You have to move on…

Another death in the family…
The very sentence leaves you dry, as if something is being taken out of your body. Even worse if it’s the person you were the closest. I mean a mom, dad, grand parents, anyone you can’t live without!

I saw in one of my friend’s status messages on a chat window “Mom passed away” and that kind of threw me back. Not because of the what was mentioned, but I could actually see swollen eyes, an eeire house, lots of people in the house, lots of messages, phone calls, weeping, whining, lending shoulders to cry on… and everything otherwise in that order!

God! Its one of those moments we wouldn’t wanna be in anyone’s shoes.
We even pray that this should not happen to even our worst enemies.

But death does come knocking at our door.

And inspite of closing the door on its face, it apparently finds its own way. None we can do!

I tried it almost three times to the people I loved the most My mom, my dad and my grandpa… but then do you get a choice?

Death is nasty. It sucks. It’s heartless. It’s black. It only brings emptiness.
None we love and all we can hate!

I don’t want that to happen ever again… Can I have this wish?

I guess I can’t. Mortal souls do perish some day. How far can we push the limits? And how long?

I don’t think there’s anything that we can do to postpone it. I mean when it happens it has to happen. It will happen.

But then with death comes a new life.
A life ahead full of memories of the past.
Things you did together.
Things that mattered.
Things that made lots of sense and lots of nonsense too!

For you to enjoy these memories…
Don’t you think you need to take a step today to bring that happiness and peace within you and to the people around you?

Take that step today. With yourself. With people around you.

This life is too good. Don’t pray for a better one. Make it a better one.

I challenge you… You will not only have the best memories… You actually move on!


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Live to ask questions :)

An interesting email that I received recently and would like to share with you…

75 questions you should be asking yourself.

An old proverb says, “He that cannot ask cannot live”. If you want answers you have to ask questions. These are 75 questions you should ask yourself and try to answer. You can ask yourself these questions right now and over the course of your life.

1. Why not me?
2. Am I nice?
3. Am I doing what I really want to do?
4. What am I grateful for?
5. What’s missing in my life?
6. Am I honest?
7. Do I listen to others?
8. Do I work hard?
9. Do I help others?
10. What do I need to change about myself?

11. Have I hurt others?
12. Do I complain?
13. What’s next for me?
14. Do I have fun?
15. Have I seized opportunities?
16. Do I care about others?
17. Do I spend enough time with my family?
18. Am I open-minded?
19. Have I seen enough of the world?
20. Do I judge others?

21. Do I take risks?
22. What is my purpose?
23. What is my biggest fear?
24. How can I conquer that fear?
25. Do I thank people enough?
26. Am I successful?
27. What am I ashamed of?
28. Do I annoy others?
29. What are my dreams?
30. Am I positive?

31. Am I negative?
32. Is there an afterlife?
33. Does everything happen for a reason?
34. What can I do to change the world?
35. What is the most foolish thing I’ve ever done?
36. Am I cheap?
37. Am I greedy?
38. Who do I love?
39. Who do I want to meet?
40. Where do I want to go?

41. What am I most proud of?
42. Do I care what others think about me?
43. What are my talents?
44. Do I utilize those talents?
45. What makes me happy?
46. What makes me sad?
47. What makes me angry?
48. Am I satisfied with my appearance?
49. Am I healthy?
50. What was the toughest time in my life?

51. What was the easiest time in my life?
52. Am I selfish?
53. What was the craziest thing I did?
54. What is the craziest thing I want to do?
55. Do I procrastinate?
56. What is my greatest regret?
57. What has had the greatest impact on my life?
58. Who has had the greatest impact on my life?
59. Do I stand up for myself?
60. Have I settled for mediocrity?

61. Do I hold grudges?
62. Do I read enough?
63. Do I listen to my heart?
64. Do I donate enough to the less fortunate?
65. Do I pray only when I want something?
66. Do I constantly dwell on the past?
67. Do I let other people’s negativity affect me?
68. Do I forgive myself?
69. When I help someone do I think “What’s in it for me”?
70. Am I aware that someone always has it worse than me?

71. Do I smile more than I frown?
72. Do I surround myself with good people?
73. Do I take time out for myself?
74. Do I ask enough questions?
75. What other questions do I have?


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What a name can and you can’t?

First lets ask this basic question?

What’s in a name?

What’s so great about a person’s name?

I mean yes, if you talk about names like APJ Abdul Kalam, Aamir Khan, Sachin Tendulkar, Mother Teresa, etc you may not ask this question.
But then these names stand for something since the fame that this name has got to a certain person only due to their dedication, perseverance and hardships.
It was not coined in a day. It was all in a day’s work. The name didn’t bring them fame and fortune. It was this person who has given some meaning to their names.

I hope many people understand that.

We have seen too many stars adding an extra letter, name, title to their already existing names only with the hopes that their fortunes go higher and higher.

I mean does it really work?

Sunil Shetty —-> Suniel Shetty
Vivek Oberoi —-> Vivek Anand Oberoi
Tushar Kapoor —-> Tusshar Kapoor
Isha Koppikar —-> Isha Kopikar
T. Rajendhar —-> Vijaya T Rajendhar —-> T Rajendhar (Back again!)

And the very recent…
Silambarasan —-> Silambarasan Thesingu Rajendhar (Apparently as of today) I guess he could have just coined himself as Chimpu… This really sounds rather nice and funny and memorable! (If that’s what they are looking out for!)

Guys c’mon! Who are you kidding?
And why investing so much thought (And of course money) on adding all the extra spice to your name? Instead why don’t you add that little bit extra in your hardwork.
You know that no one cares for your names anyways and everyone knows how good or worse you are.
So why don’t you try to better yourself rather than your names?
Without working on yourself, how can you even expect that the additional S or H or I or T would only bring you kudos?

I mean more than these guys, we must applaud their spiritual gurus.
For turning these celebrities into a bunch of jokers who dance to whatever tunes they play. Imagine talent aside, they actually managed to find fault with their name spellings giving crap reasons like there’s some major issue with their star’s position, rashee and crap… crap and more crap!

Guys, let me tell you… fire your guru first and then look at yourself in the mirror.

Change that man in the mirror and please not his name.


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Well… it just happens!

What happens when…

You have everything and that something is missing?

When love is all around and still you yearn for more?

When your house is full but still feels empty?

God has blessed you with all the life’s happiness but still you need his blessings?

Even with all the materialistic fulfillments, just that inner peace is not yet quenched?

You laugh and smile a lot but still need those tears of happiness?

You have a kid and then a little angel comes into your life?

It’s just God’s way of saying that… you are complete in all aspects!

When a little girl comes into your life, she brings with her lots of happiness, peace, prosperity, luck, goodwill, loads of smiles and a great many cheer!

Happy Daughter’s week!


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The “Charles Schultz Philosophy”

An inspiring piece received via email. Thanks to my friend Sunita Jadhav for sharing this with me.

The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz, the creator of the “Peanuts” comic strip. You don’t have to actually answer the questions. Just read straight through, and you’ll get the point.

1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America Contest
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress
6. Name the last decade’s worth of World Series winners

How did you do?

The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. They are not second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.

Here’s another quiz. See how you do on this one:

1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with

Easier?

The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are NOT the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones who care.

“Don’t worry about the world coming to an end today. It’s already tomorrow in Australia.”
 - Charles Schultz


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