Sometimes - Pause

             Most times in life, we fail to Pause. We fail to understand that a pause is what accelerates life in the right path and direction. We are so busy chasing that we don't realize that a pause is essential. It is important to step back to gauge where life is headed and are we heading in the desired direction.

In that pause, we get to see where we have come and where we choose to go. Don't rush in a mad hurry always. Just step back and bask in the moment. Sometimes it opens up great avenues. The cloud get cleared away and things will always seem brighter than before, but we only need to Pause. 

Every few steps we take, learn to take a step back. Just a small pause and that is all is needed. Try it, you may like a pause after all!

Expectation - Keep it Reasonable

        Expectations - The word that can get a relationship either uphill or downhill. But does that mean one needs to stop having expectations or keep the expectations - now that's a million dollar question.

Every relationship, every person in the relationship has expectations. I do not know anyone who has no expectations. But sometimes it so happens that we over shoot what we need to expect. And with that we have unnecessary expectations from our partner. That poor partner at times very willingly bears the brunt and sometimes gives it a slight push. Can you blame them? Clearly not.

But this thing of expecting is something that cannot be changed. When that person is yours, you are bound to expect. Who else will you expect from other than this one person in your life that you love. Ensure that expectation is reasonable. Else, it is not a fair strike at all. 

Relationship Spoilers

                   Relationship needs to be nurtured. If it is not, it dies and it is never a natural death. Here are a few reasons why it dies,

1. Ego
2. Arrogance
3. Attitude
4. Lack of communication
5. Love ceases to exist
6. No effort from either
7. Uncomfortable silence
8. No compassion
9. Temper
10. Unnecessary arguments
11. Dishonesty
12. Lack of fun and laughter

Always ensure there is love and communication. Never let it die. It is always work in progress and a relationship is never an end product.

A Lovely Episode

               I was eagerly waiting to watch today's Man Vs. Wild episode. It featured our PM with Bear Grylls and I must say it was splendid to watch. 

This hour long episode featuring Jim Corbett National Park with our PM and Bear was such a treat. No words to describe Modi's spirit and positive attitude. And Bear is always a delight. 
There wasn't an iota of fear in Modi's eyes. He was so brave and such a sport that one hour made me become an even bigger admirer of our PM. 

The walk in the national park and the cross across the water body was done with the biggest smile. Bear had so many questions to ask and he answered them all with utmost earnest and honesty. 

Some key take away's from what he spoke,

1. Always stay positive from within
2. Always try to see the good things in everything.
3. Focus on the good things in life.
4. God is omnipresent. Always trust in him. 
5. Nature and humans should never have a conflict. 

So for any of you who missed this episode, please catch up on it and watch the repeat telecast. It is absolutely worth it! 

A Lovely Evening

               Sankey Tank - A place that I don't get to go too often for that fact that I don't live in North Bangalore. But over this weekend, I decided that I want to take a walk there. 
It's a beautiful walk by the water. The path is made so well that it is delightful to walk there. Fresh and clean air, greenery around, water to please the sight and all you need is company that can make it even better to spend a few serene hours. 

We went around the path once and it was a pretty long circle to cover which took a few hours. Birds building nests, geese wading water, humans clicking pictures and what not. But all in all, if I was given a chance, I would walk there every single day. But for now, I am happy and content to have taken a walk at the weekend. 

So for all people in Bangalore, if you have not visited this place, please do. It feels great to be lost in nature for a few hours, even though the serenity quotient can be a notch less. 

A New Pick Up

          Sometime back I was in Chennai and happened to pick up a Ghagra for myself. But for some reason only the bottom was sold and there was no top. But the skirt was so good that I didn't want to leave it. It was pink and golden and it was so gorgeous. 

I wanted to pick up a top to wear it, but all these days I had not found one. Today, happened to be a lucky day when I got a top to match it. Of course, it had to be contrast. I picked up a dark green top, with pink and golden embroidery. The combination looked really good. 

Now, I need to pick up a Pink and Green dupatta. Then this is going to be best outfit to wear to a nice occasion. 

Personal Analysis - Complete the Circle

The circle of life consists of various cardinals,

1. Health
2. Family
3. Work
4. Friends
5. Extended Family
6. Activities

Health:
A key parameter that is extremely important. Exercise is essential and it needs to be done on a regular basis. 

Family:
Very important and needs to be a key focus. Spouse, kids, parents/in-laws, siblings need to be given time and attention.

Work:
Money is important. One cannot live on air, water and love. There are no free lunches in this world. Work plays an important role and it needs great attention as long as we are at work. Try not to bring work home, because that should ideally be the family time.

Friends:
All of us need friends and they make our lives a happier place. Try to meet, have face to face conversations over a cup of coffee. Keep in touch regularly. 

Extended Family:
These include cousins, relatives, in laws side family who need some time to be spent with, though not on a periodic basis. Try to gather together for functions and make it a point to attend events that give an opportunity to meet them all.

Activities:
Very essential to retain hobbies and develop new interests. Pick a new hobby, enrich the existing hobbies, whatever it may be, it needs to be present in life. 

These form the circle of life and each of them need to present to make our journey a moderately grand one.

A Very Interesting Ride

                       I had to step out today in the afternoon. Just as I wanted to book the cab, it started drizzling. Just great - as it is I do not get cabs and today when the rain gods decided to show some mercy, the cab guy most definitely would show no mercy. As I silently sent a prayer up to the rain god and booked a cab, feverishly hoping someone picks the ride. Lo behold! Someone accepted the ride in flat 20 seconds. Yoo hoo! 

As I got into the cab, the driver seemed very pleasant. He had a smile on his face which is so rare actually non existent. Most cab drivers are grumpy and behave like they are favoring us by giving us those free rides. And the entire city traffic problem is caused by us. But today, it was a pleasant surprise. Thanked the rain god again!

The cab driver and me chatted away till I reached my destination on all the topics ranging from cars to number plate colors. The 40 min ride seemed to pass in a jiffy. At the end of it, we both were happy to have had a pleasant conversation. 

I wish there were more such cab drivers who made the rides pleasant. Rain god - thank you once again!

A Walk in the Park

        It's been a while since I walked in the park. It's a great way for me to block out noise, plug my ear phones and walk for miles. Today, I felt like taking a walk and it was amazing.

I went to the park, plugged my ear phones and went walking. I landed up walking 4 miles and it was the best feeling to walk for an hour and a half. As the music races so does my pace race up. It's tiring, but exhilarating. 

I used to do this sometime back, but haven't walked in the park in a while. Today, going back felt good for my soul. It absolutely clears my head, cleanses my soul and refreshes my body and rejuvenates my mind. 

Walk a little and walk a little more each day till it becomes a habit!

Result Awaited

           I am anxiously waiting for my result to be announced for the exam I took up recently. Yes, even though it isn't my first, I am still anxious.

Theory and Assignment will be clubbed and the total will be announced. I am curious to know how I have fared since I have put in effort to it.

Now, all I can do is wait and watch. I will post a blog and it when it is announced!