learnings

I have been hooked to the Asianet awards function during this weekend. They have introduced many new categories. This trend is good as it encourages talent. What never ceases to surprise me is that the function always honours actors from the neighbouring state (Tamilnadu). The entertainment programs include songs and dances from Hindi and Tamil too. I am yet to see this inclusiveness in other award functions. May this open mindedness continue.

I got this forward on Whatsapp- Why just Rest in Peace? Why not Live in Peace. I loved this philosophy. So simple but so tough. I mused over this for a long time. Suddenly something triggered and my mind clouded up. I was feeling so irritated and down. It was like a heavy stone in my heart.Then I remembered the peace philosophy. Indeed so simple yet so tough. We are complicated beings and our thoughts can go so complicated. Immediately I switched off from what was bothering me. I realized it is JUST NOT worth wasting my otherwise peaceful Sunday. Like cobwebs being cleared, my mind saw light and I felt lightheaded again. Peace once again. And the evening winding with some favorite songs.....and a book....

Like thorns on my body Thorns on the rose Scales on the fish I hold on…. Yet alien it has become Comes along with pain and blood To let go If the end is peaceful Might as well let go

My soul is under deluge Three is the devil’s number I am metamorphosing I who talk and care Am being bound By whom.. My thoughts, my emotions Or is it them…

I have begun my morning walks at a nearby park. As I walked I would choose a walker walking faster than me and try to keep up pace or outpace him/her. I used to be so pleased with myself. Till I realized that the slowest person was ahead of me.. after all the park is round!! Whom was I competing with- myself or with someone else? I am happy when I compete with myself. I compete with another I end up being unhappy for there will always be someone ahead of me. There will always be a better car or a better student or a better spouse ,better house, better job...I need to choose my standard and I have a choice to be happy satisfied or ...

Today I shared some of my poems with a colleague. It struck me that I haven’t written in a long time. During the flood calamity in my city I had penned two poems after a very long gap. When there are problems we move towards creativity, we seek solutions, we think of alternatives. Problems need not be merely negative. It could be any situation needing a solution. I would recommend Seth Godin’s post on this topic. So wonderful and precise

It has been a month since I have actually gone to work. I hear students and colleagues complaining of boredom. They do not know what to do with time on their hands. Parents are bored of having children at home (sic). My friend and I spent  some time gazing at the rain washed landscape. We suddenly remarked together that we never feel or get bored. We just savour every moment. So it always comes as a surprise when I hear people saying they get bored! I always find something to do. My greatest companions during such unexpected holidays have been books. Books, relief work, cleaning, movies, sleeping in late  and hanging out at home.... so much was there to do.