Friends for Eternity: Sun, Moon and Sea

Somewhere far beyond the silhouettes of joyful human beings by the shore. I’ve heard of a secret place where the Sun meets the Sea night-long.

That moment witnesses vedic chants in temples, the azan in mosques and the holy mass in churches.

This sacred union or the ancient faith has numerous myths for human race. All the religious centers offered special prayers to the Almighty at the brink of transition where two big rulers exchange roles in the Universe. I watch the changing colors across the sky as the darkness veils this royal ceremony. The waves take an energetic momentum high up to reach the sky.

The Sun makes a humble retreat, calling it a day to allow his best friend for life take over the sky.

The Moon eagerly waits for its turn to become the show-stopper, shimmering bright like white satin strewn on the ripples.

The Sea shore offers pleasant warmth to carve muddy footprints as waves to form perfect masterpiece.

The pristine beaches are indeed the sacred much-coveted getaways, to experience this eternal symphony of Sun, Moon and Sea.

It is such a pleasure to watch the daily royal ritual  with the direct depiction of the Sun whilst it sets, meets up quick with the Sea to share the day's lovely experiences . 

The Moon adds a magical shimmer as each night it shines bright because of the lovely radiance of Sun, even if it seems set for us all. 

A friendship as this is rare and inspiring! They give it all with love yet ask nothing at all . To watch the other shine and celebrate each moment  with a humble heart.

4 Wise Management Learnings While Holding the Pruning Shear

These are the corporate terms known to one and all. Clarity of purpose. Precision in process. Focus on quality. Contentment and Inner Peace.  They echo much more than the temple bells or the sound of the Azan heard at pre-defined intervals usually for the divinely connect reminders. Reminders in the present work from home trend, the new normal in most professional's life chant these 4 mantra. The simple fact is to treat work as a worship no matter what religion you belong to or even if you are an atheist. Well the returns not much in cash or in kind yet only in hopes for a better tomorrow. So to break-free, to reset and rewire, all we need is a good day off, in the midst of Nature, away from the screen.

With the purpose of taking a break from the usually robotic work life, I ventured out in my beautiful garden, that had become more like a dense forest with flowering plants all set to compete among themselves to reach up the coconut tree. To have a garden, trust me, is a blessing, yet if you do not get the right people to prune the trees, level the bushes and change the mud or even till the soil, regularly, it becomes a bit of a task to do it all by yourself. Yet, a pleasant Sunday was meant for us to do the needful, we (my father and my sister) ventured into the muddy, leafy world where I was all set to learn the fine art of gardening with no prior experience. 

Admiring a garden and boasting about it always would give me a pleasure, now what I learned that day was how to take good care of the same by keeping the right
ones, cutting the ones that go out of control in length and completely uprooting the ones that serve no purpose. Easy? Well, not really. 

Thanks to the expert guidance by my perfectionist father, we were able to get the instructions somewhat correct after the initial apprehensions. The other challenge was using the shear as it was not friendly with all the branches. Surprisingly, it was so gentle and effortless while cutting the small rose plants or the wild grasses. I did use my both palms to complete uprooting the partially cut branches. That did gift me with slight bruises, yet I was focused on getting it all cleared. There was one thing that we learned that we need to cut a thick branch a few inches above the ground and then it could be pulled comfortably that making a hundred cuts mid way and we gasping for energy. Also, the instructions given were so focused and not based on the beauty of the plants. I was fond of the rose plants and it was heart-wrecking to see them go, yet my father knew that if not cut they will not bear beautiful flowers, the existing flowers were hardly getting any breathing space in the clustered branches of other plants. So which means, mind rules over heart when taking the right decisions for the highest good. Another lesson learned.  All the cut leaves, twigs and branches were later cut into small pieces and placed around the coconut trees. So this would soon become the organic manure. So reusing the organic waste to nourish other trees was a great thought, actually.

As I watched the garden, I could see so many colorful butterflies, that would hardly get noticed otherwise, in the bushes. (Clarity of purpose) 
I saw the plants happily swaying in the wind without hitting upon each other. (Precision in pruning process) 
I could smell the mud as it showered that evening. A perfect way by rain God to bless the earth and the garden to be merry.(Focus on quality) 

While washing my palms, even though my palms had all turned red, I could feel a sense of accomplishment, upon doing something different and meaningful. ( Contentment and Inner Peace)

50 Shades of Joy

When we think of shades, there are so many colors that flash in and it is a spectacle to watch the symphony of colors cascading in our imagination. Now, this is with respect to the colors and its shades. In real life, did you know that there are hundreds and thousands of shaded that express the feeling of joy in every human beings life. Joy denotes the positive emotion of happiness that gives peace within our heart and body, reflects the emotion as a smile or gratitude externally. Simply amazing is not it?

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It is a ‘busy’ world where people wish to have a little more than 24 hours to complete their daily schedules.  A lot of people are looking at ways to relax through Yoga, meditation, Indoor games or music. These are definitely most recommended classes by all. These are areas where training is required and once you enjoy the feeling of peace and good health, the element of joy cascades out.

The question arises whether joy can be felt only with classes. Well, this is not possible for everyone. Yes, indeed. At least a quick connect with thy self each day in silence is what the basic meditation calls for. This with practice becomes a habit.  Everyone experiences at least one shade of Joy in 24 hours. I bet on it. It is only that we miss to realize it because of our hectic and technology centric lifestyle. The actual shades of Joy can be experienced each day through the small things that we see, hear and speak. The power of observation and a habit of finding hundreds of Gratitude Reasons will definitely do wonders and help us experience ripples of joy in our lives. 

The purpose of life is to seek happiness. The happiness factor can have a million interpretations. I wish to enlist the Amazing Shades of Joy out of my experience.

1. When the first Sun rays touches my face in the morning.

2. When I touch the tiny fingers of a new born baby.

3. When I see a mongrel wag its tail, every day I pass by him.

4. When I feel the icy raindrops touch my palms.

5. When I hear my childhood mischief from my parents.

6. When I see the colorful flowers in my garden blossom each day.

7. When I get to listen to one of my favorite Bollywood singers composition.

8. When I choose my own path of peace and prosperity.

9. When I am greeted by a courteous air hostess during my first flight journey.

10. When I eat my preferred flavor of ice cream

11. When I see a shooting star and make an instant wish.

12. When I see my childhood photographs.

13. When I get to read books of famous and contemporary authors.

14. When I feel the cool breeze as I walk by the lake.

15. When I meditate each day with love and for peace.

16. When I see the street puppies playing joyfully on the street.

17. When I eat my share of chocolate slowly, so that the taste lingers longer.

18. When I see the black and white era classic romantic movies.

19. When I succeed in remembering my dream, even though I forget the connections.

20. When I bless my family and friends with unconditional love and happiness.

21. When I help to someone and I get a broad smile in return.

22. When I see a rainbow after a heavy rain.

23. When I get a surprise call from a long time friend.

24. When I cook a new dish and get praised from my dear ones.

25. When I see a squirrel munching a passion fruit.

26. When I laugh watching Tom and Jerry or Charlie Chaplin.

27. When I listen to an inspirational talk from my favorite motivator.

28. When I receive wishes from my family and friends for my highest good.

29. When I write poems from a divine magical inspiration.

30. When I help an old, blind man cross the road.

31. When I see the colorful butterflies in my garden.

32. When I get free hugs from my dear good friends.

33. When I hear a melody song while travelling in the bus.

34. When I see the sea shore and the sun set at the horizon.

35. When I walk in the park and see people of all age groups.

36. When I prostrate in from of God, the supreme creator.

37. When I solve a word puzzle that seemed tricky at first.

38. When I re-connect with good people in life.

39. When I share an inspiring thought with my friends.

40. When I write my thoughts in paper.

41. When I enjoy the beauty of Nature by travelling to tourist spots.

42. When I hear about the well-being of everyone around me.

43. When I see a cat in my native giving a perfect pose for a click.

44. When I see people helping each other beyond religion, during need.

45. When I read about humanitarian deeds across the globe.

46. When I get a discount upon buying a desired book or commodity.

47. When I look at the list of amazing, lovely humans in my life.

48. When I count on my blessings each day.

49. When I believe in simplicity as a beauty and style statement.

50. When I love the smile of others that reflects on mine.

These are the instances when I experience various levels or shades of Joy. The purpose of life is to be Happy. Every one can find their shades of Joy naturally. It all begins when we start seeking Joy within! Start choosing Joy each day in the journey of life.

In Pursuit Of Love, Peace and Calm

In Pursuit of Being Busy:
Stepping out of the home, with eyes glued on to your watch
Walking past the green trees, lost in the thoughts of the day’s schedule
Standing by the Bus Stop, fretting and fuming when you seem to have missed a bus
Travelling in the peak traffic hours and believing that you will be late for office/college
Entering your office/college  running , panting and focused to save at least few minutes of the delay

In Pursuit of Gratitude:
Stepping out of the home and thanking the Sun and the Breeze
Walking past the green trees awaiting your attention to flaunt their colorful flowers in Joy
Standing by the Bus stop, watching a car stop midway in the traffic patiently, for a stranded mongreal to cross
Travelling in the peak traffic hours and reading a book or listening to soothing music or meditate
Entering your office/college with a smile of having seen the beautiful garden, colorful butterflies and the dragonflies

It is the same situation each day and we cannot change it. All that will matter is the switch of Attitude. Nature blesses you with Wishes each day. Observe and relax as you Receive these Happiness all for FREE.  This will perhaps help you lead your hectic or stressful day with peace within and a smile. Try it to Believe!!

Prakriti Ke Adbhut Nazaare

Prakiti ke Nazaare

Woh ugtaa Suraj, woh dhalti sham ki raunak

Woh tez Dhup ki dehek jiska sparsh ruh tak pahunchaaye

Woh halki Baarish  ki thandak jo raahat laaye

Woh Panchhiyon ki behijak udaan gagan ki oar

Woh Parwaton se gunjti hui jeet ka farmaan

Woh Paedon ka lehraate hue sabko rijhaana

Woh Hawa ka rukh  jo mann marzi badalti

Woh Kaale meghon ki shararat garajti barasti hui

Woh Kheton ki sharmahat haryaali ki chunri oade

Woh Nadhiyon ka ithlaathe hue khusi zaahir karna

Jaise Aasmaan ke taare zameen pe nahi aate

Yeh Prakiti ke nazaare aasmaan mein nahi samaate