Living for passion: An inspiration

While I was busy leading a materialistic life, I met a person who, according to me, is living his life to the fullest by —

Learning, not people around him, but the art in him!
Earning, not for living, but to support his passion!
Fighting with the world, not for any position, but for love of his life!
Setting priorities, not to be clear in his mind, but to reassure his soul!
Competing, not with others, but with self!
Exploring, not the world, but himself!

This person showed me what it means to be an inspiration ...

... and before I talk to him, I woke up!

Here's to you, husband!

As a first time mom, I've heard and read a lot about 'how pregnancy and child birth changes the life of a mother.' I have had people sympathizing and empathizing with me. I feel, we as moms get all the attention and importance we deserve and dreamt of, sometimes more than that. But today, I want to talk about a person who's been travelling this journey equally with me, but is the most neglected and often taken for granted. I want to talk about the unsung hero of my pregnancy story - my husband!

He has been my driver, nurse, chef and most importantly, my punching bag! He lived through my mood swings and hunger pangs, didn't lose his cool when I did, supported me like a mother in labour, and is now travelling this phase of fourth trimester with me - physically and emotionally! He is equally enjoying this all-consuming roller coaster ride of parenthood!

Lets take a moment to appreciate the magnitude of what the husbands and fathers have done and are doing! Here's to you all! <3

The day I found my goal!

I have grown up hearing the importance of having a goal in life, a focus to achieve it and a plan to put it in place.

I have spent many days thinking about my interest, my goal and 'the' plan for life. Oh wait, do I actually have a goal in life?  May be not.

Yes. One day, I had realised that I do not have a goal! That day, I felt miserable and spent quite a while feeling the same.

A few days had passed with me trying to make up a goal for myself and a few more passed after all my efforts went in vein. But then, one day, I realised my life was still the same. Same people to love me, same old to dislike, and they will remain the same forever. I realised, life just goes on, irrespective of if there is a goal for it, and I have to make it worth living.

That day, I found my goal! It is having a family to share, a friend to count up on, a partner to trust. It is in the search for happiness during the most difficult situations, it is in the smile that you put on a toddler's face, in the sacrifice you make for your friend. It's in living a better life, in making a better society!

Now Is the Time!

Make a choice
Right or wrong!

Do it now
Late than never!

Be the start
Big or small!

Let it flow
Grief or joy!

Say it loud
Grudge or love!

Put your point
Trivial or intense!

And yes, talk it out
Before it's too late!

Life. It just goes on...

People come, they leave

Life goes on...

Memories are made, they fade away

Life goes on…

Great moments happen, they end

Life goes on…

Wallet becomes full, it shrinks

Life goes on…

Celebrations turn into farewells

Life goes on…

Beauty diminishes, and charisma withers

Life goes on…

Life is comprehended, or it’s a puzzle

It goes on…

You want it to pause at the moment

Little does it care...it still goes on…

Relationships.. never too old!

"It's been way too many years for the relationship and there will be only adjustments all the life", she thought, waiting for him to pick her up.

He came in a car, opened the door from inside and smiled.

She fell in love with him, again!

Wait For The Divine Magic To Happen!

Every relationship goes haywire at some point or becomes just an aquaintance, with the bond disappearing into nowhere. And that's the time you have to wait for a divine magic to happen, after which,
 

A completely new relationship takes birth!

Feelings, unborn and refreshing, come out for good!
 

Fights, which were a vital part of the relation, become trivial!
 

A new life seems to be waiting just for you!

Time, fast and limited, stops forever!
 

And, that moment, you fall in love, yet again, with that person!
 

So wait for that magic to happen, after all it's hard to find 'the ones' in life!

                     

                                                 

Take for granted, if you can get taken for granted!

Never take your loved ones for granted
If..
You can't take back what you give!
Even a minor change in them aches your heart!
Nothing in the world can replace them for you!
You are not ready to stay even a step away from them!
Missing them is more sorrowful than missing yourself!

Never take them for granted
If..
You are not ready to be taken for granted!!

That feeling.. of missing someone..!!

You are sitting in a crowded bus,
But the crowd doesn't seem to irritate you!

You are watching your favorite tv series,
But a major twist in it doesn't seem to bother you!

You are the biggest foodie,
But thought of the best food doesn't seem to affect your mood!

You are planning a much awaited outing,
But nothing about it excites you!

You are at your dream job,
But the satisfaction is way less than you expected!

You are with your great group of friends,
But none there seems to matter to you!

All your loved ones are around you,
But the thought of that someone makes you lost!

May be this is called missing someone,
And, the mere thought costs you tears!

It's okay to cry, sometimes!!

Show the world you have feelings,
Let them know it actually hurts!
Give up what you always try,
Yes, it's okay to cry!

Nothing matters if it's leading to your anguish,
Deny it if something is against your wish!
Give up what you always try,
Yes, it's okay to cry!

Hiding it doesn't lessen your sorrow,
Don't keep it to yourself, just let it flow!
Give up what you always try,
Yes, it's okay cry!

It doesn't indicate weakness,
Instead, it makes your mind fresh!
Give up what you always try,
Yes, sometimes it's okay cry!!

An intention, to be happy!!

We all work hard, make friends, party and do what not to be happy.

But what actually makes us happy?

A huge house
Or a large family?

A fat wallet
Or a close one's photo in it?

An expensive mobile
Or those invaluable messages from that someone?

A big gang of friends to hangout with
Or that one shoulder in real need?

A dinner in a five-star

Or a pizza party at home with siblings?

Dollars earned while staying away from everyone
Or growing up with the loved ones?

A fancy car
Or just a long drive?

A well-paid job to boast to the society
Or that peace of mind by pampering your interests?

A self-motivational session
Or, Just An Intention To Be Happy?

"All's well that's perceived well!"

May be yes, may be no..!!

What's going in my mind..?
Does it actually matter..?

May be yes, may be no..!!

Why is it bothering me so much..?

Is it really important..?
May be yes, may be no..!!

Why am I always occupied with those thoughts..?

Will I get something from it..?
May be yes, may be no..!!

Is it insecurity or uncertaininty..?
Or just a gloomy phase I have to make through..?
May be yes, may be no..!!

Whatever it is, wherever it will take me..!!
One thing am sure of, I will never let my hope down..!!

A blessing, too perfect to exist..!!

I want to see you, and you are there at my door!

I long to hear your voice, and I get a call from you!

I miss you the most, and my phone pings with a text from you!

I need your support, and your hand is on my shoulders!

I need some rest, and you are ready to take charge!

I feel lonely, and you give me your world!

I have hundered reasons to cry, and you give me one best reason to be happy!

You are a person who can only be in books. Yes, that's because you are too perfect to exist in this world..!!

That moment...

That moment -

                   when every door seems closed

                   when a ray of hope is all that you need
                

                   when your peers until a while ago seem to have moved much ahead

                   when the growth of your age and career is not proportionate
        

                   when your heart is filled with regrets

                   when you lose that lil trust in yourself
        

                   when you feel you don't deserve anything you get

                   when you realise that the whole world had left you behind

Is the time you should believe that you are not the only one...and 'Everything happens for a good reason'!!! And yes, everything will fall in place one day..!!

                                                             

She loves you, she really does..!

She needs lil time of yours
But..you are “busy” in your world..!

She waits for lil surprises
But..you want her to “speak out” her expectations..!

She wants you to call once in a day

But..you want your “space”..!

She wants to share her feelings
But, for you, she is being “too emotional”..!                                

She longs for alone time with you

But..you blame her for “losing” your friends..!   

She is annoyed

And..You blame her “mood swings”..!

She wishes to be your priority
But..You have no time to “list” priorities..!

She cares for you
And..You call it “taking for granted”..!

She says “I Love You”
Yes, she really does..!!

Give her all happiness she deserves
Coz.. “losing her”..you can’t afford..!!

Elections over, time for 'road' to action!!

Elections over, results declared!! Kudos to the winners, and to others, silent claps for participation!!

Everything is set for the newly-formed states and festive season of swearing-ins has ended too!!

But, is there any change in day-to-day life of a common man? Are the everyday basic problems even thought of by authorities?

If casting vote is a duty of citizens, having good, atleast decent roads is their basic right.
                                                                        

Roads in Hyderabad, the city which is going to be the common capital for two states, have gone to the dogs. Actually, even dogs are finding it difficult to walk on these roads. 

With monsoon just around the corner, Hyderabadis are sure to face a tough time. Although bad roads and traffic jams are not new to the city, the ongoing metro works have made it worse. 'Posh' areas in the city are filled with leaking drainage water and 'National Highways' are so full of pits that vehicles are moving in a zig-zag!!

Leaders, thanks for all the promises you have made before elections. It's time for some action. You don't have to transform this city into a Singapore, just give us decent roads, our long-term dream, our right!!


*Photo Credits: The Hindu