A New Dawn

Spring Has an Attitude

2014-04-25T16:47:00.001-04:00

Spring has an attitude this time. Yeah, i know this is strange and we don’t see it often.

Every time I land in the month of November, i say to myself “Oh! next 3 months”! Winter. It can have effects on me many different ways. Making me slow the already lazy me, more donation to hibernate mode, getting less social, defied with procrastination… oh the list goes on.

Spring has an attitude !

Fundamental point is i am a sunshine person like most of you i assume. My mind is set for 3 months of winter and right now i am struggling to cope with this extended winter by end of April !

Oh Spring. You have an attitude which I am not liking. When it rains it pours too. Some warm days took toll that way.

I need my sunshine, my bright colors

Spring, change your attitude and appear for before us from your covers. We are ready for you.

I need the sunshine.

The Virtue Of Extraordinary You

2013-05-30T13:45:00.000-04:00

Welcome to my blog. Happy Thursday!

I sharing my thoughts on the blessings and virtues we all have and the courageous acts we are capable of doing in delivering our responsibilities. I am a big fan of Nik Wallenda and wishing him great success with his next milestone at the Grand Canyons.

Courage is the ladder on which all other virtues mount. Virtue can only flourish among equals.

Yes, The High Wire courageous tight rope walk over Niagara Falls Nik Wallenda demonstrated last year or the next High wire walk he is scheduled to do over Grand Canyon next month could be first of the things coming on to the mind when we read the above quotes.

High Wire Courageous Act

Well that is not my point, exactly. He is really courageous and awesome. He inspires everyone to get out of the comfort zone. If high wire is passion and way of life for him, it may be be something else for you and me. That is my point.

Getting out of Comfort Zone

To decide to be at the level of choice, is to take responsibility for your life and to be in control of your life.

Decision by Indecision or Action by Inaction – This is not going to take me anywhere. There are some success stories from the history, though. But, those were more like ” Don’t hurry with things” type. We are good.

Going ahead with Bold Foot Steps

There is certain amount of courage needed to carry on with our daily business and life. It takes higher level of courage and determination to go past this and enter the next level of life. That is how you bring the extraordinary you from yourself and deliver our responsibilities in style.

Fortune favors the brave – and I add to that - Fortune favors the brave who shows the courage to deliver responsibilities outside comfort zone.

My Memorial Passage – A True Life Story

2013-05-24T14:09:00.001-04:00

I know we are getting ready for the long weekend – everyone says ‘I have been working so hard in past few weeks and plugging away so much. Oh man I can’t wait!’ So true that we need an opportunity to take time off from daily humdrum to revitalize ourselves for the better.

Memorial Day. This is the occasion to remember the sacrifices made by brave men and women - with lot of respect and gratitude, for locale the stage for what we are sighted today as world. I bow and join you in that.

There have been lot of people who are instrumental in building and shaping success of individual lives of all of us. Father, mother, brother, sister, uncle, friend, a dear one… so goes the list. I bow to those living legends also on this day – I can’t express enough to say by gratitude and how indebted I am to them.

I take the chance of this instance to remember a dear page from my memory book. This is a true story from my life.

One Bright Light - in my memorial passage

It was shortly after I started by job in Chennai, the largest city in southern India, coming out from the Graduate School I met this person at the men’s dorm. A usually silent guy lives in his own world and sings melodies very late in the night. As music is in my blood too, I started interacting with him and we started singing together within few days.

He was elder to me by few years and used to work for an advertising agency in creative department. I was so excited for having him as friend. It was during that week one of his friends received a chance to sing for one of A.R.Rahman movie projects – yeah the “Slum Dog Millionaire” fame Oscar winning Indian music director.

After few months we decided to rent a more comfortable home and we moved in. Our friends circle became expanded by now. Evenings and weekends used to be music sessions and talks about music. We cooked food while singing. We did laundry by singing. Music was all over and we really loved the ambience.

He was a true gentleman with honesty and sincerity. I have not met many people in my life who is big-hearted like him and of selfless nature. He encouraged me always as a young lad who had difficult situations early on in my new job. He borrowed me money in one occasion which he refused to take back.

Idea of marriage bells became due for him after few months and his family folks constantly communicate with him to get him subscribed to the idea. I also suggested and supported the same when he asked my opinion. He moved in to a new house to have an expanded family life – which looked potential in weeks.

It was on a Friday he was leaving to his native town which is an overnight train journey from Chennai. We talked a lot that day and I dropped him at the train station by feeling so happy for him. He was on his way to meet a girl proposed by his family as future wife.

The anticipation was in me to hear good news from him by Monday. I did not hear for two days. Communication and use of phone was not that regular than as we see these days. The mobile phone was in use. I had a pager that time which allowed sending messages only locally.

On the 4^th day, my door bell rings and I see a friend from my old dorm who looked literally shaken and in full of tears. “Prasad is gone forever”, He cries out loudly.

I asked him in anger and full disbelief “Are you out of your mind Roy?”

That was one of the saddest moments of my life. I learned that my dear buddy met with a road accident and passed - Very difficult learning in hardest way. His funeral was done next day. His family didn’t have my contacts and there was no way to inform me. They somehow managed to get the dorm contacts and sent a telegram.

My dear friend is in ashes and I don’t know about it. This memory always haunts me and there is not even a single day without thinking about him. It was a true friendship with no selfish interest and will miss him forever. This is a true story of my memorial passage written with tears.

It is true that I have traveled places and met new people in the last 15 plus years. I met nobody like Prasad. I want to remember and thank him for life from bottom of my heart.

A light is always bright in me for him.

Extended Real Take

2013-04-30T20:00:00.000-04:00

I have been wondering, like many of you, when this dynamic extended winter is going to be over? There is uncertainty about this; even the weather forecasts are dynamic every day! Flowers bloomed, green leaves are out, squirrels we keep seeing them criss-crossing but the one energizes this spring episode – the Sun – is not available to the desired warm level. Central character is keeping a low profile, still !!

Be Real

Going back to the nature laws.

Human advancement with innovation and technologies have reached a level to ease our daily life with more comfort. We have forecast available about future – no i am not just talking about weather alone. However, this noise about global warming and extended weather seasons go to prove that nature’s rules cant be altered or influenced.

Nature in no-hurry mode completes all tasks to its entirety. It is so real and consistent with the process. Time, Seasons, Duration, Direction like east and west are all man made for his convenience. Nature is less influenced by what we think.

So…. my point is that none of us can be perfect in everyone’s eyes. We may miss deadlines. We may see friends suddenly turning in to foes. All these can happen. What is in our hands? We can continue doing what we think is Right in our good consciousness. We don’t have to fake it to impress someone or quality in delivering.

Get out of the comfort zone. We may not be perfect. We can be real and sincere. This goes long way in building our personal brand naturally and become a winner in life.

Welcome Spring

2013-04-17T19:37:00.000-04:00

It was after much of waiting and extended winter, I was able to enjoy a good spring day today at this part of the world. Picture perfect day!

Mother Nature's Floral Arrangement and Warm Reception !

I clicked a picture (above) during the lunch break. It appeared to me like nature is offering a lovely yellow floral arrangement for all the hard work during winter! What a warm reception!! I feel so happy to have received it from mother earth.

I asked myself, "Was I waiting for this reception really ?". Yes, I was expecting it, honestly. Ready for the positive energy vibes of Spring!!

Ups and Downs in Life

2013-04-09T18:17:00.002-04:00

Fortune favors the brave! If you have not failed, that means you never tried anything hard. When wisdom comes from someone of Ratan Tata’s level, its worth reading.

" Ups and downs in life are very important to keep us going, because a straight line even in an E.C.G. means we are not alive "

Ratan Tata - Head of TATA Empire

Leaders and Leaders

2013-02-01T13:32:00.002-05:00

The real leaders don't create followers, they create more leaders. ~~ Tom Peters#quote #leadership
— Hari Koman(@HariKoman) January 31, 2013

Discovery Unlimited

2011-12-30T12:02:00.000-05:00

One more game is going to be over. 2011.

It has been a journey with mixed experiences, personally for me. I assume that most of you have had a wonderful year.

Every year towards its end provides us warm experiences to discover ourselves. We have several relationships in personal and professional lives.

Remember you are on stage. How have we done as a son, brother, daughter, sister, father, mother or husband/wife? How has it been as a colleague, subordinate, boss, leader, mentor and chief? Use audience feedback if it helps.

Celebrate the Unlimited Discovery

There were many emotional backlashes, confusion and big surprises? We know it better. It is just a natural thing in practical life. These are fine as long as intend and efforts were good.

Hard to measure though it seemed simple right? Well, this is the essence and driving force behind human life. We have the ability to measure, analyze and rationalize so well. Human beings have the innate drive for the corrective measures. The more we discover ourselves the more we improve in the next game.

Another game is going to start in couple of days. 2012. We need to welcome it. We can better do it because we are well learned and thoughtful.

I take this opportunity to desire our aspirations fly high for great discovery of ourselves. That is the key to buoyancy and triumph.

Wish you and your loved ones Very Happy and Prosperous New Year. God Bless.

Ten Years Ago!

2011-11-22T10:10:00.001-05:00

Ten years ago.

I am going to tell you a beautiful story this morning. A True story.

On this day, ten years ago, I was nervous and stressed. The day my wife and I were expecting our first baby. Our first bundle of joy was born ten years ago this very day. All that pain turned in to delightful joy on having first glimpse of his beautiful face. He is now our life and world. He is making our family very proud as a young man!

Over the years till few months ago the 'son' and 'younger brother' in me have been prominent. It was almost never that I carried on like a father. My father is no more. I miss him so much. I realize now that the 'father' in me has started to evolve, grow and becoming dominant. Scenarios, situations and incidents in life facilate significant changes in us. It is beyond your skin only when you really experience it.

Ancient system has it all in place, the various stages of life. As we grow up and spread our wings we definitely go through those regardless how we desire or not. Our thoughts and action get aligned to it. We get emotionaly adapted to it.

Ten years ago.

On this day, I thank God and elders for all their continued blessings. Good deed succeeds.

Wish I Was A Poet!

2011-11-16T13:02:00.001-05:00

Really. I wish I was a poet! I could have truly absorbed the genuine feelings of these fallen leaves. I could have shared it better with you. They looked lush green and shining till few days ago. This is new theme of none. Yes we know that. Many poets have used their imagination and creativity to reflect these in several languages and forms.

Now I am saying this without any colors.

I think fall is the most conspicuous season where we see a true change in colors. Green leaves turn in to yellow, orange and so before they finally touch the grown to be blown away. What more visual we need to reflect with our own life.

Fallen Leaves - True Reflection of Real Life

Today, I miss my father so much. No matter those several years spent with him, things we did for each other and how rich he made the life it really feels like not enough. Whatever we do for elders and loved ones is without boundaries and sky limits. These leaves reflect on him. Life and nature provide real visuals of these in front of us every day. Wish these things are realized deeply on time and act!

Natural Color

2011-11-10T13:12:00.001-05:00

Yes it is the tree again! Other day we talked about the strange snow fall with green leaves. Now it is orange and very natural. There is light and not that cold.

Nature holds the key to correction. Like our logical mind corrects emotions.

"Nature never hurries. Atom by atom, little by little she achieves her work" Ralph W Emerson.

Scenarios are all there. Key is to explore and land in the right correction.

Nature Fall Color

Snow in October

2011-11-08T11:18:00.003-05:00

What a strange thing to happen. Trees were full of green leaves and even fall looked far. Don't even talk about snow! Oh wait! Did I say about power outage for 6.5 Mm people?

That was 3 days and nights of dark cold winter.
Yes survived. Thank God. Yes we can.

An unbecoming nature!

Happy ThanksGiving

2010-11-24T17:04:00.000-05:00

Happy ThanksGiving to you and your loved ones!

Enjoy the vid!
Spirit of ThanksGiving

The Winning Pendulum

2010-10-27T11:22:00.003-04:00

This is highly inspirational true story of a Great personality of 20th century. Those who live in and around New York City see his name all over every day. Yes, you guessed it right – it is about great Theodore Roosevelt.

“As far as I can remember they were absolutely commonplace. I was a rather sickly, rather timid little boy, very fond of desultory reading and of natural history, and not excelling in any form of sport. Owing to my asthma I was not able to go to school, and I was nervous and self-conscious, so that as far as I can remember my belief is that I was rather below than above my average playmate in point of leadership; though as I had an imaginative temperament this sometimes made up for my other short-comings. Altogether, while, thanks to my father and mother, I had a very happy childhood I am inclined to look back at it with some wonder that I should have come out of it as well as I have! It was not until after I was sixteen that I began to show any prowess, or even ordinary capacity; up to that time, except making collections of natural history, reading a good deal in certain narrowly limited fields and indulging in the usual scribbling of the small boy who does not excel in sport, I cannot remember that I did anything that even lifted me up to the average”

These are the words of Theodore Roosevelt, the once timid little boy in his own words, who went on to graduate from Harvard and become one of the most successful and greatest Presidents of United States. His life is a true inspirational story for the young generation – filled with passion, courage, intelligence and a burning desire to achieve the goal.

He has highlighted something very significant for the modern age Fathers also. I quote his words - "My father, Theodore Roosevelt Sr., was the best man I ever knew. He combined strength and courage with gentleness, tenderness, and great unselfishness. He would not tolerate in us children selfishness or cruelty, idleness, cowardice, or untruthfulness."

Nation remembers great ‘Teddy’ on his 152nd birthday.

Deliver an Experience not just a service

2010-02-04T19:18:00.002-05:00

"When you get to work every day, it's showtime. No one cares if you have a cold or if you're feeling off or if you had a fight with your best friend. We are paid to do great work. And the best businesses offer their customers an experience, not just a product or a service" - Robin Sharma

This is so true. Yet another way to get qualified for life!

Remembering MLK Jr and Gandhi

2010-01-18T16:40:00.006-05:00

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy" - MLK Jr. World is remembering and carrying forward his thoughts on equal rights on his 81st birthday.

MLK, who was greatly influenced by Mahatma Gandhi, made a visit to India in 1959 to meet with Gandhi Family. He was particularly struck by Gandhi's words: "Through our pain we will make them see their injustice". He embraced the thought of non-violence and spoke on the profound influence on him.

In a radio address made during his final evening in India, King reflected, "Since being in India, I am more convinced than ever before that the method of nonviolent resistance is the most potent weapon available to oppressed people in their struggle for justice and human dignity. In a real sense, Mahatma Gandhi embodied in his life certain universal principles that are inherent in the moral structure of the universe, and these principles are as inescapable as the law of gravitation.

Trust Based ThanksGiving

2009-11-25T12:08:00.003-05:00

My sincere gratitude to everyone around me for everything they have done for me. Here is another year going to start. Hope. Weaving. Happiness. Prosperity.

I am for using 'Green' concept in social and professional life. Essence of using words when they are aboslutely needed and actions to strenthen them. I know some may mistake me for not talking too many words. I think my pattern will justify my point to people who know me closer. Green in life is beautiful harmony.

I believe and embrace Trust Based ThanksGiving. Relationship is built on trust.
Happiness and Prosperity to All.

Creativity

2009-05-06T18:58:00.003-04:00

Be creative while giving a new idea. It will be just yours if its a failure, everyone's if its a success!

Group of risk-taking individuals can be categorized in to a 'minority'.

Spring

2009-04-07T16:49:00.003-04:00

Spring symbolizes the emergence of new life. Spring months are the promising months that bring significant growth and innovation in its route.

പൂക്കാലം വരവായി 2009

2009-04-06T10:52:00.007-04:00

മാനം തെളിഞ്ഞു. പൂക്കാലം വരവായി.

ഒത്തിരി പ്രതീക്ഷകളും പുത്തന്‍ ഉണര്‍വും ആയി !

Dearness

2009-03-30T10:40:00.001-04:00

I have been posed this question a number of times. I have even seen this topic gaining centre stage at social gatherings. Ever since I have been trying to find an answer until I reached the Great ‘BG’.

Are you dependent on someone? Is someone dependent on you? If that is the case then both will be very dear to each other. However, one’s value and situation can change this from ages (periods of time). Best way to validate this is to go back to last ten years and do a thorough review.

If there is someone who has great control over his mind, discipline and constantly works hard to maintain this stature, he or she will be dear to everyone. Everyone one will be dear to this person also. It is easier said than done! One’s dedication, determination and continuous toil can get it closer.

According to me, this is the origin and essence of the concept ‘Role Model’.

Deep Roots

2009-03-23T14:17:00.001-04:00

Tall, Well grown and Strong trees have deep roots! It has power to withstand any external pressures. Same applies to individuals and organizations made of group of individuals.

I always make this point to my younger friends. Look at how deep you can grow your roots before worrying about the colorful flowers or yum yum fruits you can enjoy from it. "We have the right to perform our duties but not to look at the fruits!"

All successful personalities and enterprises have strong deep roots. According to me, One's smartness and efforts should be to identify this invisible strength and understand what is not communicated often. Those will belong to the intelligent of all!

Enjoy the bright day

It is all about Green!

2009-03-09T16:37:00.001-04:00

It is all about Green! Going green.
Green IT, Green Energy, Green Datacenter, Smart Grid..

Great direction for us!

Pain, Growth and Success

2009-02-06T11:04:00.001-05:00

What looked like impossible few years back is achieved today. Growth defined!
As I saw in one of the inspirational presentations recently every success has a pain behind it. Every pain will be followed with success.

How do I feel when I have to deal with surprises? Relate. Resort to your experience and emotional intelligence. Life is not about numbers -- it requires great deal of attention to details.

Some of my dearest ones celebrate birthdays this week, bought cars and went for a their dream vacation to Europe. Cool breeze for the mind. Growth too right?

Hard work and 2.0'ish approach by everyone inspires and motivates me. I would not like to follow anyone's path as it is risky, but i will learn from everyone. Another weekend is around after eventful days of hard work. Did I make anyone happy this week? Did I address all i was supposed to? You know what? I am going there to make sure of that now.

Have a good one!

A New Dawn

2009-02-02T13:48:00.005-05:00

Another day,week,month and year has 'dawned'. Hope. Lot of hope. We have already witnessed few defining and learning moments. 2009 is going to be a great year.

I am very excited about my son winning his first competition of the year. He is gradually improving his poems and expressions. Motivated from last year accomplishments and his mom's mentoring ~ he, at this young age, starts to learn that language is the best medium to express himself. He goes to prove that his Dad also should learn a good lesson or two from his hard work :-)

Have a blessed day.