we share the feelings & sorrows of one another. You may realize the person becomes your life coach.
A therapist or a counselor may look into how your past is affecting you but coming to the point “ life coach” is a professional who helps you to achieve the ambitions in your work and personal life.
A COACH IS AN:
a)      Adviser  to whom you can open up yourself
b)      Peruses on a strategy for a change and building on your strength.
c)       It is not only well established all over the world but has also become beneficial in every life.                                                     
What if we recognize what’s lacking in us.....?
·         INTERROGATE YOURSELF:- try to ask yourself some few basic questions when you are not in your sense.....situation
·         Is this important.
·         Is it appropriate.
·         Is the situation modifiable
·         Is it worth taking action
Then you are in control.
If you think or act before any action, you will realize what is beneficial and what is detrimental?
Decide the result that you want, make a plan and follow it.
Change yourself, react on it & move.
We can benefit from the techniques that the life coach utilizes that are as follows

·         Write a life history.
·         Learn to like yourself.
·         Take responsibility.
·         Free up space.
·         Acquire more energy.
·         Live in the movement.
·         Look at the life holistically.
·         Bring more fun in life.
·          Get a right attitude.
A) WRITE A LIFE HISTORY: The first and foremost thing that you need to understand is to begin by jotting things down;
 the story of your life so far:-story of your past, present
                                                                                                         
                                                          Strength & weakness
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Threats & opportunities.

This may help out you to learn the important lesson & disappointments. It’s a way of realizing that what you have achieved and what you really want in life.
example: Be your true self.
                                       B) LEARN TO LIKE YOURSELF:  To keep yourself in the limelight, be your own best friend to boost your self confidence. Sometimes people say most insulting things about themselves without realizing how undermining it is. Think of someone you know whom you respect. Now at look yourself into the mirror & have the same relationship with the person you see; do you talk to yourself as you would to a treasured friend?
Do you say how well you are doing? Do you enjoy your own company?
C) Take responsibility: It can be tempting to blame people or circumstances for what happens to you,  but this is dis empowering,” what we think, say or act will have dramatic impact on our lives” you can choose, how you react to your duties.
When you accept that you can create your own world, then life really can open up.
example-There was a family who had three members. The father and the two sons.
Father was alcoholic & useless. His elder son who did not apply for studies never realized his aptitude, interests etc. He could not control things that would yield him favorable results. He let the things control him. The results was that he dissipated his time, energy & emerged as a miserable failure.
Whereas the youngest one analyzed the situation to the best of its ability. He used the time available for his regular studies to benefit himself &finally emerged as a winner. He  controlled things & circumstances. The younger brother made himself to do the opposite of two.
{Two sides of the same coin}
D) Free up space: Respond to the demands in your life by creating space & thinking time for yourself. Time to reflect is essential for a quality of life. You must believe that you have a right to.
Start up by finding out a place in your home where you can relax, listen to the music or read. Tell people around you that that you would like to be left alone for 10 minutes or more than an hour.
Build up this time until you can take weekends or even week away by yourself if you wish.
E) Acquire more energy: Drink fluids at least 2 liters a day. Ensure your diet is healthy. Work on the physical fitness which may keep you hale & hearty. Make sure you are getting enough sleep.. work out what gives you energy. Learn to relax or control stress, through yoga or meditation. Clutter in the house can be a common culprit. Have a routine to clear your desks paper & throw out the old clothes & books or other possessions you no longer need.
Your confidence will boost & thus you can have focus on what you really have.
F) LIVE IN THE MOMENT: If you want to be more efficient. Practice focus 100% whatever you are doing. Nothing snaps energy for doing better,example: turn up your senses such as ice- {smell it up, taste it), candle {sight it, touch, feel}
example: Focus on for few minutes on pictures or an object, such as flower.  Concentrate all your senses on a tactile & visual qualities. Gradually build this up to work situations by deciding that for next say, 40 min you will focus entirely on your current project, without checking any e-mail and answering only urgent calls.
Develop your attention span by using the same technique in conversation. Turn yourself to listen without interrupting with the aim of fully understanding and connecting with other people.
G) LOOKS AT THE LIFE HOLISTICALLY :
We are living in real world so we can be spiritual all our life. If we think of our lives holistically. We could be in a proper layout.
Steps to clean your financial acts are:
1)      Get out of debts.
2)       Be honest about your spending pattern.
3)      Save the future even if you are in debt. Put up 100% income into the long term saving.
4)      Understand what holds you back financially.
We have developed bad habits to think that finances are less important. Unless you don’t change your thought you will find it very difficult to create future financial security. But thinking holistically cannot bring   finances under control. You have your family with you.
Think of this part of life and understand what holds you back financially.

H) BRING MORE FUN INTO YOUR LIFE: A lot of sufferings arrive from taking life too seriously on health. Laughter, playfulness and relaxation are beneficial to the body as well as to the mind, affecting rapidly on your age, your immune system and how your body responds to stress hormones. Experience something exiting but in safe, formalized atmosphere.
“LEARNING TO TANGO CAN AWAKE YOUR PASSION IN LIFE.”
I)                    GET THE RIGHT ATTITUDE: By following the above steps you must have gained a lot of inner strength and confidence. You require the right kind of attitude to face the actual test. Just learn to think and act positively and be firm in your decisions.  Understand that the life is short and the person who win is the one who thinks  he\ she can.
SUCCESS MANTRA;
                                              Once you step into your preferred carers zones, do remember insert hard work, acquiring the art of adaptability. Be innovative and have good values.
                                                            “FIND YOUR DIRECTIONS LIKE THE ANTS DO PLAN NEVER TO GIVE UP LIKE THE SPIDER BE FOCUSED LIKE A TORTOISE TILL YOU REACH YOUR DESTINATION

MY OWN EXPERIENCE:

                                                         These are the words, the words that have a lot of meaning in it & the words which could differentiate b/w failure, success & happiness.
So, the time to start yourself is right now. & see from the darkness to light.
 How you find the change in yourself............thus, emerge as a winner.


I conclude by quoting Lou Helmholtz's 
It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it.”