Thinking is difficult.
Doing is easy.
I am procrastinating.
Needlessly.
There are things to be done:
Albums that need to be completed.
Mum's story that needs to be completed.
My health that needs to be taken care of.
My mental well being that needs to be balanced.
My spiritual well being that needs to be nurtured.
My knowledge curve that needs to be enhanced.
Family that needs to be cherished.
Friendships that need to be nurtured.
People that need to be helped along the way.
Enough.
Lets get started
And get these done.
Today.
This moment.
Saturday 30 January 2010
Lunar New Year
The steps of lunar new year is drawing near... For some reason, my sister and I have not picked up the momentum to prepare the necesary.
Each instance of prayer offering like giving thanks for a safe year to date brings an emptiness from mum's absence.
Time flies and mummy has left us for almost 9 months. Time has dulled the pain a little but not the yearning for her presence. Both sister and I miss her loads. At every other moment - when I am at the temple, when I am lieing in bed ready to sleep, when I am at a vegetarian stall, when I am in the train, when I am working... and the list goes on.
Mum has been such a great part of my life that the void is now so huge, almost like an abyss.
She lives in my heart always.
And I take comfort that she is well and good at a good place.
I love her to bits.
And I take comfort in the gentle smile I break into whenever I think of her.
Her loving kindness and compassion has left an impact.
And I take pride in emulating her positive traits.
Her love lives on.
And I see warm beautiful light whenever I feel her love.
Mummy...
I am you for your blood flows in me..
I am you for your guidance flows in me..
I am you for your love flows in me.. \
I will strive on... to be a righteous person.. and live a meangful life - one that both mummy and I will be will be proud of.........
Each instance of prayer offering like giving thanks for a safe year to date brings an emptiness from mum's absence.
Time flies and mummy has left us for almost 9 months. Time has dulled the pain a little but not the yearning for her presence. Both sister and I miss her loads. At every other moment - when I am at the temple, when I am lieing in bed ready to sleep, when I am at a vegetarian stall, when I am in the train, when I am working... and the list goes on.
Mum has been such a great part of my life that the void is now so huge, almost like an abyss.
She lives in my heart always.
And I take comfort that she is well and good at a good place.
I love her to bits.
And I take comfort in the gentle smile I break into whenever I think of her.
Her loving kindness and compassion has left an impact.
And I take pride in emulating her positive traits.
Her love lives on.
And I see warm beautiful light whenever I feel her love.
Mummy...
I am you for your blood flows in me..
I am you for your guidance flows in me..
I am you for your love flows in me.. \
I will strive on... to be a righteous person.. and live a meangful life - one that both mummy and I will be will be proud of.........
Sunday 24 January 2010
Departures
Last night, both WY and I watched an interesting, simple yet heartwarming movie. It is about being alive and being aware of what really matters...
I enjoyed it and WY's companionship. It reminds me of our days in TRUMPS where we used to snug up to each other and watched some good shows - laughing together and crying.. more likely I am the one crying and he consoling me.. :-)
Departures tug our hearts in a gentle way, reminding us to cherish the moments and to love your dear one.. Every one has a story and how each story unfolds is beyond one's expectation until the day one is ready to move on to another realm... then the family is around to re-tell, reminisce, close gaps and to carry on the legacy..
Life is a circle of birth and death.
The four seasons of the year signifying the unending circle - spring (birth), summer (growth), autumn (elder years) and winter (death) .
Everyone goes through this
Never ending circle...
The journey of practice and awakening is long
Even arduous
Faith intact
Perseverence stay
One day, the Light will show the way
that breaks free of the circle of life..
I enjoyed it and WY's companionship. It reminds me of our days in TRUMPS where we used to snug up to each other and watched some good shows - laughing together and crying.. more likely I am the one crying and he consoling me.. :-)
Departures tug our hearts in a gentle way, reminding us to cherish the moments and to love your dear one.. Every one has a story and how each story unfolds is beyond one's expectation until the day one is ready to move on to another realm... then the family is around to re-tell, reminisce, close gaps and to carry on the legacy..
Life is a circle of birth and death.
The four seasons of the year signifying the unending circle - spring (birth), summer (growth), autumn (elder years) and winter (death) .
Everyone goes through this
Never ending circle...
The journey of practice and awakening is long
Even arduous
Faith intact
Perseverence stay
One day, the Light will show the way
that breaks free of the circle of life..
Monday 4 January 2010
A Well Meaning Wish from A Friend..
Greetings to you on the very first Monday of the New Year 2010 !
The object of a New Year is not that we should have a new date on the calendar. Step in new year with a desire to become better with ideas, plans, skills, faith, time, money, leadership, health and relationships. Become the person you truly desire to be and accomplish the set goals for 2010.
Someone has said it in simple yet powerful words - “Don’t go the way life takes you, take life the way you go.” Wonderful !
Your purpose of life help you discover yourself. Very few realize how magnificent they are. Most often we are quick to recognize the magnificence of animals --a pod of whales, pride of lions, or herd of horses. Yet, we are slow to understand the greatness of humanity. You see, we are the answer we seek, but don't realize it. You can discover your own magnificence by acting kindly. By being compassionate. By helping others. By making a difference. As we do these things, we discover our power and greatness. And life generously provides ample opportunities for us to practice, develop, and enhance our skills.
Choose to become balanced spiritually, emotionally and physically. Our lives are best when we have these three major areas in balance. Spend some time cultivating your spirituality, becoming emotionally healthy, and physically fit.
Choose to sow more than you reap. There are many takers in this world, but our lives will be better as we become givers. See your work as a way to help others, and not just money making. If you put your heart into helping others, the prosperity will most assuredly come.
We are not here to take from life, but to contribute to it. The purpose of life is to lead a life of purpose. When we have a reason for being, life becomes meaningful. James Allen has said it wisely -- "Life is a great school for the development of character, and all, through strife and struggle, vice and virtue, success and failure, are slowly but surely learning the lessons of wisdom." So true.
Begin the new year with purpose, and end the year with results !
Once again, I wish you and your family – A Very Happy New Year 2010 !!!
With best regards,
Avadhoot Patwardhan
The object of a New Year is not that we should have a new date on the calendar. Step in new year with a desire to become better with ideas, plans, skills, faith, time, money, leadership, health and relationships. Become the person you truly desire to be and accomplish the set goals for 2010.
Someone has said it in simple yet powerful words - “Don’t go the way life takes you, take life the way you go.” Wonderful !
Your purpose of life help you discover yourself. Very few realize how magnificent they are. Most often we are quick to recognize the magnificence of animals --a pod of whales, pride of lions, or herd of horses. Yet, we are slow to understand the greatness of humanity. You see, we are the answer we seek, but don't realize it. You can discover your own magnificence by acting kindly. By being compassionate. By helping others. By making a difference. As we do these things, we discover our power and greatness. And life generously provides ample opportunities for us to practice, develop, and enhance our skills.
Choose to become balanced spiritually, emotionally and physically. Our lives are best when we have these three major areas in balance. Spend some time cultivating your spirituality, becoming emotionally healthy, and physically fit.
Choose to sow more than you reap. There are many takers in this world, but our lives will be better as we become givers. See your work as a way to help others, and not just money making. If you put your heart into helping others, the prosperity will most assuredly come.
We are not here to take from life, but to contribute to it. The purpose of life is to lead a life of purpose. When we have a reason for being, life becomes meaningful. James Allen has said it wisely -- "Life is a great school for the development of character, and all, through strife and struggle, vice and virtue, success and failure, are slowly but surely learning the lessons of wisdom." So true.
Begin the new year with purpose, and end the year with results !
Once again, I wish you and your family – A Very Happy New Year 2010 !!!
With best regards,
Avadhoot Patwardhan
Zest For Life..
Many a times WY tells me that my lethargy stems from the fact that I do not have the zest for life.
I wonder the extent of truth of this obervation. Yes, I do show disinterest in a fair bit of things but does disinterest imply lack of zest for life?
And really, what or who inspire me?
I haven't the faintest idea but I am touched or inspired when I see one is generous, or when a kind act is being conducted, or when one acts against all odds to establish some form of good.
Yes, I do find life a weary at times.
Yes, I do snap at my little nephews, nieces or loved ones when I am tired.
Yes, I do think of the worst when something happens.
Yes, I do want to hibernate all the time.
Yes, I have stopped reading.
Yes, I have not reaching out to my favourite music.
Yes, I even stop meditating...
And YES, there is lots of room to improve.
My life this time round as a human is rare and precious.
It is a choice on how I want to live it, meaningfully, joyfully, appreciatively, and fruitfully.
Silence is good.
So is wise words, thoughts and actions.
Let my body and soul calm a little, rest a little, grow a little.
Yes... mental note not enough.
Thinking is difficult. Doing is easy....
Do it.
I wonder the extent of truth of this obervation. Yes, I do show disinterest in a fair bit of things but does disinterest imply lack of zest for life?
And really, what or who inspire me?
I haven't the faintest idea but I am touched or inspired when I see one is generous, or when a kind act is being conducted, or when one acts against all odds to establish some form of good.
Yes, I do find life a weary at times.
Yes, I do snap at my little nephews, nieces or loved ones when I am tired.
Yes, I do think of the worst when something happens.
Yes, I do want to hibernate all the time.
Yes, I have stopped reading.
Yes, I have not reaching out to my favourite music.
Yes, I even stop meditating...
And YES, there is lots of room to improve.
My life this time round as a human is rare and precious.
It is a choice on how I want to live it, meaningfully, joyfully, appreciatively, and fruitfully.
Silence is good.
So is wise words, thoughts and actions.
Let my body and soul calm a little, rest a little, grow a little.
Yes... mental note not enough.
Thinking is difficult. Doing is easy....
Do it.
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