Parrot goes to birdpark

One day, ther was a paret and babyes wer siting and one flew away to the bech and a birdchachur cot the bird. then the mama fawned the bird. and it also got cot in a cage then it cant move so both went to bird park.

I enquired, "How did they go to the bird park when they are in the cage?". He replies, "The birdchachur took them to bird park"


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[100 days of gratitude] Day 44: Rituals are fun too, when followed with a fun group

Had been to office, after a while. Spent quite a whale of time, completing the mansucript. Work does inspire me..

Left home early, and had the yummy pink guavas - they are perfect fruits

Received a call for the pooja, and what fun it was to make kolukattais of various shapes, with noncommittal women - just fun and frolic.

I am thankful for the late night/midnight conversations that I had with V over the night, on several matters. 

More importantly, commented on a friend's blog, another post on Homosapiens: 

Personally, I think any ideology, be it religion or language or any principle, can stand the test of time, only by being dynamic and evolving with time. Look at English - how it is all encompassing and accomodating - it isn't hesitant to borrow vocabulary from Tamil, Sanskrit, Greek, Latin etc. While faith in a Religion is essential to keep people grounded, and derive strength from - the notion of Religion should be all encompassing. While we unearth and unravel mysteries of the Universe, Religion should accede and accomodate changes in understanding. Laws of Religion should be subjectable to change.

That said, I think, of all the several beings, God is the most misunderstood and understated by us, Humans. According to me, God is all encompassing, endearing someone/spirit. He has no form and takes no sides. He is just Him. The thought of God should provoke feelings of love, peace and happiness - but when we think of God, we almost think of stuff to ask, prayers to answer etc. I also think God shouldn't be feared - if we are driven by fear, we are not being our true selves. Rather, we should be driven by Love for Him/Her.

Thus, while Religion lays laws of life (and hence, instills fear), God lays the basis for strength and joy of life. And Religion IS NOT defined by God. They are entirely two different entities, what do you think?

"God" Not Equal to "Religion"?

Life is good, The Universe is awesome. And I'm sure I am made for bigger purpose. My life has a very very certain purpose that the Universe is leading me into.

[100 days of gratitude] Day 43: Reminders and connections of anniversaries

Wished by, and spoke to so many souls - was good to connect with PD, sans any expectations and critisicms.

Spent the day with Kutta, we wrote 10 words each in each language, did IXL and had fun.

Was a good day!

Life is good!

14 yrs ago, was uncertain of a far away coast, and was hoping on the ship in the near waters to take me to the coast. It did, with many a ups and downs. It is a good journey that teaches me the essence of life in several ways, day in and day out! Life is good. The Universe is awesome

[100 days of gratitude] Day 42: A long flight and a granted desire

It was a verry long flight back home. Acquainted a neighbor, who kept sharing his travelogues etc. Was fun chatting all through the trip. More importantly, I am thankful for the ability to say no, when I wanted to - when my brain was shutting off.

At Dubai, roamed around the airport and found interesting stuff. Kutta's regular 'We ate bun, and had fun in the sun' was engraved in a mug - 'Fun in the Sun' with camels et al. And I know then that the Universe is indeed listening to us. There is a little bit of us in everyone, although we are not everyone!

Received the blessing - of a window seat, no neighbours (3 seats to myself), and slept through the flight in the last leg of my travel. Watched a feel good movie (Ninu Kori) and realized what a complex world we make of our lives!

Life and the world, in all their benevolent simplicity, are the best that the Universe has to offer us! Life is good!!

[100 days of gratitude] Day 41: Hapiness is in your heart, for you feel it in simple unrelated stuff too

Yes! Happiness is very much in the heart, and doesn't have to nibbled by anybody. Being irritated and frustrated to somebody's actions are your reactions to it, and it is very much, very much in your control/vicinity.

As I stood in the queue for checkin, there was a beautiful (Arabic?) woman infront of me. In a  moment, I heard a "ngya" wail, which is when the B.W. started rocking and I felt her body go up and down. On close quarters, saw a teeny weeny baby (definitely not 3 months old!), wrapped in a white cloth, and bandaged in a white frilled bed. Such a cute, cute cute sight! I was smiling, ear to ear, silently praying that I get an opportunity to sit next to them in the flight, knowing well that this could only be a wish. I was stunned by the courage of the frail, weak mother, who dared to go on a ~18hr long flight journey with her <2month old baby, alone!! What courage! What courage!! Love definitely empowers!!

As I stood at the immigration counter, the man in front of me was thoroughly checked, when he claimed that his nephew requested him to carry a box of soap. the immigration officer cautioned not to take unknown stuff on airplane, citing an earlier incident where a guy was imprisoned. As much as I agreed, and as much I had been cautious, there was sudden prangs of fear. My laptop bag (which was the only bag I carried) was scrutinized to the T, and it emerged out clean. Yay!! Thank God for the little mercies.

At the gate, received the inspirational story from Sridhar uncle. Thank God for Samaritans and good administrators that made a distant life a reality for so many lives!

Spoke peacefully with DHP after a long time - no quarrels, no issues, just good stuff. I think that's how certain relations are meant to be - distant and cold, yet at arm's length.

Feeling grateful for the so many strangers who took me with respect, and helped me travel to and from the various places in a new city, about 10000Kms away from home.

The chat with  Ush was as usual a happy one- I could ask for no better sister than her! Thank God for the unconditional love and care. In this context, suddenly, remembered PD, and was thinking why I felt so bad with her. I later realized that it was frustratation with a very acquainted habit being nubbed off. Just like denial of a daily habit that one is very much used to.

There is beauty all around me. There is love and warmth all around me. I only need to open my senses -eyes and ears and mouth and skin to the love that the Universe expands on me. I am totally in love with the wonderful Universe for its many, many blessings!

[100 days of gratitude] Day 40: Kindness costs nothing

Attended the Conference. Met up with the cool IITM guys, who went on to CMU also, sans any bonds. Was inspired by their growth.

One of those guy took me for lunch, waited until the guy served my food, and then left to find his own. this small act of kindness was good to the soul.

At the conference venue, I felt a little le(f)t out.

Commented this on a friend's blog in response to a post on 'Homosapiens' book: I read this book over a period of 4 months - the longest I lingered on a book, no wonder. Was stuck by the evolution of the landscapes, human dynamics, time and cultures. I felt we are currently living in the uninteresting times - and the fact that the world has seen several millions of us in the past humbled me to a large extent: Pondering deeply, eons ago, man invented the first scientific breakthrough: fire and subsequently wheel. But who invented fire/wheel? We don't know. In the grand scheme of things, "you" and "me" are immaterial - only the "we" survives. I have become less anxious after the discovery :) (Not that I was super anxious before, either). So, spirituality (Which essentially is another dimension of science) is also inter-related with politics :)

It is a beautiful beautiful world. I am completely mesmerized by the intricacies. Lots of love!

[100 days of gratitude] Day 39: Human goodness is enough to spur relationships

On the flight from Dubai to NY, caught between a couple and a single- all oldies - seated in 19F, middle row, sandwiched between oldies - I had every reason to sulk. Surprisingly, I  was not! In older times, I would have good irritated that I didn't get to seat next to the window/aisle. But this time around, on both flights (Sg-Dubai/Dubai-NY), I was completely on my own. I am forever thankful for the mindfulness sessions.

Between the oldies, I was on a marathon movie watch cum sleep sessions. Watched 3 movies - Winnie the Pooh (Eoyre loses his tail); Super deluxe (Tamil - I actually liked it); JAcobinte Swargarajyam (Malayalayam -very positivity inducing). 3hrs towards the end of the flight, the old man next to me was struggling to place his remote back. I helped him out, and immediately felt the spark back. It was good and refreshing how he narrated his travel to sweden and then to US 40yrs ago. The rarity of flights and his life and business. That single act was sufficient to spur the relationship. He offered to share his contact number, just in case I needed any help (I agreed, but then avoided seeking). He was continuously trying to protect me until immigration. 

You don't have to be groundbreakingly extraordinary to build warm relationships. Just a little care, just a little offering and that is good enough.

And, you can't change anything in a day. Life grows down-top, one act at a time, one day at a time, and one laugh at a time. Just like how plants grow. they just grow, you can't make them grow on a day.

Life is good. The Universe is good. Humanity is good.

There is a thorn in my universe, and I am chucking it off soon.

Lots of love

Me

[100 days of gratitude] Day 38: The Universe listens to you, really!

It had been a long time dream to see the insides of a double decker plane. Strangely enough, the Universe granted this desire. The Universe actually, actually listens to our hearts desires. Let's make our desires positive, productive and full of love and life.

For love alone is the core of the Universe, and the warmth with which to uphold each other. It is a beautiful Universe

[100 days of gratitude] day 37: Relationship and Farewell

When I have had a wonderful cordial relationship without attachment, farewells are very peaceful. Wish I could face the world with such open-mindedness.

Today is the day that I realized:
Everything that is to discover, invent and know, are up there in the Universe. We are each tuned to certain parts of the Universe, and hence, each of us are pieces of puzzles to solve a great mystery. Each of us have an unique piece of key to open the whole mystery. All the squabble, quarrels etc are the individual resistance to solving it, hiding the pieces of keys from each other. Do you want to unravel The mystery of the Universe? Stay United, and share your puzzle piece🙂🙂

[100 Days of Gratitude] Day 36: To forgive is peace. Forgiving, for it is the natural me

For once, I experienced the fruits of forgiveness. It was such peaceful to have a "normal" conversation. I so wish he is erased from my memory - a bad dream that can be long forgotten.

I am a very happy person, a person in the service of the Universe that years to nurture happy beings. I am aligned with the Universe's plan for the world.

I am a very peaceful person, a person aligned with the Universe's purpose for life on earth

I am a very neutral person - less judgemental, all encompassing and all embracing.

I am a masterpiece.

I am a wonderful human. I spread only love and positivity.

[100 days of gratitude] Day 35: Cooking is cathartic- serving it to hungry stomachs even more!

Woke up and made a brief-elaborate lunch, and had a good lunch with another family. Sharing, caring, cooking and serving are cathartic.

I am happy for what I am, and I forgive people, for I forgive myself and care about my happiness.

I love myself, I love people, and I trust them.
Things are better, will get even better, nobody can ever disturb my inner peace.
I am peaceful with myself, with whatever is happening at office.
I am an incredible being, perfectly aligned with the Universe's plan for me.

[100 days of gratitude] Day 34: Serving Humanity starts from self-discipline and Universe Choosing you for a cause

Watched three movies, two of which involved human goodness - ' The boy who harnessed the wind' and 'Seven years in Tibet'. Was a joy to watch the first, and a stunning revelation to watch the second.

Both of these are based on individuals and their self-discipline and how individual self-discipline can affect the entire humanity. Realized this: One may be nothing in their individual capacity, but given a presence in the right place at the right time, the individual can play a very important part towards achieving some mindblowing outcome. The universe must choose you to be placed at a particular place at a particular time to address a particular need. Dear Universe, I beg and plead, please place me at your destined time and place to achieve a destined cause. I don't want a life of nothingness.

Exposed to two different cultures of the world, and mindblowing truths. It was beautiful. 

The dialogues and conversations in 'Seven years in Tibet' were a class apart.

Lovely movies that positively affected me. Started reading more about the Dalai Lama after watching the second.

Human goodness 

[100 days of sharing] Day 33: Hardwork brings a contentment like no other!

IJCNN paper, ASSOC revisions; Proposal draft until 830PM, slides for the other proposal. Phew! How many things can I get done with focus, if unperturbed.