Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Win Pakistan Win
Ricky Ponting and Mike Hussey ensured that the top order colapse would be sustained by their good partnership. But Pakistanis roared back with the quick dismissals of well settled batsman evoking painful Ashes memories for Australia... I started loving it already... The match entered the final over with 5 runs to score with Umer Gul taking the task of bowling at the death. But finally, Australia cruise of the semis to my disappointment winning the match with a close finish.
I had thought about the conspiracy angle - Will Pakistan want India in the final? I thought Pakistan could have played below par to get their hands dirty off India. I thought Pakistani players would laugh in their dressing room after losing to Australia knowing that Indians would have been playing against the West Indies thinking that their last hopes for winning the tournament have been scuppered.
But that was all before the match. I applaud Pakistan for the exciting performance they have put across. Cheers!!!!!!!
Lunar Real Estate
It brings two sayings in my mind. One which we often see in our bollywood movies where a lovesick hero who is fully devoted in winning the heart of the pretty heroine. He would say, "I would give you the sun, the stars and the moon" In the end, the heroine would actually fall for the hero but thats not what I want to talk about here. I feel this line can also be said by someone who wants to get rid of bad guilt trip.
I find this moon scam really funny if people weren't really falling for it and buying what they believe would be Lunar Real Estate. Since so long, we have seen different countries fighting for the space race as to who first puts their flag on the lunar soil. Finally, U.N. passed a resolution that no country would own the celestial body. U.N. should have been very precise with their words as opportunists have already found a loophole in their resolution. They said "no country" but they never said "no individual" could own a land on moon. And the rest as they say is history. Its been 27 years since this company has been selling and registering properties coming up with their own Lunar Deed, Lunar Map, Lunar Constitution and Bill of Rights. Astronomers should really shake their heads now.
For a brief moment, I also thought about buying an acre or two for my gonna-be wife.... Sounds romantic and congestion free !!!
Sunday, September 27, 2009
A motivating note
Dear Arihant,
As you step into the world of work, you are bringing to it the freshness of ideas and the power to change things. Being an engineer myself, there is always a danger that all too soon we forget why we came to our college. We didn't go there to understand the mechanics, quantitative approach or any intricate theories of engineering. We went there to understand ourselves and our strengths. To believe how easy it is for us to make a difference. That is the purpose of education. To instil in you the belief that you can make the world a better place.
Whenever you feel unhappy about something around you, remember, you have the capability within to improve it. So whether you chose to change it or chose to walk away and just complain - you have made a choice. As you grow as a professional, you will have opportunites to make things happen. You havae had the education that will tell you what to do and how to do it. But it is only your heart that will tell you why you ought to.
There are no limits to which we can grow as human beings. Every morning we get up and make a choice about how much we will do to make a difference. Every day we choose how much we will touch the lives of people around us. Too manay people give up the opportunity because they do not believe that they can change things. Like I have always believed, I hope this education has given you the belief within.
Never underestimate your ability to make a difference.
Papa
I cleared my vision by wiping the gathering tear. Love you Dad!!!!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
A chat with God
God : Hello. Did you call Me?
Me : Called you? No.. Who is this?
God : This is GOD. I heard your prayers. So I thought I would chat.
Me : I do pray. Just makes me feel good. I am actually busy now.
I am in the midst of something..
God : What are you busy at? Ants are busy too.
Me : Don't know. But I can't find free time. Life has become hectic.
It's rush hour all the time.
God : Sure. Activity gets you busy. But productivity gets you results.
Activity consumes time. Productivity frees it.
Me: I understand. But I still can't figure out. By the way,
I was not expecting YOU to buzz me on instant Messaging chat.
God : Well I wanted to resolve your fight for time, by giving you
some clarity. In this net era, I wanted to reach you through the Medium
you are comfortable with.
Me: Tell Me, why has life become complicated now?
God : Stop analyzing life. Just live it. Analysis is what makes it complicated.
Me: why are we then constantly unhappy?
God : Your today is the tomorrow that you worried about yesterday.
You are worrying because you are analyzing. Worrying has become your
habit. That's why you are not happy.
Me: But how can we not worry when there is so much uncertainty?
God : Uncertainty is inevitable, but worrying is optional.
Me: But then, there is so much pain due to uncertainty..
God : Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional.
Me: If suffering is optional, why do good people always suffer?
God : Diamond cannot be polished without friction. Gold cannot be purified without fire.
Good people go through trials, but don't suffer.
With that experience their life become better not bitter.
Me: You mean to say such experience is useful?
God : Yes. In every term, Experience is a hard teacher.
She gives the test first and the lessons afterwards.
Me: But still, why should we go through such tests?
Why cant we be free from problems?
God : Problems are Purposeful Roadblocks Offering Beneficial Lessons
(to) Enhance mental Strength. Inner strength comes from struggle
and endurance, not when you are free from problems.
Me: Frankly in the midst of so many problems,
we don't know where we are heading..
God : If you look outside you will not know where you are heading.
Look inside. Looking outside, you dream. Looking inside, you awaken.
Eyes provide sight. Heart provides insight.
Me: sometimes not succeeding fast seems to hurt more than moving in
the right direction. What should I do?
God : Success is a Measure as decided by others.
Satisfaction is a Measure as decided by you.
Knowing the road ahead is more satisfying than knowing you rode ahead.
You work with the compass. Let others work with the clock.
Me: In tough times, how do you stay motivated?
God : Always look at how far you have come rather than how far you
have to go. Always count your blessing, not what you are missing.
Me: What surprises you about people?
God : When they suffer they ask, "why Me?"
When they prosper, they never ask "Why Me"
Everyone wishes to have truth on their side, but few want to be on
the side of the truth.
Me: sometimes I ask, who am I, why am I here. I can't get the answer.
God : Seek not to find who you are, but to determine who you want to be.
Stop looking for a purpose as to why you are here. Create it.
Life is not a process of discovery but a process of creation.
Me: How can I get the best out of life?
God : Face your past without regret.
Handle your present with confidence. Prepare for the future without fear.
Me: One last question. Sometimes I feel my prayers are not answered.
God : There are no unanswered prayers. At times the answer is NO.
Me: Thank you for this wonderful chat.
I am so happy to start the New Day with a new sense of inspiration.
God : Well. Keep the faith and drop the fear.
Don't believe your doubts and doubt your beliefs.
Life is a mystery to solve not a problem to resolve.
Wonderful conversation with God inspired from an email which my friend sent. So much to associate with our lives...
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Sit-up & See
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Men are from Mars - Women are from Venus
I don't wanna write in detail about what all we spoke on. The topics ranged from love, relationship, friendship, emotions, hatred, adulthood, fun etc. till the calling card balance allowed us... I found her quite emotional last night; she was worried and upset about something... I tried to bring her out of it (even at 4 a.m. , my habit of giving advice was working ); infact thats what I have always tried.. But I want to share an important lesson that I learnt from her...
She told me about the book Men are from Mars - Women are from Venus which she has been reading since some time. She said this book is important for understanding the communication style and emotional needs of opposite gender; how it helps in improving men- women relationship. She said, "At times, it is very important only to listen to what your partner is saying; to be on the recieving side. At times you partner doesn't need any advice but he/she just wants to be heard" I have this habit of giving advices when not needed. Although I don't strictly follow the bookish knowledge but living life practically and associating your life to common terms, I realised it is quite crucial and fruitful. I didnt sleep after our conversation ended because it pushed me to think more and more on those lines. I would like to follow it to as much detail as possible and till my patience allows me to.
This blog of mine is dedicated to one of the most wonderful friend that I have made for life whom I admire for her qualities and the way we are friends with each other..
Friday, September 18, 2009
Joy in Life
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Hum Aa Gaye
Monday, September 14, 2009
Losing directions
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Missing a perfect life
I was reading on WWW about the aspects of human behaviour and their psychology towards life (behavorial economics) My office work sucks now a days so I utilise my time in reading and understanding the human mind in a better manner. The quote made me wonder and think more about what amazing acts our minds and bodies are capable of doing. We learn new languages as young children. We recognise so many faces with ease without getting confused. We can identify our friend's voice over telephone etc. Sometimes I feel I am one of those supercreations by God (I broaden my chest and giggle a bit). But I miss a perfect life. I dont know yet what is it?
What according to you is a perfect life? Is it a life free from hassles; controversies; guilt, full of hope; luxury; pleasures ? I think that the perfect way of living a life is by being rational. I mean, won't the life be perfect when your own reasoning abilities are perfect? Won't it improve your decision making and change your life for the better?
I look at my life and see a big distance from perfection. May be I am irrational. Rather predictably irrational; because I often repeat the same mistake again and again. Perhaps that is how the human nature is supposed to be. I dont know how do the economists, policy makers come up with their findings assuming that there is perfect reasoning for everything. As of now, we human beings seem to clear defy it.
This blog would seem to be incomplete and unclear as of now because I am still searching for my basic question, "What are the hidden forces that shape our decision making?"
Ever wondered Why do we often promise ourselves to diet, and our thought vanishes when we see a dessert plate passing by? Why we are happy to do things only when we are not paid to do them?
Hairaan Pareshaan Chintu
Pareshaan thi Chintu ki wife
Non-happening thi jo uski life
Chintu ko na milta tha aaram
Office main karta kaam hi kaam
Chintu ke boss bhi the bade cool
Promotion ko har baar jate the bhul
Par bhulte nahi the wo deadline
Kaam to karwate the roz till nine
Chintu bhi banna chata tha best
Isliye to wo nahi karta tha rest
Din raat karta wo boss ki gulami
Onsite ke ummid main deta salami
Din guzre aur guzre fir saal
Bura hota
Chintu ko ab kuch yaad na rehta tha
Galti se Biwi ko Behenji kehta tha
Aakhir ek din Chintu ko samjh aaya
Aur chod di usne Onsite ki moh maya
Boss se bola, "Tum kyon satate ho?"
"Onsite ke laddu se buddhu banate ho"
"Promotion do warna chala jaunga"
"Onsite dene par bhi wapis na aunga"
Boss haans ke bola "Nahi koi baat"
"Abhi aur bhi Chintus hai mere paas"
"Yeh duniya Chintuon se bhari hai"
"Sabko bas aage badhne ki padi hai"
"Tum na karoge to kisi aur se karunga"
"Tumhari tarah Ek aur Chintu banaunga"
Digging a hole
We should dig a through hole from the center earth which will connect India and USA, so we can put wire through it.
So in India's day time sun light and solar energy can be given to USA and they can give us the same in their day time (Isnt this amazing?)
Also we can fit an train through it so that we dont have to use planes for travelling. (what???)
Similarly Finland and New Zealand can be connected using a vertical angular hole.
The best part is if we drop something from Finland it will automatically come down to New Zealand due to gravity, so lot of energy can be saved which we lose in transportation and travelling.
This saved energy can then be stored in everyday pencil cells and can be sold at Rs 14 each. This additional revenue can then be used to educate the people and the children of farmers so that they will have earning sons and they will not sucide.