A journey that began with our birth, driven by aspirations, expectations, greed, need. Whatever the source of fuel, we continue on our quest on a Seemingly unending chain. I sometimes wonder if this Quest is the God within us that made us an explorer, inventor, destroyer, Conqueror and what you may have. Unable to seek answers has always set us up on a path that has forever changed the way we had lived in the past. Forcing change, re-aligning of forces. Disturbing the equilibrium to set in peace again. Every agitation has met with a peaceful silence. Every Silence has been broken by a deafening noise. As I gather my thoughts on the revelations that life brings with it every morning. From being a baby once to being a father today. From exploring everything with my tongue irrespective of the size, filth or consequence as a baby to trying to stop this very exploration by my child. Life takes a complete circle to remind us that we are on a growing spiral and will always be greeted by future in some form of the present and the past.
A sister called one night, seemingly disturbed on the pretext of not being able to work or should I say earning money. An aspiration not very different from what most of us have. But this quest, instead of drawing the best out of her was changing her behavior making her easily irritable and restless. While trying to help her channel her energy on a greater goal, instead of creating a monster of herself, I realised the importance of keeping our quest within the ambit of self preservation. Anything that forces me to change my behaviour, attitude and character from being a polite, respectful, confident person to that of a wild savage is surely a wrong quest to set out on or is it?. It cannot be, that is where a Guru or a mentor or God comes in to help isolate the quest from its impurity. I remember asking my sister why is it so important to start earning immediately? What happens if we don't do it now? What are we missing? The time that we have today will never come back again, it is an opportunity, an opportunity to do things that we may not get time to do tomorrow when we are back on our quest. We have not put an opportunity cost on the things we can do today and will yearn to do tomorrow. This shall preserve the restlessness and channel the energies for a better realisation from the quest.
As I continue diving into this thought, I see so many such circles of situations, Questions, behaviour both in personal, family and friends life's. No wonder than that people seek light, seek a saviour or a Guru. Cleansing our thoughts and keep us on track.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
A Curious case of BEI
There has been a lot that I have written and cried over in the last few months about BEI. Today will be no different but I really hope to bring in the reality and leave you to form a perspective of your own. It would be my endeavor not to bring in personal opinion but if I do so please forgive me. This by no stretch of imagination an exaggeration or unmindful venom spitting. I have a lot of respect for this organisation and the value that it brings to its customers. They definitely do much more for the society than any other company I have known.
Then what is it that makes me write this. This company has some very brilliant and smart professionals. They definitely have the potential and the money required for an exponential growth. One would imagine that they would utilize this to there advantage and drive in top gear. But thats not the case to be. At least not now and unless things change drastically I don't think that this company would be known for anything else. So what are these things that I am talking about. For starters there are very common issues like :
Poor leadership.
Poor communication.
Lack of empowerment or autonomy.
Inflexible working conditions.
Difficulty with co-workers.
Heavy workloads or stress, with no reward or gratitude.
While I have my reasons for all that I have written above it may not be relevant if its not endorsed by many more in the organisation. I Do not intend to bring disrepute or cause any harm to this org. I only wish they take steps to address some basic needs of its employees and enjoy the true value of its individuals.
Then what is it that makes me write this. This company has some very brilliant and smart professionals. They definitely have the potential and the money required for an exponential growth. One would imagine that they would utilize this to there advantage and drive in top gear. But thats not the case to be. At least not now and unless things change drastically I don't think that this company would be known for anything else. So what are these things that I am talking about. For starters there are very common issues like :
Poor leadership.
Poor communication.
Lack of empowerment or autonomy.
Inflexible working conditions.
Difficulty with co-workers.
Heavy workloads or stress, with no reward or gratitude.
While I have my reasons for all that I have written above it may not be relevant if its not endorsed by many more in the organisation. I Do not intend to bring disrepute or cause any harm to this org. I only wish they take steps to address some basic needs of its employees and enjoy the true value of its individuals.
Monday, August 8, 2011
A Bus Ride
Today is a day when I renounced my car for Good I reckon. This meant taking the public transport, turns out to be a really nice break. I started my journey from near the house to Brigade road on the BIG10. Apart from the heat and people rubbing against each other this 30 min ride gave me time to think about the days events.
Its certainly not easy when you get used to the freaking air conditioning of the car and the music. The cramp seats are no joy either. But the frantic motion and the sleeping neighbor does indicate tranquility for those able to find peace in commotion. It was a long afternoon walk but a much needed one. Until I take my next ride, which i reckon will not be that far it remains as one of those rides that I will like to remember.
:)
Its certainly not easy when you get used to the freaking air conditioning of the car and the music. The cramp seats are no joy either. But the frantic motion and the sleeping neighbor does indicate tranquility for those able to find peace in commotion. It was a long afternoon walk but a much needed one. Until I take my next ride, which i reckon will not be that far it remains as one of those rides that I will like to remember.
:)
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Scrambled Thoughts...Couldn't think of a better title
Been searching for a topic that I could give shape in my thoughts but could not get the inspiration. None the less I am here. There are a lot of things to say, a lot of catching up with myself to do. Where do I begin??
Hmmmm..Gia is now seven months old infact she just completed it today, she has been with me for most part of the last few months as her mother was traveling to US. What can I say? Its almost like I was instinctively her mother or at least I felt that. I was so determined not to make Gia feel her absence one bit. Spending every bit of time and energy close to her. I remember sleeping next to her and checking on her the whole night on whether she is comfortably sleeping or not. Well I write this not to highlight I stayed up nights for my daughter but the fact that I did and it happened so naturally, I didn't have to try, guess thats what parenting is all about.
There have been a lot of emotional bursts lately, there are a lot of unbalanced equations still going on in life to keep it on a high. Business is taking shape but its a long way to go from where we are. Hopefully this will give us the might and help us shape the future for our child and some of our own aspirations.
Talking about aspirations I haven't traveled anywhere in months and its taking its toll, sometime i am not really sure if I its this need for a travel or break or both. Well Don't have answers but only questions. Lately I have been considering the options of finding a job in Dubai and moving there don't know why this thought but I am very inclined to accept an offer if it comes my way. I know it would mean leaving a lot of things behind, things that matter the world to me but a few years away would mean a lot of financial stability and I am hoping some learning. The other alternate to this was a few months of training or specialisation in Singapore that will go a long way but its very expensive.
Lets see where life takes me, for now its slow and irritable state of mind that I am fighting. Missing some of my old friends want to chew, cook, travel and relax for a bit. There are too many random thoughts which i am dealing with like all of us. Seems like its murkier for me than i would have liked and not able to get to the end of the tunnel is creating all the uproar. Till I find a solution or create another challenge lets see how we travel.
Hmmmm..Gia is now seven months old infact she just completed it today, she has been with me for most part of the last few months as her mother was traveling to US. What can I say? Its almost like I was instinctively her mother or at least I felt that. I was so determined not to make Gia feel her absence one bit. Spending every bit of time and energy close to her. I remember sleeping next to her and checking on her the whole night on whether she is comfortably sleeping or not. Well I write this not to highlight I stayed up nights for my daughter but the fact that I did and it happened so naturally, I didn't have to try, guess thats what parenting is all about.
There have been a lot of emotional bursts lately, there are a lot of unbalanced equations still going on in life to keep it on a high. Business is taking shape but its a long way to go from where we are. Hopefully this will give us the might and help us shape the future for our child and some of our own aspirations.
Talking about aspirations I haven't traveled anywhere in months and its taking its toll, sometime i am not really sure if I its this need for a travel or break or both. Well Don't have answers but only questions. Lately I have been considering the options of finding a job in Dubai and moving there don't know why this thought but I am very inclined to accept an offer if it comes my way. I know it would mean leaving a lot of things behind, things that matter the world to me but a few years away would mean a lot of financial stability and I am hoping some learning. The other alternate to this was a few months of training or specialisation in Singapore that will go a long way but its very expensive.
Lets see where life takes me, for now its slow and irritable state of mind that I am fighting. Missing some of my old friends want to chew, cook, travel and relax for a bit. There are too many random thoughts which i am dealing with like all of us. Seems like its murkier for me than i would have liked and not able to get to the end of the tunnel is creating all the uproar. Till I find a solution or create another challenge lets see how we travel.
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