A herd of buffaloes stroll in our colony every morning and spend the afternoon lounging in the colony’s polluted, sans-water hyacinth-wetland. Apart from strolling and getting into a sudden rage, these buffaloes also respond to nature’s call. Nature happens to call to these black beauties only before our gate. The result- a smooth road of dung, overlaid with fresh green heaps!
I really fail to understand why this happens right in front of our house. Really, it’s puzzling, but not unfortunate! Our thriving banana saplings, coconut and guava trees are sinking their roots into this fresh mixture, thanks to Amma’s enthusiasm.
No more dung for us now. The impartial buffaloes now look at the coconut trees across our street……….
Saturday, April 12, 2008
20/20
You may be wondering why I'm basking in this glorious 20/20 phase. Well, I've been waiting for a 20/20 - day to arrive for a long time.
It may have been only a class test on Matrices and Determinants. But yesterday, things changed. Scoring a 20/20 has really done wonders to my confidence. What made this oh-so-good feeling better than the best is a secret!
It may have been only a class test on Matrices and Determinants. But yesterday, things changed. Scoring a 20/20 has really done wonders to my confidence. What made this oh-so-good feeling better than the best is a secret!
Monday, April 07, 2008
Simplicity Personified
Ever heard of a rich man not living in a palatial bungalow, not having his driveway lined with a fleet of cars, not using a large chunk of his wealth for himself???? Well, if you deem that impossible, you are everything but right.
It's not just his 60 billion dollar empire that makes him the world’s richest man. There's something more to this charming and dynamic personality. Here's an insight into the life of Warren Buffett.
-He bought his first share at the age of 11 (he says that was too late!) and with the little savings he collected as a newspaper boy, bought a small farm.
- He encourages people to invest early in life, even with the little that they live on.
- He lives in the same 3-bedroom house that he bought 50 years ago. It neither has a fence nor security personnel.
- He drives his own car everywhere.
- In spite of owning the world's largest private jet company, he does not travel in one himself!
- He does not carry a cell phone, has no computer on his desk.
- Rather than spending an evening socializing with the high society, he reclines on his sofa with a bowl of popcorn and watches television.
- His policy is to have only what one really needs, to be economical; not to show off but to be natural and enjoy your work.
He says- The happiest people do not necessarily have the best of all. They simply appreciate what they find on their way.
Just imagine how different the world would be with more such people. Warren Buffett is not the kind of person to emphasize his modesty. He is an example of how one can lead a life of simplicity and still be on top of the world. Wealth does not lie in having a fleet of cars or in moving with the high society. It's all about upholding one's own values and leaving an impact on the lives of all those around us that makes life worthwhile.
Source: PowerPoint Presentation based on the life of Warren Buffett
It's not just his 60 billion dollar empire that makes him the world’s richest man. There's something more to this charming and dynamic personality. Here's an insight into the life of Warren Buffett.
-He bought his first share at the age of 11 (he says that was too late!) and with the little savings he collected as a newspaper boy, bought a small farm.
- He encourages people to invest early in life, even with the little that they live on.
- He lives in the same 3-bedroom house that he bought 50 years ago. It neither has a fence nor security personnel.
- He drives his own car everywhere.
- In spite of owning the world's largest private jet company, he does not travel in one himself!
- He does not carry a cell phone, has no computer on his desk.
- Rather than spending an evening socializing with the high society, he reclines on his sofa with a bowl of popcorn and watches television.
- His policy is to have only what one really needs, to be economical; not to show off but to be natural and enjoy your work.
He says- The happiest people do not necessarily have the best of all. They simply appreciate what they find on their way.
Just imagine how different the world would be with more such people. Warren Buffett is not the kind of person to emphasize his modesty. He is an example of how one can lead a life of simplicity and still be on top of the world. Wealth does not lie in having a fleet of cars or in moving with the high society. It's all about upholding one's own values and leaving an impact on the lives of all those around us that makes life worthwhile.
Source: PowerPoint Presentation based on the life of Warren Buffett
Pencil Parable
It is remarkable how distinctly similar people are to pencils, how a simple, inanimate object can be inspiring. Nearly 14 and a half years and I haven’t looked for a connection till the day we were asked to write a composition based on a presentation on the life of a pencil.
We go through many phases in our lives. As a baby, I was helpless and wouldn’t have survived without being held in caring arms. I don’t think I would live to be such a healthy person with a life of happiness without my family- my mother, father and sister. I don’t recollect being in an extremely grueling stage of life because someone has always been there for me. But I cannot deny the fact that life has never been a smooth road. Many a time, I have taken a wrong turn and had to be forced back on track. These twists and ‘sharpenings’ help me stand up for myself; experience helps me have a better understanding of the world that is ever-changing.
One of the most inspiring virtues is that it is what is on the inside that really matters. Years down the line or after I die, not many will remember my face, my clothes. But no one will be able to erase the memories I left of myself – my words, my actions, the deeds committed. Its inner beauty that people are always cherished for… When a child holds a pencil covered with cute pictures, he will be excited at the sight of a cartoon no doubt, but he will be upset to find that the pencil is no good at writing! Joy comes from within. Every pencil is made to write with, every person born and destined to leave an impression that leaves us embedded in the minds of people.
Not one of us is perfect and for me, it is not easy to correct a mistake after committing it once. But they can soon be erased – never to be visible again in our character. A pencil is perfect in its actions because it has the tools to eliminate errors and leave a perfect picture.
Just as every pencil has a life span (of probably 12cms!), we as humans too have a life span – of how long, no one knows. Keeping in mind the five tenets of a perfect pencil, we can aspire to be good people, showing the world what we truly are.
We go through many phases in our lives. As a baby, I was helpless and wouldn’t have survived without being held in caring arms. I don’t think I would live to be such a healthy person with a life of happiness without my family- my mother, father and sister. I don’t recollect being in an extremely grueling stage of life because someone has always been there for me. But I cannot deny the fact that life has never been a smooth road. Many a time, I have taken a wrong turn and had to be forced back on track. These twists and ‘sharpenings’ help me stand up for myself; experience helps me have a better understanding of the world that is ever-changing.
One of the most inspiring virtues is that it is what is on the inside that really matters. Years down the line or after I die, not many will remember my face, my clothes. But no one will be able to erase the memories I left of myself – my words, my actions, the deeds committed. Its inner beauty that people are always cherished for… When a child holds a pencil covered with cute pictures, he will be excited at the sight of a cartoon no doubt, but he will be upset to find that the pencil is no good at writing! Joy comes from within. Every pencil is made to write with, every person born and destined to leave an impression that leaves us embedded in the minds of people.
Not one of us is perfect and for me, it is not easy to correct a mistake after committing it once. But they can soon be erased – never to be visible again in our character. A pencil is perfect in its actions because it has the tools to eliminate errors and leave a perfect picture.
Just as every pencil has a life span (of probably 12cms!), we as humans too have a life span – of how long, no one knows. Keeping in mind the five tenets of a perfect pencil, we can aspire to be good people, showing the world what we truly are.
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