Thought for the day, 20th February : Life is a book

Life is a book in the process of being written.

Thought for the day 1st January, 2013 : Take a leap

Note to self : Most times, not taking a risk is a bigger risk than taking a risk.

Happy New Year people! Start leaping.

Thought for the Day 30th December, 2012 : The Idea Prayer

Lord, give me the courage to follow good ideas,
the strength to let go of bad ideas,
And the wisdom to differentiate between the two.

Thought for the day, 22nd October, 2012 : Dreams

The things your brain secretly takes to heart come to life in your dreams.

Thought for the day 31st August, 2012 : Battles

Pick your battles: ones you will fight to death, ones you will fight till its convenient, ones you will fight whenever it is convenient and ones you won't fight at all.

Thought for the day 31st July, 2012 : Rewrite

First you master the rules, then you break the rules and finally you rewrite the rules.

Thought for the day 24th July, 2012 : Need

Sometimes the need to be needed is stronger than the need to have someone you can depend on.  

Thought for the day July 18th, 2012 : Normal

There are as many definitions of normal as there are people on earth.

Thought for the day June 28th, 2012 : The answer

Only you will know the question of your life, your universe and everything and only you will find the answer.

Thought for the day April 13, 2012 : Something to look forward to

Even if you have the best job, the best relationship, the best house, the best car, the best insert-item-of-your-choice, your days can still get hectic, irritating, depressing, boring,long and tiring. What helps to make it better is a little planned treat.  A small boost, a little pick-me-up. It need not be ground-breaking. Maybe just a delicious meal in your lunchbox, an ice cream cone, a new stationery item, a phone call, a haircut, an episode of a favorite show, your I-look-skinny-in-this outfit, a replacement for a broken gadget, a nap, the latest edition of a magazine, a new song playlist on your mp3 player, dinner with a friend on a weekday or a book. Just a small unit of time in the day which you view with positive anticipation. That's all you need to make it through the day, through the obstacle course life can become- a little something to look forward to.

Thought for the Day March 23, 2012 : Worry

This thought is inspired by a the book I'm reading currently. ("The Happiness Project" by Gretchen Ruben, more about this later)

Often I have found that when I worry about what will happen, how something will turn out, will it work out, will I be able to do it, I am actually feeling lazy and reluctant to do all the hard work which will be involved to achieve that goal. I already know how much effort is required to do it, I'm just delaying the moment in time when I'll have to start that work.

Thought for the day March 19, 2012 : Mind Space

Your mind space is your most valuable asset. Don't clutter it with ugly things. Don't keep things you don't use. Don't let squatters live rent free. Don't let trespassers outlive their welcome. Guard it fiercely and keep it safe, it houses your soul and thoughts and memories of your loved ones. Use it creatively and efficiently. Fill it with beautiful things. Open the windows sometimes, to let in some fresh air and sunlight. Put on some nice music and lets get to work.

Thought for the day January 12, 2012 : Challenges

Challenges are like grinding wheels and you are the me(n)tal block. When you first see them you feel a little reluctant, you have to steel yourself for putting yourself to it. It hurts a little when the wheel hits you and scrapes off the dull topmost layer of comfort and complacency. But after its over,  there is a brand new shiny you.

Thought for the day January 5, 2012 : Life

Life is not a contest, its a journey and you are moving towards equillibrium.