One Minute, One Moment...........

It was around 11 PM, Saturday, 9th April 2011. TV was on and nothing interesting was coming through. Fan was in full swing as it was bit hot. Bruce was playing with his toy plane. Without my knowledge I stated recollecting the whole day’s event. It was a quiet and normal day with no major achievements and happenings.

Then this thought came to me,

How can we pass that one particular minute / moment / incident without really saying what we never wanted to say, without doing what we never intended to do. Just that particular minute which is so crucial which changes our thought, image, respect, patience and make us regret what we did.

It might be because of wrong bench mark, example, company or place. It’s just that we have to win over that particular moment and it makes a lot a difference to the whole situation. How do I do it? If I am able to answer this, I think I will win the match of life. Is it to ignore? To flee from the place? Argue and win the argument? Act like Buddha ?

This is what Dr Stephen Covey has said:

If someone says something negative about you, do not be a sponge. Let the attack roll off like water on glass. You do not have to let the negative comments affect you.

React properly and it will not ruin your day. A wrong reaction could result in losing a friend, being fired, or getting stressed out.

How do you react if someone cuts you off in the traffic? Do you lose your temper? Pound on the steering wheel? (a friend of mine had the steering wheel fall off), Do you curse? Does your blood pressure skyrocket? Who cares if you arrive 10 seconds later at work? Why let the cars ruin your drive?

It only takes willpower to give ourselves permission to make the experience. Absolutely everything we do, give, say, or even think, it's like a Boomerang. It will come back to us.

If we want to receive, we need to learn to give first. Maybe we will end with our hands empty, but our heart will be filled with love. And those who love life, have that feeling marked in their hearts.

Well said isn’t? After all he is Dr, Stephen Covey. Difficult to put this is in to practice but not Impossible !!!

Anna Hazare Sir - Jai Ho

Dear Anna Hazare Sir,
What a move for the Nation. Tons of salutes to you sir.

Common man as usual ignorant, observer, sympathizer and sitting quite. We are all affected, frustrated, and shameful by corruption but Silent. But this time a slight change is seen around. People are coming out giving complete support. Thanks to Anna sir. Will this solve India’s corruption? I don’t think so, but definitely a good move towards stopping corruption.

If we want to see our nation a Super power in a decade or two, corruption has to be addressed and a fair system to be in place. We all know India is doing slow and steady move in Science & technology, supplying Skilled Human resource to the whole world but at the same time corruption is all over us. Parliament, Hospitals, Schools, Govt Offices are breeding and breathing corruption. We are ruled by Raja, Lalu, Jayalalitha, Sharad Pawar, Yeddi, Gowda of this world who are hungry & shameless with a great digestive system to swallow the breakfast, lunch and dinner in one shot, wash the plate and be ready for the next meal.

We all have a role to play, directly or in directly.

Common Man: Spread the awareness. Talk about Anna Hazare. Make him your Role model. Educate kids on corruption. Communicate and motivate people through blogs, face book, mails, Hand outs, participate in any movement or protest happening around you.

Media: World Cup is over. Please give some attention to Anti corruption movement . Live Telecast, Conduct forums, talk shows. We have seen enough advertisements and stupid reality shows.

Politicians: I don’t know what to tell you guys cause neither you will listen nor you will understand.

Celebrities: You are also a Common Man. Follow the common man for a change.

What is Jan Lokpal Bill?

http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/what-is-the-jan-lokpal-bill-why-its-important-96600