Changing the World Part -2

So here 'm back with the "Change the world" Flag high:). Hope you guys followed the three mantras:
1. Save electricity
2. Save water
3. Don't throw stuff anywhere but in a dustbin!
The theme this time is to "do something". Don't you sometimes feel life has no meaning, but only a superficial layer of tweets and Levi's jeans? Yes, I feel it too, so it's time we all did something and scratch and explore the more meaningful, kinder layers inside all of us.Start doing things for others....
When was the last time you did someone a favour -just like that without thinking of any returns...just gave away money because they needed it, or thanked someone genuinely or complimented someone you just don't like only because they deserve the compliment. Hmmm...'m sure most of you did it...a few examples I saw in the last few days that made me think there are still good people around...
My friend recently adopted a girl child - not because she can't have kids but only because she wanted to improve some one's life by giving it a comfortable home.The way she plays with the child, is managing work and her family along with this new angel that has entered her life surprises me, that there are still some people around who really care and even if they do not change the world they definitely change the world for that particular baby girl. Wish both the mother and her new daughter the very best in life.
Another incident happened on a train. It was an early morning train with surprisingly a lot of old gentlemen, maybe retired defence officers (I am just guessing) travelling in the same coach as me. Just after it crossed a particular station, a lady started screaming that she had lost her bag and someone must have taken it along with them when the train stopped at the last station. Usually in such a case passengers just look around, talk and start checking their own bags in case their stuff too might not be missing. In this case, there was sudden action, with one old gentlemen trying to calm down the lady reassuring her that they will all help her find her bag, another one rushed to look for the TT so that a message could be sent to the station master about the missing bag that could be at the last station and the third one pulled the chain. (The train didn't stop in spite of pulling the chain but that's another story). Everyone in the train looking at the three gentlemen well over 70 years helping the lady started looking around and someone finally or should I say actually found the bag. The tension was relieved, all 50 passengers were smiling at each other looking around and there was general bonhomie in this cluster of strangers. One of them asked the gentleman who had pulled the chain that what if the train had stopped, would he have paid the fine or would have made that lady pay it. He said, he would have paid it if he had to if the explanation wouldn't have worked, but another lady cut in and said, well all of us would have paid it, emphasising that it wouldn't have amounted to more than a small amount per person. And you know what I am sure if we would have been fined, the way the atmosphere was everyone together would have paid the fine.
In this era where we see people dying on the road and just walk ahead to our colleges and offices, such gestures even though minor touched my heart.
Both are small incidents that show that your life won't always give you opportunities to do things, you have got to grab it by its horns and rather than wait for the right moment just do things that you feel will make a difference no matter how big or small to at least someone.
hmmm...so what is it that I will do other than preaching? One compliment to someone every day, help someone at the office without any expectations and feeding stray dogs in front of my house:)
Bye for now...see you next time...with changing the world part -3

Changing the world part -1

So here it goes....Yes changing the world is not that difficult...it's a few easy steps, some conscious decisions and the will to not flow with the rest of the world into the grime...It also depends on what do you want to change. Since this is the first update on changing the world, we will stick to the minutest concerns that afflict us today. It's going to be in point form so that you one remembers at least something:
1. You eat a chocolate and where do you throw the wrapper? On the road - off course, that's the biggest dustbin our government has made anyways; it's open and broad and even has pot holes for you to fill in with garbage. Don't worry about what you are throwing - peels, paper, plastic, your spit or shit , the roads are black and grey to camouflage what is thrown. In case the road is being used to travel and drive, we always have an alternative for the dear citizens of India...our very own open drain system. Mix the rubbish with dirty rain water to create the fragrant slush that chokes the drains underneath. And remember never throw it in a dustbin (that is if you find one:)), or carry it in your bag or in a pocket to throw it at home. Only sissies do that. You the champ should always use the open government area provided to you.
2. Never switch off the AC...why should you suffer even a single minute of warmth or sweat especially when the weather outside is as high as 25 degree Celsius. In fact if you have the money put it in every room, and keep it switched on till the CFCs being released from it make the biggest hole in the Ozone layer. Who cares about the Ozone anyways except for the pub that serves the cheapest beer!
3. To move on from high end things to the basic common man needs - bijli - paani...remember it is your right to use it and waste it. So what if the water keeps dripping from the tap. The musical drops from your dripping tap are analogous to the sweetest chimes of China. And forget about wasting water, a better way to have fun is to always leave your lights switched on. never switch off the lights in your college or office. You aren't paying the bill so why should you put in the effort? Your careless attitude anyways suits the chilled out life that you lead, which might not be so in sometime when there is no electricity and water to waste.

The point is that everyone thinks, the world ending phenomenon is too far away (yes even a 2012 could not convince us that the world is ending), which is absolutely true, however what is not far away are some of the comforts of life which we take for granted now being diminished and extinct.

So the mantra for this life :
1. Throw it only in the dustbin
2. Switch off when you do not need it
2. Turn off the drip when the water's done using with

Ciao for today....think about what I have to say and don't just go with the flow...try to change it. Only You can!

I 'm back:)

So I am back..off course my last written word of checking on my accounts twice a week has not been met...so I am not a convert yet...but somehow..things have changed for me..New year - hopefully, new me...So what are my new year resolutions...I want to do something; yes really last few ears have been long, hard working however there is no real satisfaction...have I touched a heart? No. have I made myself happy? No. Have I changed the world? Definitely No...so it's time to pick up the strands and start tying them. Well all this spirit in me is inspired by a few heart warming events...which maybe I will elaborate on another day...so here come my New Year Resolutions...like everyone else's ..Hopefully putting it in writing will help me remember it and work towards them too...

1. Lose weight...!!! That's everyone;\'s New Year Resolution except for the size Zeroes roaming around me and on TV

2. Get a life...Seriously who doesn't want one...but somehow amidst the routine of work and eating, my life has gone missing...maybe I need to start looking at the things I always wanted to do and actually do it too

3. Stop working so hard...c'mon everyone needs a break and I definitely need one. For once I do not want to pester my brains about all the pending items at work...I want a weekend where in I dont even think about opening my laptop and gearing up for the next week...I want to enjoy my lunch at work...and not think about the PPT I have to make for the next meeting. off course after this my company might throw me out!

And off course I want to change the world:) Seriously Guys..It's time I show the world my true colours...How 'm I going to do it? Well I have a few plan...uopdate on changing the world the next time:)