Life is what you make it

It was almost a month; my mental state was not peaceful. Reasons were many. My office stress, my continuous failures and some other personal family issues as well. A point came where it simply became unbearable. I became extremely sad and simply started hating my life. I could not work properly, could not study properly, could not eat properly and could not sleep properly. I had no one to share and everyone to curse. It was then; I decided that that I simply needed a break. But, I could not escape from my problems... they wanted a solution. I could not find any. One thing, I could help was my office. I resigned.

           Things even worsened after I resigned.I became all the more sad, more lonely. Mum-Dad could easily sense what I was going through. They advised to forget all my tensions just for a week and simply enjoy. For the next three days, I did nothing. I started feeling sick. I could control everything but not my thoughts… filled with depressed negative thoughts. I just wanted to get rid of all of it and stay happy. But, I was helpless and simply felt miserable.

          I thought, I should not remain free and keep myself engaged. It might help. It helped. I started cleaning my room… the floor, the carpet, my cupboard and all its fixtures. In the process, I found something… Something life-changing.

I found a book, gifted to me by one of my friends, a year ago. It said- "LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT" by Preeti Sheenoy. What next…??? Of course I thought of reading it. Must say… Simply stupendous marvelous expressive writing. An eye opener, a life-changer. A book which made me believe that determination can even overcome destiny.    Being an avid reader though, I have never read anything so heart touching before. As I started reading the book, I could simply not leave it till it ended. Many times I felt like it was me expressing my feelings. I know how badly failure hurts. The manner in which it is written feels like one is not reading but watching a movie. I could easily imagine whatever was written. A book with a superb vocab, awesome storyline, deeply heart touching and incredibly inspiring. I now believe life is much more than the degrees we hold and is a precious gift of god which needs to be cherished with pure love and happiness.   I would recommend all those aiming for JEE, CAT, UPSC, CA, CS, CWA and other competitive exams to read the awesome work. An investment for a lifetime. Hats off to the author!!  

Aaj mat roko muje, aaj mera udane ka mann hai

आज मत रोको मुझे,
आज मेरा उड़ने का मन है

माँ के प्यार का मन है,
पिता के दुलार का मन है

ज़िन्दगी के तीखे अनुभव भूल,
बस एक प्यार भरी लोरी का मन है||

आज मत रोको मुझे,
आज मेरा उड़ने का मन है

भाई की डांट का मन है,
भाभी संग शरारतो का मन है

अपनी असफलताए भूल,
बस एक जश्न का मन है||


आज मत रोको मुझे,
आज मेरा उड़ने का मन है

बॉस से तकरार का मन है,
दोस्तो का संग ठिलवाई का मन है

सारी टेंशन भूल,
बस मौज मस्ती का मन है||

आज मत रोको मुझे,
आज मेरा उड़ने का मन है

कुछ अपनी कहने का मन है,
कुछ उनकी सुनने का मन है

पूरी दुनिया को भूल,
बस एक दुसरे में डूबने का मन है||


आज मत रोको मुझे,
आज मेरा उड़ने का मन है

बारिश में भीगने का मन है ,
गरमा गरम पकोड़ो का मन है

सारे गम भूल,
बस एक मीठी चाय का मन है||

आज मत रोको मुझे,
आज मेरा उड़ने का मन है

ज़िन्दगी में कुछ अधुरा सा लगता है,
आज उसे जीने का मन है

आज मत रोको मुझे,
आज मेरा उड़ने का मन है

आसमान बड़ा पास लगता है
आज उसे छूने का मन है
आज उसे छूने का मन है||

Bringing back the spark in you

Dear friends,
Finally, results are declared. Heartiest congratulations to those who did it and got the super awesome prefix to their name and for those who did not this write up are for you.

First of all, stop cursing yourself. You have not done a crime. If result is as low as 10%, the rest 90% have to fail. I know it’s easy to say, hard to accept. I know how badly failure hurts.

Please don’t cut off yourself from the society and your friends. If they have cleared, you will also, just a matter of 6 months. Please don’t feel inferior from those who have cleared, because you are not. If you have the capacity to reach CA Finals, you have the capacity to clear it too. Just believe in yourself. Don’t let the spark die.
I read it somewhere (most probably on chetan bhagat's fb page) - Their are times when you fail, and nobody believes on your potential. You have to.

It’s easy to say- yaar, load mat le ho jayega or may me ni hua toh kya november hee sahi or CA me toh sab hee fail hote hai. This is not a point of time, where you need sympathy. You need hard work and smart work.

For a moment, just close your eyes and feel how you would have felt, if you had passed. Obviously, happy. Infact, very happy. Cherish the feelings of your past success and then start again.

If you have reached CA Final, you definitely know how to study, how to plan. Bring the spark back. Bring it anyhow. You have to do it. And if you are thinking to quit, think why you started. Please please please don’t think of quitting. You might be just a step away.

Read inspirational books, blog’s, see inspirational movies and then start.

Read other CA students story who did it. I am sure, you haven’t read this story. Have a look. http://thesecret.tv/stories/stories-read.html?id=18197

Ask your heart, and you will know why you failed. Hell with people who think you are a failure, tell them to see themselves.

Guys, be a sport yaar. Ho gaye na ab fail, accept it and start again.

हार नहीं मानूंगा, रार नई ठानूंगा . काल के कपाल पर लिखता मिटाता हूँ. गीत नया गाता हूँ"

A small poem from my blog
 

                             एक दिन ऐसा भी आएगा

                               ख़ुशी का समां छाएगा

                                               

                              दुःख के काले घेरे ना होंगे

                               सुख को हम संजोते होंगे 

                                     

                         सी . ए  फाइनल का रिजल्ट  होगा

                               और मेहनत का  जश्न होगा                                                               तमाशबीनो मे वाह - वाह  होगी हमारी                                             तमाशबीनो मे वाह - वाह  होगी हमारी

                             

                              क्योकि जीत हमने पाई होगी

                                    जीत हमने पाई होगी

                                   सिर्फ हमने पाई होगी .....

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Spirit of Life

Spirit of Life!!!

When I wake up in the morning
With a smile on my face
I feel... thats the spirit of life!!

When I see my sick grandma
Caring for my dad
I feel... thats the spirit of life!!

When I see my mom fasting
Yet cooking for the family
I feel... thats the spirit of life!!

When I see my brother joking around
To hide his problems
I feel... thats the spirit of life!!

When I see my dad working untill midnight
To give us a better lifestyle
I feel... thats the spirit of life!!

When I see my sister smiling on the phone
While romancing with her boyfriend
I feel... thats the spirit of life!!

When I see my buddies bunking classes
Having fun all day
I feel... thats the spirit of life!!

When I see my love caring unconditionally
Even when having a super hectic schedule
I feel... thats the spirit of life!!

When I see my boss yelling all day
With no solid reason
I feel... thats the spirit of life!!

When I see myself bouncing back
Even after continuously failing
I feel... thats the spirit of life!!

10 of my favorite things

Day 6
10 of my favorite things

>Blogging is one of my top favorite things

>Reading*

>Day dreaming and imagining highly impossible things

>Chatting

>Not blessed with an athletic body but still I like swimming

>Watching the sky late night and interacting with myself
( This line makes me remember of the song " Mai aur meri tanhaai")

>Hunger is an issue which I cannot bear. It makes me cranky. So snacking all day is my next one.

>Photos. Love watching. Love clicking and love getting myself clicked. My iPhone photo gallery goes endless.

>M3
Music, Movies and Masti
(Last but not the least!!)

*Excludes academic material

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Hum Paanch

Day 5

My Family

Hum Paanch!!!

While writing this post I actually realized the value of my family when I closed my eyes and thought what have they done for me in the past 21 years. 

Well, to be honest every kid is special to his/ her parents and I am surely no different. My life has been a lovely journey till now.. lets have a ride. We are five members-

1. My Idol

 The best thing I like about him is his calm attitude.For me my dad is the most amazing and the most chilled out person on this earth. Whatever the circumstances are he is like-

" Isme koi khas baat nahi hai bete"

An undying passion with a super positive attitude.

2. My Teacher

Mothers are considered to be the first teachers of our lives. I am surely no different. Not at all a strict mom but a lovely cool mum. Not to forget the best chef of the world for me..

3. My Masti mate

Generally elder siblings dominate the younger ones... I am different on this one.. For me, Bhai is my masti mate, my best friend, my first crush, my exemplar, my consort and not less than my dad. He cares for me like his daughter. I can share the most important and the most irrelevant issues of the world with him. When together... Always joking..

4. My Gossip Mate

The word sister in law signals cat fights but in our case there is no law and no fights either. We share almost each and every issue of our lives with each other. She is my friend for life, partner in my sorrows and a cohort in my joys.

5. I, Me and Myself

For me, I firmly believe;

Life me 3 logo ko kabhi underestimate mat karna-

 I, Me and Myself

Darr k aage jeet hai

आखिर ये क्या है जो पल पल मुझे कचोटता है।
शायद ये कोई डर है जो मेरी सफलता को रोकता है।

महीनो बीत गए , सालो बीत गए।
डर डर के जीती रही मै , लगा के अरसे बीत गए।

फिर एक दिन गुरुवाणी मिली ,
मैंने जाना की आखिर कौनसा ये डर है,
जो मेरी सफलता को रोकता है।

ये डर नहीं है परीक्षा का ,
ना ही उसके परिणाम का,
ये डर है, लोगो का,
उनके अरमानो का, उनकी उम्मीदों का।

सोचती थी, क्या कहेंगे लोग जो फिर से असफल हुई।
बुद्धिहीन समझेंगे , जो फिर से असफल हुई।

गुरूजी बोले, उखाड़ फेको इस डर को , और भाड़ में जाने दो , उन लोगो को ,
तुम ही सर्वोत्तम हो,
इस बात को जानो और मानो।

फिर मुझे आत्मज्ञान हुआ,
और जल दिए उस डर को,
अब लड़ रही हुँ , खुद से
की वो डर फिर से ना आने पाये
और मेरे भविष्य को,
और ना जला पाये
और ना जला पाये 

My favorite books

Day 4

My favorite books

To be a blogger, u need to be an avid reader and I am surely one.   I simply love novels, fiction as well as non Here I am enlisting my five favorite books-

1. Wings of fire

Autobiography of APJ Abdul Kalam.. It is simply waww.. Reading about such great lives feels good. The way in which the book is written is simply inspiring. This book surely gives you wings of fire to fly away and be on top of the world. Surely, a goodread.

2. Behind a thousand names

If u like spirituality you ll love this book. It shows you to start your journey towards nirvana. Osho lovers can surely not miss on this one .

3. Chicken Soup series

Again, I am talking about a series of self help books. Chicken soup wins my heart. I ve read five books from this series and I adored the writer. If you are beginner and wish to make reading your habit, you can start with this one. 

4. 30 days to a perfect life

A book written by Robin Sharma. I simply love his works and I wish I could meet him once in a lifetime . Talking about the book, its simple and to the point. Following robin can surely help towards a better life.

5. The Secret, The Power and The Magic by Rhonda Byrne 

Rhonda Byrne has told the world, the secret by her movie. But, less people know after the secret, she also told about the power and the magic. If you read all the three consecutively, your life will change tremendously. Short and simple examples, which are easily understandable.

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Favorite TV Shows

Day 3

Top 5 favorite tv shows

Waww... I guess this would be the easiest for me in the whole blog challenge. Since childhood, I've simply loved watching TV. Watching TV is one of the favorite pass time of the present generation. Whether you are 6, or 60 indian television has a lot of stuff for you. Talking about my personal favorites, I just have so many. From comedy to emotional, from thriller to knowledge based I simply love watching TV. It was really difficult to enlist 5 but still here they are;
1. Sarabhai V/S Sarabhai
2.Balika Vadhu
3. KBC
4.Roadies
5. Some more shows which I like are;
Band baja bride
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When I think about this show, I get energized. An example of ultimate comedy. A family comedy show with decent jokes. A show you can see with your family and laugh. I am sad that this show is no more telecasted but the Sarabhai's have definitely acquired a corner of my heart forever!! I wish the Sarabhai's to come back and entertain us again!!

I like this show because this show shows the real picture of rural India. The best thing I like about this show are the costumes used. They are simply simply beautiful. I personally think Indian women look best in traditional outfits and this show has proved me right.

Another thing which I like about it is, creating awareness. Awareness about marriage at an early age, girl education , widow remarriage , women empowerment and so much more...

9 baj gaye kya???Being a die heart fan of Big B, my list would be incomplete without KBC. Obviously, the show increases our knowledge but that too with ultimate entertainment. The way the charismatic Mr. Bacchan hosts the show is simply relishable. Not only knowledgeable but a paisa wassul show...

Aaah... Roadies... Wawww I simply love it!!! A show filled with surprises.. Variety of tasks and fabulous hosting... From Raghu to Ranvijay.. Roadies is ..The best part I like about the show is the audition part.. Best Contenders from all over the country..Must must watch.. My mum loves it too..

Brahmakumaris

Gadget Guru

The Pawn Shop

Men V/s Wild

Jailed abroad

And many more...

Why I started blogging???

Day 2
Why I started blogging...

This challenge has actually made me think that why why why i started blogging and the reason is.... Blah blah blah!!!

Haha... I actually don't know or i guess may be I know. I think I wanted to get out of loneliness. I was very lonely at a point of time in life where only and only failure surrounded me. I had nobody, simply nobody to chat with. I was a loner. I kept on talking to myself and 1 day I thought I should start jotting down my thoughts. As I started blogging, I fell in love with it.. And here I am with you guys..

Interesting Facts about myself!!

Ahhhh... Finally starting the challenge...It gives me a feeling that this is the starting of my dream.. My dream My dream to be a world famous blogger...

Day 1

Phew... When I read the topic, the first thing which hit my mind was...Am I really interesting..Am I?? I still have no answer.. May be you guys can answer this after reading my post..

                                       

True Bhindi Lover....
I bet nobody in the world would love bhindi like I do...I need to need to have bhindi for lunch..I ll better remain hungry instead of eating anything else!!

My first crush
Always..always..always my brother..I have never admired and loved any guy in this world like bhaiya.. He is just a darling..People say, if siblings don't fight they are abnormal...I like it the abnormal way!!

A total day-dreamer
Haphazard thoughts hit my mind anytime during the day... While studing, I would suddenly think, infact imagine.. How would I be after 10 years.I can spend hours thinking about the most useless things in the world!!

Love..simply love junk food

I know this...if you are an indori...junk food would be your first love..I am surely no different..
(Now stop imagining.. hot kachori's , samosa's and chips.. I just cant stop that!!)

Gadget Freak
 I just cant live without gadgets and apple a day keeps the doctor away....confused???...My apple , My iphone keeps me happy and surely the doc far away!!

Love chatting
Wheather it is Whatsapp or Gtalk or FB messenger...In my iphone..they are always always full...I love to share the most irrelevant and highly unimportant things with friends, cousins....

Honey Singh v/s Jagjeet Singh
I know..they simply have no comparison but I just love their numbers..Simply breath taking at the first insight..

Guys, keep reading, feel awesome and stay blessed...

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30 day blog challenge!!

I came across this on a fellow blogger's blog and since I think I have run out of topics to write about, I am starting up with this challenge. :)

The 30 Day blog Challenge

Day 1: Introduce, 10 interesting facts
Day 2: Meaning behind your blog name and why you started blogging
Day 3: Favorite TV shows
Day 4: Your favorite books
Day 5: Your family
Day 6: 10 of your favorite things
Day 7: Favorite movies
Day 8: A place you've traveled to
Day 9: About your friends
Day 10: Things you're afraid of
Day 11: Views on drugs and alcohol
Day 12: Your zodiac sign, and how it fits your personality
Day 13: Things you are OCD about
Day 14: Your favorite memory as a kid
Day 15: Top Ten Favorite Songs
Day 16: Things you want to say to 5 different people
Day 17: Things you are currently worried about
Day 18: Things you have learnt this year
Day 19: Pictures of 5 celebrities you find attractive
Day 20: Your day, in great detail
Day 21: Things you want to say to an ex
Day 22: Your worst habits
Day 23: 10 ways to win your heart
Day 24: 5 things that never fail to make you feel better
Day 25: Any other career you could pick apart from your current one
Day 26: Weird things you do when you are alone
Day 27: Someone who fascinates you and why
Day 28: Kind of people you hate
Day 29: Somethings you regret
Day 30: Hopes, dreams and plans for the next 365 days

I would not be posting daily, but once a week, may be on weekends. The reason being I don't wish to just complete the challenge but give it my heart and soul to it. This challenge would definitely improve my writing skills and help you guys know me better. I am sure you guys to enjoy reading. Take care, god bless and keep reading!!