Back on the highway

Sorry, for being away. Initially I was busy in office, then malaria got me. :) I m recovering pretty well. Able to sit in my bed, type this post. So feels really accomplishing.

There is a thing that happens to me, whenever I get sick, I just get more time to think. To let my mind wander off. Sometimes, its not at all fruitful. Its all mish-mash. But sometimes, I get to figure out a lot of things. Ranging from my own life to the lives of people I love.

So this time around, I got time to think things over; Time to evaluate the decisions, and the result I got from them. One things for sure I don’t let regret take over me. With every page turned there is a lesson be learned. So I did. 

Mistakes are a part of your life. Everybody makes them. The difference comes with the factor how you recover; How you NOT make them again…

So laid out my plans, thought about lessons, evaluated experiences, and thought of people I found this year. I cherish every one of them. 

By far this year has been the most exciting year of my life. In terms that I saw so many new chapters of life.

So, I m ready to travel that road again. Back on the highway. We shouldn't be giving up at all. Never give up unless life gives up on you, and life only lets you go, when your time comes to leave this place. So until then fight, search, learn, and enjoy all of it.

Looking for the kill

Wait wait, its not about killing someone you hate the most in your life. :)

 Its all about killing (means removal, just trying to emphasize metaphorically) every obstacle that lies between you and your dreams.  We all have dreams. Things that we want to do in this life; but keeping our morals in tact. Its about reaching out, and making them yours. Make them a reality.

We really have to stretch our imagination, test our limits. By the every test, it has the capacity to stretch.    And yes all this should be applied, by keeping the human capacity in mind. Remember, its really never over, when you start telling yourself its done; it over. So, you can always tell yourself, its never over for you.

We need to keep giving ourselves some targets ( for the kill ). Then we should have a go at it. Analyze; prioritize; and execute.

Some bold steps are required, so is the courage to bring in a change. This is all that is humanly possible.

Its never too late to give yourself a target, life becomes what you think it is for you.

So go ahead, find out a target for yourself. At least for today. Take it down. You will feel that you have accomplished something. That will increase your confidence; and strengthen your belief in yourself for going out for a kill.

Happy killing! :) 

And ...... Peace!

Initiate the change

Again, I was thinking about change. Change in life, in thinking, in progress, in ideas. Change is important,  if its made for the good. It refreshes life. Brings new visions to soul. Provide opportunities.  Change is the  entity that makes us feel alive. The difference between the past and the present.

But, one thing that is more important than the change itself is the initiative that brings the change in existence. We cannot and shouldn’t wait for the change to happen for itself. If it does happen without us doing anything about it, then it simply means we got lucky.

But we wont get lucky every time. We have to initiate the change.

This is something that is missing in the most of us. We can complain about our bad states, but we don't actually get up and start working on our progress. We should realize this, and get up, and start the process, that will eventually bring the change.

Good luck to all. 

Peace!

Eagles - Get over it

This is one of those tracks, that gives us the reality shot. Boosts me up like anything.  You will get the message, when you will listen the song, and read the lyrics through. The end result for me is: I have to keep myself enjoying and struggling rather than complaining. 

Learn; move on; conquer.

The lyrics:

"Get Over It" by "Eagles"

I turn on the tube and what do I see 

A whole lotta people cryin' "Don't blame me" 

They point their crooked little fingers ar everybody else 

Spend all their time feelin' sorry for themselves 

Victim of this, victim of that 

Your momma's too thin; your daddy's too fat 

Get over it 

Get over it 

All this whinin' and cryin' and pitchin' a fit 

Get over it, get over it 

You say you haven't been the same since you had your little crash 

But you might feel better if I gave you some cash 

The more I think about it, Old Billy was right 

Let's kill all the lawyers, kill 'em tonight 

You don't want to work, you want to live like a king 

But the big, bad world doesn't owe you a thing 

Get over it 

Get over it 

If you don't want to play, then you might as well split 

Get over it, Get over it 

It's like going to confession every time I hear you speak 

You're makin' the most of your losin' streak 

Some call it sick, but I call it weak 

You drag it around like a ball and chain 

You wallow in the guilt; you wallow in the pain 

You wave it like a flag, you wear it like a crown 

Got your mind in the gutter, bringin' everybody down 

Complain about the present and blame it on the past 

I'd like to find your inner child and kick its little ass 

All this bitchin' and moanin' and pitchin' a fit 

Get over it, get over it 

It's gotta stop sometime, so why don't you quit 

Get over it, get over it

Gamers Return : Ka-boom!

Yes yes, I m talking about the crazy gaming that we do on computer or consoles. I was totally out of touch with the games. I didn’t have time to play. I remember my teenage days, that I used to spend mostly playing games ( yeah guilty).  I really missed those long sessions; that adrenaline. 

And what were those games; let me recall. Ummm…. Yeah some of the names are Call of duty, Medal of Honor, Counter Strike, Half life, FIFA Series, Project IGI, Grand Theft Auto, Need for speed, Splinter Cell, Mafia ( one of my favorite). Ah! Used to made my day.

That craziness was put to an end mainly because of one reason, that I was unable to cope up with the rising prices of the equipment required for the gaming systems. But…. At last I have got my hands on one graphic card that has turned one of my dreams back to reality.

To me games, really are a source of stress-relief, happiness, and keenness to work hard :P 

I got this card, that seems really cool so far.

XFX Nvidia GeForce 9500 GT  1024MB DDR2 Standard

And guess what was the first game I played, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. :) Getting Bored ? 

Awesome Experience. Once again, I m back to gaming days. I hope they stay this way.

Peace!

Creed - Higher

This is another of those tracks, that remind me of my ambitions, my pursuit of dreams, my search of a satisfied existence in this world. I believe in progress; in moving ahead; in overcoming the challenges. 

'Higher' brings out the belief in myself through which dreams are followed with complete confidence. Makes me believe that sometimes its our efforts that matter the most, not the actual target or desitnation.

Believe in yourself. Build dreams. Follow them. Achieve.

Link of the song 

The lyrics:

"Higher" by "Creed"

When dreaming I'm guided to another world 

Time and time again 

At sunrise I fight to stay asleep 

'Cause I don't want to leave the comfort of this place

'Cause there's a hunger, a longing to escape 

From the life I live when I'm awake 

So let's go there 

Let's make our escape

Come on, let's go there

Let's ask can we stay? 

Can you take me Higher?

To a place where blind men see 

Can you take me Higher? 

To a place with golden streets

Although I would like our world to change 

It helps me to appreciate 

Those nights and those dreams

But, my friend, I'd sacrifice all those nights 

If I could make the Earth and my dreams the same 

The only difference is 

To let love replace all our hate 

So let's go there 

Let's make our escape 

Come on, let's go there 

Let's ask can we stay? 

So lets go there, lets go there,

Come on, lets go there

Lets ask can we stay?

Up high I feel like I'm alive for the very first time

Set up high I'm strong enough to take these dreams

And make them mine 

Set up high I'm strong enough to take these dreams

And make them mine 

Can you take me Higher?

To a place where blind men see 

Can you take me Higher? 

To a place with golden streets

A special piece out of time

All that time, while I was busy, considering the fact that I have some responsibilities to take care of at home and office both, I kept on thinking that how can I extract some time for myself, for this blog, and for those who might read it one day. :)

The answer to that I found was, time wont come to me, and say "Hey, here I am, use me!!". 

WE HAVE TO EXTRACT A PIECE OUT OF THE DAY FOR US. FOR OTHERS.

It depends on us. We should do as much as we can. Being busy isn't bad. But being unable to find time for yourself, will effect you in the long run. Sometimes you need yourself. Sometimes you are needed by others around. Doing the routine work is routine. Doing something for others and for yourself, does not seems to be that important but it is as much as required as your daily stuff.

It seems difficult in the start - impossible  - But isn't. Mainly, the reason is lack of will ( if not the severity of the task that is keeping you busy). All I am insisting here is, whenever you can make time for yourself and others, do it. Make it happen. You won't know it until you would feel its effects, that how can your little attention can change the day for someone. 

Make a call, say a hi, post a message, do an email, or write a blog. There can be numerous ways. 

Just get out of your daily routine once in a while, do something special for yourself, or someone else. Even if it means, having a big bite of a chocolate bar. :)

My Asylum

Finally i have some time to put something up. This is something I wrote for myself, when life was letting me down, with every new trick in the book. Now I smile at those times. And this thing shows how I felt back then. But now this simple write up, helps me believe in myself. Here's the read.

My Asylum

Let us put our hands together,

raise ourselves higher forever,

breath in dangers, breath out life,

ditch the devil, have an angel by my side,

truth in my hands, falling through lies,

falling through darkness, through the blind skies,

seeking asylum in myself without deceiving my soul,

Just me and myself, lets rock and roll,

expectations, lead me to the ninth sky,

a perceived asylum, somewhere where wishes fly,

rule the life, live the nature, play with the fate,

defy the truths, deceive the treacherous rhythms it make,

cant ignore, it will always be there,

here in my heart, and there, and everywhere,

live, be happy, let it be, let it through,

everything isn't perfect, your asylum is in you,

its you, hey my mind, let us be friends,

stretch strong, beyond those limited ends,

waiting for you, there isn't any one else,

let us fly, just gonna be you, me and myself.

Sleeping At Last - Careful Hands

Just got to listen to this wonderful track. It has the melody that some what feels like a healer. The meaning of lyrics are really deep for me. And also for those who want to perceive the positivity of nature, in simplest of ways.

All those out there, who are going through some kind of suffering, for those to whom life has been cruel in some way, i have just one thing to say never let go of hope. Just don't let go. Questions are answered.

Enjoy the track.

Link of the song

The lyrics: 

"Careful Hands" by "Sleeping At Last"

"Put your coat on, this city trembles.

Keep your chin up, as you untangle God

From cold blood and bruises.

We are X-rays of something broken.

Cursive bloodlines write every forecast:

An orchestration Of dissonance and innocent surrender.

When our color dies,

We will bury the ashes of time,

And we will earn new eyes.

Wrists get tired rewriting futures.

Our bodies beg us to be creatures of habit.

We are creatures of habit.

Only with careful hands

We’ll turn their fangs into feathers and cures.

Only with careful hands

We’ll divide the prisoner

From the pioneer.

Clever beauty,

Umbrellas folding.

In architecture, our lines will measure

A map to find us.

Blue ink will guide us home.

Cranes are creeping, lifting metal,

We will find new ways to settle,

Tipping scales from the killer to its prey.

I can feel the weight around us,

Climbing every rib inside us,

A sanctuary in a lion’s mouth"

Focussing pays off! : The story of a Frog

So here it goes, there were once some frogs which were stuck inside this well. All the frogs wanted to get out, but after realizing that its a touch too difficult, they gave up. All the frogs gave up except one. It kept on trying and trying. All the frogs inside the well always yelled and taunted on this one frog that he'll never get out no matter what. But this frog would just not stop. Eventually, one day, that frog did succeed in getting out. Outside the well, other frogs approached him and asked how he managed to get out? But this frog didnt listen and wondered off. The frog was deaf.

Moral: When people start mocking you and/or try to demotivate you from reaching a certain objective/milestone in life, listen to their crap from one ear and let it out the other! :)

Saying: When people start to make fun of what you are doing, know that you are excelling!

Open Road

There it is, a new beginning to the same old journey,

Midway to my destiny and expecting eternity,

Thought about losing my way,

But no, I m here to stay,

 

I can see a wide open road in front of me,

This life still can be an endless sea,

Across the high mountains, there is a land,

Just for me, to think; and to understand,

 

Just have to let myself know, what my heart desires,

In this hollow world, there is something that inspires,

Like seeking a lost valley with a golden river,

A wind of glory, that takes away your shiver,

 

Even if I lose my soul, but still I would live,

Even if I have nothing, but still I would give,

Every corner has something, so I won’t flee,

Yes, this life is an open road to me,

 

Sometimes I can’t decide what’s right,

Feels like driving through a dark night,

But still life has the answers and the light,

‘Cause yes, life is an open road, with an extraordinary might.

Inspired by the song: "Open Road" by Bryan Adams

Sun to earth: Unconditionally present...

Unconditional is the word for it. Giving; without expectation. Giving; to make a difference and to make others live a better life. Just found this picture randomly, thought it would be a good share.

Sometimes, its not really that easy to share, care, and get concerned unconditionally. The challenges we face, the difficult conditions we get into, the impossible people we deal  with and the feeling of giving up on others; all of these things can contribute to, you becoming less concerned about what is happening around you...

But, we've got to do it, empathetically. We can always start with our families, our friends, people we know, and then on to strangers ( why not ?, no tax on trying - at least once. ).  This is one of those steps, that can make this world a better place to live in. 

Peace.

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Nickelback - If today was your last day

My best friend gave me the best advice

He said each day's a gift and not a given right

Leave no stone unturned, leave your fears behind

And try to take the path less traveled by

That first step you take is the longest stride

If today was your last day

and tomorrow was too late

Could you say goodbye to yesterday?

Would you live each moment like your last?

Leave old pictures in the past

Donate every dime you have?

If today was your last day

Against the grain should be a way of life

What's worth the prize is always worth the fight

Every second counts 'cause there's no second try

So live like you'll never live it twice

Don't take the free ride in your own life

If today was your last day

and tomorrow was too late

Could you say goodbye to yesterday?

Would you live each moment like your last?

Leave old pictures in the past

Donate every dime you have?

Would you call old friends you never see?

Reminisce of memories

Would you forgive your enemies?

Would you find that one you're dreamin' of?

Swear up and down to God above

That you finally fall in love

If today was your last day

If today was your last day

Would you make your mark by mending a broken heart?

You know it's never too late to shoot for the stars

Regardless of who you are

So do whatever it takes

'Cause you can't rewind a moment in this life

Let nothin' stand in your way

Cause the hands of time are never on your side

If today was your last day

and tomorrow was too late

Could you say goodbye to yesterday? 

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This song has a really really good message in it. In simple words. In simple thoughts.

Peace!

Reclamation

lost in the ashes of time once burnt,

few mistakes realized, some lessons learnt,

trapping the soul inside, breathing some sanity,

a step towards life, giving some room to sympathy,

being lonesome tonight, showed me the path,

being an angel to me, avoiding the unforeseen wrath,

something is always wrong, on your way through,

true strength lies in the way it is ignored by you,

life never is the bed of roses, neither of thorns,

keep this life intact, keep on shouting your horns,

it never is a one way traffic, give some, and take some,

share happiness, and some sadness, that becomes the whole sum,

your happiness is in the box, that you never open,

open it, feel it, live it, and strengthen,

your hopes, desires and passion, all the way,

find yourself, inside you, right now, today,

breathe in sounds of nature, fill your heart,

with the heavens of bliss, begin a brand new start,

the touch of truth, the feeling of freedom,

deny the past, live, escape your boredom,

sensations don’t stop, sense your flight of stardom,

live beyond hopes, talk beyond freedom,

lift your soul, fly, across the skies,

search for a place, where hope never dies,

flee away, from deception of your mind, feel free,

fly high, with all your glory, with passions of glee,

be your reality, wake your senses, live your dreams,

this life awaits you, just live it, with all your means.

The Twilight Zone....

Yeah i know there's alot of uncertainity in life, yeah i know things can get real difficult, yeah i know the human is greedy, and yeah some things are just too important for you in life...

can you endure the waitingg...??
can you enjoy the "meanwhile" ...??
can you possibly think about the worst case scenario ...??
can you ask yourself the "what if?" ..??
can you let go ...??

you know they say always keep trying - give it an all out effort - but what if even after doing all that it takes, you are still left helpless..?? with the dreaded feeling of drowning in a pool of anxiety..!! - how will it end?

I guess the only thing that can fight this uncertainity in life is the belief in "fate," ..... something which can keep you going on.... You gotta keep it together, keep yourself motivated, encouraged, focussed and full of life at all times..

Remember at all times, that there is only a certain percentage of the work which is under your control... Play your part of the game to the best of your abilities and just "belief" in the rest to happen.... :) - if you'v played a fair game, you're certainly the winner... Just do it!

Life : Puzzle

Few days back I was having a conversation with a friend of mine; this is something I ended up saying:

“You know, it’s hard to stay focused, and hold people together, when I see almost all of the people I know, drowning in their thoughts, without any sign of rising back up.

But dude, trust me, it’s just a puzzle.

It will solve you, or time will solve it. Or it will keep you puzzled.”

I should have also added that “One shouldn’t give up efforts to solve it!” Life really can become a puzzle, and there can be times when you might feel like, some of the pieces are missing. But you can’t know for sure unless you try putting pieces together. Keep trying!

Just don’t give up people!

Mercy rain

Its another of those sleepless nights,
when my heart ponders upon desired delights,
Its another of those moonless nights,
when the stars seem to lose their mights,

set out on a journey in search of answers,
yet again being clueless, looked up to my heavens,
all that i know is there exists a better tomorrow,
its a little faith, a little hope that my heart wants to follow,

its a journey of unknown, a desire becoming eternal,
my heart persists, mind questions, why is it so special?
mysterious ways of nature, suspicious times of fate,
eventually its the strange loneliness of yours that you hate,

waiting for the sunrise, that turns the oceans blue,
chasing my dream, drowning in lies so true,
holding on for the hopes, for which we all long,
skies are gray, life's silent, but the faith is still strong,

addicted to my hopes, trying to escape from insanity,
collecting every smile around me, building up a road to eternity,
seeking peace within; some true dreams with pain,
looking up to the skies, wishing for my mercy rain.

A beginning to my blogging career

Here it is, realizing a wish, writing up my first blog.

I have always been into seeking inspirations, and turning them into my strengths. There is always something that clicks someone positively; clicks them to move ahead in whatever phase of life they are in. Hope never dies. It’s our faith in its existence that dies, eventually.

Inspirations and aspirations can be found anywhere, in any form. All you need to feel them is your faith in hope and success.

There is no particular reason, to start blogging, it's just a wish. It’s just a representation of what I think and perceive. :)

Nothing’s perfect. But still you want things to turn out perfect for you. For me following aspirations, is more important than hoping to get perfect one day. Merriam-Webster defines aspirations as “a strong desire to achieve something high or great”. Eventually, it comes down to our efforts, plus our desires to achieve what we want the most.

Our job is only to turn a desire into a passion. Rest flows. Persistent efforts are required.

Inspirations become your strength, and aspirations become your targets. Passion becomes the driving force to achieve those and keeping you focused.

Good Luck to all. Peace!