#365Days 

A promise that I am making today. 

To whom?

Now  that's the question .

Well, to the innumerable Youngsters , who are out there looking for some motivation.And before the readers jump into the conclusion that this post is about some 50 something trying to save the world with her wisdom, let me clear that.

Tia is 20 now! wowwww ! 

And she is so lovely , cute , bubbly,chirpy and the soul of our home and heartbeat of our lives.She has grown up into such a kind hearted , sweet person, always trying to figure out how she would be someone who wouldn't be a cause for misery for anyone who crosses her path.  She is one of those individuals who go a long way in bringing peace, support and shine into the lives of anyone and everyone who crosses path with her, As unbelievable as it might seem , and as improbable as it may sound, she is like that . And that's exactly the reason  why i am starting or  rather restarting this blog after, hmm yes, after many many years.

Short blogs are easier to follow, that's why i am going to put this short , and sum it up soon.

Tia, her actual name is Aditi -which means- mother of Gods and Goddesses..and i thought her name simply meant adwitya... incomparable .

No.. the former is the correct essence of the name.

And yes that still does not explain why i restarted the blog.

Here is the truth.....nothing but the truth.....an honest confession,

And before that.... an honest question to all readers .

Is it possible to make everyone you come across,,, happy ?

And if you actually try to do that .... do you  really end up being a people pleaser ?

And if you do ,  does  that guarantee your own happiness ?

Dear Younsters i can almost hear you all murttering " of course not !"

I take that.

 Thats why the promise ... Lets see now !

#365days------- of happiness, of growth,of understanding the self....of so many things.

What else do you think fits here?

365 days of ? 

Add to the list please.

And for Tia  its coming out really really well....( being positive  ) 

365th day.

Badmintom

364th day

Dance 

More to come 

Stay  tuned.

BYE 

I AM LOST

                                                          

How often we are completely aghast and leave everything on God --entrust our very being on the Supreme with the hope that the flow of wind will once again be normal.The avalanche will move away ,the tornado will pass and complete peace will be restored.In the darkest hour we trust completely  the Almighty.

He is the Supreme Power our own God who we fear,trust and pray.With the hope of a small child we form dreams and form our ideas of the self.

For me God is everywhere.I look into the eyes of my innocent  children,in the laughter of my struggling friends --my contemporaries sailing in ship of hope facing the turbulence of world and worldly affairs.

I look at the face of aging parents---their pain touches me.

I am lost.I don't know who am i??

I find solace that i am lost.There is still somewhere to go,still some life to live,some moments to discover,still experiences to be had.Life suddenly starts getting more puposefull.All because I am lost.

On losing myself I have the hope of finding my purpose.And I am alive. 

Dont give up.

God is very kind and life is even kinder.

Enjoy more ...laugh... more and rejoice.

My heart bleeds.

My heart bleeds
when I see them on road.
gentle little faces....smiling at me...
My eyes has tears
when I watch them
looking at me...with longing...
My soul stirs
when I realize
I have been doing ...everything for me..
My being is happy
has come a long way
I am noy weary...can never be...




 

All in a day's work

Celebrated(??) my 41st birthday with great enthusiasm....as much is possible ie.It was a nice feeling...kids in their best behaviour,husband in great mood.I thoroughly enjoyed the day.

And face book is such a boon..long lost friends getting connected again..giving you..a wonderful feeling.Thanks for the wishes.

Go out have some fun

its just the beginning dear

yes I know the clock is ticking

but make sure you are there.

Its cool and breezy outside

just take a look

this wonderful day has started

lies there ahead of you.

The rains came in last night

drenched everything which came its way

pure and clean everything is now

waiting for just you to see.

Dawn,the birds,sun....everyone

love laughter fondness and all

all in a day's work my dear

all in a day's work...have fun!!



CONVERSATION

Tell you what,I had this wonderful conversation this morning with my maid.(hitting the back button is it?)Its true .You can actually have good kind of conversation with them.I mean they are this powerful storehouses of energy (how else can you explain their working capacity in this bitter Delhi cold).So coming back to the conversation(see you are still reading- he he) I asked her when can I expect  my original maid (hate to use the word--should call them help).Well this one with whom I am conversing is coming/reporting/proxying)in place of her good friend -my original help.
Yeah surprise surprise.
me:  woh(my original) kab aa rahi hai?
maid: miss call mara tha didi par call nahi aaya.
me:   so usne to mujhe kaha tha chaar din me aa jayegi
maid: kya bataoo.thand bhi bohot hai .gao gayee hai .ab to thand kam hone par hi aayegi lagta hai.
me:  (gulp!!)  oh ! no!This cant be.tum tab tak karogi na??(please say yes!!)
maid:  didi mera do aur ghar bhi toh hai.
me:  ha mujhe pata hai magar...aisa karte hai agar woh is pure mahine nahi aati hai toh agle mahine se tum hi kar lena yaha ka kaam.(mean mean me!!)
maid:(NOW )  nahi didi gareeb hai na (her friend she meant).uska kaam nahi lenge.
       Told you these maids!!(helps)
me:  ok ok .so(a bit apprehensive about this maid's monetary status.)so who do you have at home?(expecting company working husband and a good earning)
maid:   admi hai .ghar pe hi rehta hai.  teen ladkiya .do ladke.sab school jate hai.didi pada likha loon.
me:   aadmi kamata hai?(now deep in the earning thing)
maid:  tailor hai .thoda bahut  kaam mill jata hai.
me:  gaon me kheti baadi?
maid:  are kaha didi.
me:  thik hai.chalo.chai peeogi(offering her for the fourth time in 5 days of her arrival to my place)
maid:  nahi didi .jyada chai se tabiyat kharb hove.subah ghar se peekey ati hoo.(refusing for the 5th time in 5 days!!!)
me: ( badly in need for my own hot cuppa) bahut thand hai -aaj sham ko rahene do.kal aana.
maid :theek hai didi.
 Goes off merrily.

Told you .
Got principles this one.Kudos.



HAPPY DAYS

Today is the day.I have had enough.I have to get started today.If I don't then it never will be.That said and done I am once again writing!!YIPEE!!
Last post was written a month back.
Had a wonderful vacation with kids and hubby.
Our vacation started with attending my husband's school reunion(with family) .And watching some forty -40plus school buddies meeting after 20 years was really a treat for the eyes  as well as the soul.It was fun from the word go.
No competitions or comparisions but sincere heartfelt comradeship.
So many success stories told and personal achievments shared and enjoyed by each with the spirit of friendship.
It was really great.

Thats Shantanu and me in the corridors of KV School Balco.

POSITIVE MIND

So now you have asked for it.!!!
You have decided to read this piece and i am sure you will only be too happy after you have finished .
Well to start with I will tell you to play a game.
Believe me it's simple and currently i am trying it out with both my kids for the last two days.Yes!kids can also be involved and asked to participate-good for the whole family.
To cut it short,let me tell you the rules.
RULE 1
Start by talking with each other-kids/spouse/parents/siblings--on any topic--preferably when most of the members of the house are present.
RULE 2
You can use any words other than the words indicating  or expressing any form of negativity.
RULE 3
Anybody who uses a negative word is out of the game.The person who stays on is the winner.
HINT
See basically there are various ways in which you can express your views.
eg.
1)Don't watch T.V now and go and do your H.W.
                         can be expressed as
It will be better if you do your H.W first and then watch T.V.

.
2)I don't get enough time to read the newspaper
                           can become
I will try and find time to read the newspaper from today.

So all the donts becomes do or some other positive expression.



Think of a house  deserted for a long time that is badly in need of repair  and every nook and corner of it is covered with dust and cobwebs.For some reason you want to make it habitable again .On entering you will want to open all doors and windows to let fresh air in.Then you will start the process of thorough cleansing.It will be made beautiful with pleasing fittings ,comfortable furniture.
The removal of unwanted dust (negativity's)and bringing in new possessions(positives)gives joy and comfort to the occupants -to-be.
I feel that all negative values can be shed through consistent efforts and the process once started with firm determination can give wonderful results.
A positive mind rejoices ,loves,forgives,and is ever ready to give.
A constant vigilance over our thought process I believe will ensure the desired transformation.