IF ONLY

There are number of movies that has captured the spontaneity of human behavior in expressing ones feelings. Among all, I added one more name into the list - IF ONLY. It is quite funny and strange how events occur in our day today lives and not to forget that all of them have an amazing timing. 

Apart from just entertaining us, these movies do leave behind a thought. Specially movies like - IF ONLY. It really did for me as I am still unable to get over the amazing concept put forth in the most simplistic manner. Am sure many of us can relate to "abruptness"  and "sudden realization" as if some inner force is constantly telling us to act now, instead of postponing things for later. Many of my previous posts have been on same or rather relative subject. and I totally second the thought that one needs to act now. In fact the less we think of the end result, the better joyful this moment could be. Because more we start thinking about the end result, the more we dwell into the logical ifs and buts and mess up the real joy. 

Moment needs to be sealed, now and how!

Jini

What if this was the last day!

Of late I have been getting a weird thought. This thought pops up when I wake up in the morning or when I am about to do something very crucial or when I am just sitting back and thinking about my past and my future. "What if this was the last day of my life, how would I feel now and conclude on the moments passed, goals achieved, missed opportunities, failure, success, love, betrayal , wealth earned, wealth lost and so on. " Sounds like a bunch of adjectives written for a fancy fiction novel!

Life is totally unpredictable and mysterious and that's a bitter truth we all live with. We have no idea what is coming up next. At best, we can simply guess and hope for events to happen in our favour. But if we just pause for a second and think of the unfinished work, accomplished goals, list of failures, list of successes, proud moments, happy moments, regretful moments, scared moments, feelings not confessed , unpaid debt and above all are we leaving this birth in absolute happiness and in total contentment. Obviously there will be a momentary void but it will be soon filled. Question is - have we done anything concrete that will make them remember us in good spirit?  

Honestly, from the time this question appeared in my living conscious, the more fearless my thoughts have been. As if I have achieved an ultimate freedom – Freedom from stereotypical do’s and don’ts of the society. This feeling is so marvelous that it cannot be expressed in words, but should be experienced.

The clear message is that now nothing is postponed for tomorrow, nothing is left undone, no mistake is too big, no achievement is any small, no failure is perpetual, impossible goal deserves one more effort, fears are no longer frightening, feelings are confessed, love is cherished, no effort goes unnoticed, no sorry, no regret, no debts, sunrise is no longer just another day, night is no longer just an end of the day!

Sometimes simple changes, be it change in action or change in perspective, bring impactful results.

Jini

Follow the Force!

Yesterday I got a weird dream. I saw that I was running in one direction in search of something with no clarity on what I searching. Back of my mind, I knew what I was searching (because the feeling was so real and strong) but it didn’t come out that clear in the dream. I was exhausted and paranoid about what could possibly be the result of my search.

I feel that most of the times dreams bring us one on one with our current self and urge us to be real when we wake up. Sometimes they bring answers to our questions, sometimes they just pop another question or situation, sometimes they just seem to be out of the blue making no sense to us and then they disappear from our memories within split of seconds when we wake up. As if it is giving messages that forget unimportant things and worries like you forget unimportant dreams!

Dreams seen with open eyes under the day light have such a magnetic effect. It makes us run - faster and harder and makes us go beyond our limits. It is so contagious like a flame, the more intense the fire, the faster it spreads around. It is a wonderful state when one is truly passionate about his/her dreams. This state makes one so indifferent to the current situation, so indifferent to the problems and possible hurdles as if nothing can stop this burning desire to become a reality.

There have been situations while chasing my dreams when all of a sudden there is an inner force that drives me to chase it, when logic takes a backseat, when a sensible mind would normally infer the dream to be absurd and practically impossible to achieve it but this force keeps echoing within me that “It is achievable – you just need to go on.” And guess what? It is always right!

Sure there are times of disappointment; there are times when the whole world labels it impossible, when this little dream of yours is only your priority while it is least for others, when nothing is clear if magnified on a 70mm screen. Keep going with the inner force and you will be pleasantly surprised what will manifest out of this little spark of your dream.

Love,

Jini

Must have done something right!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNlBL3Pxzdc [recommend you to watch this video]

Over weekend I was surfing through some videos on YouTube and saw a small video from the movie "Devil Wears Prada". The scene shows Andrea is interviewed for a job and the employer mentions that he did a reference check in her previous organization. The interviewer mentioned that her ex-boss Miranda personally sent a fax which read that out of the assistants that she has hired so far, Andrea was her biggest disappointment and he would be an idiot if he didn't hire her. The interviewer carefully looks at Andrea and says "You must have done something right!"

I kept watching that video again and again. It gave a very simple yet an impactful message. Out of everything we do in life, sometimes we mess up big time. We are unable to figure the best response to the situation. But if we are truly honest and sincere in our efforts, it will pay us and all the efforts will turn 100% worth someday. One of the qualities that I really admire in a person is ‘The right intent’ instead of 'The right outcome'. If the intent is right, outcome will automatically be positive, if not today then tomorrow.

Sometimes 99 things may go wrong and only 1 thing that we do right is enough to sail through the journey.

Strive for that 'one right thing' and all shall be good at the end.

Jini

Be Persistent, Be Purposeful, Be Personal.

Read some really beautiful lines on Power of Prayer... sharing with all

Ask and keep on asking and it shall be given you; 
Seek and keep on seeking and you shall find; 
Knock and keep on knocking and the door shall be opened to you.

Be Persistent, Be Purposeful, Be Personal.

Have a great weekend ahead.

Jini

Collecting the pieces - one hell of an exercise

Collecting pieces can be one hell of an exercise and a challenge. As said by Paulo Coelho, "Scars speak more loudly than the sword that caused it.” It always reminds us of the time when we went through the pain and then eventually take us back to the memory lane where it all started. The more we think, the more these scars come alive. Life is such a beautiful journey. 

Every milestone has something to offer us. Happiness, Sorrows, Success, Failure and what not. The beauty of this journey is that it is a cycle that operates in its natural motion with precise timing and closure. One that starts today will always end some day. There is a life after death and death after life. During this period, we meet people and have our own set of experiences. Some give us abundance of love, while some gift us abundance of pain. 

Each one of us is answerable for our own deeds and nothing goes unnoticed by nature. What we saw today, will we reap one day. The more we run away from this fact, the more we lie to ourselves. May be in this whole hustle to run away from the situation, we tend to take harsh decision that leaves behind some real scars in the people around us. Finally what is gained is nothing but the broken trust and lost sanctity in the relationship.  

Journey of life if looked mathematically is a mere hypothesis of the number of years we might live then multiplied with number of hours, minutes and seconds. The whole drama is played within a set of predefined moments. Treat everyone with love and respect. As whatever is their reality today, can be our future tomorrow.  

While I am still searching my answers, I am leaving behind this thought for you. Hope you find your answers soon.

Happy weekend!

Jini

Up in the air

Up in the air...Miles away from earth... I am flying to my new destination

Beneath the stars, the moon and the clouds

Bright sun is warm and welcoming, wind is rhythmically mystic

While I cross the dancing ocean, it is waving me with its full energy

Looking out of the window, everything is so tiny

This is one fantasy land that waits to be explored

Here I come... Here I come...

Up in the air.. Miles away from earth… I am flying to my new destination

Black & White

'Black & White' can have many interpretations. Each person relate to it in a way that makes more sense to his or her life. In corporate world we use it more to keep things on record and we repeatedly say "Let's keep it in 'black & white'. 

In general life, 'Black & White' can have other interpretations as well. One of it is the reflection of a person's character. I feel each one of us comes with both by birth. Then depending on our upbringing, values and culture, the intensity of each side varies and adjust it from phase to phase. They are two different sides of the same coin. 

White side obviously reflects the best of us. It is full of positive energy, hope and faith. It is an ideal side which not only brings out the best in us, but also the best in the people around us.

On the contrary, the darker side of us is hiding in one of the corners of our inner self, which pops out with or without our knowledge at various instances. While both the scenarios are not desirable, the dangerous is the one in which we have no clue of our action. The dark side of us takes ‘situations’ for granted, ‘people’ for granted and our ‘actions’ for granted, oblivious to the repercussion that rest behind.

It is obviously a crime to hurt someone by our action but the bigger crime is to hurt someone and not be aware of it. It only reflects our own weak character - The darker side. 

Watch your action. Love your people. They are precious. 

                                                                                                             

Jini