Words.............................

hindi is language of my initial education. I always had a special attraction towards languages. Learning a new language is learning a number of ideas. Earlier I used to start learning any language in the hope of knowing more about people who use that language. The kind of words which one chooses indicate the attitude of that person. These days I'm completely focusing on English and more I know it more I feel sorry for not knowing Hindi completely. I think we always take our mother tongue lightly (as we take our mothers' advice??????). Whenever I learn a new word, I get impressed with the way I could find special word for a complex idea. contd.............

TOI 01-03-2009

A victim has no future, but a survivor does.
A bend in the road is not the end of the road unless you fail to make a turn.

Today's Idea.............

“When a man is willing and eager, the gods join in"

Champion............................

1.) Behind every champion stand many shadows mocking their passion and ability.
2.) Boxer Mohammed Ali once said:"Champions are made from something which they have deep inside them -- a desire, a dream, and a vision."

This too will pass................

There was a king who asked a rishi for a powerful talisman. The rishi gave him a ring containing a folded slip of paper and asked him to open it when faced with extraordinary situations, whether of tragedy or triumph. The talisman, the rishi told the king, will keep him grounded; it would help him keep his head in any situation.
The king had many occasions to experience the power of the writing on the paper during a long reign. The paper had on it a simple line: "This, too, shall pass". Events and emotions in our life stay alive only in our memory. What remains is the one who experiences, unmoved and unmovable, the one witness, the Presence within us.

"This is my life"

There is enough for everybody here. We only need to find out what is it that is meant for us. Different things motivate different people. Except basic necessities which are common for all, every individual is driven by his/her own needs,which are dynamic. As a child I used to get fascinated by everything which was new to me, which I never tried earlier. But today, I am more focussed. I know even distractions sap energy. While it is important to remain curious like a child, even more important is to understand what to overlook. I always feel I'm not doing enough. I'm not using my capabilities properly. I need to take charge of my life. As my friend often tells me: " Take it into your stride." Don't let others control you. But I find it difficult to isolate myself from the environment where I live and work. and therefore I usually carried away by trivial things. I know just one passion is enough to lead a fulfilled life. But finding that passion which is in agreement with our temperament is the most challenging job. Once we know that yes this is what I would like to do with my life, then I need to look for the environment where I can pursue my dreams, knowing that it is there: a like-minded group of people. and till then, I should not stop.......I should keep looking...........while taking charge of my life........

Idea

For all your days prepare, and meet them ever alike.
When you are anvil: "BEAR", when your are hammer: "STRIKE".