One Life

It's a universal truth we all have to face, whether we want to or not, everything eventually ends. I've always disliked endings. Last day of summer, the final chapter of a great book, parting ways with a close friend. But endings are inevitable; leaves fall, you close the book, you say goodbye... I've always been an outgoing person, and so I've made a lot of friends over the years. After my tenth grade I changed schools. I had no idea then that I'd lose touch with the friends back in my old school or the ones I'd just made. My first birthday after I left school, two of my friends had a bet over who would get to wish me first. As the years wore on, the phone calls became text messages and then one in many wishes on my Facebook wall.   What once seemed to be the best of friendships is long gone now. Only later did  I realize that  growing up means growing apart.  But even through the distance, there are some people with whom you feel a connection. You

Every girl wants a Prince Charming. And every guy, a Princess. Do we actually find the kind of person we're looking for? Do we end up being with them? Sometimes, you love someone for their looks. Your love towards the person is based upon fantasy and idealization, instead of experience. I'm not a believer in love at first sight. But there's nothing quite like feeling a spark of attraction between you and someone you just met. When you get to know each other, the infatuation diminishes. Sometimes, you have feelings towards a friend with whom you love to spend time. I'm of the opinion that the best relationships are ones that take place between two people that are close friends. It's easier to be with someone who already knows the true you - your likes/dislikes, mood, attitude, and what makes you tick. You're comfortable with each other and there's always something to talk about. While some friends manage to find a way of making things work romanti

My grandpa and grandma are two of the most beautiful people I've ever known in my life. I remember the days as a kid when I held grandpa's hand and walked down the streets. We used to go to this temple near my place and on the way back home he bought me candy. Grandpa had a good heart. He was always so noble in his thoughts and deeds. He was a great teacher. I've seen people walk up to my mother on random occasions, identifying themselves as grandpa's students. He was loved and respected like none other I've known. He and grandma moved in with us after he retired, and a few years later he was affected by Parkinson's disease. He started having tremors and difficulty in walking. Mom and dad took care of him in every way possible, giving him the best medications. Dad was more like a son to him, loving grandpa like his own. Grandma used to spend every waking hour tending to grandpa. She had endless patience. When at times she lost her temper, they fought

Sham and Shriya were happily married. They loved each other so much and would do anything for the other.  Sham's close friend had come from US and so he went to the bar not knowing how to say no to him. He called Shriya and told her he had some urgent work at office and so he's staying back. Few days later when they had a get together, Shriya came to know of the whole thing through the friend and got upset. She couldn't bear the thought of Sham lying to her. She cried for three days. Sham promised her he'd never repeat this again. She trusted him and continued to live. When Shriya's mother called her for shopping at the mall she wanted to inform Sham but somehow it slipped her mind. Suddenly she spotted Sham in the mall. With a spurt of happiness she called him in his mobile. Sham took the mobile and immediately said,"hey I'm in a meeting. I'll call you later" and he cut the call. Shriya could see he was sitting with a lady in a coffee

Two things are not possible: 1. To make everybody happy. 2. For everybody to be happy with you. One thing is definitely possible: For you to be happy with yourself and thus ensure there is one more happy person in the world. Radiate happiness.   Five simple practices to happiness: 1. Accept: What is, is. What is not, is not. 2. Keep a smile. Cause a smile. 3. Put enthusiasm into everything. 4. Give more than you receive. 5. Count your blessings.   Wishing you abundant happiness! Most and more...

Josh Vander Vies... It needs to be one special creation to be born without arms and legs and still go on to become a college student, study law, sought after motivational speaker, inspiring people from schools to corporates for at least 20 hours a week, having a family and more importantly being a Para-athlete. He did not go to a school with children having disabilities, but to a school which posed much more challenges. He was attracted to sports, learnt swimming and his interest moved to events like shot-put and javelin.  One can't even imagine how someone without any arms could participate and compete in such sports. Josh then got hooked to the game of Boccia which demands intense skill, strategy and precision. He participated in the 2004 Para Olympics at Athens and emerged as one of the top players. He competed in the world championships and American cup and won silver and bronze medals. Josh learnt to write and also draw and paint and be on his own. He defied t

People you truly love are the ones with whom you let your guards down and hence you are most vulnerable to be hurt by them. In fact, people you love the most have the power to hurt you the most. If you don't express yourself when others hurt you, then they have no way to know that you did not like what they did to you. So they keep repeating the same behaviour and continue the same approach. You will find others hurting you all the time, not necessarily because they are bad, but because they never knew that they were hurting you. Letting others know that you are hurt, and why do you feel hurt helps them to understand what is important to you. You often deny being hurt because you prefer to suffer with the person than without the person. But remember, expressing hurt when it happens is important to keeping any relationship safe and honest. If you don't object, others will simply act in their best interest. If you allow others to use you, you will be used. If you

This is a reply-post to " Why women love men ". So what are the reasons for men? Men love women because they still feel they are adolescents even after they grow old.  Because they walk down the street erect, always looking straight ahead, never turning round to say thanks or return the smile or compliment we make when they pass by.  Because they really take seriously everything that is happening in the private lives of celebrities.  Because they draw and paint their faces with the same concentration as Michelangelo working on his sculptures.  Because they feel compassion, and say “I love you” precisely when they are beginning to love us less, to make up for what we can feel and notice.  Because if they want to know something about their own appearance, they ask other women and don’t bother us with this type of question.  Because they do everything necessary for the house to be tidy and perfect, and never expect any recognition for the work th

I came across this on the internet. Most of you have probably read it already but the topic was so interesting I couldn't skip sharing it. So why do we love men?   Because you always know what they think and they always mean what they say. Because they never understand us, but they never give up. Because they are like pomegranates: most of them is impossible to digest, but the seeds are delicious. Because they always eat everything on their plate, and don’t feel guilty about it. Because they elevate sports to religion. Because they do absolutely everything possible to try to hide their weaknesses. Because what they lack in talk, they tend to make up for in action. Because a four-year old girl can leave them speechless, and a 25-year old woman can reduce them to slobbering idiots .   Because they are incredibly brave in front of insects and mice. Because they take great delight in completely uninteresting matters, such as different makes of automobile

Imagine that you're standing several hundred meters above sea level, in the clouds, with a breathtaking view in front of you. The thick green forest below, the vast expanse of the sea, the waterfall deep below; it's like a heaven on earth. Will you ever be able to explain how you felt standing there, even if you write pages and pages about it? I don't think so. When you can't explain your feelings about a place, then how can you explain your feelings towards a person, a relationship?  I can say "I love you so much", but can those words actually explain what I feel for you? I can talk so much about my feelings for the other, but at the end I know no words can explain my true feelings. Feelings are very personal to anybody and can never be explained . This is what makes life so beautiful. It looks like we understood everything and suddenly we realise we don't even understand the feelings of the other person. That's why there are tears when

Have you ever felt the need to reinvent yourself, to find out who you are and who you want to be? Have you ever felt like you were good at many a thing but never too good at anything? Well, that is exactly how I've been feeling for a while now. As a kid, when someone asked me, "What do you want to be when you grow up?", I would spontaneously respond, "I want to be a doctor!". Then and now, a majority of kids' answer to that question is the same. I'm not sure whether the idea was planted in my head by my parents or if it was something I came up with on my own. Years passed; I was nearing the completion of my schooling. Having watched my brother who was studying to be a doctor, I decided it was not the right thing for me. I'm not the hard-working type. Neither am I very intelligent(my parents disagree, they say I'm just lazy). I never really had a profound fascination with the subject anyway, so it was easy for me to let go

Strength/Courage - So many times, at the end of a failure or a setback or the loss of a relationship, we assume that our life has come to an end. There are no ends in life but only bends. The bends are needed for us to become what we have become. No matter how bad the situation, find in yourself the strength to face it, and move on. Positive attitude - Things may not always go your way, but that doesn't mean they will stay bad forever. Have faith. When one door closes, another opens. Put your failures behind you and look ahead. Never give up. Helpfulness - Always do for others what you can. Never hold back from lending a helping hand. You never know when you might need it in return. Sharing - Keeping things and thoughts to yourself is not healthy. Sharing brings happiness. You get what you give. Forgiveness - Everybody makes mistakes. To err is human. Remember, you don't forgive someone for his or her sake, you forgive them for your sake.  At

Happiness cannot be travelled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the experience of living every minute with love and gratitude. All that you have is all that you need. Think of all the good that is present in your life, and everything that you have to be thankful for. Be grateful... for your favourite music, for movies that make you feel good, for the bed you just slept in, for the magazines and books that you read, for your phone that connects you with people, for the electricity that lights up your life, for your car, the roads and traffic lights that keep the traffic in order, for your clothes, for your shoes, for the sun, the sky, the trees and the flowers, for your loved ones, for your eyes that enable you to see, Be grateful that you can think, that you can speak, that you can laugh and smile, that you can breathe, that you are alive... Be grateful that you are YO

Remember the time when you had fun no matter what season it was? You were happy when it was raining, when the sun was shining, when the leaves were falling. You were happy all the time. You were a kid. Kids have imagination. They are never bored because everything around them is alive. They see it, they feel it. They believe in everything. They dream their big dreams and they know for sure that one day they will come true. They are not afraid to experiment, to try something new. They are not afraid to fall. For them life's a game and they just have fun. I miss being a kid. Here's to those happy days! Sanity and happiness, the impossible combination! School bags and lunch boxes! Playing in the neighbourhood! Hide 'n' seek! Those little fights over silly things! Swing! Freedom and fun! Those tiny things that scared you! Bedtime stories! Toys! That one thing you were possessive about! Drawing and crafts! Bi