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Overflowing Cup

  When the cup is not only full....but overflowing. I was asked ,once,...." How do you gauge your professional career success?" I come from a middle class background. My parents both came from very humble background. They worked hard against all constraints and hurdles....with compromises and sacrifices...and brought up my brother and myself . My strength was my education. Education opened doors of opportunities and privileges for me. My struggles ended the day I got my degree. Every Milestone was celebrated after that ....the day I started earning. When the cup is empty initially, even a drop of water quenches thirst and brings happiness.... But once the same cup becomes full and later starts overflowing..... Even if the cup is only 1/4 th empty..... We fail to appreciate that the cup is still 3/4 th full....and satisfy so many people. When our cups are overflowing, we fail to appreciate the abundance. We fail to express gratitude for priviliges...... Privilege ...
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Essence of Life

  Essence of Life. Sunday I happened to follow podcast on YouTube by Nikhil Kamath of Zeroda,interview all important personalities who happened to bring revolutionary visions which benefitted not only their companies but entire nation and society. Nandan Nilenkani who helped Digitalisation, Aadhar and Infosys. Elon Musk who brought Electronic revolution. Kumar Mangalam Birla ,Chairman of the largest Conglomerate in India . To name a few. These personalities are well known, rich and famous. But there are many lesser known, not so affluent and not so highly educated persons who have contributed to the society and our country in many different ways. Salumarada Thimmakka ,a simple uneducated poor lady....was able to save so many trees from being pulled down.She helped in conserving trees and preservation of environment. Dashrath Manjhii,a small illiterate laborer from Gehlaur village,Bihar,,single handedly with just chisel and hammer carved path across Mountain. Arunachalam Mu...
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Darr Bikta hai.

  Darr Bikta Hai.....Fear Sells. A 50yr old woman was posted for Hysterectomy. She had been bleeding copiously,lots of clots for over a month due to Fibroids and Bulky endometrial lining of uterus. Every visit, she refused Hysterectomy as advised by her Gynecologist. She landed up in Casualty unconscious after a heavy bout of clots and severe Anaemia. A 70yr old woman was complaining of dimness of vision to her son for a long time.A consultation with the Ophthalmologist, it was diagnosed Cataract of both eyes for which surgery with IOL advised.But son kept postponing the surgery. One night ,the Geriatric on her way to washroom,couldn't see properly and banged her head to the wall and sustained injuries. Health care in our country is on the bottom list of priorities. In order to convince our patients to agree to undergo investigations and procedures ,....a herculean task in India,....one sometimes have to create fear..... To convince a multiple blocks in heart patient,a fear ...
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Mind our Mind

 Mind our Mind. Kapil Dev was once called by Dilip Vengsarkar to bowl for Young 15yr old Sachin Tendulkar at the Shivaji Park nets. Kapil Dev was at his prime. He hesitantly bowled to the young 15yr old. After 1 or 2 bowls casually bowled,Kapil Dev bowled a fast paced Yorker. Sachin just flicked the ball like a seasoned batsman. Kapil Dev exclaimed" This boy not only has talent.He also has good control over his mind.He will surely go a long way in Cricket." Indeed,GOAT Sachin Tendulkar proved right Kapil Dev's words. Many do have talent . Many have the skill. Few manage to reach the top. Handful become Legends. It's not only talent and skills.... Intelligence and Brilliance... Which make an individual successful.  It's more important how a person controls one's mind and emotions under all circumstances.  In our country,importance is given more towards education and marks. Ranks and Grades. The old school of parenting and curriculum both were regimental.Absolu...
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In the walk of life

 In the walk of life. Small incidents.  Not much relevance.  Simple people. Small gestures.  Easily forgotten.  But make you emotional and teach you many things. Lessons of life learnt in the.... Walk Of Life.  I prefer Group tours with unknown people.  They are full of surprises and many stories. Retired couples with kids abroad.Spending some leisure time earned after years of hard work,struggles,and sacrifices. Young newly married couples starting their new life together, bonding and getting to know each other. Friends and Families having a small get together.  But what touches me most is Daughters bringing their Moms. In India,women are entrusted with domestic responsibilities and they hardly are allowed nor do they feel to spend time and money on themselves.  When the Daughter gets educated herself against all objections and restrictions....Becomes independent....financially strong.... The first thing, daughter does is ..... Taking The Ev...
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Small Pleasures

  Small Pleasures in Monotony of Life. Every day for most people is the same.Including myself. Alarm rings.Wake up to face another day. Some exercises or a Morning walk. Enter kitchen. Boil milk.Prepare Tea and Coffe. Breakfast and Lunch. Argue with the Househelp for some reason. Get ready and rush to work. Return home but pick some veggies or groceries on way. Prepare Dinner.Wash and Clean. Day ends. As a Student, life was Monotonous. School/ College, Classes,Tutions,Studies,Enterance and other Exams. Monotony in Life as a Student continues till Adulthood too. Initially it was for Exams...later it was for Targets completion. Struggle has always been evident. Amidst this.... Small things.... Small gestures.... Give pleasure ....joy. Kickstart the day...and work. Early morning, as I collect the newspaper and milk packet ...my Geriatric neighbor gives her dentured smile,waves ....All is well. As I leave for my work hurriedly, the 2yr old is heard crying as her mom...
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Metamorphosis of Life

 The Metamorphosis. .....of Life. A journey of vulnerability and dependecy slowly evolves into confident and independent personality.  A Beautiful Metamorphosis.  A baby born .... So innocent.  Vulnerable.  Dependent on the Parent.  Slowly starts imbibing,emulating and at times even copying the words, actions and traits of the parent.  Recently, video posted by proud Papa ,American Singer and actor,Nick Jonas,showed his young daughter, Malti Marie, exclaim " Oh! My God " exactly the same way as he reacts..... It's interesting and exhilarating to see our kid enact our traits, style,and exclaim or react to situations just like we do. We love to show and talk to the world....our kid is " Chip of the same( old) block".... Then,as the child starts growing and steps into outside world.... It's exciting and same time anxious feeling as a Parent to watch a slowly different personality evolving in front of us. Varying reactions.... Different reactions from our...
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