Saturday, January 29, 2011
Think and Act.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Ask the turtle story
Ask the turtle story
I came across this beautiful story in the ‘O’ magazine and wanted to share it with you. When asked about lessons learnt in life, Gloria Steinman (social and political activist) shared this real life incident. ‘On a field trip with her geology class near the Connecticut river, Gloria discovered a giant turtle that had climbed up a dirt path, right to the edge of the road. She got worried that it might get run over and wanted to do the right thing. So she wrestled and carried the huge and snapping turtle off the road. As she was putting it back into the river, her geology professor arrived and asked her what she was doing. With some pride she answered how she had ‘rescued’ the turtle. The professor said that the turtle had probably spent a month crawling up the long dirt path in order to safely lay its eggs on the side of the road, and her rescue had destroyed all that effort.’ So of course she felt very bad, but learned a life lesson – always ask the turtle.
Made me think – how often I have seen people don this authoritarian role in their day-to-day lives. Parents do this a lot with their children (since they know what’s best for their children?!). They will keep nagging the child for every little thing which I think hampers his growth to being a more independent and confident adult. Children (even little ones) should be allowed to explore and do their own thing (as long as it is safe).
Some people like to be ‘the fixers’, the ‘go to person’ which is a good thing. But then one has to be very careful of the thin line, which if we cross, we start solving problems which don’t need solving. In the process we burden our already hectic lives. What we need is to step back and ask does this really need fixing? What is going to happen if I don’t? Think about the big picture. Chances are it is not that big a thing. Better if we learn to let go. It’ll add some sanity to our lives and of those around us.
What did this story make you think of? Do share.
Monday, September 20, 2010
The Pursuit of Excellence - By M V Kamath
I am not writer by profession or critique by virtue but thought to write few words about this awesome book in the wee hours of morning. I believe if you imbibe this book in your daily act you are not far away from achieving Excellence.
I am jotting down the important messages from this book for your quick review but dont forgot to read the whole book :) This book is full of examples of all the great achievers who excelled in their work.
Toil - To work you have the right but not for the fruits thereof. Ceaseless Toil is the Success mantra of great achievers. Genius is one percent inspiration and ninty nine percent perspiration. Toil without purpose is looking without seeing. The momemt one expects results from it we are sowing the seeds of unhappiness and failure.
Courage - Take calculated risk. Risk will reward. Fear of failure is obstacle in journey of success.
Commitment - Commitment matters the most to achieve the success. If you are commited then you can win the entire world. Excellence will meet you.
Set Standard - Standard defines the personality. If your life is without standards, ruin is sure. Live life full of standards.
Sacrifies - The british are supposed to have sense of humor, the Germans a sense of discipline, the Japanese a sense of unity and Indian is known for Sacrifies. The trees bear fruit, the river carry water , the cows give milk and good men live for good of others.
Responsibility - An irresponsible person is burden to society. Understand your responsibility and do justice with it.
Idea of excellence -
Ae jazba-e-dil agar main chahoon,
har cheez mukabil aa jayee,
Manzil ki liye do daam chaaloon saamne
Manzil aa jaaye
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Women's Reservation bill ..how worthy it is..??
Womens reservation bill introduced in 1996 by deve gowda rulling party in India. Since then , this bill faced many oppositions and finally on 2010, 8 march it approved in parliament. Brouhaha from various political parties like RJD, SP was against this bill. They stoopified the parliament norms which led to suspension of some politicians for immoral behavior they showed in parliament.