This pond is special(to me) as its not man made, and it resides where I take my morning walks, when in Hyderabad, India.
What I see in the below picture(taken at Bandipur Jungle, Karnataka) is a duck which is telling, "I might be alone, but not lonely."
Fish net on the shores of a river (Backwaters, Kerala)
How can we have a river without ducks! (Backwaters, Kerala)
Courtesy of the below image: from Facebook.
This post is titled 'Walk to Remember', which is taken from one of my all-time favorite book and movie. As a Nicholas Sparks fan, I have read and re-read this book, and end up finding something new to ponder upon whenever I go back to read it or watch. I guess I am waiting for that saturation point, and I hope it never comes.
This post is titled this way because the experience I will be sharing is one of my "walk to remember" kind of moment.
Thanks to my manager to give me an opportunity to work from home during this year's Dasara festival. It was a complete week, which I spent at my parent's place. I can now say that its my parents place, since that's the feel I get after being married for a year now. Away from office, when I got to look at everything closely, and appreciate everything around me, I have actually started appreciating my mother's way of life. Joining her early morning walks, helping her through the daily chores, I have never understood my mom better than up until now. And I am grateful I did take time to spend time with her.
Early morning walks - this is what I am going to take and implement into my life. Its such a simple thing to do, get up in the morning and spend time with yourself, observe the surroundings more closely, and then feel good about it as well. I was, yet again, experienced being me, being peaceful when I did these morning walks with my mother. The place where she went for a walk was rather a railway station, and I have never seen any other place or a railway station being so serene. Its strange that this railway station was part of my mother's daily visiting place, and though I always say I know her, I really dint know her until I visited this place along with her. Its surprising how we live with our near and dear ones and yet dont appreciate their way of life. In a way, this serene place made her happier, gave her strength and kept her positive all day long, and I am happy to have seen her secret place, as I fell in love with this place. A place that is just a kilometer from our house has bombarded me with happiness that I probably might not have got, sitting in an office from morning to evening. A picture is worth a thousand words or so they say, even if you cant appreciate the photos that I will be posting below, I hope you find a place that gives you peace, or a peaceful way to start your day.
The railway station is named "Cavalry Barracks"
Its been quite sometime I have been searching around to see what makes me truly happy. I dont mean that I am not happy, I just mean that I have become materialistic, for sometime, and probably will become materialistic on and off. I went around looking for happiness in materialistic things, but a feel of something missing was always there, in some corner of my heart.
As they say "Realizations hit hard", I went on a vacation, and did nothing but sit idle, think nothing, be nothing, and just let myself "BE". I was standing near the window of my house, and was just gazing through it, lost in nothingness, when I saw these birds(that you can see in the video), merrily taking bath and eating.
I started cleaning up these bird feeder containers and the bath container(that you see in the video), and was filled up with the images of what I saw the other day. I wished that they come today as well, look at the clean bird feeders and bath container, and enjoy it better than the other day.... And they came, happy as ever.... The sight of them and their sound of chirping, filled me with a sensation - called HAPPINESS.
There can be many instances to feel that true moment of happiness, one of them is what I am sharing with you all, on this video and on this one.
My first random rendezvous with that moment of happiness - Being nearer to nature.
Hoping I would share another moment soon, and then another... I kind of decided to write posts of this sought, whenever I feel that true moment of happiness :) ... I already feel like I have got some purpose in my life :)
As they say "Realizations hit hard", I went on a vacation, and did nothing but sit idle, think nothing, be nothing, and just let myself "BE". I was standing near the window of my house, and was just gazing through it, lost in nothingness, when I saw these birds(that you can see in the video), merrily taking bath and eating.
I started cleaning up these bird feeder containers and the bath container(that you see in the video), and was filled up with the images of what I saw the other day. I wished that they come today as well, look at the clean bird feeders and bath container, and enjoy it better than the other day.... And they came, happy as ever.... The sight of them and their sound of chirping, filled me with a sensation - called HAPPINESS.
There can be many instances to feel that true moment of happiness, one of them is what I am sharing with you all, on this video and on this one.
My first random rendezvous with that moment of happiness - Being nearer to nature.
Hoping I would share another moment soon, and then another... I kind of decided to write posts of this sought, whenever I feel that true moment of happiness :) ... I already feel like I have got some purpose in my life :)
I am grateful to have selected this book during my 4 days of
vacation. I just couldnt resist the book. With the pace I was reading, I knew
it would be finishing in a day and it did.
The book starts off with Nicholas making plans to go on a
trip with his brother and when they finally start out on the journey, its not
only mesmerizing but also leads Nicholas to introspect on certain aspects of
his life.
I have had the privilege to have the wonderful places
described by my favorite author in this book. At the same time, I was disappointed
to know that Nicholas dint like India, though I must say he cannot know India
by visiting just Jaipur and Agra. However, I must say that after reading this
book, I would never miss a chance to visit Guatemala to see the Mayan
civilization. And Cambodia with its Hindu temples at Angkorwat has also caught
my attention, the way a visitor explained the meaning of what was depicted in
the frescoes and paintings. It kept me wondering that what history we know may
never be completely true, but it would definitely tell what the civilizations in
that era did with their time. And I can
see that they revealed to us what they wanted us to know, even if it was not true
sometimes.
This book has made me laugh, cry, remember my childhood
days, and most important of all, I have known how my favorite author has grown
up. And one interesting fact I found out is that he is the middle child of his
parents just like I am. Some of the attention seeking moments from the author's
life, were similar to that of mine. Trust me when I say, I also used to get A
grades all throughout my schooling, and used to do things to be that "not
so troubling child" to my parents.
Some of the interesting facts like Nicholas writing two
horror genre novels which never were meant for publishing, and that his first
romantic novel has been "The Notebook" which changed his economic
conditions too, made me feel that this author, of all the authors I might know,
has deserved this moment and much more than that.
I have always thought that the books a person writes
reflects his personality and his perspective of life, and it is true in every
sense when you get to read this book. Nicholas, nick named as Nicky, is a true
romantic at heart. All the characters in his life are very understanding and he
surely deserves them. The same reflects in all his books.
Knowing that the character of Jamie Sullivan (from the book
"The Walk to Remember") has been based on the character of his little
sister, "Dana", I was overwhelmed with that moment of life which is rare -
tears and smile at the same time. If you people knew how much I adore this book
and the movie, you would know how much I wished I met his sister if she was
alive now.
As I write this review, I still have to read 4 more books of
this author.
1. A Bend In The Road
2. The Rescue
3. The Best of Me
4. True Believer
After knowing that the book "The Rescue" is based
on his kid, Ryan, this is the next book on my list and consecutively the other
books. I dont want to leave any book unread written by this author. In some
ways, I have learned and felt deeply about the one feeling that is important in
everyone's life - and that is "LOVE".
I have read that when your life's purpose is fulfilled, and you have learnt your lessons, you are most likely ready to leave the world. Not sure about this saying, but my heart likes to believe it.
However smooth the life is, there is always something in your way, something that has shown itself, something that is unfolding right now as you read this and something that is yet to be witnessed. Inspite of that something being there in your life, its not always true that we realize its presence.
Why do people do what they do and why is that there are others who do nothing or do something terribly bad, yet get away with it. Do they really get away with it? I am a staunch believer that people dont really get away with anything. There is a saying that "What goes around comes around", and this should be playing a role in everyone's life.
There is this presence of waves around us, we dont actually see them but they are being used for various purposes. In the same way, emotions, in the form of waves are flowing around us, in and out. Again, we dont see them, but once in a while, feel them, dont we? You very well realize when you hurt someone, you get the emotional wave hitting you, or you made someone's day, you will definitely know this.
Aren't the emotions not strong enough these days that they can affect people, not even an iota of those emotions work? They do! Thats my final say. Its my perception, you can contradict it for many reasons you might have. I was reading this quote the other day which says "Those who matter dont mind. Those who mind dont matter". Ultimately, the matter (here the emotional waves) is present, minding or not minding is a choice, isnt it? However, what I want to tell is that I feel the emotional waves most of the times, sometimes I do something about them, and sometimes, I dont. When I dont do, I presume its not required, I can be totally wrong there, but its a choice I make. Sometimes, I dont even realize these waves were present, and I had to do something :( .............. I am on a journey where I need to recognize, channelize these waves so that it works for the common good of everybody. I am still learning.
That Something which involves Somebody at Sometime or the other forms your so called LIFE.
However smooth the life is, there is always something in your way, something that has shown itself, something that is unfolding right now as you read this and something that is yet to be witnessed. Inspite of that something being there in your life, its not always true that we realize its presence.
Why do people do what they do and why is that there are others who do nothing or do something terribly bad, yet get away with it. Do they really get away with it? I am a staunch believer that people dont really get away with anything. There is a saying that "What goes around comes around", and this should be playing a role in everyone's life.
There is this presence of waves around us, we dont actually see them but they are being used for various purposes. In the same way, emotions, in the form of waves are flowing around us, in and out. Again, we dont see them, but once in a while, feel them, dont we? You very well realize when you hurt someone, you get the emotional wave hitting you, or you made someone's day, you will definitely know this.
Aren't the emotions not strong enough these days that they can affect people, not even an iota of those emotions work? They do! Thats my final say. Its my perception, you can contradict it for many reasons you might have. I was reading this quote the other day which says "Those who matter dont mind. Those who mind dont matter". Ultimately, the matter (here the emotional waves) is present, minding or not minding is a choice, isnt it? However, what I want to tell is that I feel the emotional waves most of the times, sometimes I do something about them, and sometimes, I dont. When I dont do, I presume its not required, I can be totally wrong there, but its a choice I make. Sometimes, I dont even realize these waves were present, and I had to do something :( .............. I am on a journey where I need to recognize, channelize these waves so that it works for the common good of everybody. I am still learning.
That Something which involves Somebody at Sometime or the other forms your so called LIFE.
Its been a while I havent put my thoughts onto a paper and as a result, no blog posts as such. You might also observe that I have deleted 2 posts, and in case you havent observed, you know it now from me. I have deleted 2 posts on a story, which I was penning down for a long time now. Those posts will be back and with an end this time.
Today, 31st December 2011, when people around me are enjoying and waiting eagerly for the so-called doomed year or as I call it, “BEGINNING TO THE END OF THE WORLD” year, I am sitting here trying to collect the things I have done this year. Among the places I visited this year, a place called Ananthagiri in Vikarabad has caught my attention. Yes, this post is about my observations. The images are original and clicked by me.
What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you see the below image? Some of you may not know what it is, let me tell you, its called Kabutar Khana or Pigeon Cote.
Kabutar Khana as I understand is something that was significant to the building architecture of the Muslims. I have read about pigeons being trained and maintained in the kabutar khanas and used for communication in the olden days. Though you can say that everyone used pigeons for communication, you cannot deny the construction of kabutar khana to be associated to Muslims. Isnt it?
Now take a look at the below image.
Any thoughts on why the kabutar khana is in the same premises as a temple??? May be most of the other buildings that existed prior to the temple were just remains and were completely destroyed, and then the people in this area might have constructed the temple in its place. This could just be a possibility that I see. You can have different views on what might have happened in this area. But why was a temple constructed in an area, which was popular in history for being occupied by Muslims? I presume the conquerors were Hindus or people in power were basically Hindus. In case you are wondering what I am getting at, I am just assuming that history of this place is lost, thanks to people who manipulated the whole area.
Lets look at the dwar to the temple from the backside.
Does the above image ring any bells?
Lets have a closer look at the entrance.
I am convinced with the above picture that this place has gone dumb to what it has faced, lost in the pages of its history. I am not sure of how many such places have been conveniently converted. In the above case, I could find some hints but it may not always be the same.
My intention to visit the place was purely for enjoyment, but the trip had enlightened me on some other things.
In and around this temple which is called “Ananta Padmanabha Swami Temple”, you will see
Today, 31st December 2011, when people around me are enjoying and waiting eagerly for the so-called doomed year or as I call it, “BEGINNING TO THE END OF THE WORLD” year, I am sitting here trying to collect the things I have done this year. Among the places I visited this year, a place called Ananthagiri in Vikarabad has caught my attention. Yes, this post is about my observations. The images are original and clicked by me.
What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you see the below image? Some of you may not know what it is, let me tell you, its called Kabutar Khana or Pigeon Cote.
Kabutar Khana as I understand is something that was significant to the building architecture of the Muslims. I have read about pigeons being trained and maintained in the kabutar khanas and used for communication in the olden days. Though you can say that everyone used pigeons for communication, you cannot deny the construction of kabutar khana to be associated to Muslims. Isnt it?
Now take a look at the below image.
Any thoughts on why the kabutar khana is in the same premises as a temple??? May be most of the other buildings that existed prior to the temple were just remains and were completely destroyed, and then the people in this area might have constructed the temple in its place. This could just be a possibility that I see. You can have different views on what might have happened in this area. But why was a temple constructed in an area, which was popular in history for being occupied by Muslims? I presume the conquerors were Hindus or people in power were basically Hindus. In case you are wondering what I am getting at, I am just assuming that history of this place is lost, thanks to people who manipulated the whole area.
Lets look at the dwar to the temple from the backside.
Does the above image ring any bells?
Lets have a closer look at the entrance.
I am convinced with the above picture that this place has gone dumb to what it has faced, lost in the pages of its history. I am not sure of how many such places have been conveniently converted. In the above case, I could find some hints but it may not always be the same.
My intention to visit the place was purely for enjoyment, but the trip had enlightened me on some other things.
In and around this temple which is called “Ananta Padmanabha Swami Temple”, you will see
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