Worry, doubt, fear and despair are the enemies which slowly bring us down to the ground and turn us to dust before we die.  

                                                                 - By Douglas MacArthur 

Most of us worry time to time. Some people worry occasionally depending upon the circumstances on the other hand some worry constantly, more often about their relationships, health, job, future etc...

Worrying is not good for health. It increases the stimulation of some stress hormones in our body and has long term side effects as well. Sometime we cannot change unfavourable circumstances in our life so rather than worrying about that we should think positively and accept that situation. ‘This too shall pass’ is one of my favourite quotes. Whenever I feel depressed or low, I recalled this thought. This thought always reminds me that life is not static in nature; it keeps on changing its pace. So we should never waste our time by thinking on temporary hardships....

I think the best way to avoid worrying is to learn to overcome our uncertainties for the future. Most of the people concerned about the things that probably won’t happen. Worries are basically fears and the best way to overcome any fear is to confront it....

Now a day's weather is awesome in Hyderabad...I love the rainy season...I love the smell that comes from the soil after wetting, I love to sit in the balcony with a cup of coffee/tea and just gazing at the falling droplets of  water... Sound relaxing isn’t it? This weekend was special for me because this was the first weekend of this month when I have taken off from the work. So I enjoyed a lot; completed all my pending tasks, went out with friends and now going to complete this lovely weekend by doing my favourite chore that is writing a post for my blog....

From Monday onwards, need to give special focus towards my sitting posture. My backache problem is again aggravated because of long working hours in the office. So I am going to read some good articles on ergonomics... I hope my problem will be solved by adopting a healthy lifestyle JJJ

“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” – Confucius

I love simplicity. I think it is the best method with the help of which you can make your life less stressful and content. Today I went out for lunch with my office friends. There was one family sitting just adjacent to us. When the food served, the mother asked her daughter who was hardly 6-7 years old to use fork and knife. The girl tried a lot but she failed to use it properly and for that she got a good lecture from her mother. Because of the whole incident the daughter felt very embarrassed. She looked at me once but I ignored her and pretended that I didn’t hear anything. The whole incident forced me to think that why some parents strained their children to do things perfectly. At the tender age of 6-7, I guess (I don’t know much about parenting; therefore I am using the word guess) eating is more important than the table manners...

When I was a kid, I was very weak in studies while my sister was a very bright student. But my mother never compared me with anyone. I still remember when I was in class 5, I asked my mother that I don’t want to study further and she patiently listened my frustrations regarding my inability to remember things. She never scolded me in front of anyone regarding my weakness in studies. Gradually I developed an interest in books and never looked back…Thanks a lot mom for understanding my feelings at every point of life. It’s because of you only I am well educated and self dependent….

Silence.....

Today I read the following beautiful poem written by ‘Chinmoy Kumar Ghose’. This poem is so meaningful that I cannot resist myself to post it on my blog. After so many days I have read something different which, is not related to my work. Although I love reading but now days couldn’t find much time to read. Today I am alone at home so fully utilizing my time in reading some good stuff. This poem is awesome. Even daily I love to spend some time alone. I think that if you want to feel more rejuvenated than silence is the best method for that. Silence is more powerful than speech. It is the one of the ways with the help of which we can directly communicate with the God...

My silence bridges the gulf between my life's success
 and my life's failure.
My silence does not magnify my defects.
Nor does it connive at them.
My silence transforms my defects into strength indomitable.

My silence is a climbing flame that warms my world of despair.
My silence is my inner light.
No problem of mine can defy solution.
My silence is a selfless distributor of joy to ever-widening horizons.

In my silence I become a man of sterling character,
a prolific writer, a voracious reader, a divine lover,
a profound inspirer and a triumphant liberator.

In my deep silence I never become a victim to ignorance,
the greatest calamity that can befall any human being.
In my growing silence I am convinced that even as a man on this earth I shall be able to reach heights, transcendental, divine.
My glowing silence alone can accelerate my
Godward march.

My spreading silence makes me see, feel and possess satisfaction,
unalloyed satisfaction.
No more have I to let loose a tirade of tenebrous dissatisfaction.

In activity and vitality I proudly and wrongly feel that
I shall have to take care of the whole world.
In the heart of silence I humbly and unmistakably realise
That it is the Divinity within the world that took care,
takes care and shall for ever take care of the entire world.

Silence is my unceasing petition.
Silence is my unreserved preparation.
Silence is my unlimited realisation.
Silence is the unfathomable fount of my life here on earth,  there in Heaven.

What God's Silence is . . .
is the Eternal Truth.
What God's Silence serves is the Eternal Purpose.
What God's Silence becomes is the inevitable Fulfilment.

Arrival of new member in my family!!!

My sister is blessed with a baby boy. This has been the most wonderful experience in my life. I cannot describe it in words...I just want to go to Delhi as soon as possible but because of a critical project deadline, my leaves were not approved by manager. So I have to wait for at least one monthL L L . May be from next week onwards, I can see my little champ through web cam...

The power of belief!

 ““When you want something, the entire universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.””

                                                                                                     Paulo Coelho

This quote somewhat describes the power of belief. Belief…..what a beautiful word!!! Whenever I feel low because of some unavoidable reasons, I always take the help of this word. I believe that life is divided into different phases and each phase is temporary. Sorrows or challenges which we faced in life make us strong, polite and practical. Beliefs have the power to create or destroy our destiny. It is our belief that determines the direction of our life…

I always try to feel positive about life. After completing my post graduation, I did research for one year. But I never like that field. So when I got an offer to join an IT company, I decided to accept that. Many of my friends and family members were not sure about my career growth in an IT firm.  But, I believed in myself and in spite of all the difficulties, I joined that company and now I have no regrets about my decision. I am truly enjoying my work…. (Although from the past three weeks I am working on weekends also LLLbut, it’s all part of professional life. Isn’t it? )

So friends, please believe in yourself and start dreaming about your better future; your all wishes will be fulfilled. After all life is short (and of course beautiful too!!!) so do whatever you desire JJJ

Thank God after so many days; finally I got time to write a post for my blog. Many things in life have been changed now both at the personal and professional front. My MBA is completed, office schedule becomes more hectic....Daily I have to spend 9-10 hours in the office to meet the one critical project deadline, one of my very good friends in Hyderabad is going to US for two years etc etc etc. Life is not static in nature it keeps on changing its pace. Today I came across a very strange incident. One of my friends wife urgently required O negative blood group which is unfortunately a rare blood group; so we called around 50-60 people in Hyderabad with the help of different blood donating websites. Most of the people have given us silly excuses to avoid blood donation. The worst answer we got is that ‘Sorry I am not interested’.  Some people are really very strange. Maybe they don’t know the importance of human life. It’s very difficult to see your near and dear ones in critical situations. Finally after hard work of 2-3 hours, we have got 3 blood donors...feeling relaxed now. I am desperately waiting for August month as I am going to take a long leave from work so that I can spend quality time with my friends and family members in Delhi....