Life 'n' Soul

Wait & Stay

2014-05-05T22:28:00.003-07:00

As Clouds of Fear fade away,

You'll see the golden ray

Dreams are waiting to happen

For those who wait & stay...

Photography by Essencelly Framed

http://essencellyframed.blogspot.com/

Grow on Love

2014-02-14T10:19:00.003-08:00

Everything in this world is an outcome of love. We make things because we love making them. Whether its a baby, a machine, a car, a camera - someone somewhere in this world is so much in love with something that he creates that. Creation is nothing but an outcome of love.

Love is what we live for & we live on. All of us thrive on love. Right from our birth we need love. Even as a baby we need love to grow. Love not only gives comfort to the baby but also secures him in this big unknown world. As we get older, we still need love to understand ourselves and others. Love makes a connection between you and people you like being with. It helps you in bonding with people and helps you grow as a person. It gives you the inclination to learn, makes you understand life, helps you explore the world, helps you create everything you love!

Love is what we grow on and grow with. In absence of love, there wouldn't be as much beauty in this world. As a person, you are blessed to grow as much love within yourself as possible. You are blessed to share that love with people. You are bestowed with powers to express that love in ways more than one. You are designed to be a body of love - growing and spreading it all along.

Give your child a world full of love - they are like little seeds that you sow today. Years later, when they grow, they would beam with love. All that love you create within your heart will only leave you feeling full of love and pure joy. Give complete love to everything you like in your life. As you do so, you'll be filled with immense happiness and boundless love.

As you grow in life, let love be your water, your sunshine. Grow on love - its the only element you need to live happily.

(One can argue about money being the actual requirement of life but that's not true. You can mint money using brains, but to grow love, you need to use your heart & your heart is what gives you your life!)

One Fine Day!

2014-01-30T22:09:00.004-08:00

Once upon a time & One fine day... so goes every fairy tale! And do they exist? Of course they do. Fairy tales are all but magic. And Magic truly exists on this Earth! Yet to see magic with your own eyes? Wait for your very own 'One Fine Day'!

Life is a real fairy tale. It has all the moments that we think exist only in fairy tales. Its just that we don't really bother to look at it that way! We take it for granted that there would be up and downs in life and don't really make time to reflect upon what each of these indicate or teach us. Every person goes through various phases of life. The phases may usher utmost peace, joy, love & celebration or it may bring in upheaval of some kind. However, each phase comes with its own learning. It teaches you something for sure, shows you why something was so good, tells you why something was just not meant for you, gifts you something that's just right for you, offers something that couldn't have been better, makes you a stronger person, gives you insight into what you would have otherwise missed, takes you into the space you love the most.

And all this begins with a 'One Fine Day'! Just reflect back on your life and think about something that really changed you and your life for the better. Sometimes we do have to go through some upheavals to understand that we are meant for a different space, person or situation. However, some years later, that very chaotic phase of life would seem like the most valuable time of your life. It would have changed you and your life for the best.

Whether you leave your loved one, precious possession or a great place - the change is meant for your betterment. You may not realize it at that moment, but can always reflect on it a few years later. And you will certainly see the magic! A magic that brought you closer to something that's best for you, magic that distanced you from something so that you don't stagnate, magic that taught you something valuable, magic that made you a stronger & better person. That magic is what fairy tales are made of. Of course fairy tales don't talk about the nitty gritties of daily life - they just have a rough beginning & a happy ending. But so do you! No matter how many rough patches you go through, just know that 'One fine day' everything will be alright.

We all narrate, 'Oh & one fine day this is what happened...' and we seem to happily accept that change. Each of us have that 'One Fine Day' in our life. No matter how many people, precious things, precious moments you may have to sacrifice, you will always come to your very own 'One fine day' in your life. And it will always be for your good.

One fine day, you will know that your life may have begun on a rough note, but its definitely heading towards magic & happiness. Cherish that happiness, that magic, that joy. Celebrate the magical change, for its always full of surprises and awesomeness! After all that's what all fairy tales do - celebrate magic!

One Fine Day, you'll look back and say, 'Well & then... one fine day...'

Happy New Beginnings!

2014-01-01T01:54:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year! Happy New Chance to start it all over again, just the way you ever wanted!

A Resolution, A Decision!

2013-12-29T22:36:00.002-08:00

Time to pull down curtains on the year 2013, time to usher in the new performer. Every year plays a new act, bringing a host of emotions along. Showcasing a new scenario, the New Year gives you something new to wonder about, making you feel an emotion in a new way, giving you new realizations, new hopes, new tears, new smiles, new relief, new anxiety & above anything else, new wonderful surprises! Its an act you watch all along your life, with every new year being a new performer. Every year being a new reason to rejoice in your 'seat' as you watch your own brand new & beautiful act play in front of your eyes. Notice how, all along, as you watch, the 'Joy' to discover the next act/scene never ceases to thrill you.

New Year is like a secret gift, packaged attractively in a beautiful wrapping paper. But there's a fix. Its a huge gift, with tiny, million little gifts hidden within. You keep opening it all along, finding a new treasure for yourself. Notice how, all along, as you discover one little gift after another, the 'Joy' never leaves you. The sense of excitement, happiness & joy to find that new gift, every single day, never ceases to grow in your heart.

New Year is like a 365 page book, all new and blank. Every single page awaits its colors. Every single page offers you a new way to play with colors, ideas, thoughts, expressions. Every page offers an opportunity! Every page gives you new 'Joy' to begin a new art.

Before you usher your very own New Year, you think of new resolutions... No matter how long your resolution list is, there's one resolution that 'Should' stay on your list, forever!

Your decision to be Happy!

Just as its meant to be.

Christmas Wishes

2013-12-24T09:43:00.000-08:00

End of the year (December) is the time when your heart is full of 'Love'. A time when your thoughts are filled with 'Hopes'. A time when your body feels the 'Joy'. A time when YOU are filled with 'Wishes'. Revel in the bliss life brings you, year on year.

Warm Christmas wishes from Life & Soul!

I Think... Therefore I am!

2013-10-29T22:13:00.000-07:00

A problem is just a situation with conditions that you dislike or fear. Its an opportunity to realize your Strength, your Will Power, your Integrity, your Spirit, your Abilities... At the end of such a situation, You realize your hidden Self.

I Think... Therefore I am!

2013-09-28T22:20:00.003-07:00

Nothing will ever be greater than You, your Health & your well being... A Happy YOU is a happy heart, happy body & a happy life...
Take care of Yourself like a precious little pearl... Love your body... Be Happy...

I Think...Therefore I am!

2013-09-25T22:26:00.003-07:00

Your act of kindness, love and care may not be reciprocated the very next moment... But be sure, it is certainly being accumulated somewhere, to give you the best in return.

I Think...Therefore I am!

2013-09-17T23:27:00.002-07:00

Goodness is a lovely little gift. The more your share, the more you get. There is nothing more fulfilling than spreading some yellow mellow sunshine (y) goodness as you spend a day in your life.
Try it, its addictive!

I Think...Therefore I am!

2013-09-12T22:32:00.001-07:00

Fear is the biggest obstacle in life... It stops you, pulls you back, demotivates you & saps the inherent inquisitive energy that flows within you. Beyond fear lies triumph, victory & a whole new world of amazing discoveries!

It takes just a moment to overcome your fear and it gives a lifetime of feeling terrific! Overcome fear with all the strength you can, life is right now.

From Human Being to a Divine Being - Part I

2013-09-10T23:19:00.000-07:00

Life! What a beautiful thought conceived, processed and created by the Divine. Everything in this Universe is life. Every single life is a form of energy. The Sun, stars, planets, flora, fauna, people, even the non breathing, non crawling/walking/running-static things like your home, your possessions - everything is an energy.

On this planet, we humans are the most gifted. We're endowed with sensory pleasures, communicative abilities, intellectual functionality and much more. We live our life like there is no tomorrow, like there is no other creature on this planet and like we are the most superior beings. We believe we have all the propriety rights to live as we want, do as we wish. We live as though we own every single bit of this Earth. On a materialistic level, we go to every extent to gather pleasures for ourselves. And yet, we are the creatures who are the unhappiest lot on this Earth. Why, did you ever see an unhappy(not angry) Lion? or an unhappy caterpillar? (Anger is an emotion, Unhappiness a state!)

Like I said, we're endowed with endless amount of powers. And, we're endowed with a 'Power'. This is certainly not the muscle power or the egoistic power. It is the Power within you. We're all a form of energy, you, me, your neighbor, your boss, your family etc. Like any form of energy, we keep moving -within our space, out of our space, into someone's space, out of other's space etc. While you tussle your everyday life, moving in and out of something or the other, you forget who you really are!Life is moving at a fast pace and everyone is in a rush. They're rushing in and out of something (their desires & wishes). And in this rush they stay unaware of their own Self.

You must have seen a temple/church. And the Lord you worship resides within it. You maintain the building with utmost care and cleanliness. It is considered sacred enough and you'll never dare to cause any harm to it. Why and how did these come into existence? Perhaps in ancient times, some enlightened being conceived this thought of making a church or a temple, solely for the not-so-enlightened beings. He/She made them so that people understand what they truly are - a body (temple) that encloses a part of the Divine power (Soul). A temple/church/mosque is a sacred place and so is your Soul. The difference is that we take every care to keep a religious monument in shape and order and we rarely ever think of how we treat our own body. This, despite the fact that our body actually encloses a real power, a part of the Divine.

This may seem confusing and conflicting, at times even abstract. But that's the Truth. You are the Power. The only distance between You and your true inner Self is that of a discovery. Every single person is capable of discovering himself - through his experiences, through his meditative capabilities and through his understanding.

The steps to discovering your content Self is not difficult, but it certainly entails unlearning a few things and learning many wonderful things.

Discover what these wonderful things are... in 'From Human Being to a Divine Being- Part II'.

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I Think...Therefore I am!

2013-09-10T22:33:00.000-07:00

You are Everything.

You are the Love, Compassion, Joy, Bliss, Contentment, Power, Force.
You are the beautiful creation that's been endowed with everything on this planet.

Give yourself the care, attention, love and time to find your true Self.

I Think...Therefore I am!

2013-09-09T22:11:00.001-07:00

The Soul knows the Pure, the Truth & the Love. The Mind works on the Ways and Means. While Soul is the immortal part of Divine in you, the Mind is the mortal machine that keeps you going. Let Soul guide your mind to walk on path of Love, Care, Happiness and Truth. Let immortal guide the mortal in its journey of Life. Discover your Soul, your mind will follow.

I Think...Therefore I am!

2013-09-05T22:51:00.001-07:00

Life moves on every single minute/day and year... Don't wait to do what you love or would love to do. And before you do it, while you do it, after you do it... Stay crazy about what you love, to Do.

I Think...Therefore I am!

2013-09-03T22:13:00.002-07:00

People around the world may look, talk, seem different, yet every single person on this earth is made of the same elements. Elements of love, compassion & care. What makes them different from you is their environment. Don't hold on to the way the world has shaped you, let your elements stand out. The world then, will be a better place!

I Think...Therefore I am!

2013-09-02T06:20:00.002-07:00

The smallest of the things are the cutest and most difficult to create... Look around and you'd find many such creations... in Nature, in your Life and on this Earth... its the tiny joys that are most precious...most difficult to recreate (you can't recreate a child's smile, an emotional and warm hug or just a small act of kindness) ...cherish small joys and you'd be surprised at the countless such moments you get every single day!

The Act of Appreciating

2013-08-22T23:30:00.000-07:00

Everyone loves a good praise. Even if you self proclaim to be someone who can carry on without people's appreciation or praises... deep inside every human being loves being appreciated! I feel that human beings have been genetically wired with a lot of beautiful codes - 'Love' being the biggest and 'Appreciation' being one of the many wonderful codes inherent in our bodies. Humans are a curious lot and they love to explore things around them. They are also a creative lot and love to create some of the most awe-inspiring things. Whether you're just curious or creative, you certainly work towards things that command appreciation. Right from a small act of helping with household chores to great acts of creating space rockets, every good act deserves a good helping of appreciation.

Appreciation, like the many virtues we humans possess, is an act that needs to be learnt and honed over the lifetime. Right from your childhood you are taught to give 'Thanks' to any gift or toy you receive from others. As a kid, if you picked up even a small bit of paper to help your mom in cleaning, it is immensely appreciated. However, as you grow and learn to be on your own, you start getting diluted in the chaos of life around you. Your attention gets focussed on all that is wrong around you. You start giving attention to things that are not working out, not right, not good, not friendly, not suitable - a million 'Not (s)'! And in the process you just lose all that you should have actually been thankful for. While you could not make great friends, you had a great family to appreciate. While you did not enter a College/University you deeply desired to be in, you at least studied in some other College/University and did not waste that precious year. On a particular day, while you could not buy that car of dreams, you bought that amazing lip smacking burger you craved for when you were so very hungry! While you could not fetch yourself a holiday you wanted to go to, you spent a beautiful weekend with your wife / husband, having quiet but romantic dinners! Wasn't all this enough to appreciate your life?

I do agree that you should certainly 'dream' about that car you love and wish to buy, that long pending holiday you have been waiting for or that job you desire, but in the process do not forget that dreams are like the visual 'To-Do List' that all of us pin on our boards of life. We should dream and work towards them. But not at the cost of forgetting what we are being given right now.Its like you're being served a delicious, scrumptious dinner at a small but beautiful place filled with music, love & a serene ambience on your birthday, but all you can do is to crib about not having visited a seven star restaurant! Well, if only you could appreciate that you could make it to a seven star restaurant any day, but this moment of being with your loved one at a cozy little place is so very special.

That's not all. Its not just the entertaining moments you should appreciate. Learn to appreciate little acts of kindness from others. If they have done a small favor for you, its only out of certain amount of love and care that they had for you. Appreciate that. If your family member helped you with your household chore, be thankful and appreciate their effort. Don't make the mistake of taking their efforts for granted. Don't think that just because they are a part of your family, their efforts don't need that little smile and thanks!

Once you make the mistake of taking people's help and efforts for granted, you stop being appreciative of their care towards you. If they don't seem to get that little 'thanks' from you, they will gradually stop doing things they wish to do for you. And all this is very natural, a natural human tendency. You would have experienced it yourself.

By not appreciating people for their help/care/efforts, you only discourage them from offering any more of it. They become disinterested in doing small or big favors for you. And then begins that long lasting, confusing battle of expectations. All that's required is a small 'Thank You' or just saying 'How wonderful of you to do that!'... It is not difficult at all. Start learning the act of appreciation from today. Its never to late to exhibit the beautiful virtues you are made of. After all, you are a Human Being...show and be like one.

Appreciate life, love, care, concerns, efforts, help, favors, gestures, acts and much more. Every minute is a blessing. You are living a life, enjoying life, eating, dancing, playing music... there's no dearth of things you should appreciate and regard.

Praise and appreciate your loved one (family/friend...even a stranger) for their care that they show...Just as you praise the Lord, for He resides in You and Me!

I Think...Therefore I am!

2013-08-22T22:27:00.000-07:00

Dream with open eyes... dreams of our sleep can perhaps get blurred, lost or forgotten... but dreams in our eyes, while we are awake, stay with us...they turn into reality and come true!

& so goes the little song:

'Row row row your boat gently down the stream

Merrily, merrily, merrily

Life is but a dream...'

I Think...Therefore I am!

2013-08-20T02:30:00.002-07:00

Never stop learning. Life is all about learning wonderful things. Life keeps teaching us beautiful things every minute...making you a better person.

Wish you a Happy Life!

I Think...Therefore I am!

2013-08-19T02:36:00.002-07:00

Beauty of Life is that it is filled with innumerable tiny little joyous moments which, when we look back form the bigger, happier picture. Don't wait to be happy...find it, right now!

Wish you a Happy Life!

I Think...Therefore I am!

2013-08-16T10:21:00.000-07:00

Every person should learn & value the art of appreciation. When you appreciate someone for their wonderful acts towards you, you enhance their desire to carry out many more wonderful acts towards people. When you fail to appreciate someone's good deeds, you not only discourage him/her, you discourage yourself too.

Wish you a Happy Life!

I Think...Therefore I am!

2013-07-25T04:12:00.000-07:00

Your life is a reflection of your desires... Choose them well, for they become your life!

Wish you a Happy Life!

I Think...Therefore I am!

2013-07-18T22:25:00.002-07:00

This is one gorgeous life you will live... Wish & ask for the best things in life...And ardent wishes made from the heart definitely come true, one fine day!

Wish you a Happy Life!

Life is Beautiful !

2013-07-15T22:27:00.001-07:00

There is immense joy in revelling in the beauty of Nature. Immerse yourself in Nature when you can and you will discover how precious & wonderful Life is!

Wish you a Happy Life!