learnings

  Seeking attention is a primeval behaviour. The individual seeks validation or admiration from the other.  Attention seeking behaviour could be due to : Low self esteem- self esteem is a broad spectrum of the self. Basically it is how one views oneself; how one loves and respects oneself.  jealousy- where one is constantly comparing with another and feel threatened  loneliness- in the current scenario senior citizens often fall in this category. they feel isolated and left out amidst the rat race in whihc their wards and younger relatives are taking part. Apart from these basic causes, those who suffer from histrionic/narcissistic/  borderline personality disorder/  also exhibit Attention seeking behaviour. I was musing the other day that life is a paradox. When one is seeking attention it seems to elude!!    

  This is what the newspaper reported today. I am sure many would not have read it as climate and environment is not an exciting piece of news. Some would churn out philosophy- who knows what the future holds...  This is not the climate we grew up with. Whenever it rains out of context my heart does a twang..Some romanticise..Our farmers panic.  It is alarming throughout the globe.. The policy makers at Central and State need to think deeply andbring out effective changes in conservation.  Meanwhile as responsible citizens let us do our little bit by reducing ,recycling and reusing.. So do stop or pause before you shop, before you snip off the milk packets, before... For those who wish to read more on this do have a look here

 It is exciting how wonderfully technology works. One morning when my phone notified that I open whatsapp as the first pick up, it left me a tad embarrassed. It made me aware that I am opening whatsapp as soon as I open my eyes in the morning.  It has been a month now since I checked whatsapp first thing in the morning. So it was slow process. Initially I used to pick up the phone; pause and then keep it down. Now it is easier. It has also reduced the craving to check all the groups and messages. Above all I have reduced the frequency of response in most groups. I am quick in responding to messages addressed directly to me.  Overall it is has been satisfying..