Walk of life

  Am I " Good Enough"? Yesterday, I watched Kangana Ranaut starring movie based on Tamil Nadu Ex CM ,AIADMK Chief,Jayalalitha. What impressed me more? Madam Jayalalitha, her persona,Grit,Determination, Her Life....Raised by a single mother who worked small parts in cinema to give her daughter expensive Convent Education and then bring that girl at a very young age into film industry and make her act with very senior Superstars in Romantic movies( a naive 18/19 yr made to romance Superstars Shivaji Ganesan and the legend MGR who were very much her father's age)..... then following footsteps of her Mentor MGR ,entering politics to help her Mentor....being humiliated at every point of time......finally becoming a cult" Thalaivi". Same is the career graph of Actress Kangana Ranaut. Being humiliated for  her accent and grassroot Background.....yet this fierce talented girl fought all and against everyone questioning and doubting her.....Today,a well known actress...

  Inner Strength Dr Tripti Milind Galgali Anaesthesiologist, Hubli. A 75yr lady was referred for pain and Palliative care to me. A sudden weakness episode got her investigated. She was diagnosed terminal stage of Cancer due to metastasis every where. " You have few months to live". Hearing this,a physically active lady yesterday, suddenly got bedridden. An energetic lady yesterday needed help for basic needs. When she saw me" Doctor, can you make me just like I was yesterday in few months?" I asked" Why ? Where do you want to go?" She: " I want to attend my grandson 's Convocation. " I promised her pain relief only if she got up from bed. The inner strength to make it to her grandson's Convocation got the lady not only up sitting but in 2- 3 months,she made Kheer herself in the kitchen and brought for me. The lady survived for 1 yr. Yes,she did see her Grandson 's Convocation ceremony on screen. Inner Strength. It moti...

 Shutting self from outside noise.  This picture of Lakshya Sen after winning the Aus Open defeating his Japanese Opponent in Straight Sets. Struggling with severe Back spasm and a drought of winning.... When the world spoke brutally about his form and fitness.... Every practice and each match painful coz of his Back problem.  An early exit in his previous match...... Lakshya Sen ,proud of your win. You deserve it. You taught Every Youngster out there..... When things are not working out for u.... When you yourself start doubting your calibre and credibility...... Shut the noise....... Believe in yourself and work hard on ur strengths..... Patience  Perseverance..... Baazi ek din zaroor paltegi...... Taaliya zaroor bajengi..... The fingers pointing at u yesterday..... Will clap tomorrow.  If you fall.... Get up..... Brush off the dust.... And start running...

  The Dual Duel of Mind and Heart. I have since childhood a firm mind ,focused and determined.Following the passion of my heart. And both my heart and my mind never conflicted with each other.....always one and same goal. Till my 1st pregnancy....I continued working upto end. Once my baby entered the world and the happiest and most wonderful phase of my life ,The Motherhood, began...... And... The Dual ... Duel.. Heart and Mind.... Conflict began. Maternity leave got over. I had to rejoin my workplace. The morning "Separation" ,my baby crying and refusing to leave especially while teething or unwell,made me a " Selfish/ Self centered" person in eyes of every one around ...but mostly me myself. My heart was asking me to leave Anaesthesia. My Mind advised me to control my emotions and focus on my goals for which I had worked very hard. Only few times,my Heart won the Dual Duel when my baby was very sick and needed my Attention as a Doctor. Then the real...

  My Insta profile...... When I was young,the fingers were pointed out on my short plump and not fair profile. Those fingers did make me concious especially in my teens and more when in crowd or in occasions amongst people. My group of MBBS friends were planning on a Reunion after almost 25yrs. My anxiety over my profile overrode  my enthusiasm for meeting my dear batchmates after so many years. Yes. Insta Profile- how I look,my body,my face,my dressing.... External Appearance..... As young as 10yr old girls are anxious about Insta Profile. How world views them? How they appear to the outside world? Pre Social media, when girls came of marriageable age.....the looks mattered a lot in the " Matrimonial Market". Post Social Media,all ages...are anxious about their " Insta Profile". A teen with a changing body structure and hormonal imbalances giving them acne,plump body,dysmorphism.....are suffering  and struggling with mental issues like depression, eatin...

  Blog on SELF BELIEF. It was 1994. A lanky 18yr old from Defense background was asked by a gentleman to contest Miss India Beauty Pageant. She went to fill the registration form. She found that the very beautiful well known face in modeling Industry was contesting that year.Hence,many either hesitated or were opting out of the contest. But on the urging and motivation of her parents, the young girl decided to participate. She not only participated but won too. Self Belief . She believed in her potential and poise. Confidently She went ahead to represent India on the International platform of Miss Universe in Phillipines and won the crown for the first time for India. Many times,world and people around us doubt our credibility and expertise. At times,we may feel less equipped or lesser skilled for the job or project or maybe we maybe lesser qualified in terms of education or experience. Or.... We may be competing with someone much better ... Or.... We maybe preparing ...

  Self motivation Blog. I am a trained Bharata Natyam dancer.Started dancing and performing too right since 5/ 6 yrs of age. Even with a very hectic MBBS and also during Postgraduation in Anaesthesia ,the continuous 72hrs duties- Day and Night ICU and OT - didn't deter me from my Dance classes and practices. But Marriage and Birthing ,nurturing, caring, home management and Strenuous Anaesthesia private practice got me very busy..... My passion for dance got forgotten for 2 decades. A chance video taken by my daughter as I was showing her hand gestures on a Kathak song performed by Madhuri Dixit" Dhai Shyam Rok Layi"..... I was asked to perform in Anaesthesia CME . Dancing after so many years..... With fractures and surgeries, ligament tears.... And weight gain..... Very Difficult. Not easy. But not IMPOSSIBLE. Dancing requires energy, foot movements and rhythm. The entire process was painful, strenuous and frustrating. Steps needed modification. I chose a f...

  Milind             Weds                         Tripti Trust me.I will search a very good boy for you. Appaji told me 27yrs ago when I was doing Postgraduation in Anaesthesia in Nair hospital. My father kept his word. 25yrs back,today 18th November, 2000, at 8am ,Milind arrived with his family to Vashi .I had mehendi on both hands.My Attya feeding me. " No,you can't see the bride before wedding. It's inauspicious". I refused to turn around. Milind chuckled," I was married to you the day I saw you.Tomorrow is just a formality." 18th started our journey together with pre wedding rituals of both families coming together and greeting each other. 19th November 2000..... Milind and myself took the Saat Pheras....took wedding Vows .... Promising each other to love and support each other at every walk of lif...

  A story of an Ordinary Woman. A few days back,my son accompanied me to World Anaesthesia Day celebration as I was performing a dance. After the program got over,next day on the breakfast table,he said" Papa,only few recognize Mummy." Yes. Few recognize me in the Society. Neither do I have power nor money nor have I contributed to the Society in big way for recognition. A very Ordinary Woman. Story is similar for every woman. When priority becomes Family and kids over Career and Recognition. Many opportunities are pushed back or refused ....for .... A Parent Teachers meeting, Badminton tournaments, A Stage performance, Dentist appointment or something simple as an evening in the park or a Swim or a trek or a movie or a laser show on Karnataka history.....endless priorities. Social life and Professional life had to be comprised to caring,nurturing and monitoring. Academic excellence became a past.My kids saw me more in the kitchen and taking their studies and overl...

  The String Connecting The Beads. I had a dance program. My mother stayed up all night ,wove beautiful white beads together with a string and made a necklace matching with my costume. The string tied with a knot behind my neck. The necklace enhanced my entire get-up .Beautiful shining white beads adorned my neck. After the dance,my friends flocked around me and eagerly touched the necklace to feel the beads. One of them tugged the string...... The knot wasn't strong.The string broke. All the beautiful beads fell scattered all over the floor. As long the beads were held on together by the string....the necklace adorned my neck. The string broke..... The beads simply fell apart. Relationships between siblings and extended family members is similar to the beads and the string. The parents and elders in the family are like the String which holds everyone together. Once,they are no more....the siblings and cousins grow apart and the entire family just like beads simply segr...

  Satiety and Hunger. Dr Tripti Milind Galgali Hubli. Stretch your legs according to length of your blanket. Post Independence, majority of us have been through tough childhood and compromised growing up years. Once,we start earning, major part of income is segregated on the 1st day of month towards savings- Fixed deposits, Equity and shares,Real estate,Insurance.... Means of Savings to secure our future and help us in Emmergencies. But do we " Spend" . Indians don't spend much. Savings is imbibed into us since childhood. Hunger and Satiety. We are taught to eat only when hungry.For good health,we are taught to restrict our Satiety and control our Hunger. So,in life,too Indians are educated to control their Spending. Current generation lives with intention of " YOLO" You Only Live Once. Their Hunger for Spending is more and so longer is their Bucket List.... Satiety is missing in the dictionary of their life agenda. They stretch their legs longer...

 I bought a Jasmine plant from the nursery home. Nice Fragrance.  I wanted to take good care with great enthusiasm for gardening .I read books,watched videos and discussed with common friends.  Meticulous watering, some organic manure.  A few good flowers and the plant started withering. Worried, I got some more ingredients for it's healthy growth. But alas,the poor plant deteriorated.  Every body declared it hopeless .But I didn't lose hope. I just stopped adding supplements. Only water once a week.  A few days later,small green shoots appeared and soon the plant regrew stronger. This incident is so similar to our lives . Any new environment or a new phase brings difficulties for us to cope. Over thinking and over enthusiasm is not good for healthy growth . Life comes with its own ups and downs.  Never lose hope. Always be positive.  In difficult times,just stay calm and steady.Hang on. Times will change. Newer opportunities will come.Sun ...

 Shafali Verma. A fighter. A role Model. A player starting a promising Cricket career at a young age of 15yrs. Fought hard against all odds...had to prove her gender too. She got her Cricket to shut mouths and give back to all fingers pointing at her....questioning her credibility.  She was dropped off the World Squad inspite of good performance in other formats but lacking form in ODI. Her parents supported her in her lowest phase of disappointment.  Her parents encouraged her to play Domestic Cricket. Polish her skills.Work on her form and fitness. A wild card entry into Indian Women Cricket World Cup Squad replacing an Injured player. And the 21yr skilled Cricket player created History yesterday.  She excelled with her batting,bowling,wicket keeping..... Bravo Girl. Take a bow. You taught everyone young kid out there..... Never take a failure,rejection or drawback as a Punishment.  Take that time to work harder.Polish skills. Analyse short comings. Be prepare...