okay, I was planning to kill my blog. I received comments by 2 different people about the general essence they got from my blog. That added to general lack of motivation to write made me think that way.
But 2 things made me write again :-) A friend told me she liked my blog and the second - ARR winning the oscar awards. I am not really a big fan of him nor of any people in the musical arena(except the singers) due to my own lack of knowledge in the field. Of course I acknowledge he is a great musician and his accolades speak for him. But what drew me to him and some other great people is the amount of simplicity and humility they have. To have achieve what he has achieved, but still be so humble and softly accepting such a huge recognition and sincerely attributing it to the almighty - ARR, you are a greater man than your music !
There are people I know who will argue that obviously media people cannot appear haughty and proud but still the really humble ones stand out.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
something to reflect on ...
Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble, it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; Many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is perennial as the grass. Take kindly the council of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars, you have a right to be here. and whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding exactly as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful - Strive to be happy.
As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble, it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; Many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is perennial as the grass. Take kindly the council of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars, you have a right to be here. and whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding exactly as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful - Strive to be happy.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Love
As the day dawns
I am happy to feel your soft breath
And me in your arms
Feels like heaven on earth
Every fear goes away
At the touch of your arms
And my confidence builds up
With every sweet kiss
I might have been a nobody before
But your love has made me somebody
Nothing great that I have achieved
But love has made me feel accomplished
Your pleasant words and gentle thoughts
Has made me see all nice things
You make life so much simpler
I could not have asked for anything better
I am happy to feel your soft breath
And me in your arms
Feels like heaven on earth
Every fear goes away
At the touch of your arms
And my confidence builds up
With every sweet kiss
I might have been a nobody before
But your love has made me somebody
Nothing great that I have achieved
But love has made me feel accomplished
Your pleasant words and gentle thoughts
Has made me see all nice things
You make life so much simpler
I could not have asked for anything better
Memories
Many times I get flooded by memories. Small things such as a pleasant weather, a nice song or a favorite dish sparks of some fond memories and it just leads me to a big chain. Today as I was preparing for Pongal just got reminded of last Pongal at my parents' house(a house that I have lived for 15+ years - the house that has seen me being a shy 5 year old to a teenager to a married woman to a mother). That reminded me of my colony friends and my school days. Of the green trees that surrounds my house and mom's cooking and the traditions followed at home
While driving I was listening to the songs from 'Dum Dum Dum' and it reminded me of my cousins and how we used to enjoy these songs blasting off the car stereo :-)
One such song was 'Ragasiyamai'..Those were the days when my parents (and I) were searching for a guy for me. It was filled with all hope and dreams and of course a lot of romance ;-)These words aptly summed my then feeling
solla thudikkum vaarthai kirangum
thondai kuzhiyil oosi irangum
ilai vadivil idhayam irukkum
malai vadivil adhuvum kanakkum
And also one sweet memory that it triggered was the cab rides back home with friends and listening to these songs. We would make it tough for the driver by fighting for the song we want and he would be relieved when finally we decide on something common :-) And then when I was surfing some blogs, came across some blogs by people who studied in the same college as me. I studied in one of the beautiful cities in India, CBE. Yes and PSG it was. Wow, cannot believe 4 years flew by so fast.
Cannot believe that all those days have flown by - new college, new friends, new job,new love, new kids. I have become old.Sigh *** But still my heart flutters when anything triggers memories of those days :-D
Where does your memory maze take you ?
While driving I was listening to the songs from 'Dum Dum Dum' and it reminded me of my cousins and how we used to enjoy these songs blasting off the car stereo :-)
One such song was 'Ragasiyamai'..Those were the days when my parents (and I) were searching for a guy for me. It was filled with all hope and dreams and of course a lot of romance ;-)These words aptly summed my then feeling
solla thudikkum vaarthai kirangum
thondai kuzhiyil oosi irangum
ilai vadivil idhayam irukkum
malai vadivil adhuvum kanakkum
And also one sweet memory that it triggered was the cab rides back home with friends and listening to these songs. We would make it tough for the driver by fighting for the song we want and he would be relieved when finally we decide on something common :-) And then when I was surfing some blogs, came across some blogs by people who studied in the same college as me. I studied in one of the beautiful cities in India, CBE. Yes and PSG it was. Wow, cannot believe 4 years flew by so fast.
Cannot believe that all those days have flown by - new college, new friends, new job,new love, new kids. I have become old.Sigh *** But still my heart flutters when anything triggers memories of those days :-D
Where does your memory maze take you ?
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Friends
No, this is not about the series. Today was chatting with an old friend. We have been friends for more than a decade. We sometimes talk after a long gap but with good friends you hardly feel that way . You can just pick the thread:-)
We spoke all under the earth - kids, hostel days, crushes, friends, marriage, career.
It is surprising that we could remember small details about each other - like our cousins, our other friends etc. I mean, to be totally be busy with so many things now but still retrieve those insignificant(but shows how we listened to each other :-))
details made me smile. Also the way we were pulling each others legs and admonishing where we need and consoling where we need. MAN, there is no equivalent to good friends. Of course, this extends to parents, better-halves, siblings too who sometimes take up this role.
Feeling extremely happy. And also there is a chance we might meet in the next 2-3 months. Totally looking forward to it...
We spoke all under the earth - kids, hostel days, crushes, friends, marriage, career.
It is surprising that we could remember small details about each other - like our cousins, our other friends etc. I mean, to be totally be busy with so many things now but still retrieve those insignificant(but shows how we listened to each other :-))
details made me smile. Also the way we were pulling each others legs and admonishing where we need and consoling where we need. MAN, there is no equivalent to good friends. Of course, this extends to parents, better-halves, siblings too who sometimes take up this role.
Feeling extremely happy. And also there is a chance we might meet in the next 2-3 months. Totally looking forward to it...
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Going green
This is a topic very dear to me. In fact I have been wanting to dedicate a separate blog for it; but for the lack of time and dedication I have settled in to air my views here.
I feel very pained to see how much for granted most of us have taken depleting earth's resources in every way possible. I am equally guilty and even though I take minute steps in my every day life to minimize such ripping off, a giant leap is required to make a difference. It is possible only if there are some earth-shaking media exposure to show how serious things would be in a few years if we do not pay heed to earth-critical issues. I am worried that tomorrow my children and grand-children will be surrounded with money and concrete building but live on plastic capsules for food and live in a perennial state of fear about the calamities of nature caused by our careless living.
I remember a good 15 years back when I lived in India. There were no big malls or stores to heartlessly consume all the electricity. Petty shops and even houses used sunlight as much as possible. I remember my grand-mother asking us to finish all our studies and home-work in the natural light and the lights would not be burning into the wee hours of midnight. Also, there was not much water/electricity consuming devices(of course some modern conveniences are a necessity but in the course of time we have become so used to such conveniences that we do not stop to think if it is really necessary to use it so often)
I wish public transportation could be improved in every city small and big and we would learn and enjoy the benefits of conservation. The big corporations, politicians, social workers are all talking about the green revolution needed and the serious consequences if we don't but still it has not reached the common man in the way it should. There are a few ads here and there, a few write-ups but insufficient to cause any soul-stirring. The change will be hard , even seem impractical to follow but am sure if all of us picture two generations ahead and their life if we do not conserve our resources - that will make us see the change we want.
But someone needs to come up with some earth shaking, strong ideas and media content to energize and educate the masses. I really hope and pray for it. Else once the kids grow a bit, I seriously want to put my heart and effort into this area.
Live Green, make the future generations live a full life.
I feel very pained to see how much for granted most of us have taken depleting earth's resources in every way possible. I am equally guilty and even though I take minute steps in my every day life to minimize such ripping off, a giant leap is required to make a difference. It is possible only if there are some earth-shaking media exposure to show how serious things would be in a few years if we do not pay heed to earth-critical issues. I am worried that tomorrow my children and grand-children will be surrounded with money and concrete building but live on plastic capsules for food and live in a perennial state of fear about the calamities of nature caused by our careless living.
I remember a good 15 years back when I lived in India. There were no big malls or stores to heartlessly consume all the electricity. Petty shops and even houses used sunlight as much as possible. I remember my grand-mother asking us to finish all our studies and home-work in the natural light and the lights would not be burning into the wee hours of midnight. Also, there was not much water/electricity consuming devices(of course some modern conveniences are a necessity but in the course of time we have become so used to such conveniences that we do not stop to think if it is really necessary to use it so often)
I wish public transportation could be improved in every city small and big and we would learn and enjoy the benefits of conservation. The big corporations, politicians, social workers are all talking about the green revolution needed and the serious consequences if we don't but still it has not reached the common man in the way it should. There are a few ads here and there, a few write-ups but insufficient to cause any soul-stirring. The change will be hard , even seem impractical to follow but am sure if all of us picture two generations ahead and their life if we do not conserve our resources - that will make us see the change we want.
But someone needs to come up with some earth shaking, strong ideas and media content to energize and educate the masses. I really hope and pray for it. Else once the kids grow a bit, I seriously want to put my heart and effort into this area.
Live Green, make the future generations live a full life.
Friday, October 24, 2008
I am
Angry...I heard a good friend's father passed away recently of cancer. He was a nice and pleasant man and would do anything in the world for his daughter, my friend. Many parents do, but he was the limit. He would follow her like a lamb catering to all her small needs - right from fetching a hand-kerchief for her or that matching pair of shoes.
And the cancer was due to his chain smoking habit. What is the point of giving all your wealth and love and not keeping your health and make the loved ones mourn after you are gone ? I agree it is an addiction and I have never gone through it but surely after you are 20 one would be picturing his/ her future right ? Getting a nice partner, having kids, providing for your family, a cozy and comfy lifestyle. And how can you remove health get out of that equation? As you age, are you not supposed to rationalize more and set some example out there. I like this uncle and hence I am grieved. I cannot imagine the grief of his wife and my friend :-((
So people out there who still smoke, please quit. Else run away and do not socialize. Do not pain the people around you by making them get used to your presence and all along plan for your early exit. And if you think you have all the time in the world to stop this habit, every passing day you are cutting off some healthy cells..so with building love, hope and money for a better future build your health too..
And the cancer was due to his chain smoking habit. What is the point of giving all your wealth and love and not keeping your health and make the loved ones mourn after you are gone ? I agree it is an addiction and I have never gone through it but surely after you are 20 one would be picturing his/ her future right ? Getting a nice partner, having kids, providing for your family, a cozy and comfy lifestyle. And how can you remove health get out of that equation? As you age, are you not supposed to rationalize more and set some example out there. I like this uncle and hence I am grieved. I cannot imagine the grief of his wife and my friend :-((
So people out there who still smoke, please quit. Else run away and do not socialize. Do not pain the people around you by making them get used to your presence and all along plan for your early exit. And if you think you have all the time in the world to stop this habit, every passing day you are cutting off some healthy cells..so with building love, hope and money for a better future build your health too..
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
