Wow! Must be a good news for all Bangalorians. Ok, so let me find out what do they (including me, of course) think.
“My office is 6 km from my home and I pay around Rs.36 to Rs.40 every day. Today I traveled 10 Km and paid Rs.60! I hope my company raises my salary proportionately!”
“The distance I used to cover in 20 min, now takes me almost an hour. What the heck!”
“My fuel expense is going for a toss!”
“Dude! I am ready to leave Bangalore!”
“…but you do have to take some troubles, if you wanna live better!”
“Gosh! I heard it’s gonna take 3-4 years to complete! Why cant our Govt. plan before hand?”
Yes. That’s a US$ 1 Trillion (Rs.41,00,000) question. Anyone to answer?
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
The Blessings of Silence
I got this in my mail from an on-line Self enrichment group.... I simply loved it. So I copy it here for you:
"We all feel awkward when faced with the most difficult situations in life like a friend's grief on the loss of a loved one or a diagnosis of cancer to someone you know or even a relative's shocking affair. Your first thought would be to try and think of something to say. Some even get tongue-tied trying to come up with some advice. But you know what you can do better? Keep quiet.
Imagine your friend as a tea kettle that's about to boil. What they're feeling is so confusing that a smallest thing might unbalance whatever semblance of control they have. Remember that everyone at this heightened level of emotion already had all the scenarios played out in their heads even before they came to you. Talking about it is just a way for them to get out the most important of all questions: "what happens now?" Variations of which are: "how do I go on without him?"; "what would I do with the house?"; "how do I tell the kids?"; "what will I do?" etc. Coming to you was their way of slowly coming to terms with the shock of the situation - it happened and much as they wish it never did, the deed was done. And since what they have on their mind is as confusing as a 10,000 piece jigsaw puzzle, they want to work out the pieces in their proper slot with someone who won't judge them. That's when silence becomes a gift. When you give them silence, it's like permission for them to express their most profound fears or guilt and somehow, that simple action can make them realize that it's not as bad as it seems. Some even find brilliant solutions to their problems all on their own.
So let them talk it out and offer very little comments - even if in the middle of their ramblings you find yourself wanting to jump in with a remark or two. Even if you have been in the same situation as what they're in right now - everybody's problems are different and what worked for you might not work for them. Wait for them to ask you for advice and speak from your experience. Gently remind them though that you don't guarantee its effectiveness or lack thereof. But assure them that you'll be there for them whatever happens.
Bless a frantic heart with silence. Most of the time, a touch, a hug and a listening ear are what they needed more than any other action or pep talk. That just might be the only thing they need."
Happy Reading!
Susmita
"We all feel awkward when faced with the most difficult situations in life like a friend's grief on the loss of a loved one or a diagnosis of cancer to someone you know or even a relative's shocking affair. Your first thought would be to try and think of something to say. Some even get tongue-tied trying to come up with some advice. But you know what you can do better? Keep quiet.
Imagine your friend as a tea kettle that's about to boil. What they're feeling is so confusing that a smallest thing might unbalance whatever semblance of control they have. Remember that everyone at this heightened level of emotion already had all the scenarios played out in their heads even before they came to you. Talking about it is just a way for them to get out the most important of all questions: "what happens now?" Variations of which are: "how do I go on without him?"; "what would I do with the house?"; "how do I tell the kids?"; "what will I do?" etc. Coming to you was their way of slowly coming to terms with the shock of the situation - it happened and much as they wish it never did, the deed was done. And since what they have on their mind is as confusing as a 10,000 piece jigsaw puzzle, they want to work out the pieces in their proper slot with someone who won't judge them. That's when silence becomes a gift. When you give them silence, it's like permission for them to express their most profound fears or guilt and somehow, that simple action can make them realize that it's not as bad as it seems. Some even find brilliant solutions to their problems all on their own.
So let them talk it out and offer very little comments - even if in the middle of their ramblings you find yourself wanting to jump in with a remark or two. Even if you have been in the same situation as what they're in right now - everybody's problems are different and what worked for you might not work for them. Wait for them to ask you for advice and speak from your experience. Gently remind them though that you don't guarantee its effectiveness or lack thereof. But assure them that you'll be there for them whatever happens.
Bless a frantic heart with silence. Most of the time, a touch, a hug and a listening ear are what they needed more than any other action or pep talk. That just might be the only thing they need."
Happy Reading!
Susmita
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
The Life After
Its been a while since I penned something.
Life has been busy, chaotic, boring and tiring.
I sometimes wonder when we can stop for a moment, take a fresh breathe, enjoy our life and then again move forward. Doesn’t seem like it can ever happen again…
One of my friends pushed me to Art of Living Course sometimes back. The skeptical that I am, was complaining all through the journey from home to the ashram. My friend was sitting patiently next to me with a smile in his lips… I was getting even more annoyed.
By the time I came back, my life had changed…
How that can be possible? I am not sure. But I know some miracle has happened somewhere in my life.
How do I thank my friend who pushed me into this? How much thanks will be enough for what he has done?
Life has been busy, chaotic, boring and tiring.
I sometimes wonder when we can stop for a moment, take a fresh breathe, enjoy our life and then again move forward. Doesn’t seem like it can ever happen again…
One of my friends pushed me to Art of Living Course sometimes back. The skeptical that I am, was complaining all through the journey from home to the ashram. My friend was sitting patiently next to me with a smile in his lips… I was getting even more annoyed.
By the time I came back, my life had changed…
How that can be possible? I am not sure. But I know some miracle has happened somewhere in my life.
How do I thank my friend who pushed me into this? How much thanks will be enough for what he has done?
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