Phase of Transformation in Life :)

one of the biggest accidents(rather incident) landed me in Bangalore that I chose for all reasons of unexplainable logic. After the initial turmoil or rather I must say trauma I went thru in finding a place to accomodate myself, the turn of events became even worse. As usual I dint like the place to stay as there was absolutely no privacy but at a sky rocketing price for everything. This made me begin my place for stay hunt in a very short notice and I landed up in a rather wonderful place beyond my expectations. This is the saga or chronicles of the initial times in bangalore.

Then coming to the core issue of college. College had several fascinating things that gave me very pleasant surprises after the other. Not sure if they are pleasant or the otherway. I shall leave this to the choice of the readers.

Some of the most interesting characters I met in college are these three individuals. I used to meet this guy everyday in the cafeteria early in the morning who carries his red color statistics text book and keep reading it. I talk to this person often in the college on very diverse issues but not at a intense level. I still remember this guy sharing with me the one yr break he took after graduation and the like. But, then I must admit the fact that I was not close to this wonderful person at that point in time. I remember one question that I asked him "are there any good fellowships here in bangalore?". This person would also remember this forever.

Life went on then. There is this association formed in college called groups. Here I meet another interesting personality. The very first moment I see tis personality, I identified her to be of tamil roots that was confirmed later. Do not remember having any major interactions with this person despite the fact that we were in the same group. (primarily due to the wonderful track record of attendance :P) But then yeah I must admit the fact that she offered to help with assignments very often. I apprecaite that bcoz despite the fact that sh, she was sleeping only for 2 to 3 hrs a day, she was committed to college work.

The third personality I came across is this ever thoughtful person. She was always lost in thoughts or looked like lost her way. I dint know much about this person then like how i know her now. But there is one thing I noticed in her is the courage and confidence in her speech especially in the presentations irrespective of the amount of preparation. This stands a test for her crisis management skills. Also, on one specific occasion worth mentioning here is one of the Corporate finance presentation where she did a commendable job.

Getting into the core now. I tried to capture a pen picture of the three interesting personalities in the last three paragraphs. Now, I am going to write a brief of my association with them and how they have changed my life. Though we differed by region, language and every other sort of social segregation, there was one very vital magic word called FRIENDSHIP that bind us. This is the magic word that can unify anyone who can otherwise be separated several factors.

Also, there was this common word that bound us together. Thats the most powerful GOD. Belief in God and the levels of belief do differ between us but still there is somthing common in us. That is the quest to understand him and his love more. I would rather say we are extremely different people in our belief and our lifestyles. But, the unifying factors help us disregard the difference s and rather work on the commonalities in spirit and strengthen them further. If there is a person who can make a positive difference in your life, that is undoubtedly these three. I can vouch for that. My life has changed phenomenally after a brief time spent with them.

I admire these kids for everything that they are. At no instance did we believe that we shud compromise or modify ourselves to fit in some one else's scheme of things. These three kids are a part of my family and they fail not to miss any of the events held at my place. Mere presence in the event has very little value but presence with the fullest spirit makes them outstanding. I can bank on these three kids for the rest of my life.

One person is responsible for the spiritual transformation I am undergoing in life. Have given a new dimension to my life in terms of introspection. God given new brother in my life. Thanks for being around.

Other person who is living a dream by her sheer commitment to the work that she does and the spiritual life. the way she balances her life between work, college and spiritual matters is worth mentioning in this context.

the third person is a very good fren who instills very positive spirit in me by her sense of confidence. I admire her amazing confidence and the eagerness to learn is worth appreciating.

Thank U guys for being a reason for change in my life.

Complexities of Mind

Life offers surprises everyday and the list of events that either trouble you or delight are innumerable. Over the last few days I amount of events I have been exposed or rather I should say 'My psyche' has been exposed stand a testimony to the utmost and unrealistic complexities of human life. All i have been trying to capture over the last few days are really beyond comprehension to my mind. I tend to see even the monotonous activities in life with a implied or figurative meaning underlying. I have been exposed to several theories trying to explore several complexities of the mind. I use the word complexities of mind because when we say we are not able to understand some theories it is not that they are tough or not understandable. But, only the orientation of the mind or senses that determine the potential to simplify things and absorb them in a consumable fashion.

The important fact here is to tune the mind and not blame your potential to understand. Mind is the master of everything in life next only to the supernatural. For example, trying to analyze exams - what are exams? Certain standards required to be met by the process of institutionalization of education. But, in a symbolic sense what does an exam connote? Vertical and horizontal advancement of the mind to process more than what it used to do before. (May agree or may not :P). In a metaphysical sense, its used to combat the spirit of evil from defeating you which is what we call a Pass or Good marks in exams. Failure is considered to be yielding to the evil spirits in the battle. Exam is a very simple example.

However, there are more complex and complicated day to day realities of life. Lets take the concept of relative deprivation. In simple sense, it refers to the deprivation faced by an individual when he/she uses some social group as the reference. So what does it signify? What makes an individual think that he/she is deprived? is it because of the social construct of what is happiness or what one ought to enjoy? Probably, the deprived individual thinks that he has fallen short of what the social group is enjoying otherwise. Does this symbolically signify that the person is being pulled down by the anti-forces of internal harmony that ensures the alignment of mind and soul in a person.

First to deal all this in detail, there needs a very careful analysis of certain definitions. Mind? soul? what are all these? . This list is definitely unending. These are abstract realities and the definition of these terms lie on the individual who is trying or attempting to define these. The scales of measurement is primarily developed or designed by the individual in the context of personal and social milieu. While, I strongly think that these are left to the scope of individual comprehension and a external force to decode things would only be futile. However, there lies a social responsibility in every individual to contribute to the areas of lack of clarity.

Rest to be continued.

Bday Wish :)

Dear Kavya,

A birthday is definitely a very special day in many ways than one. This special day gives u a moment to reflect on the journey you had till date and also think of the journey that your life is embarked towards future. As a wise saying goes, "A bday does not remind u that one event full year has passed that makes u one yr old, but you grow stronger and more mature". The more you grow older, u become more stronger. Sorry for this gyan, as any bday wish shud have some gyan u c.. call it stereotypes :P

U have a lot of people to thank this day. First, the chief architect of life on this earth - The almighty, second the worldly architect - parents and this list goes on. But, I have a reason too, Thank u for being a wonderful friend. I might not have spent a great deal of time but I strongly believe that you are a very valuable person to bank on. A fren in time of need to share the tough times. There have been not many occasions that I sought ur help or u sought mine but there needs no occasions to show the genuineness of the healthy frenship that binds us. I dont believe in practical happenings that is being mandated by the society to call two ppl as frens. I rather believe in the invisible mutual respect that binds two people. Also, I strongly believe that you can definitely make a difference positively in the life of others. :) u can pat urself for this.

There have been similarity between us in some issues. like the belief in "Long wait" :P, blogging, etc. Its not the commonalities that nurtures the frenship between us, but even the differences( not able to come up with any, too early for that) will help to strengthen frenship.

I am sure you are here to win the best
Make a difference in lives
Live life to the fullest
Be joyful and be a joy to many
celebrate relationships to its fullest glory
Never say die in life to problems
Embrace success in all quarters of life
live a life of perseverance
Lead a life of meaning
Life of respect for genuine values
A true friend who is ready to do the expected and also not the expected.

Wishing you all the success in all ur future endeavors on this wonderful day. :)

Luv, wishes and prayers
Joe.