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What makes relationships work

Sometimes its the similarities and sometimes it is the diversity.Every relationship works for different reason. The most complicated thing ever is a relationship.Sometimes the best ones break and sometimes the worst one wade through turbulent waters and end up being a relationship for a lifetime. Some are based on the connection or the spark.These are usually the ones which connect at a spiritual level and has the entanglements which is beyond human mind Some are just for cordial purposes and have no more intentions than being good to each other. Some are due to spending lot of time together and some yet for a purpose ,a task a passion Having said that I feel more we analyse the more kinds I will get.So leaving this here.Coz the best ones are the ones which go with the flow

When you know you want to fly and you can

A sparrow used to with a few cats who stayed in her neighbourhood.The cats criticized her for her slow walk.They even laughed at her saying her walk,her gait wasn t as good as them.Days passed and one day,the sparrow discovered a  strange thing.She could fly.When she told the cats ,they laughed at her,even mocked her saying she was too ambitious and flying was only meant fothe eagles.The sparrow cried,she was in self doubt.But somewhere in her heart she knew she can fly. The next time she tried flying,she didnt consult her so called friends.The more she practiced the more she soared.Finally she could fly.She stopped hanging out with those silly cats and made her own world of flights and air and breezes and the world was never the same.The cats still criticized her saying she has an attitude problem,But the fact was she was much above all this.World was at her feet at her wings How many of us face this problem? In our day to day business we meet so many cats who wont let us fly.But

Energy Vampires- Stay away from them

A beautiful article I read today..This is not my own writen ofcourse..but still wanted to share it with all my readers     Do you feel exhausted after being with certain people? They may be energy vampires, draining your spirit and soul. Protect yourself from negativity in 11 ways. Energy vampires drain your spirit and soul by depleting your positive energy. Energy vampires, such as drama queens, leave you feeling drained and listless. These 11 ways to protect yourself from negative energy will help! After a visit with an energy vampire, you barely have enough energy to watch tv - much pursue your goals or take care of your life. The energy vampire's negative influences consume your positive energy. How Energy Vampires Drain Your Spirit and Soul Energy vampires drain positive energy in many ways, such as: Intruding on your life, ignoring boundaries and privacy (energy vampires don't think of you). Making big deals out of nothing. Energy vampires are often cal

Winning the Silver and losing the Gold

Olympic Season is fast approaching,and everyone is just thinking of winning the gold.Well the importance of winning the Gold is so much overrated that winning is silver or a bronze is often considered as losing. In life too there are so many incidents when we lose out on the Gold.We have 2 solutions then,either crying about losing the Gold or being contended winning the silver.Where the former is more "idealistic" the later is more"realistic"I guess sometimes it is valuable even to treasure the silver you win which might eventually lead you to your eternal happiness..Because contentment is the real Gold in life.So what did you chose  to do today?

Post Hibernation

Its been around 2 months or more and I havent written even a single word.I wont say there was nothing to write.My mind keeps itself flooded with thoughts and I wont be happy not sharing them through my writing.But it is just that the right time and the right words make up the right writeup.I have been getting lots of comments from all the dear ones who have always supported me.Its always been encouraging to hear god things about yourself and also nice to hear criticism to improve on my writing All said and done,this break was neeeded.I have been reading a lot whenever I get time from my 9-6 job which goes way beyond 9-6 these days.But the rollercoaster life makes me enjoy every bit of it on both professional and personal front.Last few days I have been reading a lot of Neale Donald Walsch,Nicholas Sparks,Devdutt Patnaik,Rhonda Byrne,Robin Sharma,Paulo Coelho,Malcom Gladwell and most important Amish Tripathi.I think I have evolved as a reader and my reading has come of age from J K R

Rockstar: ...a tribute to life

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Every song is a treat not just to ears but to your soul too.When I first heard the tracks I liked it,but what to say,each track makes you wonder if can music create this effect on you? Let starts with Phir se udd chala ..it is so passionate,so addictive and liberates your soul from the cages of your body.It gives wings to your dream.The way Mohit says “Mitti Jaise Sapne kitna bhi palkon se zaadon phir aa jaate hai” makes you realize that sometimes your dream control you Katiya Karoon, very well sung by Harshdeep Kaur gives a rusty feel.The song signifies the grin of a young mischievous bubbly girl.Probably some girl who is in love and doesn’t know about it ,probably is  teasing her beloved with it Kun Faya is a sufi music track,more like a divine prayer.Again excellent singing,wonderful music and takes you to a devotional mode. Ok ,now another favorite.. Hawa Hawa. .a song which is very difficult to sing.I think one of the most difficult  due to the correct play of lyrics and musi

The beautiful bride

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She looked beautiful her bridal attire.He couldn’t take his eyes off her. Today she was getting married,which meant she would be away from him,forever.He remembered all the 25 years they spent together discussing everything from the smallest dreams to the biggest goals.He saw her as she shyly walked towards her soon to be husband and she smiled.He could trade anything in this world for this girl’s smile.After all ,she was his little princess,his only daughter.He just wished  that may this smile last all her life.

All is fair in Love ,War and in finding a taxi in Mumbai

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All my life I have learnt not to lie and always speak the truth.I have been following it too,but not recently. Every morning when I leave for work and stop every cab,the cabbie never stops.If he stops he runs away when I say Lower parel.Or sometimes he give some such an angry expression ,which make me wonder if I uttered a bad word.I reach work late due to this crap and feel miserable.The case is same when i leave for home at 7.00 in the evening.And trust me its not just the case with me its with everyone in Mumbai who are running for cabs/autos.Be it work or to go out ,Cabbies wont even stop.We can manage it butI know there are people who really need cabs eg: senior citizens,patients,pregnant women,women with small children. So I decided to play this game,and succeeded.Not just once ,but twice. First instance it was 31st Dec night when i was out with friends at a restaurant in shivaji park which had one hour of waiting for dinner.We decided to move out.Meanwhile my friend called

You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say

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The biggest torture one can do to himself is not to listen to his heart. You must be wondering what I am talking about.A human heart is never wrong.It can see feel sense things which your head cannot.Head makes all deciions based onpast experiences and others opinion in similar circumstances.But heart knows what it wants.When you listen to your heart your soul gets liberated.Still you dont believe me right? Ok ..remember the last time you got stressed.It may be just yesterday or the day before or may be last week.But you got very stressed.Reason.Your heart and head were at war.You heart wanted something but your head thought it was not "right".Result..Stress...So much stress.May be you got used to not listening to yuur heart and you thought stress is part of your life When was the last time you did something nice.Something that made you happy.Probably spent some quality time with your partner or watched  sunset or smelled some fresh flowers.When was the time you just l

What if Allie never went back to Noah

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I just read "the Notebook" by Nicholas Sparks today and was wondering what if Allie conveniently chose Lon Hammond over the love of he r life Noah.What happens in real life? Does  a rich girl like like Allie survive with an average  man like Noah? Is Love the solution to long term  happiness?Do we really see the world  from rosy coloured glasses when we read such novels? For a romantic idiot like me who always reads Mills and Boons ,Nicholas Sparks and Stephanie Meyer,love is the theme of life.Everybody thinks of his /her life as some theme.Some believe its drama,some believe its comedy ,some tragedy and the rest unpractical people think it is a Romantic Comedy. Well its all about your belief.Thinking if Allie would have gone back to her rich fiance leaving back all she had for her Noah,the Novel wouldn't have taken place.He would not have  watched her growing old and grey with him and every time she or suffered they wouldn't be together even in sufferings.He wou

Jab we met..My philosophy on life

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I have watched this movie over and over again.Loved everything right from dialoges to scenes ,from music to the actors and the costumes.I think everyone would agree with me that there is a lot of positivity about this movie.I liked Kareena's character which is very vibrant and vivacious and which teaches us many things 1)Do things that make you happy. Aditya has a passion for singing and music but he doesnt bcos he thinks its waste of time.Keep time aside everyday for what you love to do.Be it 5-10 mins.If you like music enjoy it.If you like to read ,pick up a book and read it for 5 mins before you go to bed.If you like to dance,just do it.If you like to cook,make a dish.Find time for it.Remember happiness is all about picking up time to do what you love 2)Fall in love deeply,madly..dont think of being hurt..just follow your heart: Geet enjoys every moment  of her life in love with Anshuman.She doesnt think of the consequences if he rejects her.Its not always necessery that o

Love isn't a decision, it's a feeling

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Neha was waiting for Varun at Mumbai international Airport.No he wasn't coming back.He was going to USA  forever.He was working with a huge software firm in California and now had a house too.Neha saw him get off his car.The same guy who always made her smile.Who did her homework in school.Who helped her shop for birthday.The same guy who gave her advice even when she did not need.He looked nice in his white tshirt and jeans.He looked smarter with the jacket on.He wasnt alone today .Arundhati was with him.It was her first time to USA ,first time abroad rather.She had to leave everything back home post her marriage to Varun. "Hey Neha..there you are" Varun smiled and told her and gave Neha a hug.He could smell her freshly shampooed hair.Her pale complexion looked even nicer without the hint of makeup.Her eyes almost twinkled on seeing him but held so many questions Neha knew she wouldnt meet him for for a long time now.Twenty four years of being friends would mean now

Our Life is all about the Choices we make

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"It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities."Albus Dumbeldore made this statement in Harry Potter when he was sorted in Gryffindor. I always wondered whether is life all about chances or choices. Although destiny is something which binds us we always have a choice.Destiny always gives us a chance to make choices.We have to make a right one.Well to be more precise a choice that we think is right.We shape our life in that way.Our life is the product of choices we make Go back and start looking at your life.It has all been the result of your choices isnt it? Your job,your career,your friends,your life partner,your thoughts,your lifestyle..its all that you choose.Well if you think all these things arent what you chose,then probably you are not living your life.So make the decision now.Chose your life.Set your priorities. Imagine you are painter, painting a picture.You have all the colours and a brush.Now you just haveto choose a colo

Right and Wrong?

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How do you define right and wrong? It’s a very subjective question and hence the answer may differ from person to person,situation to situation and place to place. Simple logic.Eating particular type of food could be tradional in one community and prohibited in another.Also right and wrong depends on choices you make and way you want to behave in life.Wearing a particular type of clothes could be also “right” or “wrong” depending on communities and places.Again time is an important factor too.Something which was considered wrong a few decades ago is now accepted in society. So the question is again..What is right? And What is wrong? In broad sense,what makes you happy is right and what makes you sad is wrongSo If you are doing something for the society but you are not happy doing it ,it is wrong.At the same time if you are doing something which makes you feel happy but the world may criticse you,you should go ahead cos that is right. So your n

Live in Madness..live your life

Have you ever lived a day in madness? Complete madness? Without bothering what the world around you makes “judgement” about you?Have you done what you always wanted to do? Have you ever danced as if no one is watching you? Or sang even if you do not know the lyrics?Have you ever loved to the extent it hurts without expecting anything in return? Have you ever played a game knowing you would lose but still played because you enjoyed playing..perhaps even trying to win ? Life is a limited edition product.You do not know what is going to happen tomorrow.Do all the things you ever wanted to.Take time out to spend with your family.Spend time with the people who care for you.Watch your kids grow up.Say thank you to your spouse for his/her support.Tell your friends what they mean to you.Make them smile often.Tell them how good they look when they smile.Laugh a lot.Make others laugh.Work hard.Get fit.Sing your favorite song.Eat pani puri on a roadside stall.Send small notes to your friends simp

Dreamss

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Stand up for yourself

One of the most difficult thing to do is being able to stand up for yourself.Trust me it is very difficult ,especially when all  the circumstances arent in your favour. Lets agree on the fact that all days are not rainy days.Once the season gets over ,it is always a time for the bright sunshine.What you have to do is to act on time .But till then,you have to stand up for yourself,not get knocked  down by your fears and have faith and patience.Everyone else might lose faith in you.You still have to stand by yourself.Take a stand and do not move your focus.Improve on your strengths,conquer your weakness.Whatevee it is..the sunshine will come,sooner or later..So go and buy some fancy shades..But stand up for yourself

You want to fly

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You know your type. You are not someone  who follows the crowd..you lead the crowd You start a revolution..a trend..a new way of life You are a doer. The world follows you.You are always ahead of time You care about high performances.But not more than some ther things,. Your friendship, your hobbies, your other interests You care about Social Causes You don’t just want a Hefty pay package..You want more You want to be a leader You want to fly.. You have a head and..a HEART too!!

Rome was not built in a day.

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Rome was not built in  a day. It took a while to build the Heritage city.Right from making the walls and buildings as well as the great Colosseum.Some say it took 317,767.5 days to build Rome.Dont know whether this is a pun or any sort of humerous quote.But what soever Rome was nt built in a day Taj Mahal in Agra ,India is one of the World Heritage sights.It signifies the love of an Indian King for his beloved wife who died early leaving behind her beloved grieving husband.Do you know it took 22 years to build it? And  you think u can stop chasing a dream as you have been working too hard too long and not seeing any results? You think you have already invested a lot of money,time and effort in something a business,a venture,a reltionship,a project,a house,a job or even a hobby and you havent seen the results? You think whatever you have done till date has gone waste because there is nothing tangible you have achieved? Note that huge dreams take lot of efforts and more important

Haste ye back part 2

Day 2: The Scottish Highlands The much anticipated day had arrived. I got up a little early than others. Very much excited.. It was 7 degrees in Edinburgh. I still decided to have a hot shower that too at 6 am. I brushed showered and got ready wearing my full sleevee tshirt jeans and jackets and boots n scarves  We rushed to have breakfast as my bus was to leave at 7:30 from the Royal Mile. We had lovely hashbrowns and eggs and my dose of caffeine As we stepped out to walk towards the bus stop I realised the meaning if 7degrrees :-) I finally wore my gloves .. I got some stares from the locals but they smiled back after seeing me smile innocently My bus took off as decided and I took the first seat, wore my shades , plugged in my ipod and started my journey as my bus took the beautiful road. My bus driver kept his commentary on as to what are the places we are passing by. It was difficult to pick every word due to a heavy scottish accent , but appreciated his effort to speak and explai

The negativity..end it

There are good days and there are bad days.There are good times and bad times.. There are good people and there are bad people.Hang on.There are no bad people.Those can be rebranded as good people in bad circumstances.Good people with bad experiences.Their so called nature could be result of the circumstances which they have faced. Some one who is crying or whining all the time is just reacting to the bad circumstance he has been through.Some one who ever depressed is suffering from lack of hope.Some one who is insecure or jealous just wants to be just like you.Someone who is angry is just trying to safeguard his side of being preventive before he breaks down into tears.And then there is the most common person who is ‘pulling you down” from your big dreams who is actually being over protective about you since his dreams were shattered to pieces So does that mean the person who is forever happy and cheerful has never experienced any kinds of setback? Or do you think he ors he is nai

Turn your life by 180 degrees

The simplest way to turn your life into a positive one is to think of the best part of the day that happened on that particular day..do it everyday Every day no matter how hard the day is,it will have atleast one thing to be grateful for.Maintain a gratitude diary or paste it on a post it  note on your desk or write in on a paper at home, saying thank you.It could be for the food you ate or the money you have in pocket or for the house you stay in or the coffee you drink or the fresh breeze of air or the beautiful track on radio or the call from your best friend or music on your iPod or the smell of flowers or perfume.....et all..It could be anything. Slowly you will get many things to thank and know that when your list starts increasing..you are on the right track See how it turns your life by 180 degrees within 4-6 weeks.. If someone laughs at you when you are doing or discussing this process ..thank them too:)..you made them smile n laugh n saw someone smiling:))   Forwar