DARK - Not Always !!

We open our eyes from DARK to see the beauty in LIGHT and retire our eyes to DARK to embark the moments lived in the light, into memory. It's just a normal phenomenon that nature has defined.The phase of DARK is quite normal and it's inevitable in our life.

Today , when I was sitting in silent , a vague thought came to my mind - DARK ! I started weighing my thoughts to understand(in my own limited enlightenment) why and what we need to face DARK.

The words taught in my childhood replayed exactly -" DIAMOND - precious stone ; A hard carbon which goes through many tough process before it attains it's final state - diamond . Every one look and admire diamond but somehow fear to be one - Diamond ".

Life is no different to nature's rules.Similar to nature , we have to go through high and low points at some point or the other in Life. When we are at the high point we hardly pay any heed to other(s) view - good or bad. But , when we are at low point of life we start cribbing about it. We are sure that outcome of this dark phase of life brings out the right potential which is unseen ; I feel it's the idea of the journey - going through dark/rough phase -- shivers down our spine.

DARK is not that you choose
It's the  CHANCE

DARK is not that determines you
It's the  ATTITUDE

DARK is not that you are inclined for
It's the STRENGTH

DARK is not that  pulls you down
It makes you BETTER

DARK is not that frame you want to be 
It's the LIGHT

DARK is not always dark
It's the NEW YOU EMERGED

                                                  © Rahul Raghotham
      

You've CHANGED ! I Did ? :O

The monotonous busy life left no space to myself or to the people in my life. Having got some time today I gave call to few of them . I was so excited prior the call .I had many things to share and listen but the words uttered from their mouth at  the first instance was hard to digest.

"You've CHANGED"

The moment I heard them;  I felt so bad  of myself for not calling in regular intervals to know and share the whereabouts of each other . Immediately the conscious mind asked me " Did they ever bothered to call or check on you ?"

"No",spontaneous answer I could HEAR from inside, as its the naked TRUTH .

"So, stop blaming yourself as you are not the only one to be blamed. Even they do share the same amount of blame as you hold", said the voice,from inside.

Thoughts revolved in my head as whirlwind. I could not comprehend anything from them. At the end, after weighing the points, I realized it's not me who kept the distance growing consciously ,in reality,  it was obvious that I ended up keeping busy for whatsoever reason just like YOU .

In fact, you gave me constant rants on getting into best college, you sermon me a life without good education / good job  is nothing, You preached me on "work is worship", so i striven to give more than I have to!!

You were happy at my success levels as it fueled your social respect .

Today, you are telling me , "I Changed!"

I was a  TOY in the blame game , which I never dreamed  of. Just because I'm not in touch as I had to be , neither did you try ; You can't point me so ruthlessly and wash your hands .

In the name of EDUCATION
You made me occupy STUDY ROOM

In the name of JOB
You made me move out of TOWN

In the name of CAREER
You asked me to CONCENTRATE

In the name of LIFE
You asked me to get MARRIED

In the name of DREAMS
You kept the distance growing

TODAY You say , "I Changed"
TRUTH is , I'm Still Stuck WITH YOU
STRANGELY YOU ARE NOT

A beautiful saying that fits so apt - “It hurts to let go. Sometimes it seems the harder you try to hold on to something or someone the more it wants to get away. You feel like some kind of criminal for having felt, for having wanted. For having wanted to be wanted. It confuses you, because you think that your feelings were wrong and it makes you feel so small because it's so hard to keep it inside when you let it out and it doesn't come back. You're left so alone that you can't explain. Damn, there's nothing like that, is there? I've been there and you have too. You're nodding your head.”

I humbly request all , who can't accept me as I am, better that you walk away from my life as you just can't handle your OWN product.

I wish all the best to YOU and Have a happy living :-)

Note : I wonder If I was the only one who has been going through it.If I'm not and you could relate yourself to this . I would highly recommend to forget the past and live the moment friends :) Have a blessed life !!

WHAT ? I Can't Hear You :D

WHAT ?

Reading Book??!!

 

You MAD !?

This is one of the customary answer you get to hear , when you reveal that you have learn't an interest i.e., Books - to your peers , folks and acquaintance(s) . They fear and worry as if the whole world burden is  on them to save you from this new hobby .

What will happen to this boy ? Oh ! BOY !!

People who have misconception that reading would kill their productive time and afraid of getting tagged as NERD or GEEK by fellow beings.

Let me tell you the traits of this interest .Probably it might open your view  right and help you understand why people who are acquainted by books are no FOOLS !

1. Investment : This is one of the best interest someone can invest on , hardly hundred(s) or maximum thousand - economical you know :D  . Not because it gives an instant result but definitely makes you a person you haven't thought of , provided you read the right stuff. Every penny you invested will be payed off .You shall never be disappointed on your money invested because it's not the milk that splits it's the word that impacts your nervous system to grow big and good .
   
   
2. Perception : The more you read , the broader is your view , the deeper is your understanding and finally the analysis of a given situation / complexity will allow you to precept things out of box and make you stand UNIQUE.
    
3. Time : Oh! Yes ! Every second you spend with the right book is well utilized . You will never repent for the time spent on finishing the book. 
    
4. Hunger : The hunger for learning more , knowing things right and better increases exponentially . You look around for things ; nothing but for one thing - “BOOKS” 
    
5. Texture : Before you could realize what impact books do , you change completely. Your texture improves - right words used at the right moment. You learn to use “LANGUAGE” right . 
    
6. Patience : Finishing a book or learning a new thing is no cake walk . You got to be absolutely patient . With time you learn and put this new art in LIFE as well , to deal things when the situation is no right .
   
   
7. Ideas : Given a situation you would think realistic and genuine . Given a place you would think how beautiful you can make the moment and cherish it later . Given the time you would love to cherish with a “book “.

8. Friend : It's not a dog / cat that stays with you in adverse situations . But it could be a real booster when people turn you down or walk away from you. Books shapes you not physically but mentally , motivates you and helps you in going forward in LIFE.

As the saying goes  - "BOOK is one thing in world which never turns it face to reveal the TRUTH”

My dear Book Haters you got something to say ? HELLO !!

WHAT ?  I Can't Hear You :D 

LIFE is BLISS with a BOOK  :) 

Happy Reading :-)   

All You Need Is LOVE :)

LOVE - Lots Of Value Enriched ; one of the most magical thing every one desires. But , sadly we live in a community where value for luxury and comfort is being ruled .

After getting so acquainted with readings , I read everything and anything ( if interesting ;) ) :D
I came across the story of three friends and thought of sharing , which I believe it's worth reading .

Story :-

A woman came out of her house and saw 3 old men with long white beards sitting in her front yard. She did not recognize them.

She said, “I don’t think I know you, but you must be hungry. Please come in and have something to eat.”

“Is the man of the house home?”, they asked.

“No”, she said. “He’s out.”

“Then we cannot come in”, they replied. In the evening when her husband came home, she told him what had happened.

“Go tell them I am home and invite them in!” The woman went out and invited the men in. “We do not go into a House together,” they replied.

“Why is that?” she wanted to know. One of the old men explained: “His name is Wealth,” he said pointing to one of his friends, and said pointing to another one, “He is Success, and I am Love.” Then he added, “Now go in and discuss with your husband which one of us you want in your home.”

The woman went in and told her husband what was said. Her husband was overjoyed. “How nice!!”, he said. “Since that is the case, let us invite Wealth. Let him come and fill our home with wealth!”

His wife disagreed. “My dear, why don’t we invite Success?”

Their daughter-in-law was listening from the other corner of the house. She jumped in with her own suggestion: “Would it not be better to invite Love? Our home will then be filled with love!”

“Let us heed our daughter-in-law’s advice,” said the husband to his wife. “Go out and invite Love to be our guest.”

The woman went out and asked the 3 old men, “Which one of you is Love? Please come in and be our guest.” Love got up and started walking toward the house. The other 2 also got up and followed him. Surprised, the lady asked Wealth and Success: “I only invited Love, Why are you coming in?”

The old men replied together: “If you had invited Wealth or Success, the other two of us would’ve stayed out, but since you invited Love, wherever He goes, we go with him. Wherever there is Love, there is also Wealth and Success !!

 Isn't such a beautiful and amazing message :)

Keep LOVING  :-)

Not Always WORDS :)

Words - used to express our thoughts , share our ideas and convey our feelings.

Not always we need words to express or convey what we are going through. At least , not to our beloved ones.

Even our silence or a gesture will help them(our loved ones) depict more than what words  actually do.

As someone truly said - "Hold on to the ONE who understands our SILENCE to WORDS we  SPEAK"  

       

NOT ALWAYS WORDS

I feel BLESSED when you WISH me
I feel STRONG when you STAND by

I feel HEAVEN with your PRESENCE

I smile at you in JOY
I yell at you in ANGER
I scream at you in FRUSTRATION
I laugh with  you in DELIGHT

You stay PATIENT  smiling at ME

At times I go NUMB, hard to EXPRESS
Wonder if my STATE will make you LOW
I stay SILENT revealing NOTHING

Yet YOU know what I go through

CURIOSITY  holds me no longer , I PESTER you
Not Always Words, you say           

NOT ALWAYS WORDS 
                                                      
                                                                                       © Rahul Raghotham