Saturday, June 28, 2008

Thoughtful Concern


Days when I refresh my inbox every 30seconds once. The success of the person next to you is often the driving force to get better. Gloomy eyes fetching for something forever. If being flexible should have been a great asset of human nature. World has become a market where many clowns try to stand out always trying to find something different. We needed bulb, we needed transportation and we needed telephone. We did have many needs! We found a great job and we built a great house. We wanted to become famous. We pushed some off and we moved to reach at the top. We failed and we passed. We spent hours at work and got back to the luxurious house only to rest. We contributed to hazardous impacts of global warming. We had enough and we turned in for yoga, therapy and counselors. Then again, we bought pills for depression. We went for vacations and we bothered some animals. We took their space and we took felt like we enjoyed. Then we came back and we repeated the same. Didn't have enough? We fought wars within our own religion and with other religions. Lived life this way in a vicious circle.

Feeling Guilty? It’s a contribution time

For the explanation part, I am trying my best for people to realize their existence and do something to break the monotony of life. Do something different…may be ….enjoy life the way small kids do with no conscious of the society. Am I recommending people to act like monkeys or apes and jump around jolly? No I am asking people to go-green. Is this a cool thing? Of course it is. Contributing a little wouldn't harm. I am sure every single go green affected house would contribute to the society at large. It is also important for the market biggies to begin this. We don't need many things we use on an everyday basis. We could do without many. I don't want to get into those details. But figure it out. Find ways to save the resources of our planet Earth.

I do my best by switching off my air conditioner when I am not in the house. For reason one, I get a reduced electricity bill and also get some bonus points for saving resources. I chose to walk rather than take my car out for shorter distances. I get some bonus point goodies for doing this as well; I get some good 20 minute long workout. These two were only examples to demonstrate how we can protect our earth by changing few things in our day to day life.

Declining Species: Our Earth is in big trouble?

A few weeks ago, I happened to visit Ripley's Aquarium in Gatlinburg at the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee State. Unlike many of the aquariums I have visited in past, it was entertaining just like the way they promoted and also provided great deal of information about marine habitats. It might sound like I am writing an essay about the aquarium. I was indeed caught up to see many different marine species. From Stingray to Sharks to Piranhas there seemed two different worlds on the planet Earth alone. Once again, I felt the pomposity of us human beings. For the first time, I happened to see many different colors of extremely beautiful Coral Reefs. I stood there and couldn't help to stop gazing at them. They were in vast varied colors which could never be imitated. I was definitely spell bound. (I could never use this word otherwise J )

Earlier, I had seen many coral reefs only on the television and I never cared to know about them. It was this time I happened to realize a fact that they were not plants. They were indeed marine animals. All this while, I kept thinking that they were algae. Although, from my readings I found that the development of these structures is aided by Algae. A coral reef is a shelter for many fishes and aquatic species. Many of us know that they aid the sea waters avoiding from the pollution. i.e., Coral reefs form natural barriers that protect nearby shorelines from the eroding forces of the sea, thereby protecting coastal dwellings, agricultural land and beaches. Surprisingly, they are even used in the treatment of cancer, HIV, cardiovascular diseases and ulcers. Although, they cover only 1% of the Earth’s surface they are home to 25% of all marine fish.


Despite these facts, many of us don’t realize that they are going to be extinct by the 2050 if the present rate of their declination continues. Many die because they are often shaken or disturbed by the ships and moving boats in the sea and also many die because of pollution in the sea.

Alarmingly, it’s not Coral Reefs alone; there has been declination in tigers, sharks, Pandas causing a treat to human life as well. Without these species, many scientists analyze that there is definite treat to ecological balance. Why did I choose to write about this in my blog? The simple reason being, that in a simple way I had like my friends and other readers of the blog to focus on the global imbalances which have been occurring lately. And most importantly, act accordingly by not disturbing the nature. I know this isn’t easy. I really hope that many people like me will get more aware about the bad impacts of the declining species on the Earth.

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Love Potion for perfection in relationships

The more we push forward, the more we will be pushed back, because impulse is such a strong driving force without wisdom". I found something exciting and beautiful a few days ago. I thought it met my purpose and therefore, I made every effort possible to save it. Given the fact that this isn't the first time, I tried much harder than ever to save. Did I curse my fate or my bad luck? I don't know. I just felt bad. Simple and plain bad. I went on and then wanted to somehow recuperate.

I looked for perfect happiness. I looked for perfect world. I carried a huge zoom lens to find and dig happiness out from somewhere.
Every single day, I get to read articles about how stupid men are and how stupid women are everywhere. If women are associated with their vanity and stupidity …Men are associated with commitment phobia.
I asked my friend, she said her boyfriend had commitment issues. I wonder why people don't want to get married. I hear about such stereotypical behaviors often. Is this a psychological problem? I wish I can find a potion. The complications of relationships are not easy to deal with it. They exist. They exist all the time.
Analysis phase: Found some gutless species-Common Syndrome
Marriage and creativity have no connection. People who complain and look for excuses will remain complainers who can never achieve their dreams. Because, the very-strong rooted attitude of being disloyal will come into the picture even in their respective careers someday. If you accept what you like with a pinch of salt at least there is a guarantee of being with someone you like. Then why do some people live under false impressions about life. Why do they look for perfect happiness? I thought marriage is about living with a good person to whom I am completely attracted. Spending meaningful life with a good friend was more important... Will the thirst for perfect happiness ever be quenched?
Struck by Realization : Eureka!
I went further in my research...in the end… There is no perfection and there are no tips. As funny and lame as it sounds. There are none! At the end of the day... & Finally we are all lonely somehow. Life in itself is depressing and we make it more depressing by fetching for things we don’t have. We are born alone and we die alone. At least if you spend a meaningful and not waste years by surrounding ourselves to our weaknesses especially involving in many relationships over and again…making our life a big mess. I discovered a meaningful life in the way my parents spent. They married early in their twenties and realized each other more as years passed by. They didn’t miss on life’s happiness by having kids at the right time of life. We are not here forever!
How do you know that he or she is the one? I feel that in any relationship if you are yourself and you do not lose yourself. It is a good indication that you are with the right person. This could be a deciding tool to find the right one. This way of retaining your self guarantees happiness and enjoying every moment. If you lose yourself then it’s definitely not a perfect relationship and pursuing such a relationship is a waste of time.
Finally...
These were my thoughts in finding the right love potion. Although, I am a novice to this highly debatable subject without a shame/self conscious ...conscientiously decided to write my thoughts down(I was trying to fit in conscientious word somewhere :-) ) Wishing myself a good luck. I end this whole conversation of attaining perfection (that too in love...! I sure have a gumption to do that) :-)