Connecting with thoughts - My thoughts and Me

It's almost been a decade since the Dean of the institute where I was pursuing my diploma threw us a challenge. A challenge which would profoundly impact us if we had the courage to practice it. But it is easier said than done, he cautioned us, for only a handful few had really managed to go beyond the first few days. And those who did reaped benefits of the habit. The challenge was to stand in front of the mirror everyday and look into your eyes for 2-3 minutes everyday. Simple as it may sound, it's equally daunting task. Give it a shot, if you don't agree. Over the years, I have come realize why only a handful people have managed to go beyond the first few days. It's a psychological truth that we often see in others what we don't like about ourselves. When there is an aspect of ourselves we find unacceptable it is human nature to hide it from ourselves, even to pretend the opposite and instead project those feelings we have about ourselves unto to others. Bu...

Alone in the crowd That's lonely Torn apart by Anguish, oppression and fear Yet united in Sorrow, grief and guilt Watching As yet another face Goes down, battered Fighting for What everyone is Within the confines of their mind For a better a place, for a better world (Where only the lone is secure)

"To be or not be that is the question" which Shakespeare's Hamlet posed. A dilemma, a crossroad which would go on decide the fate of things to come. Rare are the instances when one takes a decision without facing a dilemma or a conflict. Rare are the times when one has no choices to make. In fact in the world of abundance there may be a negligible chance, if any, of not being at crossroads. Take a look at all the possibilities, opportunities, choices et al. life throws at you and you will realize there is hardly any escaping it. The dilemmas, the conflicts, the crossroads one faces when making decision or a choice is definitely going to impact the way of the things to come. Good or bad, time alone will tell. However, its also evident from the discoveries, inventions that have been made, one had to cross over to something that's new, untried and untested. This at the cost of being laughed at, termed insane or ridiculed. More importantly, at times, never q...

The stories remain Deeply embedded in the mind Of dreams and aspirations Of triumphs and joy Of might and power Of love Of us Of me Where every wish, every desire Was achieved with bliss Filled with the innocence of childhood Never told to the world outside

What's the first image that comes to your mind when you think about your organization? your job? about the HR policies of your organization? of work culture? performance appraisals (this one's most closer to heart)? rewards and recognition? goals and objectives? (You can add to the list) More importantly does an image come to your mind at all?  If yes, then how clear and vivid it is? Can you visualize it to the tee? Can you relate with the image? Does it inspire you? Is it the image you always had in mind? Are you happy with it or would like to change it? The better the detailing and explicit description or creation of the image can be considered an indication of your engagement with your job. It can also be considered as an indication   alignment with the organization clarity of goals and objectives understanding of contributions expected by the organizations If no, then there is a big big problem. For the mind always creates l...

I am pretty optimistic that if we really take this thing up seriously we will be able to make substantial gains in the way we do our business..... (initiative 1) It's nothing like we have done before but am sure once we start doing things this way life will never be the same again.... (initiative 2) Now here we go... with these little steps life is going to be easier, things are going to move faster, quicker and for better..... (initiative 3) We have to proclaim our commitment to to quality...it's one thing we can't do without...surprisingly there a benefits to be reaped..which we surely will once we get the ball rolling (initiative 4) There are times when things catch an organization's fancy, things that are supposed to enhance the organization's value and the way it serves it customers. Such initiatives begin with the heart in right place. Help and support of key people is listed to give such initiatives a much needed push and they do take off well. Ho...

Why do we get so bogged down by our perception of others that we fail to see them as real people.  always evaluate them based on the perception fail to see and understand them in context of the situation accept the fact what we are seeing is what we want and not what we need too conveniently hold on to our perceptions thereby creating beliefs out of it we end confusing our perceptions as facts