A Tribute to Annie Besant

A Tribute to the First Woman President of Indian National Congress –

Annie Besant on her 168^th Birthday on 1^st Oct, 2015. She was the great woman who had played her significant role towards the Indian independence movement to make the country an independent country.

Why do we worry so much!

Read a very good article one of the newspaper which I would like to share here with you on the topic –Why do we worry so much!

We worry because we are fearful or apprehensive about the future. However, at the root of worrying lie issues of self-worth and self-esteem that create insecurities. Many of these can be traced back to childhood, to our growing up experiences. We have to take responsibility of our own serenity and happiness. Also, if we look back, we will realize that each obstacle has been part of a process of growth. Nothing is a waste. It appears an arbitrary chance because we have limited vision.

However, most of our fears are imaginary. First: ask yourself whether what you are worrying about is in the present or future. What is the probability that it will actually happen? Have faith in yourself, and in a nurturing higher power. Each obstacle overcome only adds to our abilities and experiences.

We need to change the way we think and be convinced that our natural state is to be happy. Happiness is a state of mind, so think positive. We have to only act with integrity and to the best of our abilities.

Seek out the calm within. One good way to do this is to take a few minutes every two or three hours to meditate. Seek peace and strength from within. Regular practice brings serenity and joy.

Join hands…bring PEACE!!!

The recent times are going very hard in Gujarat. People everywhere are getting crushed at all times. The fault lies within the unity of the citizens. Since so many days a group of people, security forces and the government are being criticized every now and then. All are playing the game of forcing the matters onto others’ shoulders. But the realistic lies in the hands of the citizens. Why can’t we all start behaving with maturity, why can’t we see the fact that by spoiling the social properties, we are causing destruction to things which in future are to be helpful to us, why can’t we see that from any point of view, not only the people but the Indian government also would be pushed back by a certain time period in terms of development, progress and economic grounds. Join hands together so that we could simultaneously bring along PEACE!!!

An excerpt from Unposted Letter authorized by Mahatria Ra

Read a very good excerpt from the book ‘Unposted Letter’ by Mahatria Ra which has so much of meaning and opens the window to a new thinking which needs to be understood in our lives.

The fact is “We Don’t”

and not “We Can’t”

It does not matter

how much we have,

But what really matters is

what we do with what we have.

We cannot do much to change

what we have, but we can

certainly change the way we use

what we have.

A pawn, if used well,

Will become the queen.

Few words on the legend- Dr.A.P.J Abdul Kalam

We all know Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam by the famous name of A Missile Man for his work on the development of ballistic missile and launch vehicle technology. His original name was Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam. He was an astrophysicist, scientist and above all a TEACHER too. He has contributed a lot towards India. He came from a poor family, but then too he worked hard and after schooling he toiled hard by selling newspapers and funding his own studies. He studied Physics and Aerospace engineering and further spent the next four decades as a scientist and science administrator, mainly at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and was intimately involved in India's civilian space program and military missile development efforts. He also served as the 11^th President of India. He collapsed during the most appreciable work according to him-to give someone knowledge.

India has lost a gem of a person!!

Innocent Minds

On the way to school, observed the kids dull and lazy just like the atmosphere outside. Today’s morning arose with the sun hiding behind the clouds just like a white colored-blanket had been spread all-over.  It was silent everywhere, not a single leaf was moving and every aspect of nature had come to a standstill. Wondered whether how does this have an impact on the kids too? We, grown ups also feel the same many - a - times. The surrounding has a direct or an indirect effect on us some time or the other.  But one cheerful child took the initiative and started discussing whatever he was observing passing by. The other kids joined in and within minutes everybody was into the group discussion in which they were observing the things from their own point of view. The whole atmosphere became lively and chirpy with the innocent talks of the children. I wondered why can’t we, the elders be such acceptable and adjust to the difference in nature of our surrounding people? When would we be the ones to take initiative in abolishing the limitations in talking terms with each other? If the children can, why can’t we?

A Refreshing Rainy Morning!!!

After a long, tiring and exhausting summer, the monsoon season has finally arrived and drenched the city with cool breezy showers. Many times, the life comes to a standstill in the surrounding area. But students feel fresh and energetic as ever for going to school. Came across a beautiful poem on 'Rain' which matched the morning scene today and so thought of sharing it here:

In the morning, when it was raining,

Then the birds were hectic and loudy;

Through all the reign is fall's entertaining;

Their singing was erratic and full of disorder:

They did not remember the summer blue

Or the orange of June. They did not think at all

Of the great red and bursting ball

Of the kingly sun's terror and tempest, blazing,

Once the slanting rain threw over all

The colorless curtains of the ceaseless spontaneous fall.