In reply to my friend's post

My friend had few doubts.... so i tried to answer them....

"If you're not confused, you're not paying attention." Tom Peters

Yes we get confused and probably it is one aspect that would always stick with us becoz when we have a choice we have confusion. So it is not wrong to get confused feel bevildered or get lost in forming a chain reaction of the various possibilities which shall arise by the choice we make.What is important though is to have strong belief in whatever choice we make. Everything we do should have a reason - reason ranging from pure "gut feel" to highlycalculated move. After all there has to be a cause to have an effect.

We reap what we sow. We are the makers of our own fate. The wind is blowing; those vesselswhose sails are unfurled catch it, and go forward in their way, but those which have their sails furled dont catch the wind. Is it the fault of the wind?... We make our own destiny.

Who is stopping you from being what you are? Who is asking you to pretend? Being alone in a crowd or crowded in a solitary place is all in mind. You create these situations. You choose to respond to things you face. Its your choice. why are you waiting for others to strive for knowledge parity or wealth parity. Can you do something about it? If yes then go ahead. Never in this world would all agree to do one thing. Even during our fight for independence there were people pro british bcoz of their own apprehensions and interests. So there would not be a time when every one would say "I agree" in unison.Remember we are in a transition phase at the moment. It is true that the benefits of this transition must reach the common masses. And when we talk about development it should not be only in terms of high rise buildings and big cars but by the quality of life that even a common man lives BUT rather than waiting for someone else to do it why not we make effort individually and make a difference on our small scale.Such a thing would then be built up with time..... But for the moment you gotta do ur part.

First Blood Donation

To many it may sound surprising but yes today at the age of 22, I donated blood for the first time.

I must say that it was a humbling experience. My brother like friend needed it for his father’s surgery and how could I say no to him. The guy has been with me since 5th standard. We have grown up together and his presence has always been a source of strength for me. I always knew that he is one person whom I can call at anytime and he would be there. And yet today when he was in front of me I could see the child in him who was tensed and worried and hoped everything will be fine. I really pray to God that uncle gets well soon.

In the hospital I met a lot of people. An invisible but strong bond of hope, despair, tension; all held us together. I guess Adversity brings strangers closer together and relatives farther apart!!!! It was a large family where everyone was wishing the other person well and was even ready to help out to any possible extent. I too volunteered to give my blood to another patient at that time as it was an emergency. My friend actually took me to the other person. Thankfully there was an alternate arrangement for that patient. But the way a sense of selflessness came into me was, honestly, surprising and relieving. I really admire my friend for having the courage to take me to the other patient when he too needed blood. Suddenly I felt liberated from the hustle bustle of the world and more closer to humanity!!!! Clichéd… u may say… but I think not. There was an immense satisfaction inside me when I gave blood. I felt that I have made a difference to somebody and was there when someone needed me the most. After today’s experience I have decided that I would donate blood once a year. After all it is a little something which can make a lot of difference.

So as my first post starts with a good cause, I hope to make difference to somebody’s life when needed the most.

Any comments??? ……… Do write up :)