Time-Out!

  

There comes a time every now and then when you just have to pull yourself out of the rat race.....pay attention - it is your soul crying out loud...crying time out.
                                                                       - Vikas Sharan

Some thoughts....useful though; unlike my usual :)

Chasing goals and chasing aspiration are two different things...just like tactics & strategy

                                    - Vikas Sharan

A bit more of corporate gyaan & life lessons :)

Aspiration + non-aligned goals (or no goal) = Plenty of Dissatisfaction!

                                  - Vikas Sharan 

Happiness comes to those who go around spreading happiness

                                 - Vikas Sharan

Durust Aayi Ho Meri Jaan...

Durust aayi ho meri jaan

Apni tafri se

Ek khayal hum par bhi ho

Aapki taaqid se

Barso bitaye mauko ki

Yun pal mein zaaya na kar

Tu chali ja agar jaana hi ho

Par yun khayalon mein fir aaya na kar

                                              - By Vikas Sharan

Waqt ki Ret.....

Waqt ki ret
Haath se nikalti ja rahi hai
Mann ki chah na jaane kyun
Simat ti ja rahi hai
Adhurepan ke bhawar mein
Fasse iss jeevan ko
Kaise bachaun main
Apno ki ichayein
Kaise nibhaun main
Tinke ki tarah
Bikharte iss jeevan ko
Kaise sanjoun main
Yeh baadalon mein uthta toofan
Aakhiri ummed bhi liye ja rahi hai
Iss jeevan ka moal
Aakhir kaise chukaun main

                             - By Vikas Sharan

Irony of Life...

The irony of life......we don't have any patience when we have time......and when we have lot of patience, we don't have any time.
             
                                                                  - Vikas Sharan

I stand, at a cross-road, again

I stand, at a cross-road, again. 

One way is of visible satisfaction to all and happiness as well. The other is of desire - burning, agitated, hurt and potentially dangerous to my very countenance, if left unfulfilled. 

In all this, I realize, the path that I choose today, will have to merge with the other...as I move ahead, But time, I must bide...for it is not my time today. 

Simply put,what I aim to share with you is this - 

Tomorrow, is but an illusion. All we have is Today. And Today ends in another Today, not Tomorrow. 

So, Today is when we do, what we want to do. 

But, I guess, you already knew this.



p.s. do not fret over my babbling....and worry of my mind...it is in the right state; just trying to unwind. :)

Perseverance...

Perseverance is an art...that can only be practiced but never perfected. 

                                                                                  - Vikas Sharan 

India Will Change...

What would a speech do?

A few words spoken

Breathing fire

In souls afraid, fatigued

What would your anger do?

When you just sit

And rant, a constant barrage

Couch rebellion, inspired

What would your comrades do?

They are just like you

Hurl abuses, shout slogans

And turn away in moments true

India will not change

Till we keep trying

To change her people

To mock her misery

India will change

When we will celebrate the differences

When we start to judge ourselves

Instead of finding faults in others

India will change

When you and I will change…

Green way of life: your role and the impact you can have on the environment

Adopting a lifestyle that is not only healthy but is also more Eco-friendly with as little impact on our environment as possible is never easy. Thankfully, with more and more people, governments, and subsequently, nations becoming aware of the huge impact that global warming can have on our planet if not controlled, various newer methods in whatever we do are being tried so as to find better ways that are environment-friendly and sustainable. The thing with this new endeavor across the globe (almost like a mass revolution) for devising greener methods, natural methods that will alleviate the effects of global warming along with saving our planet’s resources as well is that we all have a role a play. In fact, all of us need to do our bit if we want our home, our planet to survive and trust me when I say that it doesn't need much to do so.

Below mentioned are some of the things that will help you move towards a better, greener way of life, which is also healthier, more fulfilling and happier:

Green Ways for Home

• Switch off appliances that work on electricity whenever not in use – this will save you lot of energy and money as well. Make this a rule with for managing your electric gadgets, electric appliances, personal gadgets, lights, fans, ACs, heaters, and even computers.
• Reduce the use of appliances such as dishwashers and washing machines, run these only when needed – this should save you plenty of water.
• Employ energy-efficient (rated) bulbs, tubes, fans, and other electric appliances in your home.
• Try and avoid unnecessary water wastage - make sure that you immediately close water taps after use.
• Buy organic, natural food items if possible, these are not only eco-friendly but are also healthier.
• Avoid buying any item that is made from harmful chemicals.
• Use reusable bags such as cloth bags and so on when shopping. This also goes for water bottles, juice bottles, mugs, food packs, and storage boxes, and so on.
• Most things such as plastic, paper, aluminum, and glass can be recycled. You may set up a nice recycling system in your house; however, you will need to check the local recycling rules beforehand.
• Drop your old PC, monitor, cell phone, and other old electronics at designated recycling centers.

Green ways for the Outside (garden, lawn)

• Make use of soaker hoses or drip irrigation systems watering trees, shrubs in your garden. Also, you may install faucet aerators and high-efficiency shower heads, which will save huge amount of water annually.
• To clean your garden, lawn, or corridor, do not use water, instead, sweep the area for cleaning.
• Try and compost your kitchen waste, garden waste, dead plants, and so on by investing in a good composter, this will provide you with nutrient-rich, natural fertilizers for future use in your garden.

Green Ways for Office

• Print less paper (only when needed) and when printing, print on both sides. It will help if you keep the ink resolution low.
• Switch off your monitor (if you are using a desktop PC) when you move away from your desk and completely shut down the system while leaving from work. This will save huge amount of electricity!
• Use energy-efficient laptops, tablets instead of desktop PCs (wherever possible). Also, reduce number of cables by making use of good WiFi setup at work place.
• While packing lunch, meals, make use of reusable containers and bags.
• Use public transport if possible. You may also use the carpool method where you can share vehicles with someone while travelling. This will not only reduce gas usage but also save you money.
• Encourage your office to invest in a good recycling program and help in implementing it (of course only if it goes through!).

Well, these are some of things we all can do and without much effort. And I guess, the payback is huge; what we get is a healthier, better life style that also impacts our environment in a positive way.

                  

Share your views and opinions…let me and the readers of this blog know what you think. Thanks.

Bas ek tasvir ki chahat liye...

Dil mein dastak de rahi hai woh

Na jaane kyon

Apna sa lag rahi woh

Kya bayaan karun

Hale dil hai jo

Bas ek tasvir ki chahat liye

Deedar ko taras raha hai woh

Chand lamhe bhi sadiyaan lage

Tere aane ki aarzoo mein

Aur ek tu hai

Ki tujhe meri

Is tadap ki khabar tak nahi

       - by Vikas Sharan

Zindagi...

Zindagi ki sham ki chinta

Hamare din ko khaa jati hai

Aur sham hote hi hume

Khoye hue muake ki malaal aati hai

Waqt dagabaaz, hamesha der karata hai

Choti choti baton mein hume uljhata hai

Khushiyan dastak de chali jati hai

Aur hume baad mein samajh aata hai...

         - by Vikas Sharan

Thoughts....

People are enslaved to money

If we don’t change our ways….we will be tomorrow’s mythology

People only believe what they know….that is why they fear the unknown, they scoff at knowledge they can’t justify, and they call mad those who say things unheard of before

                                      

                                              - by Vikas Sharan

A Strife of Mind and the Heart...

Wisdom makes life tolerable

But then a life

That is no more than endurable

Is merely a strife

Of mind and the heart

Is simply a survival

Albeit with the pain

Which lingers and goes nowhere

My thoughts...My Quotes...My Beliefs

Complications in life are nothing but conflicts between the mind and the heart.


Don't do Nothing, Do Something.

Honesty is weak and feeble, probably the reason why it is always pushed around and seldom respected. 

                             - by Vikas Sharan

More Quotes....Still Useless Though

I am in a Quote-wala mood today and thoughts are simply bursting out....please bear me -:)

Here are some of my awesome thoughts...

"If the thoughts are an indication of what a person is, then you will find me all wrong"

     by Vikas Sharan

"Marriage actually simplifies life…the aftereffects: you actually know what you can not do and what you have to do!"

                            by Vikas Sharan

"You can never be content…..it breeds complacency, which feeds on efficiency….ultimately leading to your redundancy"

                                                          by Vikas Sharan

"Mulling over the past is not going to help you last; what you need to do is to act fast"

   by Vikas Sharan

bas yaar!

My Quotes (Again Useless Though)

"There Is No Tomorrow If You Screw Up Today"
                                                  by Vikas Sharan

Ok, not satiated? here's another one: 

"Ignorance can be cruel, but no more than people"
                                                   by Vikas Sharan



p.s. in case you are wondering as to why I am putting my name below each quote.....it is because it is my quote and I like seeing my name. So, peace.

The Pond

The pond was filled with fresh rain 

With all the lotuses standing up again

Lotuses red, pink and white

I watched them with delight

The pond surrounded by a garden so lovely

Full of colour with beautiful flowers

With birds playing their music all around

To the lovely tune, peacocks doing their lovely dance

The trees thick and strong

Yet so gentle, doing nothing wrong

Leaves green and new

With bunches of fruits few

Happiness was everywhere

It was nature in full flair

The pond was filled with fresh rain

And the earth breathed again

A Story...

Chapter 1

He followed the lady as she left the bar….out on the streets, in the dark, deep in alleys further darkened by the greed of mankind and the urge to be animal. The alleys were the ones which were strictly forbidden when he was a kid….these were the alleys of shame. As he grew, he wasn't sure, losing the conviction over the knowledge which had been passed onto him from his parents. What replaced it were the stories he had heard from friends who swore it to be no less than paradise, if there ever was any.

Today seemed like his chance. He was good with talking, having inherited it from his father who was a salesman, and a very good one it seems coz all the ladies in the area where he lived, smiled differently at him. However, his foray into the learnings of life was pretty limited, till then.

..........

to be continued...

Freedom...

                                                                   

Desires & Freedom

Freedom....
Is nothing but illusion
For every choice that we make
There is a price to be paid

Compulsions, considerations
Of feelings, of hunger, of passion
A slave....freedom is
But then, what matters is
What we seek

India, the sleeping giant…finally waking up??

Come Olympics and most of us manage to develop a new faculty of self…some turn patriotic, some develop hope in the garb of loyalty of a fan, some add aggression to their armory of senseless complaint of the country that stems from their inability to get out of India so far and some discover new passion & reason to not do anything. However, for a nation like India, such events are like a breath of fresh air…..giving new vigour to the zeal that youth has, uniting the different sects, castes, communities in some small ways, and in general ensuring that a sense of a common identity prevails all across the nation. Certainly, such events do a lot more to bring in positivity & a sense of purpose to the nation than any rhetoric of leaders that we have.

No wonder then the whole nation waits in anticipation for us to do well at the London 2012 Olympics. Because the success of those who are representing us is the success of ‘us; a better showing at the games than the last time around will be a sign that as a nation India is finally waking up. More than the truth in this thought, it’s the belief that’s more important. Well, after a week has passed in the games, I want to wish best of luck to all my heroes, my representatives who are still left standing, still fighting – bring us glory, we all need it.