One Fine Day

I cannot believe this was first published on May 12, 2012. Over seven years ago. Wow, have I truly been writing this long? I must love writing!!  😜😝😜!!

This is from One Fine Day in Fiji....I remember it. It was one of those nice things I did there! Its also one of my favourite pics, just look at the colors and that handsome dog!!

A picture from Fiji.  It was a hiking trip organized by the local 'Rucksack club' to Namosi.  The ubiquity of green in Fiji, year around is what fascinated me.  Here, even though the dog is not a 'collie' I keep thinking this could be a scene from Lassie, or even a Little House on the Prairie.  But, ah, the picture was actually taken in Namosi, Fiji, 2006.

There were waterfalls around here somewhere.  I  remember, many went in for a dip.  On these cold days, even in the Month of May, how could I not think of that Perpetual Paradise I lived in...some glorious years!! 

Epiphany: Pick Yourself Up, Dust Yourself Off and Start All Over Again

First apple bloom in my garden. Took nearly five years to get here!! How and why should I be sad?

As I was typing this post, this song came up on my computer, since I subscribe to this channel. Mr. Kuldeep Pai works with children who are gifted and just see what he creates. One of my other favourites is this one-BrahamOkate. Please have a listen, there is no way one can remain negative after this.  That little boy is my son. Yes, spiritual son. I look at him and I think he is mine. Just watch his expressions at 1:50. That girl though, seems like a guru, just listen to her voice. Also read the subtitles so know the meaning of these songs.

The one that chants just Raam-Raam Jaya Raam is meditative and addictive.  Brings to the depths of this peace that raises your own frequency. The song just sings praises Lord Raam, and talks about this qualities and provides his lineage, name of his father, his dynasty (and please drop english connotation of dynasty, lineage is the better word here). 

How could I, when I have been given this gift of hearing such great sounds and voice, how could I remain negative and wallow in self-pity.  This is what happens when one follows his/her SvaDharma. There is an electric current that passes through us. We are energied, as we inspire countless others. Mr. Kuldeep Pai is the wind, that recognised the span of the wings of these youngsters. As he follows his dream of helping the young, the young inspire others by beautiful renditions of age old songs.

For me, this brought about an epiphany.   

Time to get to work.

Pick Yourself Up, Dust Yourself Off and Start All Over Again!

But I still beg you all to read, come here, pay your visits and leave a note from time to time. And leave me good wishes. It is a trying time. I might go through this dark night of the soul because of your best wishes. 

May you bloom, may you have the patience to see seeds turn into flowers and fruits, and may you always have hope in your heart.  And a conviction that ours is only to work, and work 100%.  The results are in the hands of our previous deeds, in the universe, and there a'int nothing we can do about it.

We can however,  continue to love others, and be kind to ourselves and focus on contributing to the world. 

Have a great day!!

Trauma, Transition, Truth, Trust

From front of the house right in front of mine.  They live opposite to me and their house always has these lovely things outside. I used to do it too, but I am usually away in the summers. I put this image here as a sign of hope.  Although summers are usually bright.  This one here is representative of warmth and color as well.  Swedish summers are nice, but not always warm. Although we have had some good days lately. Its not summer yet. We have to wait till June. Its been rainy lately. 

To all the readers. I have not been writing.  I will get back to it. As always I have several unfinished posts.

But the last 10 months or so have been really hard. You know, I will not spell out things or write.  Mostly, it has to do with me and my state of my and my position in life. 

I had a short set back recently.  So much has come up to think about again.

I am trying to tell myself that all will be well.  

I have had a hard time matching my mind, my heart and my skills. Gave up my interest in food science and child psychology, or even nutrition ---which is what I studied in undergrad.  I had admission in a dietetics program. But I chose education, thinking I will study for IAS, Indian administration exams.  I left the country before I was even eligible to apply.

My interest in media was more creative than academic.  Still working it all out.

But on personal level I have realised that people do not focus on personal relationships as much as i have (it is the social media age after all).

I have spent much time and energy on personal relationships. And while I have some really good friends and people in my life, there is also a hollowness.  I have kept in touch with people via emails and phone calls and gifts and letters and cards and Skype calls. All of which I am now letting go.  It does not add to any depth or security, I have realized. 

I won't deny I do have good people and those who have stuck say that I have contributed positively to their life. 

Movement leaves a restlessness in us.

So, to all the readers, if you have enjoyed some work here, if you like to come here to read and want to send me a blessing and good vibes. I can use it.

Its a bit of a trying time, emotionally. Trying to ask myself, again, who am I, where do I belong, and what can I do to get to understand that.

Think of me as I listen to Nat King Cole, and relearn the lyrics to his song. Here is another version of the song by Natalie Cole

For all those who want to leave comments, please do so, just remember not to put my name.

I remain though, as usual, an accidentally seasoned hobo!!