learnings

As I traversed the corridors Upheld by stone pillars With the sculptures Staring at me I am enchanted. I begin my conversation With the Almighty Gradually realizing that I am talking to my self I am Him!! Peace screeches into my soul As the bats screech into the deep haven of the temple!!! In memory of my brief halt at the famed Srirangam temple on 25/01/11

Giggles all the way For we met up After a year Old friends from college days Over dinner and a noisy evening Chitter chatter chitter chatter, giggles and laughs Worries flew away Memories flooded in We parted with smiles And a glow of warmth Promising to meet again Toast to this evening with friends from yore....

This morning when a student was pulled up for an error, her immediate reaction was to point fingers at someone else. It set me thinking.. Why is it that we hesitate to own up our actions.. Do we think we are incapable of imperfections? On further thought I felt that we are afraid of failures. We are ashamed to fail. It is this factor that make us point fingers at others or external circumstances when we encounter failure. Accepting our mistakes, owning up for our actions make us responsible and mature. We grow up to be individuals with integrity.. Let us help each other in this cause. Let us understand that it is alright to fail.

Like a snake shedding its skin I wish I could shed my habits Negative vibes Stressful relationships And begin anew!!!! Is it because I am Man So I am cursed with Diplomacy, Tact And above all 'What will they think?' formula!!!

As ever this new year began with renewal of old bondings!! On New Year's eve I had a surprise call from very  close yesteryear friends.. The evening was spent with friends who made the evening so warm and special.. And this luck ensued for yesterday yet another friend dropped by only to stay over... All these experiences were a trip down nostalgic times... The new year has thus started off on a very special note.. Life has taught me the valuable lesson of friendship. Friends have been with me through thick and thin. There are some more friends whom I wish to renew bonds with. There are some whose arrival I wait eagerly every year from lands beyond seas!! There are friends whom I meet annually over a birthday event. There are friends who remain in the background always ready to help. Silent friends-- talkative friends--happy friends-- serious friends--partying friends--work friends-- friends all over and everywhere.. I thank god for having blessed me so much...

Has his work been really treacherous? Is it against democratic values??

Awesome weekend at my mother's place.... Mom's food, so delicious and heavenly, Speedy internet and downloads, Five hours of uninterrupted siesta!! Dinner with my best buddy And a lazy Sunday to look forward to.. What more do I need Am Turbo charged.. Thank god for small blessings...

It's amazing how man proposes and god disposes!! I plan the dinner menu with a couple of dishes that I am trying out for the first time! But the evening does not go as per plan!! I am reminded of the popular Hindi saying, 'dhaane dhaane pe likha hai naam'. Loosely translated it means that on every morsel is written the name of the person who is going to eat it!

As yet another year dawns it is amusing how priorities change with age!! Autumn season of my life Bold and beautiful days Sharing and caring Travelling and bonding Family and work Friends and partying New house and old Gifting and receiving 'My time' is mine Like a cheshire cat I lounge back to To welcome winter days.. If winter comes Can spring be far behind???