Wednesday, April 26, 2006
the futility stares at me directly in the eye and I look away....
someone wisely said one day "what's the point?"
someone wisely said one day "what's the point?"
Monday, April 17, 2006
Cool points..
Six Tips for Happiness
Advice from Tal Ben-Shahar. Borrowed from http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5295168
1. Give yourself permission to be human. When we accept emotions -- such as fear, sadness, or anxiety -- as natural, we are more likely to overcome them. Rejecting our emotions, positive or negative, leads to frustration and unhappiness.
2. Happiness lies at the intersection between pleasure and meaning. Whether at work or at home, the goal is to engage in activities that are both personally significant and enjoyable. When this is not feasible, make sure you have happiness boosters, moments throughout the week that provide you with both pleasure and meaning.
3. Keep in mind that happiness is mostly dependent on our state of mind, not on our status or the state of our bank account. Barring extreme circumstances, our level of well being is determined by what we choose to focus on (the full or the empty part of the glass) and by our interpretation of external events. For example, do we view failure as catastrophic, or do we see it as a learning opportunity?
4. Simplify! We are, generally, too busy, trying to squeeze in more and more activities into less and less time. Quantity influences quality, and we compromise on our happiness by trying to do too much.
5. Remember the mind-body connection. What we do -- or don't do -- with our bodies influences our mind. Regular exercise, adequate sleep, and healthy eating habits lead to both physical and mental health.
6. Express gratitude, whenever possible. We too often take our lives for granted. Learn to appreciate and savor the wonderful things in life, from people to food, from nature to a smile.
Advice from Tal Ben-Shahar. Borrowed from http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5295168
1. Give yourself permission to be human. When we accept emotions -- such as fear, sadness, or anxiety -- as natural, we are more likely to overcome them. Rejecting our emotions, positive or negative, leads to frustration and unhappiness.
2. Happiness lies at the intersection between pleasure and meaning. Whether at work or at home, the goal is to engage in activities that are both personally significant and enjoyable. When this is not feasible, make sure you have happiness boosters, moments throughout the week that provide you with both pleasure and meaning.
3. Keep in mind that happiness is mostly dependent on our state of mind, not on our status or the state of our bank account. Barring extreme circumstances, our level of well being is determined by what we choose to focus on (the full or the empty part of the glass) and by our interpretation of external events. For example, do we view failure as catastrophic, or do we see it as a learning opportunity?
4. Simplify! We are, generally, too busy, trying to squeeze in more and more activities into less and less time. Quantity influences quality, and we compromise on our happiness by trying to do too much.
5. Remember the mind-body connection. What we do -- or don't do -- with our bodies influences our mind. Regular exercise, adequate sleep, and healthy eating habits lead to both physical and mental health.
6. Express gratitude, whenever possible. We too often take our lives for granted. Learn to appreciate and savor the wonderful things in life, from people to food, from nature to a smile.
Friday, April 14, 2006
how futile some things are.. yet i do so much of those... Is it worth packing too much meaning into this one life anyways? my mantra these days - have fun as long as it is not at anyone's cost but your own!
what's perpetual i was asked? what do u think?
what's perpetual i was asked? what do u think?
Sunday, April 09, 2006
Roller-coaster
Roller coaster rides can be good, exciting - give's the kicks and be fun! Some rides can be quite adventurous - but afterall they are just rides - temporary - last few moments. Some people are scared and stay away from them they don't know of the kicks or dislike them - some who enjoy always want more of it.
They enjoy those moments and look forward to having some more while they can - before one is declared to be a heart patient who can't take any more of such adventure!
I find a huge analogy between this and life's events...
They enjoy those moments and look forward to having some more while they can - before one is declared to be a heart patient who can't take any more of such adventure!
I find a huge analogy between this and life's events...
Sunday, April 02, 2006
Garfield
i was watching garfield on star movies with my nephew... and both of us were laughing crazily :-) Ashna and her friends joined in too and my room is full of children all laughing away to glory watching a cat act smart. Oh Man this is such a nice movie... must buy it's DVD.
Saturday, April 01, 2006
Summer hols are here again :-)
Unexpected events... people... feelings..... and I'm lovin it!
