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This is a three part series. Please read Part I and Part II before you start reading below. He reached early and chose a place 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 has his own ideas about what he wants from his life. But in general, most want to make loads of money and be successful. There is an urge for recognition and status in the society, want their kids to do well, be healthy etc. He wondered how he missed these two important aspect that make life complete - money and health. They have their place too. Perhaps the girl had given a very good answer - health, wealth and wisdom. She was practical and honest. He was sure that there is nothing right or wrong and that everyone thinks and makes choices based on his experiences, ideas and capabilities. But most wa

This is a continuation of the earlier post .  " You aren't dancing?" " I would love to, if you will join me?" Dancing came naturally to both. Happy to see that they synch-ed well, they let their hair down. Enjoying every bit of their dance they were reluctant to leave the floor when the DJ called it off. But by then they were already looking forward to seeing each other in the evening.  Though it was past midnight when he returned to his room, the Captain couldn't sleep quickly. He wondered how he never thought about some of the important things in life. He clearly didn't know, what he wanted from life. Perhaps the battles had numbed him too much. May be such thoughts were detrimental to the focus he needed during combat. He was closer to death than life while fighting and hence never looked for meaning in life. Content with the answer, he dozed off peacefully. Captain was an early riser. He always enjoyed his cuppa tea in the wee hou

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

The young Captain was watching the May queen beauty pageant at the local military club. After having spend 2 years in the rugged Himalaya's, he was enjoying the cosmopolitan air. Life was good - a job that he liked, friends, money, bike and a free spirit.  Standing next to his close pal, he watched the young girls on the ramp. He felt controlled excitement within. He thought of picking up a beer like others but chose not to. Occasional eye contact and a friendly smile with known and unknown faces made the evening even better. The attraction he felt for the girls around him was not one sided. But he found himself avoiding the girls just the same way as he was keeping away from alcohol. He was comfortable with the knowledge that he was the wild geese variety. And it felt better to stick around with his friends.  A break in the program allowed them to get back to the bar and refill their glasses and then merge with the crowd again. He was more in the observing and thinking m

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