Dark thoughts arise
In the maze of games,
Should one play along?
Whims contradict Goals
Ambition leads...
Drama misleads...
Ambition makes you who you deserve to be,
Drama makes you forget who you were...
Paradigm shifts
Live, not act
Love, don't react...
I had a real scary dream this morning, got up at 4:30 am because of it and even considered practicing accounts, just because i didn't wanna go back to sleep!!!
The Dream
After college, the train that was supposed to take me to Vashi, changed direction sometime and took me to Wadala instead... I was perplexed, shocked and confused, was just thinking about calling mom when a child with very hollow eyes, of about 12, tapped me on my arm, he had my phone and said he was calling my mom... I woke up terrified.
I was just wondering what was it that scared me so much?
I was also thinking about what my college counselor told me... She said that i hold the reins too tight around me, that i don't let myself be and asked me to 'give space to myself'. What that basically means is that i scold myself a lot more than even my mom does, so that's a lot! :P
Anyway, i realised what the dream was about and why it scared me more than it would most people...
The train to Vashi going to Wadala instead was representative of the things out of my control affecting my life (i don't like it one bit!) The child having in possession, my cellphone was terrifying because it signified that i had lost control of what should normally be within my grasp.
Now, on hindsight, why wouldn't that be terrifying to a supposed 'control freak' like me! ... And you thought this was about the kid with the hollow eyes lol! ;)
Things are not always what you see them to be, there is always the prospect of deception, you tend to see things the way you want to and the way you believe to be true but not for what it really is. . .
If you see things for what they really are, then you see every being tormented by their demons, everyone appears fallible and vulnerable...
Well, almost everyone... there are always a chosen few who seem so unperturbed by circumstances, people or even by a frothy mixture of both.
These 'always-happy' people are the ones who see things the way they want to, only the way they believe to be true. . .
Then, there are the others who actually see through deceptions and can clearly see reality, but they have seen so much of it already that it doesn't trill them anymore, they see it all but are unaffected, they are NOT happy but 'NUMB'
So how does one get to that place where one isn't deceiving the self, hasn't become numb, but is truly happy...
By choosing to see the beauty in the world and in all,
By admiring their beauty and blessing them so their torments go away...
By loving every soul, helping and being there for them always...
Yes, I've found the secret to lasting happiness...
After the Obituary to my dear cellfone, I've bought a new one now...
I know i should be really thrilled that I've found an alternate someone
A twist of fate, a bad day, things going wrong, getting up n the wrong side of the bed... i don't believe in any of these things.
Hello der! How’s life treating ya? No, wait… correction….How are you treating life???
Did you know that the falling dream is actually an indication of you having lost control of some aspect of your daily life? One of my friends gets that dream repeatedly but she’s not gonna buy into this… very cynical babe that one…
And the Death dream actually symbolizes the death of worries in a person’s life! And indicates longevity and prosperity … had seen a very close friend in such a dream, was scared shitless and of course she did not fancy it either… yet
M brought a palmistry book yesterday, in which I saw that I have a psychic hand and have crosses in just the right place to make it as an occultist! Bring out the Crystal Ball already ;)
Otherwise, the movie left a bad taste in the mouth, something that happens only when one can’t digest what one has been put through!
The Movie, on the other hand, was all about the ‘All-Important Man’ as Carrie can’t believe she’s about to get married, gets left at the altar, sulks for most part of the movie, only to finally marry him – blaming it on ‘Love’.
Confessions of a shopaholic - The movie was a whole lot of fun just like the trailers promised and yes the theatre was brimming with like, 90% girl population... i guess we can just smell a good chick flick in the air!
Gossip Girl - Yes, it sounds superficial, good thing is it doesn't claim to be anything else. The script's well written, witty, smart, bitchy... Music's darn good too and how can i forget the people look gorgeous!
Half the reason i watch is the clothes, styling & accessories, worth killing for! Oh Yeah... has to be seen to be believed!
Reading: Ascent of money
Niall Ferguson writes financial history in a such a simplified manner that rookies like me can understand how it all works. Banks, debt and stock market don't seem so daunting anymore. The book has turned into a popular Television Series, the music's catchy and the narration intriguing that no wonder its such a hit, but don't be fooled, its practically been read right out of the book.
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Stay Hungry Stay Foolish that takes a walk down memory lane into the lives of the entrepreneurs of our time. People who said no to seven figure salaries to take plunge & those who crossed the bridge when they came to it, in all cases, Real inspiration.
Must-read: Our Ultimate Reality, if you are the kind of person who wonders about Life, Universe and Everything, this book is what you want!
The organizing committee comprising of Priyanka (CCD), Yatin, Madhav, Priyanka (HP), Gayatri, Gautam, Punit, Meenakshi, Anil, Prady and Brinda had organized some wonderful games. The event soon gained in momentum as the games begun.
First among them was Fevicol ka Majboot Jod, for which groups of 15 were formed, a circle was made wherein each member locked hands with the rest and alternate members faced into and out of the circle. Once the hands were locked-in and positions fixed, the race was on!
There were five such teams and two raced at a time. Two got disqualified when hands lost their grip sometime during the pursuit of speed.
The finale between an all-girls team & all-boys team was a treat to watch, while the rest of us picked sides, placed bets and cheered on!
The complexity level was raised a bit this time, what with them racing diagonally this time. In the end though, it was a close call as the boys crossed the finish line just a few seconds before the girls.
Next was Hum Saath Saath Hain, wherein all the GCD teams were to move clockwise in a circle till the music played, but when it stopped and the host, Madhav, announced a number, groups of that particular number were to be formed. Anyone found in a group of lesser or greater number was disqualified. Most of the people stuck loyally to the initial group they had formed, others switched when the tide changed. It was fun as scheming and strategy occupied everyone’s minds and staying in the game became a priority. One could tell how much people were enjoying this game, by the looks of distress on their faces when disqualified.
Kunal, Sivakumar, Kiran, Sameer and Mahesh were the five who sustained till the end.
There were prizes for rare achievements like having the Maximum number of keys in a key ring; Winner – Sivakumar K, Possessor of red rimmed spectacles; Winner – Rithesh Shetty, Maximum number of buttons on an outfit – 80(!); Winner – Pravina Raorane.
The cake was then cut by some of our most experienced Lionites, after which cake & appetizers were gobbled up.
By then it was time to hit the dance floor and most took to it with ease. In true party spirit, everyone grooved to the beats as the DJ belted out popular numbers one after the other.
It was good fun to see everybody's other side as they danced, tried to dance, stepped on toes and into a trance.
Time seemed to fly by, as once dinner was had; it was soon time to pack up and ship off, bringing to an end a truly memorable evening.
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