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This is a three part series. Please read Part I and Part II before you start reading below. He arrived early and chose a spot that offered privacy and a good view of the sea. After going through the menu and briefing the steward, he waited—impatiently!! Gazing at the horizon, his mind drifted to how everyone sees the same world differently. Everyone around here had their own ideas about what they wanted from life. But in general, most people wanted to make loads of money and be successful. There was an urge for recognition and status in society. People wanted their kids to do well, to be healthy, and so on. He wondered how he had missed these two important aspects that make life complete—money and health. They had their place, too. Perhaps the contestant on the ramp had given a better answer than he'd initially thought: health, wealth, and wisdom. She was practical and honest. He was certain there was no absolute right or wrong here. People made choices based on their experie...

This is a continuation of the last post . Girl : "You aren’t dancing?" Captain : "I would love to, if you’ll join me." Dancing came effortlessly to both. They quickly found a rhythm, moving in sync, letting their hair down and savoring each moment on the floor. When the DJ finally called it off, they were reluctant to stop but were already looking forward to meeting again that evening. Though it was past midnight by the time the Captain returned to his room, sleep didn’t come easily. His mind wandered, questioning why he had never really pondered some of life’s deeper questions. He realized he didn’t quite know what he truly wanted from life. Perhaps spending too much time in the combat zone had numbed him, leaving no space for such reflections. Maybe thoughts like these were distractions in combat, where survival demanded focus. After all, he had faced death more often than life in those moments. With that rationale, he let himself drift into peaceful sleep. The C...

Gardening with children is a great way to teach about life... read on

The young Captain watched the May Queen beauty pageant at the local military club. After spending two years in the rugged Himalayas, he was savoring the change of pace—the cosmopolitan air, the vibrant atmosphere. Life felt good: a job he enjoyed, close friends, money in his pocket, a bike, and the freedom of a wandering spirit. Standing beside his close pal, he watched the young women striding confidently down the ramp. He felt a controlled excitement within. Though tempted to grab a beer like everyone else, he resisted. Eye contact and friendly smiles from both familiar and unfamiliar faces added to the evening’s charm. The attraction he felt for the girls wasn’t one-sided, but he found himself avoiding them with the same restraint he exercised toward alcohol. He knew he wasn’t made for settling down—he was like a wild goose, and it felt safer to stick with his friends. During a break in the program, they headed to the bar, refilled their glasses, and returned to the crowd. The Capt...

Came across this inspiring article that features 100 ways that we, as parents, can practice to connect with our children. As we all know so well that it's not always the big extraordinary things we do for our kids that makes them happy - often it's those small, unexpected and joyful acts of love on ordinary days that make their hearts sing. http://creativewithkids.com/100-ways-to-be-kind-to-your-child/

In my earlier post, I had shared my basic thoughts on parenting. Mastering the basics and integrating them in our lives would take us beyond the 80% mark. But if one is hungry for more then the following may help. Again, connecting the dots will be up to you and don't bother if some dots remain unconnected after the figure is formed. Me and my wife have this simple aim : Help Harsh (our son) become a good human being. Period. The following will add up to fulfill this honorous task. 1. Health & Hygiene . Food...He should have a good relationship with food. Saying a prayer before starting to eat is a wonderful thing. Encourage him to eat healthy, eat slow and to avoid overeating. However, occasional indulgence is absolutely fine to offset the pier influence. Again if we lead by example then the kid will not be confused. The point is do we have the common sense, discipline and self control that we demand from our children. Exercise...Ask him to join you when you...

Came across this wonderful piece... "If I had my child to raise over again: I'd build self-esteem first and the house later I'd finger paint more and point the finger less I would do less correcting and more connecting I'd take my eyes off my watch and watch with my eyes I would care to know less and know to care more I'd take more hikes and fly more kites I'd stop playing serious and seriously play I would run through more fields and gaze at more stars I'd do more hugging and less tugging I'd see the oak tree in the acorn more often I would be firm less often and affirm much more I'd model less about the love of power And more about the power of love." -- Diane Loomans