Ever wondered about those simple pleasures of life that you probably didn’t give much importance to, but contributed to making the experience of your life pleasant and wonderful?
Ever realized how sometimes, very trivial and at times, even funny, experiences or probably some routine things you do, turn out to be that which uplifts your mind and soul from the problems and worries of daily life?
Today I thought of listing some of those experiences that were important to me – the simple joys of my life....
1.Rain and all of its associated sensations.
2.Chocolate Strawberry Icecream. I love the texture of icecream, and chocolate is my fav flavour.
3.Watching TV till late on a Friday night…Its my way of rebellion :) to compensate for the days I reluctantly drag myself into bed cos I have to go early to office.
4.Going for long walks with a dear friend.
5.Taking a cool, refreshing bath after a long day.
6.Discovering money (that’s been forgotten) in an old purse/jeans pocket. Ah! It makes me feel so rich in a moment :) …and sometimes, I purposely stash away some money somewhere for that experience of finding a treasure :)
7.Solving a particularly difficult puzzle. To this day, I feel the same thrill when I solve a complex problem at work, or as I used to feel when I was solving math (mainly algebra) problems in school. Its wonderful.
8.Going through old photo albums. Photo albums are the only way of holding time still. Which is why I like photography – because I think it is a way of bringing time to a stop and getting a slice of life in a picture…
uh..list will keep going on..will continue someother time :)
Friday, May 15, 2009
Monday, May 4, 2009
~ Life A Game of Chess ~~
I spent a little part my long drive thinking about the analogy between LIFE and CHESS.
I know, sounds little weired but it turned out to be interesting exercise.
I am trying to recollect my images into words ..:)
now i come up with some analogy like this:
** GOALS [ planning future] : long term life goal- key to survival so no point of playing the game without this.Before you decide to make a move, think a few steps ahead. Ask “what if …?” and try to anticipate the possible outcomes of your actions.Don’t aimlessly push your pawns without a plan. In life, this is the foundation of all planning exercises.
**ADAPTION: Darwins theory: "adaption is most important for any survival".
This requires an open mind and the willingness to adapt to changes.
**SACRIFICES: Sometimes you need to give up some of your smaller assets to achieve bigger milestones later in the game.
**TEMPTATION: this reminds me of "chocalates":) too temptating rite...Your Dark Side always try to tempt you for small offers which can ruin the game for you, don't fall for these..keep in mind Always be focussed on your long term objectives.
**POSITIVE OUTLOOK: always pplay the game with positive frame of mind and play to conquror the dark side.if you can define the pace of the game you will always in control of it.
**ACTIVE LEARNING: famous quote it reminds me:"your enemy is your greatest teacher" ..
Each step to overcome your dark side, your are active learner.Never assume you know everything.you need to remember that there is always someone better than you and you should always be trying to improve.
I might have missed lot more ....will cont if i find more in mine thoughts...enjoy life fullest, always keep positive outlook, you will succeed surely.
I know, sounds little weired but it turned out to be interesting exercise.
I am trying to recollect my images into words ..:)
now i come up with some analogy like this:
** GOALS [ planning future] : long term life goal- key to survival so no point of playing the game without this.Before you decide to make a move, think a few steps ahead. Ask “what if …?” and try to anticipate the possible outcomes of your actions.Don’t aimlessly push your pawns without a plan. In life, this is the foundation of all planning exercises.
**ADAPTION: Darwins theory: "adaption is most important for any survival".
This requires an open mind and the willingness to adapt to changes.
**SACRIFICES: Sometimes you need to give up some of your smaller assets to achieve bigger milestones later in the game.
**TEMPTATION: this reminds me of "chocalates":) too temptating rite...Your Dark Side always try to tempt you for small offers which can ruin the game for you, don't fall for these..keep in mind Always be focussed on your long term objectives.
**POSITIVE OUTLOOK: always pplay the game with positive frame of mind and play to conquror the dark side.if you can define the pace of the game you will always in control of it.
**ACTIVE LEARNING: famous quote it reminds me:"your enemy is your greatest teacher" ..
Each step to overcome your dark side, your are active learner.Never assume you know everything.you need to remember that there is always someone better than you and you should always be trying to improve.
I might have missed lot more ....will cont if i find more in mine thoughts...enjoy life fullest, always keep positive outlook, you will succeed surely.
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