Showing posts with label Philosophy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Philosophy. Show all posts
Monday, 17 August 2020
Tuesday, 28 July 2020
Tuesday, 25 February 2020
Truth
Truth is often unpalatable. Reality is
often unacceptable. But facts don’t change. As you move through life, equations
change, just like people playing different characters in a play. And the one
thing you cannot afford to do is get wedded to one role. Otherwise, you cannot
play another role effectively. Though you always remember the ones you played
to the hilt.
In life, therefore, compartmentalization is
of prime importance and leaving memories behind, too. We hold onto beautiful
memories for dear life and lament on what has changed. But we have to allow for
the evolution of everything and everyone. Not everyone will stay with you. Not
everyone will care for you the way you want them to. And the opposite is also
true.
But you know what? It is ok. There are many
pluses in life and gratitude for this is imminent. You let go what doesn’t work
and what doesn’t work is what gives you constant pain. What deprives you of
your peace and happiness?
How many times do we cut our losses and
make peace with ourselves?
Surekha Kothari
surekhakothari.wordpress.com
Tuesday, 12 November 2019
Understanding of people
When you develop an understanding of people
and can muster up a kind of X-ray vision into their thoughts and predictable
reactions or responses, life becomes very interesting . More than that, you
begin to see it all as if you were watching a movie. You know what is going on
and what is coming next.
What I discovered about this is that it
kind of stops affecting your life after a while. You tend to get a little
detached from what is unfolding before you.
I have stopped asking myself, “ what if ?
Could I have ? Should I have ? “ etc etc. Because I can’t avoid the outcome. I
think I could have done it this way or that way. But could I really have ?
So, getting immune is the best way to go.
Surekha Kothari
surekhakothari.wordpress.com
Sunday, 18 August 2019
Personal behaviour
The thing about personal behaviour is that
though you may get several accolades or critics by your side, ultimately, you
are your own judge. Your motives are your own , and not always fathomed by the
onlookers. So, it is probably better to be in a state of equilibrium on the
outside and introspective within. No one is going to give you medals or punish
you .
Generally, our conscience does all of this.
Because we can't hide from ourselves, right ? The buck , therefore, stops right
here, with us. It cannot be passed on. And hence, the periodic need for
introspection.
Surekha Kothari
surekhakothari.wordpress.com
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Thursday, 24 January 2019
Quality of existence
Large heartedness is always the way to go.
Humans are, by virtue of being a part of the Divine energy and hence, spiritual
beings, are naturally expansive. This intrinsic quality must be retained to
lead a higher quality of existence.
Ultimately, the micro IS the macro. But
small mindedness is not productive. It is not natural. Servicing our needs
which have already been built into the cosmic plan is therefore, is counterproductive.
What we service is our wants, not our needs. And that's where the difference is
not recognized.
You will notice that the moments of the
greatest happiness are always when you have extended yourself beyond yourself
to others; Maybe, charity or a kind listening ear, "annadaan”, imparting
education, and the like, even loving selflessly.
The day we recognize this, we will be well
on our way to a truly happy state of being.
Surekha Kothari
surekhakothari.wordpress.com
Wednesday, 23 January 2019
Sunday, 25 November 2018
Tuesday, 6 November 2018
Philosophies of life
Isn't it amazing, this zest for life and
will to live? Despite lives ending around us and all kinds of ailments plaguing
humanity, we still carry on. Philosophies of life emerge every day. Some
listen. Some listen and practice. Some don't listen. Some don't want to know
and are happy in their world. Seasons come and go. Wrinkles start to show, last
on the face and limbs. Those on the mind are older but when they manifest
outwardly, we begin to take notice.
We are humans. We will regress some,
progress some, cry some, laugh some, and carry on; Living life with all that we
have, good, bad and indifferent. Who is anyone to say what these mean anyway? Because
they mean so many different things to so many different people that you get
exhausted from trying to fathom and analyze. It's like you roam all over the
world and then finally, come back and rest only in your home.
Surekha Kothari
surekhakothari.wordpress.com
Tuesday, 11 September 2018
Sunday, 29 July 2018
Monday, 2 April 2018
Sunday, 11 March 2018
Love and morality
This world is preoccupied with love and
morality. Everyone craves for love but it is the most hidden and rationed
emotion. Almost as if we fear to love. And where there is fear, there can't be
love.
We often tend to camouflage love within the
layers of morality. In every day and age, there are different ways of
expressing love. We take the love of parents for granted. Yet, some children do
feel distanced from them also, for many reasons, but mainly due to their
perceptions which may or may not be close to reality. As is the case
everywhere, we don't express love or are scared of feeling it because we don't
know if we will be loved back or whether that lonely core we have within us can
or will be filled by another human being. Very few feel love at the soul level
which is the true nature of love.So many conditions are attached to this word
"love". "If you love, you can't do this.” And, “if you love, you
just must not or cannot do that". Etc.
Love could be a part of morality but
morality cannot be beyond love. Love is like space, vast and eternal. Morality
is an attachment to be used as a tool as and when required. If love results in
guilt, it gets attached to morality, the concept of right and wrong. If you
believe that anything is right from the bottom of your heart, it is beyond
morality. The condition is , the intention should be pure and should stem from
our higher soul consciousness.
Surekha Kothari
surekhakothari.wordpress.com
Tuesday, 26 December 2017
Opinion
We all have an opinion about something.
Some of us have an opinion on everything. Healthy debates are absolutely
essential. But are these opinions relevant, based on some facts or coming from
a space “it is my right to express". You know, "this is a democracy
and I can say what I want". Sure. We can't argue with that. Except that
the consequences of those opinions are of prime importance.
We all think we are right from where we are
looking at life and situations. We look at the same thing with different eyes
and a different mind which is wired differently. And obviously, the conclusions
we arrive at are also varied.
The only people who desist from an opinion
are perhaps the suppressed, depressed or fearful or, maybe those who just don't
want to go there, for falling from grace maybe or for whatever reasons.
Those who are vocal will have plenty to
say. Others might follow. Like, in a theatre, there are players and there is an
audience.
This world is also pretty much similar. But
for every tongue that speaks, there are two ears attached. The tongue is
enclosed behind the lips for a reason: to give an opinion when required only or
to keep silence. And the ears are outside: to listen carefully and take in what
is necessary while throwing out the garbage through the second ear. Including
harmful opinions, hate inspiring opinions, wicked opinions, dishonest opinions
etc.
What a wonderful vehicle (body) we humans have!
And how we abuse it and misuse it! We must contribute by way of opinions. But,
the cardinal rule is:
Speak for all humanity.
And it will be heard by the Almighty.
Surekha Kothari
surekhakothari.wordpress.com
Sunday, 24 December 2017
Stages
There comes a stage in your life when you
don't need mush. In fact, at any given stage, what is really heartwarming is
the feeling of warmth you share with someone. When someone extends hospitality
and you reciprocate in equal measure. When you remember the small things you
have done for each other, when you understand each other's circumstances
without expectations.
Putting your best foot forward is done to
impress initially. But it doesn't last. As a relationship deepens,
superficiality gives way to a maturity and mutual respect. There may be a few
such equations but they are the ultimate in satisfaction.
Surekha Kothari
surekhakothari.wordpress.com
Tuesday, 19 December 2017
Monday, 11 December 2017
Tuesday, 3 October 2017
Monday, 7 August 2017
Sunday, 21 May 2017
Packaging of knowledge!
Packaging
of knowledge! Every generation responds to what it can understand and can get
convinced about. Today, there is a huge movement towards spiritual
understanding amongst youngsters. PROVIDED it is presented in a manner that
they can relate to.
We
still have the traditional, religious concepts like deity worship etc. And that
is fine because it is the faith that carries us through, wherever we place it.
But in a knowledge based generation, the "why" of every belief, every
sentiment, and every action must be answered. Ironically, we have to explain
logically the phenomena that are beyond logic.
This
is precisely why the Bhagvad Gita is the most widely read and studied today. It
is a way of life and even spirituality has to be understood as a way of life.
The
meaning of dharma, karma , cause and effect , and all the laws that the
Universe would have us live by must be experienced and not just talked about.
Doubts must be addressed and cleared and this can only be done by practicing
them and observing results. Only then can convictions become a reality.
Surekha
Kothari
surekhakothari.wordpress.com
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