Just Miss

Dedicated to all my friends......from my preschool days till now.......

Just when I thought I knew you, you became a stranger....

Just when I thought I held your hands, you seem so distant....

Just when I thought I heard your heart, you became so vague......

Just when I thought I fit in your shoe, you changed them......

It takes a lifetime to get a best friend and an instant to break their trust.

Cherish each and everyone of your friends, none can replace another, 

But you know you are their friend and they hold a special place in your heart.

Thank you for being my friend,

My confidant, my support,

My critic, my partner,

My shoulder, my hand.

Thank you for being there with me, 

whenever it was, 

wherever it was, 

I'm sure you know, you matter to me

Then and Now

Those were the days, when playing in the mud,

Preparing rice in coconut shell and mud-curry,

Asking questions with round curious eyes,

Was taken in with jest and humor by the elders.....

Those were the days, when splashing mud and dirt,

Throwing balls and flying kites,

Running around the courtyard, playing hide and seek,

Had a lot of spectators from the house......

Those were the days, when interacting with nature,

Climbing mango trees, making whistles with tender mango leaves,

Making fire with wood, falling down, getting hurt,

Were all taken for granted as a part of our daily life.....

Those were the days, come holidays 

And you scamper around the house with tons of energy, 

Visit all your relatives, make them your friends,

Go camping to cousins places to play and enjoy......

All gone in the blink of an eye....

Yearning for it. Alas! Even the trace is gone....

The fresh breeze, flying kites, greenery,

When everything was a reality......

These are the days, when everything is virtual reality.

Children play soccer, but have never seen a soccer ball.

Schools are meant only for studying and good grades,

Everyong is losing their power of thinking.....

These are the days, when all are becoming couch potatoes,

Nature has become obsolete in our lives.

Walking to the neighbour is a hassle,

Relatives are considered a pain and your friends are your relatives.

Where have you gone? What happened to you?

The unconditional love of people.....

The caring, sharing attitude of ours.....

The practicality of our lives.....

When our intellect dominated our desires.....

When we controlled ourselves.......

Just give it a thought....don't you miss those days?

Footsteps

I leave my footsteps wherever I go.  

Be it sand or rock.  

If your mind is like sand, 

you would have washed it away. 

If it is like a rock,  

you'll find it engraved somewhere.

Who Am I ?

It is early in the morning. I wake up, greet my parents and siblings. Do my daily rituals, then off to work. Meet a multitude of people on the way, so many cars rushing past. I know not who they are and I don't care! Or do I really not care? I'm not sure......

My world revolves around me and the circle of people around me. I could classify them as 1st circle, 2nd circle, 3rd circle and 4th circle depending on their intimacy with me. I honestly care about what my 1st circle of people think about me, 'coz they know me inside out and believe me they will be the only people who will miss me when I'm not around. And then again I ponder....who am I?

When I think about getting something done, 1st priority goes for myself-selfish interest maybe, or well, maybe not- just normal human instincts. Then for my 1st circle people. If I want things done, do I really think about others priorities? Do I need to? I'm just not sure. But one thing is for sure, this might sound strange, but I try to view myself from a stranger's point of view. And most of the time the analysis is very interesting. Any stranger wouldn't care about who I am! 'Coz for them, they are the most important ones. 

What if I give a gentle smile? I get a smile back. But itz not enough to strike a conversation, being the reserved and cautious person.

What if I want attention from someone? Well....hmmm....I dunno...'coz maybe I don't attract attention, until I open my mouth that is.

What if I want someone's time? Do I take into account their priorities? Or is it me, Me and only ME, 'Gimme some of your TIME!!'??? Hmmm......for once I step out of my shoes, put myself in theirs.....would they care to give me some of their time for this particular reason? Is it insignificant? Can I do without it? May be I can......

In the end....I still wonder who am I? I'm not any celebrity or any person whom the world will remember. But I am a person who has a wee bit of ambition, a lil bit of courage, loads of optimism, a lil bit of care n concern, a lil bit of attitude, n many more........n also that I matter for my 1st n 2nd circle of people......they may or may not miss me, but I'm quite sure that I've left my footsteps in some hardcore places, where I'll not be forgotten and I'm quite  sure that YOU are also the same!!!!

All that matters in life is, if you know you've brightened up someones day.....

If you know you've done your best to reach your dreams and 1 day hope to reach there.....

If you know you matter, not for others, but for yourself and your Creator..... 

If you grow strong with every step you take and every stone you stumble upon.....

If you were to put yourself in others shoe, you are happy with the person you see in yourself.....

Who am I? Do I really care? I love the way I live and I live the way I love!!!!

"Life is not about discovering yourself, it is about creating yourself!!!"

What Do You Do All Day?

A man came home from work and found his three children outside, still in their pyjamas, playing in the mud, with empty food boxes and wrappers strewn all around the front yard.

The door of his wife's car was open, as was the front door to the house and there was no sign of the dog. Proceeding into the entry, he found an even bigger mess. A lamp had been knocked over, and the throw rug was wadded against one wall. In the front room the TV was loudly blaring a cartoon channel, and the family room was strewn with toys and various items of clothing.

In the kitchen, dishes filled the sink, breakfast food was spilled on the counter, the fridge door was open wide, dog food was spilled on the floor, a broken glass lay under the table, and a small pile of sand
was spread by the back door.

He quickly headed up the stairs, stepping over toys and more piles of clothes, looking for his wife. He was worried she might be ill, or that something serious had happened.

He was met with a small trickle of water as it made its way out the bathroom door. As he peered inside he found wet towels, scummy soap and more toys strewn over the floor. Miles of toilet paper lay in a heap and toothpaste had been smeared over the mirror and walls.

As he rushed to the bedroom, he found his wife still curled up in the bed in her pyjamas, reading a novel. She looked up at him, smiled, and asked how his day went.

He looked at her bewildered and asked, 'What happened here
today?'

She again smiled and answered, 'You know every day when you come home from work and you ask me sarcastically what in the world I do all day?'

'Yes,' was his incredulous reply.

She answered, 'Well, today, I didn't do it.'

Priceless... 

Interesting Handbook for 2009

Health:
1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
5. Make time to practice meditation, yoga, and prayer.
6. Play more games.
7. Read more books than you did in 2008.
8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
9. Sleep for 7 hours.
10. Take a 10-30 minutes walk every day. And while you walk, smile.

Personality:

11. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all a bout.
12. Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
13. Don't over do. Keep your limits.
14. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
15. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
16. Dream more whil e you are awake.
17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
18. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
20. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn.
Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
23. Smile and laugh more.
24. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

Society:

25. Call your family often.
26. Each day give something good to others.
27. Forgive everyone for everything.
28. Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.
29. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
30. What other people think of you is none of your business.
31. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

Life:

32. Do the right thing!
33. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
34. GOD heals everything.
35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
37. The best is yet to come. 
38. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it.
39. Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy.

Last but not the least:

40. Please share this with everyone you care about