Life - A Jigsaw Puzzle...

There are times and days in your life when you introspect and complain or situations lead u to think and rethink…

What’s happening in my life?

Jeez!!! not again…Why does this happen to me all the time?

Why am I in this shit? How will I get out of it?

Why me ?

Why do I have to wait for so long...Don’t I deserve better?

Yes it happens to me..It happens to most of us…

We do know that everything happens for a reason and as you go ahead in your life you’ll get a substance for what had happened…it sometimes takes years to reveal the mystery or sometimes it’s just a few moments away…

What we see is not always true, the ground reality is sometimes different, the trailer can be deceiving, you need to watch the movie to know the entire plot. Years later or when everything is set straight, you look back in life, you will see all the pieces had a perfect meaning, each piece had to be there to make the puzzle complete.

Life’s like a jigsaw puzzle, where every event good or bad are the pieces of this puzzle, which completes this beautiful picture called Life. If you miss one piece, this picture would remain incomplete.

But when the going gets tough we are bound to cogitate. We are too human to understand the ground behind the unforeseen happenings in life. At times even those small little things in life, irritates you, annoys you…

I was having a bad day, things were getting on nerves…everything seem to be going wrong, events forced me to think, ‘Why Me’?

And then, I get a mail in my inbox, and it said it all….

" After Sept. 11th, one company invited the remaining members of other companies who had been decimated by the attack on the Twin Towers to share their available office space.
At a morning meeting, the head of security told stories of why these people were alive......and all the stories were just the 'LITTLE' things. As you might know, the head of the company survived that day because his son started kindergarten.
Another fellow was alive because it was his turn to bring donuts.
One woman was late because her alarm clock didn't go off in time.
One of them missed his bus.
One spilled food on her clothes and had to take time to change.
One's car wouldn't start.
One went back to answer the telephone.
One had a child that dawdled and didn't get ready as soon as he should have.
One couldn't get a taxi.
The one that struck me was the man who put on a new pair of shoes that morning, took the various means to get to work but before he go there, he developed a blister on his foot. He stopped at a drugstore to buy a Band-Aid.
That is why he is alive today.

Now when I am stuck in traffic, miss an elevator, turn back to answer a ringing telephone when in a hurry... all the little things that annoy me. I think to myself, this is exactly where God wants me to be at this very moment... So Next time your morning seems to be going wrong, the children are slow getting dressed, you can't seem to find the car keys, you hit every traffic light, don't get mad or frustrated.
God is at work watching over you & taking care of you.

When something happens to you – Good or Bad; consider what it means.

There’s a purpose to life’s events. To teach you how to laugh more and not to cry too hard.

When you feel down because you didn’t get what you want, just sit tight and be happy. God has thought of something better to give you."

Suddenly I was at peace, as if I had answers to all my worries… with time things got sorted out and I realized there’s a purpose to life’s events, everything that looked improper and illogical in the past made complete sense now…undoubtedly there’s a reason for everything, and each event conspires to make a way for you, towards your destiny. When such things happen you’re bound to believe God is at work watching over you & taking care of you!

US Jahan Mein Hum…

A new country, a new civilization, new friends and a beginning of new era for US..A era of fun, frolic, bloopers and masti…

We all moved out of India for the first time and came into this country of dreams - US of A. Beautiful skyscrapers, lovely roads, snow as pure as white, hot chics they all make you go crazy..you are in total Awe…But what comes uninvited is new culture, new rules and regulations– traffic, driving, eating, theee “American accent”, loadsa bloopers and faux pas!!!

As first timers in US of A, we all slip, make goof-ups..And as time passes all these first timer bloopers remains as memories to laugh upon…

A great friend of mine Ms. Yamini Murty, she is an awesome blogger, visit http://expressmyway.blogspot.com/ to know for yourself. She has this series called “Aisa Bhi Hota Hain”, which is such an awesome way to put down in words all those little incidents/episodes/bloopers that life brings with it, and the wit she adds to it makes it worth reading.. This inspired me to write all the goof ups and blunders that I do or see around. This series of post under the label “US Jahan Mein Hum” is specially dedicated to all the bloopers and faux pas I do or see around during my stay in US of A.. so that I can laugh and relive all of them as I grow old. Thanks Yamini for all the inspiration.

And all my friends-partners in crime/bloopers, these posts are dedicated to all of you..I will be using your names without your permission, but I know u’ll be indebted all your life for making you a Hero in my blog:P Thanks for all the funny moments/bloopers, without you guys the stay in US wouldn’t be so much fun..We rock!!!

A Year Gone By...

Back in time,

Thinking of the ride.

A year gone by,
Was an attempt to fly.

Flight seems high,
But that’s a lie,
For I've crossed only a mile.
But then it’s the genesis,
Beautiful are the reminisces.

The year gone by,
sure contributed to the fly.
Memories I capture,

As I march into future.

Long appears the drive,

A tryst with time,

Need to be brave,

To conquer the game.

But this is about the year gone by,

And the celebration it buys!

Chai Parle-G ka sang hain

There is a old saying 'Time and tide waits for no one'. So very true time seems to be running and its running fast. Many atimes I wish I could go back to my childhood, smile and laugh awhile..run and play around...just stand and stare at objects that look mysterious or even if they don't;)


I was having chai and parle G this evening with my roomates, and it reminded me so many things of my childhood and for a moment we went back to the golden days and discussed all those things we use to do as a child. I also ended up writing a few lines a tribiute to Parle-G, the biscuit we all have grown up with and I still love it:)
the poem is named 'Chai Parle-G ka sang hain'

Anko mein nend hain, fir b ek umang hain,
kaam ke bojh se jhuki hain zindagi,
bachpan mein fir jane ka mann hain,
Chai Parle-G ka sang hain.

Samay ki raftar se dar lagta hain,
kuch pal churane ka jee karta hain,
bachpan mein fir jane ka mann hain,
Chai Parle-G ka sang hain.

Kuch pal apno ke saath beeta le,
kuch purani yaado ko fir jee le,
bachpan mein fir jane ka mann hain,
Chai Parle-G ka sang hain.

Galtio pe mummy ki woh daat,
daat ke baat mummy ka woh dular,
bachpan mein fir jane ka mann hain,
Chai Parle-G ka sang hain.

Chai Parle-G ka sang hua khatam,
samay ne fir hain pukara,
bachpan se nikalne ka hain ishara,

fir laut ke auga,
kuch pal bachpan mein beetane,
Chai Parle-G ke sang.

ALL ISZZZ WELL!!!!!

It’s been more than 8 months, that I haven’t blogged.
You ask me why? And I would say I just don’t know. I didn’t know what to write, nothing motivated me to write...2009 was not a significantly great year for me. The less of high peaks and more of Low peaks marked the year an unsatisfactory one for me.

Yet again a year has passed by and I still stand at the crossroads, confused and baffled as to which road I should travel by...

I could say 2009 was not a great year but nevertheless it has taught me to be patient. They say whatever happens, happens for a reason. I haven’t found the reason yet, but I have learnt one thing for sure there is one force which is mightier and powerful than your force and at times you need to surrender to this force.

Each passing day teaches you something new…it teaches you how to deal with life..It teaches you to be happy…It teaches you to live your life.
The lessons could be through your loved ones, the unknown faces or the unfamiliar situations you meet each day, the chaotic world outside or person within you. The inspiring characters in reel life or lovely characters in your real life. Its upto us how we take up these lessons in our life.

Ranchodas Shamaldas Chachad is one such inspiring character. He has immensely inspired me.What a lovely and positive character..and a class movie.

I bet the most frustrated lot you’ll find in software industry, even I am no exception. But let’s not cry and complain about the sucking job, about lost opportunities, about the unfair world and not so happening life.

If your job sucks look out for a better opportunity, if you couldn’t crack your CAT/GRE or any other entrance exam, try again you will. If you have tried again and again and still you are not able to achieve your dream, leave it you have many other dreams to accomplish, look forward to them. If you have messed up your life, make all means to sort it out, crying over it is no solution.
It you are doing the best you can do and still you are unhappy or not able to reach your destination, then probably you need to catch up another train or change your route.
Lets make life happen!!!

Its 2010...A new year... A new beginning...new hopes and new aspirations…Let face the hurdles in life bravely and walk towards our dream. What is important is to be happy!!! And whenever you are low and troubles surround you..you know what you have to say..ALL IsZZZ WELL…as Baba Ranchodas says, the problem might not be solved but you’ll get the courage to face the problem

ON that note…Happy New Year…May 2010 be a blessed year for all of us!!!

Serendipity Again!!!

There was a Short Fiction writing contest "Ascension" @ http://www.clarityofnight.blogspot.com/. They had given a picture on which the participants had to write a story…

Though I was late to send my post, but nevertheless even I made an attempt to write a story..its my first attempt to story writing so would appreciate all ur valuable feedbacks...

My writeup :

Serendipity Again!!!

It was a stormy night. The wind roared, the sky turned black in fury and the nature sobbed vehemently.The night was furious; people did not dare to come out of their refuges.

The panic was clearly visible on people’s faces…It seemed as if the fear had made Sandra immune to all that was going around …

While everyone was running helter-skelter, she took the escalator to reach the first floor of the mall…As she moved up, she recollected the tempestuous night…That night she could never forget …

Four years ago, when the nature played mischief and it rained heavily, just like this night, she met Sam who, like others, was waiting for the clouds to clear. Together they managed to get into a partially done mall.

She did not refrain from getting into her business when Sam gave a peck on her cheek. That night she felt something that she had never felt before. She loved the deception. Though this was her job, she couldn’t remain professional. Emotions flowed as he made love to her. For the first time in life she felt she was loved for who she was, not for what she did.

She came back to reality as she ascended and reached the floor. Blood rushed through her veins when she saw Sam looking at her intently giving one of those –serendipitous smile. Both stood there for a moment looking in each others eyes…reliving the night…reliving the love that had no name…

It was evident that even Sam was equally glad and indeed this accident was beautiful.

In Sandra’s word it was Serendipity again!!!

Editing Credits: Yamini Murty

Life is how u treat it....!

Life is how u treat it..

The way we react to situations is totally in our hands...

We can choose to be happy and stay happy!!!

Recently I read an article on "The 90/10 Principle" by Stephen Covey.

The principle says" 10% of life is made up of what happens to you. 90% of life is decided by how you react."

This principle hit the chord and made my grey cells work....

Somehow I thought of trying it out and it really worked. Being happy is a conscious choice, it’s not an automatic response.

And its we who are totally responsible for our happiness.

I am a learner by experience.

And one thing that I have learnt from life is, there is no use cribbing and crying about things that didn’t work.

If things didn’t work it was bcoz either they were not destined to happen or you didn’t deserve it.

Being an optimist, ill say it didn’t work bcoz probably something better is in store.

I agree, at times, it’s inevitable to get depressed with all the negativity around and with the tough and testing times life brings along with it.

But these are the 10% of life on which you have no control, where you are helpless. But then when u know you are helpless and you can’t do anything, why think more, be depressed and worsen the situation?

I know its easy saying but when it comes to reality all these fundas/philosophies are nothing but crap.

Sometime back I had one such eventful day(eventful bcoz the events brought some good lessons with it)..Everything around me seemed so negative..I was helpless...and situations were sucking...

I was getting frustrated, irritated...These are the times when you either analyze as to what went wrong or discuss with a good friend.

I got great friends and with them come great philosophies (which are nothing but crap at that point of time)

But if I ponder on those philosophies I realize how much sense they make.

I mean see, life always has ups and down. All bad days have good days to follow, so always face the bad day in a way u can be proud of.

why cry and waste those days and regret later on, when u know u cant do anything about it. You ought to be helpless at times, you are not God to be all powerful.

We all know all these philosophies and we don’t tend to give a ear to it bcoz we find it very heavy.

So even I wont give much of these but then....

Okay coming back to my agenda...i was talking about happiness being a choice...

All I know is - Smile and the world Smiles with you...Decide for a day that you wont crib, cry and won’t get depressed and see the difference..Be happy and make others happy and I bet u can make all the difference.

Now, what about problems, testing times, responsibilities, losing your love, good friends…… All these are tough times..who doesn’t have all these problems...?

I know at times Life is a bitch, but we should learn how to treat it.

Love it and it will love u back, Hate it and it will make your life hell.

And then we all are just travelers, out on a journey. You meet some, and you lose some in this span.

Problems - they'll come and go. People will come and go… You’ll never have good times all the time..

But all we can do is Be cool and enjoy the journey..

So, GunnGunna le, muskura le...Zindagi mein kush reh le:)

Sing, dance, and laugh...Keep the child in u alive...Be happy and be wild:)

And yes Love yourself!!!

I feel very positive about everything, as I end this post…

hum hain rahi pyaar ke, phir milenge chalte chalte.... :)