Little Things That Matter

Learn From The Past, Live The Present and Have An Open Mind to Face Tomorrow

Why Question? & Not Accept Anything at Face Value

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I have often been asked why I question, before I accept anything? Why make assumptions, why take something at face value,. After all each of our ears, eyes and heart is the one to be trusted. By asking questions, you also open the doors of communication and avoid misunderstandings and sadness.

I love this quote ……., which says it all

“The important thing is to not stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity; of life; of the marvelous structure of reality…”

Quote by Albert Einstein from the Personal Memoir of William Miller, 1955.

Character & Success

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” To laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived”. Ralph Waldo Emerson

How Do I Define Life

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Constant question I ask myself is if this were my last day, am I content with it? I am human but still try not to take life for granted. Unexpected earthquakes, accidents and sudden death of my friends has taught me not to take Life For Granted.

“My private measure of success is daily. If this were to be the last day of my life would I be content with it? To live in a harmonious balance of commitments and pleasures is what I strive for.” Jane Rule

Forgive !

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* “We cannot change the past, but we can change our attitude toward it. Uproot guilt and plant forgiveness. Tear out arrogance and seed humility. Exchange love for hate — thereby, making the present comfortable and the future promising.”– Maya Angelou

We have often heard and probably told ourselves many a time that Forgiving is all about letting go – of the anger, resentment, sorrow and the victim feeling.

This You Tube is an extract from the Hindi movie Paa (Father).

Apologies I could not get hold of a You Tube with English subtitles. However, I would request you to watch this & continue on till a little girl appears on the scene. Towards the end of her conversation, she makes a profound statement which keeps ringing in my ear, ever since I have watched the movie. It moved me to tears & I wept …

Background- This girl comes to visit Auro in the hospital. She says she is sorry to have hurt him by screaming & running away, when she bumped into Auro the first time. She says she is really sorry for her behavior & that she tried several times to say sorry, but Auro kept avoiding her. I am sorry Auro. Auro understand….Jo galti karta hai, woh galti karney wale se jyaada hurt hota hai”

The translation of the above quote is “Somebody who has done a wrong thing hurts more than the person who has been a victim of this mistake.”

Many a time in life between friends, sister, brother, parents & between a husband & wife, one party commits a mistake and she or he makes a lot of effort to say sorry. Give them a chance- we live once, no matter how hard it may be to forgive the mistakes, do so especially if the person is genuinely sorry.

I think this girl said it all !

Forgive, let go, because I have learnt that no matter how agonizing it may be to be hurt, it is worse to carry that over in your mind and suffer.

Practice What You Preach??

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We often hear people say “Practice What You Preach” and many a time I have said this in my day-to-day life, to many people.  I have said this because I believe that it is important to practice what one advises or preaches or better still it is better not to preach.  Today after reading this article on “Helping patients face death, she fought to live ” from MSNBC , I was wondering can we actually practice what we preach, in all aspects of life???  This article also added a new meaning to the following quote by Mark Twain

“Action speaks louder than words but not nearly as often.”  Mark Twain

Dr. Desiree Pardi, a leading practitioner in palliative care , which involves counselling terminally ill patients on their choices, came to question the advice she had been giving. She many a time questioned about her profession and her own will to live in life. 

This  article shows the immense will power of a woman who did not get depressed and showed the world that despite the odds and hurdles in her life, was determined to fight it out and chose to live her life the way she wanted. I don’t think it is denial. Many a time a determined mind plays a great role in enduring what one goes through as illustrated by this woman.

I guess there is a time for everything, A time to break down, a  time to listen, a time to fight for survival, a time to be determined., a time to rebuild!!! When the time comes it is important to face up to it.

I admire this woman’s courage and her courage has added a different perspective to my life.

“Pain is the fuel of Passion.  Many a time the pains in life provides the wake up call and provides fuel to our walk of life”

Agneepath

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A Poem that I have found Inspiring and read it whenever I feel low and lost..


Vriksh ho bhale ghane, ho ghane ho bade, Ek pat chhav ki mang mat, mang mat, Agneepath Agneepath Agneepath.

Tu na thakega kabhi, tu na thamega kabhi, tu na mudega kabhi, Kar shapath, kar shapath, kar shapath, Agneepath, Agneepath, Agneepath.

Ye mahaan drishya hai, chal raha manushya hai, Ashru swed raqt se lathpath, lathpath, lathpath, Agneepath, Agneepath, Agneepath.

English Translation of this Poem

There may be huge, warm and shady trees all around

Don’t even ask the shade of a single leaf

Walk on the Path of Fire, Walk on the Path of Fire

You will not stop, You will not turn, You will not halt
Take this oath, take this oath, take this oath
The Oath of Fire, the Oath of Fire, the Oath of Fire

This is a great situation

Man Walks
Tears, Sweat and Blood
They swathe Him, they swathe Him
Walk on the Path of Fire, Walk on the Path of Fire

If you want to learn more about Harivansh Rai Bachcha, the poet, click on

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harivansh_Rai_Bachchan