Lessons in every day life

I ask myself, if it is possible to change people's attitudes.I never fail trying. I feel each human does something, thinking it is the right thing to do at that point of time.But it is only the result of the action that may be good or bad, depending on the effect it has on the other person.

So changing the action as such is not important.. It is the attitude that has to be changed in people. If you can see basic goodness in each one and try and encourage that we can bring change in people.
nothing is ever lost anywhere....as long as hope lives, it is never too late to try!

A great learning, a step ahead:)

Yesterday dawned as any other day, but I wasn't aware of the learning that was waiting at the doorstep.I was late getting to work, so decided to travel to my workplace by scooter. I reached the gate of my office complex which is a gated community with many residential buildings. To my utter shock and dismay the security guard at the gate did not let me enter. He told me that I have to turn back as I was an outsider.I have been going everyday since the last 40 days and never experienced this sort of behavior from any of the security guards manning the gate.

I was not expecting this, and hence reacted by calling the office and informing them that I was going back home. I was crying all the way back, feeling sad for the way I was treated. I had many questions in my mind. Although i felt the guard was only doing his duty, I couldnt accept his rude behavior.

I decided then and there that I am never going to enter the complex, alone and informed the office of my decision. I felt I was doing the right thing.

But after a few hours of contemplation, I realised that, it was my ego that was hurt. I could have reacted in a different way, by calling someone from the office to come and speak to the security guard and let me enter the complex. Instead I chose to be the victim and returned.

I am wiser now, having realised my mistake.The ego blocks reason from entering the brain and I became a victim of my own ego..

But all the same, it felt good crying...heart felt lighter...thank you "Mr security" for the my learning and the lightness of being..

Present moment....

I dedicate this blog to my silent friend, who comes here everyday..

She inspired me to write, and I am doing this at her behest. So here goes friend, all yours..

'Retirement" the word, was not received well by Nimi,my elder daughter, although the effect of the same was acceptable to her. She thought, this brought me closer to being in the later part of my journey.She contemplated for a while and then said ," now you are a social worker and not a banker.Nobody is retiring.."I know why she said so.A mother is a presence that cannot be replaced. We are all the extensions of our mothers, and the thought of them not being there scares us.

Life, indeed is in the fast track now a days.Punarnava, occupies my thoughts and time. I feel much needed, and that gives me the impetus to stay and learn.In the past one month, I have grown as a person, faster than ever before.The word detachment holds a new meaning now. I watch everything around me, and as an observer find myself a step away.

Vaidyagrama, breathes life. It is filled with divine healing energy which helps repair body and soul. An ayurvedic way of life is what is practiced.


I love the spark of life in each person, and hence used to believe that there is divinity in each one. But the recent happenings in the capital makes me wonder if the same is true.

Prayers for the wellbeing of all...