Lately, I have been having thoughts on the nature of the “what’s on your mind” (courtesy face book) and “set your status here” (courtesy orkut) posts/feeds on both the sites & the likes... I kinda go through an enigma when reflecting on the benefits that these posts have on the people reading them... For instance, a post reads – “xxx is bored”; another one reads as “xxx is waiting for the weekend”; and so on and so forth... What does this honestly indicate? Well frank enough, I don’t care if anyone is bored or is waiting for the weekend or to practically know what he/she is doing every second of the hour of a day... to me the time spent on such manias, sums up to the time actually lost on more productive things like the time spent with your family, in an outdoor sport, cooking something for your loved ones & of course, in prayer & quietness. Our mind seems to be occupied & caught up in such useless information... the other day, I came across another post that read “xxx is busy”! Well, then why logged on in the first place? is what I thought to myself! Sigh...!
It makes me to ponder on what exactly is the need to be so connected with one another across the globe 24/7? Looks like we have become an ‘instant’ society...where information is passed in a tick! People have become so self centered that their minds are caught up in such trivial facts... in reality, when our minds are engaged in such concerns, we stop to think creatively... maybe, if we tie up all the time spent on such feeds/posts, on something positive for ourselves & for others, the world would have been a better place to live in...
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
What matters most...
During my short break to Kerala few weeks back, I had a chance to visit the RCC (Regional Cancer Centre). Throughout my presence there, I witnessed a number of patients, ranging from old aged people to little children, as small as 2-3 years old… due to the treatment, their heads without hair, little children being carried by their parents, with their nose/mouth covered with a surgical mask… the scene was very upsetting… at that moment I tried to empathize & think from the parents’ perspective; how would they be feeling to see their child go through the ordeal, as a result of the treatment? It was indeed a depressing sight…
It made me to comprehend on the pace at which we are in a hurry to make money, build luxurious homes for ourselves, busy constructing our careers, seeking fame etc, when in reality these things are insignificant…what would you do with all the money, fame, prosperity you had, if you didn’t have the strength & health to enjoy it? Feelings of resentment, anger, hatred, jealousy etc doesn’t make sense…it is just not worth it, my friends...
May the lord grant each one of us perfect healthiness & bless us to greater loftiness all the days of our lives…
It made me to comprehend on the pace at which we are in a hurry to make money, build luxurious homes for ourselves, busy constructing our careers, seeking fame etc, when in reality these things are insignificant…what would you do with all the money, fame, prosperity you had, if you didn’t have the strength & health to enjoy it? Feelings of resentment, anger, hatred, jealousy etc doesn’t make sense…it is just not worth it, my friends...
May the lord grant each one of us perfect healthiness & bless us to greater loftiness all the days of our lives…
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Don’t believe everything you think!
What would it feel like when we come to know that our loved ones are in pain…? For instance, when a dreadful sickness has befallen them… never ever had we imagined in our wildest dreams that this would happen to him/her… the person you love & care for loads… well, my very first reaction would be, “Lord, why him/her, from all those people out there?”… (am quite certain that this would be the egocentric reaction from most)
What makes us skeptical then, in such circumstances? When in such unpleasant conditions of life, we need to connect with our spirit/our inner soul rather than on our “thinking” minds… I’d come across a saying sometime back which goes like, “Don’t believe everything you think!”… I like this saying because of its simplicity & I do try to live by this everyday instead of trying to stop the unwanted thoughts… let god do the thinking/talking for me… Many a times, I have experienced this episode, where, when I let my mind do the analysis of the situation in hand, no matter what, I feel disheartened..! I don’t seem to feel good at all… but when I leave it blindly for God to decide & lead, I suddenly feel a surge of peace/joy rushing through my mind & soul… & confidence (from no where) emerges… I then realize that maybe this is “my” testing period…where the lord wants to put to test my faith in him… believe me, there is nothing like putting you complete trust, faith & hope in the lord… I’d consider these as the most valuable periods in my walk with the lord… things that seemed practically impossible, suddenly is made possible… wow! So, what better reason to expect miracles, eh! You know, God lets events take place in our lives, so that we are made to realize his worth & his ability to work things for our good…!!!
What makes us skeptical then, in such circumstances? When in such unpleasant conditions of life, we need to connect with our spirit/our inner soul rather than on our “thinking” minds… I’d come across a saying sometime back which goes like, “Don’t believe everything you think!”… I like this saying because of its simplicity & I do try to live by this everyday instead of trying to stop the unwanted thoughts… let god do the thinking/talking for me… Many a times, I have experienced this episode, where, when I let my mind do the analysis of the situation in hand, no matter what, I feel disheartened..! I don’t seem to feel good at all… but when I leave it blindly for God to decide & lead, I suddenly feel a surge of peace/joy rushing through my mind & soul… & confidence (from no where) emerges… I then realize that maybe this is “my” testing period…where the lord wants to put to test my faith in him… believe me, there is nothing like putting you complete trust, faith & hope in the lord… I’d consider these as the most valuable periods in my walk with the lord… things that seemed practically impossible, suddenly is made possible… wow! So, what better reason to expect miracles, eh! You know, God lets events take place in our lives, so that we are made to realize his worth & his ability to work things for our good…!!!
Saturday, January 24, 2009
A new beginning…
I’m baffled & at the same time excited, as I start this new phase of my being…
When this whole idea of the blog began, the first thought that hit my mind was “what would be the theme that I would like to start off with?” well, at the start of this new year, thought I would share my perceptions on resolutions, expectations, fresh outlook etc that I have in life…
I was contemplating on what would it be this year, that I would like to stick on to or rather “achieve”… yes, its not any different from the previous years… at the top of the list goes…need to shed on those extra kilos… shirk the procrastination tendency away… to forgive & forget easily… to stop wanting more of everything… to maintain a positive attitude consistently, come what may & last but not the least, to strengthen the relationship with my lord… over the past year, there were days which made me to ponder “what is it that really makes one happy & content?” health/body, career, relationships, spirituality, friends or money? We often tend to rely on our beliefs/judgments more rather than on God’s will to be done… well, this year on, I have decided to expect miracles…! & to welcome trials & temptations in life, in order to make me a stronger person, both mentally & emotionally… & keep the hope & faith strong no matter what! After all, it’s God who is in control of my life, not me… in any case, I know that whatever I am faced with, I am not alone & that someone else is also faced with too…
I wish that you have a year filled with peace, harmony & love… & many more blessings that life has in store for each of us, which you so very well deserve…
God bless…
When this whole idea of the blog began, the first thought that hit my mind was “what would be the theme that I would like to start off with?” well, at the start of this new year, thought I would share my perceptions on resolutions, expectations, fresh outlook etc that I have in life…
I was contemplating on what would it be this year, that I would like to stick on to or rather “achieve”… yes, its not any different from the previous years… at the top of the list goes…need to shed on those extra kilos… shirk the procrastination tendency away… to forgive & forget easily… to stop wanting more of everything… to maintain a positive attitude consistently, come what may & last but not the least, to strengthen the relationship with my lord… over the past year, there were days which made me to ponder “what is it that really makes one happy & content?” health/body, career, relationships, spirituality, friends or money? We often tend to rely on our beliefs/judgments more rather than on God’s will to be done… well, this year on, I have decided to expect miracles…! & to welcome trials & temptations in life, in order to make me a stronger person, both mentally & emotionally… & keep the hope & faith strong no matter what! After all, it’s God who is in control of my life, not me… in any case, I know that whatever I am faced with, I am not alone & that someone else is also faced with too…
I wish that you have a year filled with peace, harmony & love… & many more blessings that life has in store for each of us, which you so very well deserve…
God bless…
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