Saturday, July 11, 2015

People!

Game Set Match

Roland-Garros - The 2015 French Open , Men's Final.
Novak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka.
The final between two champions, two adversaries on the clay court  , a trophy that both hunger for.  A dramatic match of sheer brilliance , in skill , mind play , stamina . A rare game , that not only paved way for a new champion, but showed a way of life. 
Competition is Healthy. We have heard it said often enough. This match was an attestation of that. Two players, who fought for each point , clashed as opponents and extracted the best out of each other. There was a comaderie , inspite of the event, the circumstance. Were they challengers or allies, it was hard to tell. Emotions were at its peak, the Winner took it all, however , both gave a bit of themselves to each other. Both Winners, elevating themselves and the game to a new peak! 
Did I read too much into a regular competition. Maybe I have. Maybe I watched the match with a different perspective, with my Third Eye :)))). Like this game, Life, with its innumerable affairs, plays the gallery to inter personnal relationships.Every person,  cements their well defined energy,with another. Not only does this enhance their individual zest, it also radiates the other, building a beautiful synergy. Accept each other for who we are, else, we isolate ourselves of our own energy.We feed on each other's positivity, as we do negativity.... Which is how our growth is seen.  Either way ... We move on, because of this exchange , else stagnation. That's the beauty of Relationship , of interaction, of connection ! 

A simple line , becomes food for Though! 

From, Asura , Tale of the Vanquished ( Anand Neelakantan) 
Ravana : " Didn't know it then , but I was born to fulfil someone else's destiny. To allow someone else to become God. "
Each one of us plays a part , which is why we are thrown together, so often without a clue on the Why !
Enthusiastic , Compelled ....no matter what the emotion, positive or negative , we are entwined. We are instruments, guide's , evolving each individual towards their unique Destiny.  
Oblivious as we might be, we are catalyst in each other's Destinies.Interwoven, like thread's of an intricate tapestry design, unaware, how each thread is interwoven with its exclusive artistry, brings Life and exquisiteness , with each weave.
And I ask , what is my Destiny ? Where am I headed ?
Deliberation with a friend on this. Maybe I am like Ravana, born to fulfil someone else's destiny. My choice's, decision's, are all a process of allowing someone to become God,  but she gives it an appealing twist, by saying ..... You are  like Krishna , always there for anyone who needs you , and that is your Destiny , smoothing the path towards their Destiny ! Phewwww .... that's a lot of Responsibility on my small shoulders ! :-) 
 Cest la vie


Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Evanesce of 2014, shall Unravel 2015


Now , this Moment, captured in a photograph, to retain the Memory of the story it tells. A year that sprinted within moments , filled with a few moments that felt like a year.  Moments, where we learnt to pause , for something spectacular to catch up. 
Each moment a vibrant Memory , spiralling its way through many a situation of multifarious  emotions. Like the allurement of a hooded cobra....the year enraptured us, with a sense of wonder , trepidation, smiles ........

Road journey's were an epic part of discovering new places, which brought back memories of 2 to 3 families all fitting into one Ambassador( how was that managed???????) , games, loads of food packed ( no travel without milk Paratha, Puri , Aloo ki sabzi, bolied eggs, sandwitches of all kinds and so much more......a thick sheet at the bottom of the car and we made that into our bed for long journeys...... Memories :))) 

Kick off of these drives begin from Ahmedabad with the Agarwal clan..... Sasan Gir ( where we do see one Lioness, guarded by a forest official least the visitors disturbed her afternoon siesta!!!) , enroute we take blessings at the Somnath temple. The shorter  jaunts continue to Modhera....Stunnning Sun temple and the Adalaj stepwell.Buddha has taken priority , we drive to the places he camped at. A dekho at Sanchi from Bhopal and driving the super road from Bhubaneswar to Ratnagiri & Udyaygiri. Driving Uncle Rony's car from Gurgaon to Ajmer Durgah was a breeze, driving Pinti's Merc at Nairobi was an absolute pleasure,and the ride to the Macchan, Lonaval with the SX4 was a piece of cake! not to miss the Laconic flying visits to Sula Wine, where we didn't drink &  Hyderabad, where dinner at Falaknuma Palace gripped us in another Era & Dialogue in the Dark enhanced our sensory powers! Phewwww ..... we did travel some!!! 

Amidst these were the heartbeats of Life, the constant pandemonium, the constant shift in situations and energies, keeping the learning and survival process alive at all times. If we had all this happening within family and friends, the world faced its own Pain. 

Memories of 2014 , that shall bring Smiles through its Pain, Laughter at the Insanities!

Moments shall become Memories of 2015 , by Letting Go , the Clutter of yesterday and allowing the Beauty of the Moment to imbibe! 

Relax. We are all Crazy. It is not a competition! 

Happy Happy Happy ! 


Thursday, September 18, 2014

Here today ..... Gone tomorrow !

A heart warming write up on a blog and these lines flowed! 

Some do have the luxury to say their good byes.
Some just live each day as if it's their last.
Some spread joy, laughter , bundle of energy wherever they go. 
Some spread their love , their strength through their quiet solitude.
Today is our Moment.
Today , we accept a blessing and we send a prayer.
Today we believe in miracles.
Today we smile , spread cheer inspite of all that pandemonium.
Today , we Live !


--
Say no to paper, save a Tree!

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Thursday, July 10, 2014

Papaya tree growing from the crevice of the next bldg



Shared this picture with a few and this response from Aaishik, needed a mention here !
In Aaishik's words....
Nice pic! 
There could be many ways of looking at this ... From an abstract point of view, the first thought that springs to mind is: .... Life always finds a way!
Nothing more obstinate, resilient, & indefatigable, than the life-impulse.
The impulse to exist. To be.
The smallest foothold will suffice, for the life-force to find its way in, & take root.
In nature, essentially, there is no such question such as To be or not to be.
The pain, power, and profundity, of that choice, is limited to the human species.
Thanks for sharing :)








Friday, April 25, 2014

Brilliance in words .....

Brilliance in Words! 

My cousin Vikash emailed me these lovely lines which so beautifully captures the essence of one's relationship with another. Brilliant ... Enjoy ! Before you read these lines a small note on the one who wrote penned these lines.......

 Oriah Mountain Dreamer ,  is her spiritual name . At the age of thirty years,  after the onset of severe Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, she had a dream where several elderly women- those she calls Grandmothers in the dream- told her to change her given name to Oriah as part of the process of healing. Nervous about doing something others might see as strange, but desperate to be well, she took the name Oriah , which means light of God in Hebrew, and it is an ancient Jewish custom to change a patient's name when doing a healing, to invite new and healing energies.A year after taking the name , Oriah , still seeking healing, she went to a shamanic teacher who gave her the medicine name "Mountain Dreamer." The shaman told her that a medicine name tells someone what gifts they have to offer the world in their lifetime and that Mountain Dreamer meant "one who likes to find and push the edge."



The Invitation

Oriah Mountain Dreamer, Canadian Teacher and Author

It doesn't interest me what you do for a living
I want to know what you ache for
and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart's longing.

It doesn't interest me how old you are
I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool
for love
for your dreams
for the adventure of being alive.

It doesn't interest me what planets are squaring your moon…
I want to know if you have touched the center of your own sorrow
if you have been opened by life's betrayals
or have become shriveled and closed
from fear of further pain.

I want to know if you can sit with pain
mine or your own
without moving to hide it
or fade it
or fix it.

I want to know if you can be with joy
mine or your own
if you can dance with wildness
and let the ecstasy fill you to the tips of your
fingers and toes
without cautioning us to
be careful
be realistic
to remember the limitations of being human.

It doesn't interest me if the story you are telling me
is true.
I want to know if you can
disappoint another
to be true to yourself.

If you can bear the accusation of betrayal
and not betray your own soul.
If you can be faithless
and therefore trustworthy.

I want to know if you can see Beauty
even when it is not pretty
every day.
And if you can source your own life
from its presence.

I want to know if you can live with failure
yours and mine
and still stand on the edge of the lake
and shout to the silver of the full moon,
"Yes."

It doesn't interest me
to know where you live or how much money you have.
I want to know if you can get up
after a night of grief and despair
weary and bruised to the bone
and do what needs to be done
to feed the children.

It doesn't interest me who you know
or how you came to be here.
I want to know if you will stand
in the center of the fire
with me
and not shrink back.

It doesn't interest me where or what or with whom
you have studied.
I want to know what sustains you
from the inside
when all else falls away.

I want to know if you can be alone
with yourself
and if you truly like the company you keep
in the empty moments.







--
Say no to paper, save a Tree!

travelogue happens only with Serious about Sabbatical!!!
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Your own Experience will Reveal the most refreshing Wisdom!
http://anytimewisdom.blogspot.com/

Thursday, December 26, 2013

Aperture to the 2014 odyssey!

The end is only imaginary, a destination invented to keep going. 2013 fleets through its final leg, ready to close some doors and at the same time , ready to embrace in its fold , the opening of new aperture's to a new odyssey of 2014.  


A year , where I did Nothing and therefore had no time to do Anything ! 

The Nothing , had its highlights. A furlough with Dimpy and Abhi at Punjab, the diversity of our day and night visit in radiance and energy , of the Golden Temple mesmerized us. The desh prem , the mera bharat mahan , vigor at Wagah border blew Us away. The highlight ofcourse was going for a short spin on a Army Tanker , getting inside the nucleus becoming a Gunner .

A weekend at Dukes Retreat , Khandala for the most chillaxed weekend with Chanti.
A magical evening at Maheswar with Subhro, Vani and Anuj, 
A carefree visit to Daman with Jeetesh and Haroon.

The expressive continual communication of Watsapp and Facebook.
Through all this were the regular visits to Orissa, Delhi, Indore, Alibag.  Ruchi buying her dream car Mercedes panroof C 220 , Deia being the busy bee and Inder , the lazed one.Mom being her spiritual self. The presence of Utarakhand mayhem notwithstanding, Dad hearbroken that Cyclone Phailin uprooted every plant at his farmhouse .Not to forget , ITS begun..... my friends kids are getting married ...aiyyaaaaa . And lastly , the masti at home ground which included family n friends visiting us from all over ,how in the heavens name was i to find time to do Anything? 


Well..... I am not Normal. I don't want to be. I don't pretend to be. I am me ! Dare to be Yourself. There are people in your life whom you unknowingly inspire simply by being you .
Keep the curiosity of the child alive. Laugh until your belly hurts and then just a little bit more. Dance without reticence. Love without inhibition. Live life. 


The perfect amalgamation of 2013 & 2014 is the following line .......Hope is the ability to hear the music of the future. Faith is having the courage to dance to it today . 

 










Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Catch twenty two ......

If love conquers all , then why is it that all the hurt hurled is not conqured  ???

If love, respect and trust is integral part of a relationship , then how can one forget that and begin a blame game???

If one belives that the other person is most hateful , what is it that still pushes them to wanting the same person ????

Is it Love Actually ....... that continues to accomodate , to give , to hurt , to blame ......
Is it Hate Actually ....... that cannot stop from loving ....

What is that , which truly binds a relationship ..... that is beyond explanations .....