Grab the opportunity

This past week I wanted to buy a wireless router for myself. I was checking the internet for some good deals daily. One day I found a wireless router for a very good deal. I wanted to buy it, but somehow I prevented myself from doing so. I told myself, I'll think about it and come back later to get it. I went back to the website for the second time and I was still undecided.
So finally when I decided to buy it, the store was out of stock. Other people had a better approach than me. They wanted it and they went for it. People who have a clear mind, have a clear thought. A clear thought, is a sign of a healthy person. A healthy person, is a sign of success. If I had grabbed the opportunity to buy something I needed, I would have had it. Now, I repent that I had not made up my mind and let it go.
Many things in life are similar. You get only one opportunity to execute it. If you don't then opportunity knocks the next door. Prudence is virtue, as much as patience.

"Let me not pass you by in quest of some rare and perfect tomorrow."

A statement that can be applied perfectly to my life at the moment. The term "present" strikes a chord with me too. Sometimes we miss the present and long for the future. Sometimes we miss the present and linger in the past. The present is a gift of nature which should be cherished, otherwise it becomes the past, never to return.
I always hear about the past being a golden time. I mention it at times too. Why do we say that? Is it because the present is not so good, which makes the past appear better? The reason is because we did not cherish the moment and the moment slipped through our hands. Rather than living and enjoying the moment, we probably day dreamt and the moment passed. How ignorant of us!!!
The present is a gift, which should be lived as is, no strings attached.

To my Team Leads...

The last couple of months have been quite hectic at work. There were lots of things to be done, but as usual, less time to get it done. No one realized the enormity of the task at hand, until it hit us straight in the face. But there seemed to be hope. Hope created by two individuals I work with. These individuals are my team leaders. Such is there dedication to work, they seemed to make it all possible. Both of them were concerned about the team members all the time. Concerned because they didn't want us to burn ourselves out. They constantly reminded us that work is work and there is family and life after work too. Such was their understanding, it made all of us work for them rather than the project.
People like them are hard to find these days. I've seen a lot of so called, self-proclaimed team leaders during my career and none of them were like these guys. They were all self-centered, egoistic and stupid to say the least. But these two gentlemen are amazing. They go about their task with their feet firmly on the ground. If I ever get a chance to be a leader, I will definitely try to be like them. Open minded, unbiased and never prejudiced.
These are essential qualities to be a great leader. I wish that they go on to be great leaders and serve their colleagues well. I am really proud to be associated with such wonderful people.
I salute thy leadership!!!

It's a whole new feeling...

This past week has been different. Quite different from the others I have experienced all my life. I had a heart to heart talk with the woman I adore the most. I don't know how I managed to do it, but I did it. I opened my heart and soul to her and she was kind and understanding, enough to let me be myself when I expressed my thoughts. I feel great. I am not excited for what happened to me, but rather I am excited about someone loving me. Someone whom I never knew before, has some love for me. It feels incredible!!!
I say to people, that love should have no rules. Love should be unconditional. If you love someone, love them with all your heart.

Decisions!!!

A beautiful day in Dallas, TX. Temperature hovering at 30 F, chilly winds and no sunshine. It appears like a romantic climate to me. Was glancing through my patio and realised that there are some decisions to be taken in my life. Decisions!!! This has become a cliche. People talk about decisions taken in the right spirit, decisions that went wrong, decisions that should not have been taken etc. Where does the buck stop?
When I was in India, I used to wonder why things never happened. Things such as laying out roads properly, building the necessary infrastructure for every day life and so on. I realised that people responsible for making those decisions where not responsible enough. They took such a long time to take a decision, by the time they take it, the need is outgrown or outrun by time. Then it becomes a poor decision anyway.
Decisions are meant to be taken promptly and with an educated guess. We will never know if a decision taken is right or wrong only if we fail to take it. Otherwise, it is as good as not thinking about it at all. This is the reason I hate elderly politicians. They have loads of experience, but they never exercise their experience at the right time. They are so stupid. The same applies to people in other career levels too.
The bottomline, decisions are meant to be taken when necessary.

Your time will come.

I was on the road today to drop off my friend at an auto shop. I needed to take a turn to reach the auto shop and was wondering, if I would ever get to cut through the traffic and make the turn. But after a few moments, the traffic eased and I was able to take the turn. On my way back, I was startled when I realised that it was a fact I ignored all together. Your time will come.
Many of us do not have the patience to wait for right time. I know it is hard to predict the right time, but your instincts and gut feeling will tell you when the time arrives. It will happen when there is a deep desire for something you need. I do believe in fate and destiny. But I will also advocate that you should not be content with what you have, but strive to better yourself.
There is an adage which says 'Every dog has it's day". There is a time for everyone, if they realize themselves, they will shine like none other. So wake up to the realization that you will shine and perform everyday. There is a time for everyone!!!

Compliments...

After a tiring day's work, I went to sip some coffee with my friend. Was having a discussion on complimenting people. I was of the opinion that more the compliments I give, less valued it will be. The reason behind my theory was that people will take it for granted that I will compliment them anyway. When I said this to my friend, I was amazed at the perspective that was thrown back.
According to that perspective, the more you compliment, the more you encourage people. The more you encourage, the better they become. But there is a disclaimer here. Never overdo it. It was interesting to get a different line of thought and I believe I will take that route from here on.