Showing posts with label youth. Show all posts
Showing posts with label youth. Show all posts
Sunday, 23 August 2020
Sunday, 2 February 2020
Peaceful life
Life carries with it a lot of role plays.
Many relationships if you would care to have them. So many names and tags! By
virtue of birth or a choice of people you want to be around.
But I see many are trapped in those
relationships Compulsions, not choices. Somewhere along the way, there was love
and then there was none. Things change. People change and move on. New ones
enter your life. Each one fulfils you in some way, if you don’t hanker for any
special considerations.
Life can be simple if you truly let go. One
day, we will all leave this world. So much misery; so much disease; so much agony
for what?
Simplify your lives the only answer to a
peaceful life. Let life seek you out instead of the other way round.
Surekha Kothari
surekhakothari.wordpress.com
Monday, 30 July 2018
Wednesday, 2 May 2018
Thursday, 15 February 2018
Peace
Sometimes, we feel heavy and drained, Exhausted
with having to do this and having to do that. Aren't we the real culprits? We
blame this and that but.... who ask us to pack in so much?
My favorite line these days is, why aim for
being a perfectionist in an imperfect world? I mean, if something doesn't get
done today, it will be done tomorrow. I envy people who can be calm and
completely chilled out about postponing work.
But, really speaking, nothing can replace
peace and calm. Not even being eulogized about how perfectly a job was done and
certainly not at the cost of mental health.
Hey, chill out! I really recommend peace
rather than a piece of stress, definitely not worth it because perfection is
generally to show to others. Each one of us is already a perfect part of
perfection. And so, there is no action needed to become what we already are.
Surekha Kothari
surekhakothari.wordpress.com
Thursday, 3 August 2017
Perfectionist
It
is not easy to deal with a desire for perfection in everything. You invariably
deal with people who are anything but that. To deal with people when you are
trying to achieve perfection and a certain standard in everything you do, you
had better not rely on them completely unless you want to get stressed out and
even fall ill.
Perfectionists have little patience with mediocrity. But to
expect your standard of work from others is also foolish. In fact, it is wiser
to bring down your standards a peg or two. Otherwise, you are likely to get
into serious conflict with such people. To move forward, you might have to deal
with less than efficient people and work.
Unfortunately,
there are paid officials in many places who do not have the interest or
ambition to grow and learn. Because they do not observe. And because they have
no pride in their work.
And
this gives rise to much frustration in perfectionists. I have seen people leave
jobs, sack employees because of this. But they suffer for it.
So,
simply put, be protective about your health, chill and relax a little.
Everything will get done in time. I am often told that life should also be
enjoyed. And I agree....so, learn to grin and bear in general.
Surekha
Kothari
surekhakothari.wordpress.com
Monday, 22 June 2015
“FOR THE YOUTH”
The youth of today is in a very exciting space which is filled with many scientific and technological advantages. A vast vista of opportunities has opened up before them due to the professionalization of services. At the same time, there has been a steady infiltration and influence of other cultures and thought processes through the telecom and Internet revolution. The world has shrunk manifold in that sense.
In such circumstances, the greatest challenge for the youth of India is to process the inputs from other cultures to integrate them harmoniously with our age old, distinctive cultural heritage and traditions. The nurturing of a family, respect for the elders, the value systems we are taught and the spirituality inculcated within us need to be preserved. Change is a constant in everyone’s life. However, is all change to be accepted indiscriminately if it is at the cost of our well being and that of others around us?
From our predecessors, we have inherited virtues like honesty, integrity, love and respect for others, compassion, charity towards the less fortunate, faith and trust in the spoken word, and peace and prosperity within families and societies. Somehow, before it is too late, we have to reinstall these qualities within our hearts and minds.
In the last few years, change has set in so rapidly that there may be a perception of a wider generation gap between the youth and the elders. The influx of western thought and culture while influencing the youth does not particularly enamor the tradition bound parents and other elders. In the larger context, this is inevitable in every generation and should not matter to the younger generation. They should be able to map out their own goals and a plan to achieve them within the current scenario of opportunities and environment. Instead of getting into unnecessary temptations and diversions, those who, single mindedly forge ahead with courage, conviction, focus, determination and perseverance, will definitely achieve their goals. Making the right choices is very important. Giving up on dreams or compromising good values for the bad can never be a choice.
Surekha Kothari
surekhakothari.wordpress.com
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