Wednesday, 9 December 2009

some thoughts..on the hyderbad conference..


National level conferences are always very important and informative.
The Chief guest was Ms. Laxmi Vijaykumar, ( member of WHO) and renowned psychiatrist.
She spoke about the findings in the world about suicides and befriending, which was really enlightening.
I was amazed to know that though they spoke about the world, there is no study conducted in Africa regarding mental health and suicides.
when I questioned about it, they told me that Africa being in the process of developing physically has not been concerned too much with mental health programmes.
so I went to the befrienders worldwide website and found that hardly any African countries have help for mental health.
I feel its very important that people in general realise the importance of having a sound mind in a sound body. Both work together to make a healthy human being.
anyways,
Right from the moment WE( the director and two volunteers) stepped into the venue, which was Hotel Central Court,we were pampered.
The hospitality of the Hyderabadis was really COMMENDABLE.
The conference was a wonderful amalgamation of information, interaction and entertainment.
The panel discussion on
maintaining healthy relationships was also an eye opener.
I realised the huge work put in by ROSHNI .Kudos to them!!
The level of commitment and motivation has to be seen to be believed.
I came back feeling inspired to do more for my centre.
It renewed and made me think why I had joined this organisation in the first place.


Monday, 7 December 2009

IN HYDERABAD...











Im posting the pics, will write about it later....

Tuesday, 1 December 2009

WORLD AIDS DAY!











I FOUND THESE IMAGES , FROM A RESTAURANT CALLED CABBAGES AND CONDOMS, IN THAILAND!!! (I thought it really COOOOOL!)

Monday, 30 November 2009

!!!

Security is mainly Superstition.

It does not exist in nature,nor do the children of men as a whole experience it.

Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure.

Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.

To keep our faces toward change and behave like free spirits
in the presence of fate is strength undefeatable.

HELEN KELLER

Sunday, 29 November 2009

the final step...


The meeting was thrilling, exciting,done for a lark!
as the meeting becomes more and more frequent,
the man and woman discover, that,
they are compatible in many ways.....
there are many flaws in both of them ....
of course!there are no perfect men and women....
they realise...
life is beautiful....
so, the the final step was taken...
after a lot of deliberation, lot of thought...
they became one...
in complete surrender,
absolutely , in full control over their emotions...
without regret...
but..the futility of it..is something that the woman did not consider.....
she gave herself...to this man.... mind and body with trust and love.....
expecting nothing in return....
after all its true that man uses affection for his needs and woman gives in to the mans need to gain his affection...
the perception of man and woman is different....
there can never be complete equality between a man and a woman...
NEVER!!!



Wednesday, 25 November 2009

happiness..........

Im so happy I feel guilty!!!! ( lol)
am I supposed to be so happy?in bliss? in contentment?
Of course! Human beings are born to be happy......its our basic nature.....but many times we forget that!!! ... We indulge in self pity, self condemnation and self something something......
My God! But today, I'm in bliss just like I used to be earlier.. no thoughts of future, no past no nothing... just the present....I don't care any more.....I will live ...I will die...Whatever happens in between is the bonus.....the prize for living in a blissful state!


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???