the beauty of being alive...

In July 2006, I was a part of a project, the team members worked hard to bring about change in the lives of the rural, tribal, school going children.

These children were first generation school goers.

I was in charge of their emotional needs. I was to be a Friend and Counsellor. I loved my role...

I was also a translator for the volunteers who came from different parts of the world.

I was thrilled that I was part of this change.

Three years ago I was very raw and simple. ( btw, I still am!)

I had never done such work before.

I started my work in earnest. I documented everything I did, I gave my 100%.

Life was so beautiful.

The kids were very shy at first and did not trust any of us, esp. the foreigners.

it was only when we played, ate, slept with them that they cared to acknowledge us.

It took around 4 months to start the work.

Today, I met many of the kids as they came to visit me....they have grown, tall and beautiful.

enriched by the experience,

grateful that they are able to fend for themselves.

realise that they are lucky to be in the position that they are in.

I feel each one of us is on this earth to do something for society.....

what better than to help the next generation.....

wat say???

sensitive....

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/sensitive

Many people have called me sensitive, I always thought that it was a good thing but recently when someone said I was sensitive, I found that it contained a tinge of sarcasm...

and so, researched about the word, and did some much needed introspection

YES!!!!... I'm touchy about some issues....

having parents who were very religious has its boons as well as curses....

my values system is in place.. but with it there are many cultural values that cant be ignored by me.... its conditioned deep in side my head and I'm not able to erase it...

I think it happens to any one .....

but Yes, if I am truly liberated and free, I should not bother about what people think of me.....who cares.... why should I bother.....????

I think it will take time.....but by the time....it wont matter....!!!! THAT`S LIFE!

understanding...

The need to be understood and loved is something that every human being identifies with.....

If we research, and look at the various reasons for war and violence, we will find that it is because of misunderstanding.....when we touch the wrong side of a human being`s ego, then it causes strife.

everyone wants a ear to listen , a heart to behold and some warmth in their lives.

Everyone want to be happy and have a wonderful life.....a life shared with ones loved ones......

human emotions are universal......

fire...

keep the fire up.... don't let it die to embers......

hello..

hello!

the most beautiful things in life are those that cannot be seen nor touched..it has to be felt with the heart....

my friends are so sweet......we went out for an outing....and it was the most relaxing experience..

yes!

Every thing happens for a reason....We need our freedom , our space, its True!!!!!

Amazingly, something wonderful happened recently...I guess when things happen they happen for a reason...You know what? ;-)

Tuesdays with Morrie..

I started this book on a Friday, it was an important day....

I finished the book in one sitting..... I loved it so much.....

all the time I was thinking, I WISH EVERYONE HAD THE HABIT OF READING....

I feel that reading and travelling are the 2 most important things that a human being can do to understand life.

"Love is the only rational act" is one of the dying observations of Morrie Schwartz, a retired university professor who shares his final thoughts on life, love, and friendship with a young man who is transformed by being witness to a good death. Popularized by a made-for-television movie, this inspirational book is based on a true story.

SOME QUOTES FROM THE BOOK THAT TOUCHED ME

On Relationships:

"There is no formula to relationships. They have to be negotiated in loving ways, with room for both parties, what they want and what they need, what they can do and what their life is like." (p.177,178)

ON Death :

"Death ends a life, not a relationship." (p.174)

On Aging:

"Aging is not just decay...It's growth." (p.118)

On Most Important Thing in Life:

"The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in." (p.52)

On Love:

"Love wins. Love always wins." (p.40)

* * *

"Love each other or die." (p.163)

On Culture:

"The culture we have does not make people feel good about themselves. And you have to be strong enough to say if the culture doesn't work, don't buy it." (p.42)