Off late I became lazy to post in my blog and thought I will take a break for few days and not write anything, very religiously I used to login and check my blog and read my articles, only thing which came to my mind after logging out from my blog was, when will someone like my blog very much and how should I improve myself, does anyone regularly follow my blog………………..
I didn’t have any answers for the above neither did I search for them, I convinced myself by saying, I am writing for myself not for anyone, so whether someone reads my blog or not, likes it or not I will still continue to write. One day when I grow old and sit next to my husband with my laptop and read my blog and recollect all the memories captured it will surely bring a little bright curve on our faces……….
Suddenly my mobile started ringing, and waking me up from imagination and bringing me to the present situation. It was a call from one of my friends, I answered the call and told ‘hi’ that’s all, because the rest of the speaking was done by her, yes literally I didn’t have a chance to speak much.
The moment I told hi, my friend just fired her question on me ‘Nandu why are you not writing anything these days, it’s been more than 10 days and you have not written anything new in your blog, every day I check your blog expecting you would have written something new but in vain, I love your writing and everything about it, I can relate myself with your writing, continue writing and don’t be lazy. I don’t comment in your blogs because if I had liked just one article which you had written I would have, everything what you have written till date is my personal favourite, so continue writing nandu and have a great day.'
Even before I could tell anything the call was disconnected and my friend had vanished. Now there was a big smile on my face, because I never knew someone out there was checking my blog very religiously everyday with a hope that I would have written something new, I didn’t know that someone out there was following my blog and loved it very much. I just made up my mind and told to myself I am not going to write just for myself, but for others also, who, like my friend are silent readers of my blog and have loved my writings but don’t tell me directly……
This is for all those silent readers of my blog, who have been encouraging and liking my writings from day one.
Thank you for considering me as a writer and encouraging my hobby, WRITING
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Equal Nation
While It was those days when I was working, one bright sunny Monday morning I decided to use the public transport to work, as I had missed my company provided transport. Luckily I got a seat and sat down and took my mobile connected my hands free and started listening to my some of my favourite tunes and enjoying every bit of the music which was soothing to my ears and my mind.
Suddenly I noticed a middle aged lady in the bus, who was blind and wanted to reach a particular destination, she was asking the conductor whether her stop had come and made a note of what he told and correctly got down when her stop came and even thanked the conductor and told him god bless you. This was like an eye opener for me because I always felt physically challenged people needed sympathy from us, but this lady proved me wrong, physically challenged people don’t need our sympathy but our empathy.
The lady whom I saw was very confident, independent and had made her place in the world without depending on others,.
This clearly tells us that a mere incapability cannot stop a person from achieving his/her goals and reminds normal human beings like us to think how fortunate enough we are to be gifted….
If looked at the broader picture, is our country equipped enough to cater to the physically challenged. Are the buildings equipped with ramps and elevators which are functional at all times? We all know that specific seats are reserved for the physically challenged. But how many of us actually offer them one when they get into a bus? Are there separate facilities on the streets for such people? From that day’s incident I made sure that I did not sit on the seat reserved for physically challenged and also told the same to my friends.
Keeping the above aside, how many of us actually go out and help such a person on the street who is in need? This portrays that a change in attitude has still not come about. It is said that equality is the key for the progress of any nation. Although, it is agreed that special provisions have to be there for them. At the same time, it does not mean that they are not an equal part of the society. So, where does the nation stand when it comes to disability?
There are many things to learn from a physically challenged person apart from being just sympathetic to them... Am I right !!
Suddenly I noticed a middle aged lady in the bus, who was blind and wanted to reach a particular destination, she was asking the conductor whether her stop had come and made a note of what he told and correctly got down when her stop came and even thanked the conductor and told him god bless you. This was like an eye opener for me because I always felt physically challenged people needed sympathy from us, but this lady proved me wrong, physically challenged people don’t need our sympathy but our empathy.
The lady whom I saw was very confident, independent and had made her place in the world without depending on others,.
This clearly tells us that a mere incapability cannot stop a person from achieving his/her goals and reminds normal human beings like us to think how fortunate enough we are to be gifted….
If looked at the broader picture, is our country equipped enough to cater to the physically challenged. Are the buildings equipped with ramps and elevators which are functional at all times? We all know that specific seats are reserved for the physically challenged. But how many of us actually offer them one when they get into a bus? Are there separate facilities on the streets for such people? From that day’s incident I made sure that I did not sit on the seat reserved for physically challenged and also told the same to my friends.
Keeping the above aside, how many of us actually go out and help such a person on the street who is in need? This portrays that a change in attitude has still not come about. It is said that equality is the key for the progress of any nation. Although, it is agreed that special provisions have to be there for them. At the same time, it does not mean that they are not an equal part of the society. So, where does the nation stand when it comes to disability?
There are many things to learn from a physically challenged person apart from being just sympathetic to them... Am I right !!
Thursday, October 07, 2010
Prayer......
Lord, protect our doubts, because Doubt is a way of praying. It is Doubt that makes us grow because it forces us to look fearlessly at the many answers that exist to one question. And in order for this to be possible…
Lord, protect our decisions, because making Decisions is a way of praying. Give us the courage, after our doubts, to be able to choose between one road and another. May our YES always be a YES and our NO always be a NO. Once we have chosen our road, may we never look back nor allow our soul to be eaten away by remorse. And in order for this to be possible…
Lord, protect our actions, because Action is a way of praying. May our daily bread be the result of the very best that we carry within us. May we, through work and Action, share a little of the love we receive. And in order for this to be possible…
Lord, protect our dreams, because to Dream is a way of praying. Make sure that, regardless of our age or our circumstances, we are capable of keeping alight in our heart the sacred flame of hope and perseverance. And in order for this to be possible…
Lord, give us enthusiasm, because Enthusiasm is a way of praying. It is what binds us to the Heavens and to Earth, to grown-ups and to children, it is what tells us that our desires are important and deserve our best efforts. It is Enthusiasm that reaffirms to us that everything is possible, as long as we are totally committed to what we are doing. And in order for this to be possible…
Lord, protect us, because Life is the only way we have of making manifest Your miracle. May the earth continue to transform seeds into wheat, may we continue to transmute wheat into bread. And this is only possible if we have Love; therefore, do not leave us in solitude. Always give us Your company, and the company of men and women who have doubts, who act and dream and feel enthusiasm, and who live each day as if it were totally dedicated to Your glory.
Isn’t the above prayer simply beautiful?? Does it need more explanation?
Ever thought about the power of prayer? It is a real tangible force that can make a difference in your life .It goes beyond positive thoughts and optimism in giving you something to believe in, a higher power that may intervene and help sort out what you want .You align yourself to a source of power and energy that can actually transform you. It helps align your mind, body and soul and brings about a natural calmness that makes you stay at peace within yourself and your surroundings .It simply harmonizes and brings in Peace.
A sincere prayer does lot of miracles….. have you experienced any miracle after a sincere prayer ??
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