Mind Over Matter

The power of mind and the extent of its abilities have long been pondered, discussed and challenged. Yoga and meditation bring about the manifestation of the power of mind over body. Stories documenting the efficacy of these disciplines are widely known and broadcasted everyday by media. I have often tried to understand the importance of total control over the mind which my grandmother often emphasized. Sadly, youth harbors impatience rather than the desire of understanding the unknown, consequently the potency of mind control has evaded me. These days, I have come across discussions on the effect of human mind everywhere...in books, tv shows and newspapers! Apparently, it has caught everyone's fancy and is the hottest form of discussion! Dan Brown's latest release "The Lost Symbol" is along similar lines... it talks about the role of man as God if only he would realize the power his brain can unleash! Whereas..."The monk who sold his ferrari" openly discusses mind control and the secret of happiness!

How much truth do these facts hold.... I do not know. But personally, I have witnessed the chaos caused by the lack of 'mind control'. So naturally, in my books reverse psyhcology hints at the positive effects of having it in your life!

On a slightly related topic... (I could not resist sharing with you guys and gals)...Here is a little inspiration I found...the eagle 'fishing' a shark!.... apparently the forward was titled.. Performance Measure: Goal for the New Year!

X-MAS(T)!

The Christmas spirit is definetly in the air and has managed to melt the hearts of New Yorkers. Strangers pause to "bestow" others with a smile. Some "high spirited" ones even hold the door for you and each and every one wishes you a good holiday! After enduring weeks of ignorace and cold shoulders this comes as a pleasent surprise! I will knowingly disregard the fact that at this time of the year, most 'people' on the streets spreading this cheer are 'out-of towners' (moa included) who are 'happy-cheerful' beings to begin with...(apparently, the City even enforces an embargo to stop all construction activities on and near the sidewalk till the end of the holiday season... kind of a good hospitality)! Instead I would like to give the benefit of the doubt to the NewYorkers-transformation on the eve of Christmas!

To add to the holiday spirit most windows are lined with lights and X-Mas trees brightening everybody's day! Even the Empire State is bathed in 'green & red' lights to reflect the holiday cheer ebbing in the city! And all of a sudden.....the big apple is a warm place to live in inspite of the sub-freezing temperatures!

Sigh.... in the words of Alicia Keys " I am indeed in a New York State of Mind!"

New Moon!

New Moon passed my assessments and left me wanting more!!
My own life has taken an important turn as I spent this month gettin accustomed to "new beginings".... and it suddenly dawned on me...

"The best moments" in life do not constitute of large events planned months in advance.....for example 18th birthday, your wedding day... though they do have their own charm and expectations to live upto!

Infact the best moments in life occur out of the blue... and their beauty is in the pleasent surprise accompanying it and zero expectations which only further accentuates such moments... almost taking your breath away! :)

Love is in the Air!

I was on a small trip last week & met couple of old friends. Old friends are indeed like wine. Their effect on you improves with age! In spite of lasting for just 5 days, last week was like a mega vacation and I am back home completely rejuvenated and “drunk” on the wholesomeness of friendship. They are my family away from home…place where I can go and relax and unload all the nonsense on my mind without the fear of being judged or ridiculed. Not cause they are supreme beings incapable of judging me… but simply because they held on to their judgments until I had unloaded everything off my chest!!

However, even that wasn’t the best part of my visit. Both my friends have found their someone special in their life and I can see it in the glow on their cheeks and twinkles in their eyes! Even a blind man could have felt the charge in the air and known that someone is in a state of bliss. There were no corny dialogues or mushy stances to make me uncomfortable. Infact the room resounded with raspy dialogues and sharp one liners between each individual couples! It was the sheer lack of fake romance which made the whole affair adorable! I am incredibly happy for both the couples and wish them the very very best! J

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“ And, When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”


Thought all of us should remember this more often! :) :)

A Presidential Diwali!

Aaj jahan bhi tum raho chalo saath hamare ab kaho say "HAPPY DIWALI"!
Aaj mille tumse koi usse tum bade dil se milo say "HAPPY DIWALI"!

Literal Translation: Where ever you live... sing with us now "happy diwali"
Whoever you met today greet him wholeheartedly with a "happy diwali"!

Clipping from TOI.. President Obama lighting a "diya"!

Gabbar!

Painting by a true Gabbar fan!!! This is the view of ORKUT Front page