Intuition or positive thinking?

Have you ever wondered how sometimes you strongly feel something shall happen? It may be something desirable or may not. Let's just say we talk about the desirable first.

Some may say that it's the thing you want very badly to happen. And that's the reason why you believe in it so strongly and the probability that it really fructifies is increased as much as your faith in it. That's the one way to look at it. Most people call it positive thinking. Some call it an honest prayer, some call it imaginative thinking and some say it's the subject for quantum physics theories to apply.

Another set of people calls this intuition. They say, such and such a thing was bound to happen and I just found out it will before it really did. Such people are the ones who are probably the most inclined to believe in predictions about the future, whatever the tool may be.

Think about this now... Whatever view you take shows what you believe in and your thought process. The first set of people, the 'Thinkers' believe in the power of the mind. They truly believe they can take their own decisions and intervene with fate's designs. They take their present and future into their own hands and shape their thoughts to make their life what they want.

The second lot, the 'Intuitionists' like to believe there is a prewritten destiny and 'all the world's a stage' where the only power they attribute to their minds is the power akin to statistical tools, that is the power of forecasting and prediction. Sometimes this ability is attributed to spirituality, religion, tarot, astrology, or any other occult science that the person may choose to believe in.

Interesting thing is that it's all a matter of choice and then belief! It's no intention of mine to pass a judgement on any one of these views. In fact, I personally have been through both in phases. That is perhaps true of many of you who are reading this too.

Before I close the topic, Its also necessary to look at it in another way. If the matter in consideration is not a desirable one... Probably the thinkers would not give a second thought to it, so that they do not give energy to a negative thought. Whereas, the 'intuitionists' may focus on it all the more, in order to "prepare" for it or "avert" it or "remedy" it. But do the 'intuitionists' have the power now to change the future? For if they can't claim their hand in bringing on the positive things, how can they claim to avert negative things?

Signing off with that thought...

Change is the only thing that's permanent !!

A couple of my friends and I were having a conversation about Sun Signs today at CCD. It reminds me of a time when the only Sun Sign I detested was Gemini! I used to think they are superficial, promiscous, dual personalities and that I was the superior Taurean.. 'head firmly on my shoulder', adamant (I admit), fiercely loyal, trustworthy, blah blah blah..

Well, imagine my shock when a year back it came to my knowledge that the ascendent in my birthchart is the dreaded "Gemini" and that I am significantly influenced by these traits too. Horror is not the word! I am pretty ignorant about astrology and I hardly know much but that is what I am told and it dint go down well with me.

Now I come to the point about why I mentioned this here.. Being the analytical, ever self-inquiring (sometimes a bit too much!!)person that I am, I just had to disect myself! I am quite surprised when I look at my interests over my lifetime.. I keep moving from one to another. I am ever so fascinated by new things.

Perhaps the reason I love technology too. Is anything more dynamic than technology? Ever changing versions and upgrades throw challenges which you can master, use and throw away.. only to move on to the next.

The second evidence of my resistence to stagnation is the ever changing scene in my "hobby life".. I love music on and off, love dance on and off too.
Since almost five years now, another small bud of a hobby was waiting to blossom at the back of my mind. And it's finally coming out and blooming now.. thats ID- Interior Designing. When I walk across malls, it may be posible to hold me back from clothing/perfume stores or entertainment arenas. But try pulling me away from a home decor store.. well not possible. I love them. A long time ago, I started drawing layouts for houses.. as a hobby!! Now I have started an e-learning course on ID..

Now thats what prompted me to write this blog.. I discovered a hidden interest in me..

This only makes me sure of one thing. Everyone is dynamic. When I can discover something new about myself after 29 years of existence on Planet Earth, can I really claim to know anyone completely? Never! Keep discovering the Movers and Shakers(!!) that make up our world.. Cheers!

I can see myself as a murderer

Can you see yourself as a murderer? All it takes is a second to become one. Spare a minute.. This is a request to each of you reading this… Have you ever said, "I can handle my drink... I am still sober... I can drive"? Then give it a thought…

Life changes in a matter of seconds for some… One reflex short of perfect is all it takes to become a murderer.

Today, Nooriya Yusuf Haveliwala is one... People who knew her cannot believe she could do this. One bad phase, one day’s weakness, one night too much? And an overdose of alcohol is all it takes to turn your life topsy turvy.

Please think about it.. It’s not cool to drink and drive... It’s madness. If you are not yet convinced, check the pictures in the newspaper. Look at the terror in that girl’s eyes… You will.

AWFUL - Mumbai Mirror
She made no attempt to flee - TOI

Weekend Spree!

Good God! I had a busy weekend... but at the end of it I felt much lighter.
Before you misunderstand, What I mean is.. I shed a lot of weight from my wallet! I bought a fastrack watch, some accessories and some nice diet cookies and fresh honey.. I also bought the deo n perfume, "Energy" from United Colors Of Benetton. Well it was all fine till then but guess wat happens next.. My addiction.. I blew 200 bucks sitting on a chair! Why? Cause it is an automated massage machine and it relieves the occupant of all stress.. I enjoyed it... coupled with some manicure and pedicure..(cost factor is secret.. shhhhh) God.. heaven! I can do without a lot of things but this indulgence is not something I will ever give up.. its mandatory!
Little surprise to me that I was born a Taurean.

Mera Bhaai Mahaan! Shashank Murli..

Ok this is 'in honour' of my funny sweet amazing handsome smart bro' Shashank Murli.

He just made me laugh and laugh and laugh as he always does. Most of the times he is such a phenomenon to me. I have seen him grow up from the little baby boy whose smile made me melt into a young man stepping into college.

Today he calls himself Shauro (as in Shashank + Auro). And he is as cute, sweet and smart as the character I have no doubt. And he can talk exactly like Auro... Super mimic that he is.

And guess what.. he is the founder member of a party in college, he says. Its called, "Bharatiya Proxy Sanghatan" :) (I hope none of his profs are on blogosphere! Even if they are, He wont have a worry in the world as always i am sure! Only I shall have it from my aunt, his mom... )

Everytime Auro said 'bum' and 'potty', I only thought of Shash!!!
Shash you rock!

(OK Shash I made u famous, now I need a treat for this!)

Our Office Gang

By my dear colleague Pradnya...
A nice blog she has

PAA

Warning: I would not wish to spoil your experience of watching the movie.. So please read this only after you have seen the movie for yourself.

No doubt, a lovely movie. Made me laugh out loud and much as I hate to admit, I did shed a few tears too (:blush) Abhi's performance as usual deserves a 'thumbs up'. His expressions by Auro's bedside were the culprit for the droplets on my cheek! Lovely humour thats typical of a 12 year old boy... It makes you believe Auro is really 12 despite the appearance, his maturity at times and the fact that he is played by a man whom the world knows to be a senior citizen. I never once thought of Big B while watching the movie. He is just Auro.. So convincing. Cudos to the make up too. Vidya.. amazing in a saree.. other outfits thumbs down. But the girl makes me proud overall..

However, some parts I wish to deliberate upon…

Point one: Abhishek’s character… Contradictory ! A man who wants to change the country. A wannabe, I can probably understand but he is actually projected to be one of values and virtues but the same guy wont take responsibility for his child?? So he is partially self centered and partially selfless? He wants to be a successful politician ok… but he wants to serve people?? What characterization is that… Incongruous.

Point two: A woman who struggles for 14 years to raise a child… Gosh! She must hate that man. And I am supposed to believe its all rosy rosy in the end and they live happily ever after! Thats Bollywood for you! Women are candles made of wax.. to melt at the sound of a ‘sorry’.. no wonder men get away with everything that they do!

Point three: I was laughing when Vidya’s mother asks her “Do you want the child?” repeatedly… No now that isn’t funny.. How many moms would react that way?? Totally unemotional, mature reaction from a mother whose daughter is pregnant and the father of the child just shirked responsibility?!! One thing believable was in the end when that same mom behaves totally like our prototype Indian Mom and says to Mr.Young MP-ji, “All these years I was hoping you would show up!” Hahaha… now that’s the TRUE Indian Mom reaction!!