If life throws you lemons make lemonade!

I have often heard/seen of people wasting their life over impulsive decisions, only to regret them later on. Even history is replete with examples. If Bishma had not taken his historical oath a.k.a “Bhishmapratindya”, Mahabharat would have been different ball game all together. To make matters worse he declined every attempt made to reverse his destiny!

We all make mistakes or have to face awkward situations all through our life. It’s a given. However, it is up to us to get back up on the horse after being kicked on the teeth. It is indeed up to us for making best of whatever comes our way. There is no need for anyone to become a “Devdas” for his or her lost love. It is simply not worth it. Life is more precious than that to throw away for moments of impetuosity, obstinacy or even pride. Everyone deserves a second chance. Life is even willing to throw it at you; only if you are smart enough to realize that your defeat has brought you one step closer to success. This philosophy is what separates the winners from the losers.

So, if life throws you lemons make lemonade!

I will survive ...

Adversity may strike

For as long as I’m alive,

My spirit will not be broken,

I know, I will survive …

Behind the dreary rooms

People may connive,

I shall come out unscathed,

I know, I will survive …

In moments of grief,

My destiny may deprive,

I shall wipe away my tear,

I know, I will survive …

To test my endurance

Even providence may strive

I will come out stronger

I know, I will survive …

Future....

Today i was talking with my good friend Upendra about our future and where we will be a year from now and where will be 10 years from now... We were making plans for building the Dream Temple for our beloved Radha Madhava, and after the discussion Upendra told me to show him my palm. Upendra is a gifted person, intelligent, well learned in philosophy, good singer, inspirational leader and good at palmistry.

I was a bit reluctant, but eventually gave in to his request, one of his reading took me by surprise. At first i thought that may be he was just joking, unfortunately he was not. He said things about my past which were highly personal and hence i had to believe what he is predicting about my future might also be true. Frankly speaking i cant see how it will come true, i cant see it coming true in this life time (at least). He said that i will take Sanyasa or i will become a leader of a spiritual society. I know my self pretty well and i know that i cant see my self in any of these roles, i have toooooo much of desires and dreams. Also i don't think that i have that much of purity in me. We laught about his readings.... but somewhere i could see it in his eyes that he was not joking. I also recall 6 months ago Ambrish prabhu (he is good with face and body reading and intuition) told me something on similar lines.

As it was time for noon arti, i went for darshan of the most beautiful Radha Madhava and as i was getting up, i realised that I am just a puppet in Krsna's hands, and he will make me dance the way he wants to. Its up to me, i can surrender to his plan and dance as he wants me to and be happy, OR i can resist and resist and still dance the way he wants me to and be unhappy. What is gonna happen, will happen, weather i like it not. So I humbly prayed to Radha Madhava and begged them to give the intelligence, strength and guidance, so that i can walk on the path that they have made for me. I want to walk on this path with dignity, pride and respect.

I know not what the future holds, but I know who holds the future.

The world is waiting for you.

The World Is Waiting For You

Do not be afraid to shine. The world needs what you have to give.
Open up the areas of your being; Expose them to yourself - to others.
You are valuable. You are unique.
You have much to give. Do not be afraid to give it.

As we risk ourselves, we grow. Each new experience is a risk.
We can try, and maybe fail; And, as a result, grow or hold back and stagnate.

You have the potential to be anything you want. You are free to chooose.
You are limited only by your fears. Let your dreams take over.
Fly with the eagles. Soar into life.

The world is waiting for you.
~ Fran Watson ~

Excitement

Excitement

Thrills, Highs, Rushes, Somehow seeking Excitement
Where does this energy keep coming from - I am totally spent
Crazy mind, Insatiable hunger or Reckless intent
I fail to understand what on proving I am hell bent

Broken through Doors, Windows and the proverbial Glass Ceilings
Is this just an Adrenaline Rush or a highway to vent my feelings?
Been through the Good, the Bad, the Ugly and the Arcane
Felt like an Angel, a Monster, Indifferent, Insane

Sights, Sounds, Touch and Smell
Been through Heaven, Earth, In between and Hell
Met God, Satan, People with every damn thing to sell
And yet I still lie here wondering where my excitement fell?

Who is me???

I used to know me so well.
I used to be free and now
Who is me?

I used to know all the answers
But now what is going on here?
Nothing is clear,
Cold fear…
The frontier…I see the frontier…

I used to be free
But who chained my heart
And buried the key?

Safe side…shield…
Something in my blood boils…
My soul recoils.

I used to know me so well…
But now when I close my eyes
To see, there she comes…
This sad banshee…