Sunday 5 January 2014

Hi everyone...

Its been a dull winter day for me... Are winters actually gloomy and blue, or is it just me?
Tried to divert my mind, with songs, tv and stuff... Didn't help! :(

I guess my incapability to work out a few things in life, is having its effect...
Its kinda frustrating when you are so close to making it happen, and yet you just can't!
That's how I am feeling... Ah!
I don't know if something is lacking in me, or its still not the right time yet...

There are a few wishes I want to fulfill, few dreams I want to come true, few aspirations I want to see turning into reality... You know that feeling, when all seems to go haywire, nothing going in the direction I had thought of or imagined... Yes, that's what's going on within me... And its troublesome... Not letting me focus or concentrate on anything else!

Gosh! Its most terrible when you feel this helpless & lost! :'(

I had promised myself, that I would try and be positive, thinking and feeling good... But doesn't look like I could pull it off this long! :(

Constantly reminding myself of those words by Babuji (Late Shri Harivansh Rai Bachchan): "Man ka ho toh achcha, Na ho toh zyada achcha..."
Kyunki tab wo Ishwar ke man ka ho jaata hai, aur Ishwar kabhi aapka bura nahi soch sakte... :)

I call them 'Pearls of Wisdom'... These are my favourite lines...
My second most favourite: "Jab tak jeevan hai, tab tak sangharsh hai!" By Amitabh Bachchan ji himself!

Amit ji spoke about life which I believe is an eternal struggle... Babuji spoke about how a person's way of thinking could help him be strong enough to sail through tough times...
So the son told me what life actually is! The father told me the way to live it...

How profound, how inspiring those words are...!!
I wish I could implement them that easy in my though processes... But I am trying my best...

May be God is planning something wonderful.. Something worth all the wait, the struggle, the worry...
That's what HOPE is... :)

So, tightly holding onto hope, I sign off...

God bless all of you!

R



Friday 3 January 2014

Hello all!

I have been here for just two days... But it feels quite good to have a medium where you can express & share...
I have realized that being able to vent out all that is going on within you, is a wonderful way to cleanse your system... Its like a breath of fresh air to your mind... You feel lighter!
At least that's how I feel! :)


Scrolling down my twitter timeline, read about a few painful incidents of Violence against WOMEN!

I have always been a staunch feminist... Since school days, I have been very sensitive towards such issues!
But after the horrendous rape case of "Nirbhaya" in december 2012, I feel much more drawn towards this grave matter!

Being a girl, I strongly feel for girls and women who face many atrocities day in and day out!
In this country, each morning, you wake up to a new challenge... You have no idea how the world is going to treat you... You don't know what's coming your way!

What an environment we live in...!!

Somewhere a baby girl is being killed even before she is born..
Somewhere a wife is being abused for giving birth to a "female"..
Somewhere a daughter-in-law is being burnt for dowry..
Somewhere a daughter is being sexually harassed..
Somewhere a girl is being eve teased on her way to school..
Somewhere an innocent girl is being raped brutally..

And, Somewhere a girl is cursing herself for being a girl!

People in this country look at women as objects of pleasure... Play with them, use them for your own selfish purposes, treat them like door mats, throw them away once you get bored!

How do you explain such an attitude? Is it the upbringing? Is it modernization? I wonder...

There was a time, people used to pray to be blessed with baby girls.. They were considered to be the symbolic "Lakshmi" in the house.. A daughter used to be the most loved & pampered in the house.. A daughter-in-law was treated with utmost respect and dignity.. A mother was worshipped and revered..
A wife was considered to be the thread that held the family together..

What has changed now? People are better educated today.. They are well aware of the world they live in.. There is more flexibility in culture and values.. The west has had an influence on the east.. That's what we call modernization right?

So why the narrow outlook...?? Why perverted minds?? Why stubborn point of views?? Why disregard for the other gender?? Why??

If these are modern times, I wish I was born in the primitive times!

A woman brings you into this world... A woman looks after you.. A woman makes you who you are.. A woman loves you as a sister.. A women makes you fall in love with her.. A woman gives you a family.. A woman completes you by being your wife.. A woman makes you a father.. A woman supports you, stands by you all through.. A woman becomes your strength, your partner, through thick and thin.. A woman never leaves your hand, till her last breath!

In return, all she asks for, is dignity, respect and love... She deserves every bit of it doesn't she?
Is it too much to ask for? I don't think it is...

Then why do men find it so tough? Why do they feel they "own" their wife, or daughter?

You worship deities, and you abuse, beat & rape women? You call them names, you pass derogatory remarks, you look at them like an obligation, a burden... And you call your country your "motherland"...!! Why such double standards?
Hypocrisy is ingrained in this society.. And such a society or a nation can never progress or develop, no matter how good the other aspects are!
Its a grim situation...

I feel BLESSED that the so many men I know, are decent enough, to respect the women around them, and love & respect the women in their lives!
Superiority, Oppression or Tyranny towards the supposedly "weaker sex", will never signify Manhood!
When you learn how to treat a woman with dignity, you become a MAN in the true sense of the word!

I am waiting for the day, when every single girl in India will be able to move about freely, when there would be no obstacles in her path, when she would be treated as an equal, when she would stop living in constant fear & will happily say "I am proud to be a GIRL!"


With a glint of hope in my eyes, I sign off for today!
Good night... Stay safe!

R



Thursday 2 January 2014

Hello people...
Its already the 2nd of Jan! Whoa! Time does fly... And how...

There is an inner voice within me, which tells me 2014 is going to be memorable... Its going to be satisfying, fruitful, joyous... Better than what 2013 was...
When a stark pessimist like me feels such, I guess its a good sign! ;)
I hope positivity continue to surrounds me all through the 363 days ahead!

I have always believed that its fine if you know your destination but not the path... Ultimately you will find one...
But its very important to have an idea about where you want to reach...
Once you have set your eyes on your goal, your hard work, sincerity, and dedication towards the same, will show you the right direction and thus, the right way...

Career wise, my life went haywire in 2013! I topped my college in my graduation, but ended up taking a gap year... Felt disappointed, shattered, lost! That continued almost all through the last year!

But my intuition tells me the situation is going to change now... Things are getting clearer... My mind is more positive and relaxed!
And I have two very precious assets: FAITH in Almighty, that something wonderful is being planned for me, something worth the wait and the efforts I put in... And HOPE, the eternal light which will lead me out of the dark!

When you have faith & hope, things have to get better... That's what my HEART says!
And I have to pay heed to its "echos" right? ;) :)


I am blessed to have an extremely supportive family, and some friends who love me for who I am, and wish well for me! And then there is Mr. Bachchan... My source of strength, support, inspiration and much more!

What else would one need? I think I am ready to set out into the world, accept challenges, face obstacles, and still reach my destination! :)

2014 is going to be PROMISING to say the least! I feel strangely content already!
Praying that I can continue having such affirmative thoughts! :)


With a smile on my face, and belief in my heart, I sign off for today!
Will be back soon...

Till then;
Live, Laugh, Love! :)

R

Wednesday 1 January 2014

Hello everyone...
I had been thinking of creating a blog for quite some time...
Have been a regular visitor at Mr. Bachchan's official blog since he created it in April 2008!

Finally sat down to create my own... January 1, 2014 seemed to be an apt day... Was waiting for 2013 to end and 2014 to begin...
What better day to start something new, on the very first day of a new year! :)

For me, expressing & sharing is like a therapy... It makes me feel content, cleansed from within, satisfied... :) 

So here I am...
As we begin writing yet another 365 page book, I look back at the days gone by... 
It was quite a disappointing year for me... Career wise & personally... There were hurdles, problems, complications all around!
But one person made it worth remembering...
Mr. Amitabh Bachchan.. Will share the details later!

For now, I am a part of his "Extended Family", his fans who communicate with him regularly through his blog & through twitter... He is someone I idolize, revere, admire, respect & love immensely!

So I wrote something for him in gratitude... Sent it to him as a New Year greeting too...
And I am glad to put it up as my very first post here, sharing it with you all... :)

Feedback & criticism is welcome! :)


2013 with AB!


The year 2013 had just begun,
There was merriment all around..
You sent love & blessings my way,
My heart experienced joy unbound...

Life threw many challenges at me,
The road ahead was a journey tough..
You were my strength, my inspiration,
You helped me sail through patches rough...

When success knocked at my door,
I felt grateful for all you gave me..
Your encouragement was the best gift,
I was as ecstatic as one could be...

You surprised me with a birthday wish,
You added that extra charm to my day..
I couldn't have asked for more,
When there was so much you sent my way...

Finally the special day dawned upon,
I got an opportunity to see you for real..
You made each moment so memorable,
It all still seems way too surreal...

They say miracles do happen,
I experienced one that evening..
That memory for me is priceless,
To my world, you add so much meaning...

I hope I can meet you this year,
I hope I get to fulfill my biggest dream..
Oh! What a marvellous day it would be,
You lighting up my life like a brilliant sun beam...

You have been the best teacher & guide,
You have been my reason to smile..
Your life has been a ideal example,
Showing me the right path all the while...

The year gone by was a mixed experience,
But I had your company all through..
You made all my sad days glad,
Yes that is the magic of YOU...

As we look forward to a new beginning,
I seek your love & greetings today & forever..
All I want to say to you sir, is that,
You are God's choicest BLESSING ever...

May you experience the purest of joys,
May your health be perfect in the coming year..
Wishing you the best life has to offer,
Love & greetings to everyone near and dear...



Have sent this to him... Not a pro at poetry, but each word comes straight from my heart! :) Hope he likes it! Hope you like it too...


Really looking forward to share much more about all that goes on within me, in the coming days!

Happy New Year everyone! Best wishes for a wonderful 2014!

Cheers! :)