Do we get what we give?

You get what you give, I grew up reading this quote. Suddenly it just struck me, do we really get what we give?

This was in similar lines with "What goes around, comes around".

I have some questions now.

Why do we get negative outcomes for our positive actions?
Why are there no outcomes for some actions?

... and the questions continue.. without answers....

Rest in Peace Michael Jackson

It was 5PM in the evening and I logged into ibnlive to check for updates on India and I read MJ's news that he was admitted in the hospital due to heart attack. I felt something uneasy even before I could type in CNN to check the latest from there. As I expected, he was no more. I shuddered for a second, bringing my thoughts together, I went to the nearest cubicle and told my favorite tools manager, "Thomas, Michael Jackson is no more". I just wanted to release the heavy news my heart carried.

"Oh, I'm sorry, he was a nice man in my humble opinion, I don't know what the world says about him, but he was a nice guy", came the reply from Thomas. "I agree", I replied back and went to my cubicle to read more. But I couldn't. I switched off the laptop and left for the day.

I felt really bad. As we drove back I was thinking of the days my dad used to play MJ's songs on our first 160 watts philips audio station, the days I used to practise the "moonwalk" the whole day, the days I used to admire "Jam" while playing basketball, the days I so wanted to "dance" like him. Memories came racing back in no time. I tried to be okay, 'cos being too emotional wouldn't help the living. In the evening I went out for my daily jogging session. I couldn't run for more than 400 metres non-stop. I'm used to jogging for 4.5 Kms non-stop, but this seemed to be unusual. Probably, I was too tired to run. After completing 6.5 Kms of jogging + walking, I returned home to take a hot shower and went to bed pretty early than usual.

First thing after I got up in the morning, I realized something that I read the previous evening about MJ, a woman had said, "No one can write better than him". That is true. Without my knowledge I started to sing the "Heal the World" song. I should sing the song everyday I felt. I'm fighting for the same world, where there is love, happiness and joy. I'm fighting to make this world a better place.

I personally know many who have written/said bad things about him. Until a few years ago, even I was one of the common men who judged humans without knowing the real truth. I wish those men/women just leave MJ's soul in peace. Atleast in death, please leave him alone.

I read a comment in YT,

we always come too late when its about showing someone you appreciate him

how true is that? Now the entire world misses him including me. He was alive until yesterday, no one thought about him. Everytime people just wanted to mock his nose or tease him for his child molestation allegation. I'm glad these humans have learnt to appreciate him for his music, the smiles his music put on sad faces and the bliss his music gave in our wounded hearts.

The same goes for us. Because of our differences, we humans tend to fight against each other and sometimes hold grudges for years. In my years of research of finding "blissful life", I've learnt to look at the goodness of humans than the bad qualities they possess. That has given me a new meaning towards life. We humans aren't perfect, all of us make mistakes. We forgive, forget and we move on in life. Most of us judge others based on the wrong deeds they do towards us, learn to look at their goodside. Your life might change completely. This has helped me a lot of late, my heart is light without any worries, no grudges like never before.

Another thought that comes to my mind.... we are born once, we die once. It is the body I'm talking about. But the spirit and mind has the ability to be reborn. We go through tough times in our lives, some of us die emotionally, but the body is alone alive. They are called, "walking dead". We need to realize this fact and learn the art to be born again, emotionally, stronger than never before. Belief is all that matters. Believe in yourself my dear friends. Until our body is alive, we can be reborn... believe in yourself... no matter what... believe in yourself.... you can be reborn.

As I type this post, I can hear MJ singing "heal the world", I would like to say... "Heal the heart" before you heal the world.... let me leave in silence......

There's a place in your heart
And I know that it is love
And this place could be much
Brighter than tomorrow.
And if you really try
You'll find there's no need to cry
In this place you'll feel
There's no hurt or sorrow.
There are ways to get there
If you care enough for the living
Make a little space, make a better place.

Chorus:
Heal the world
Make it a better place
For you and for me and the entire human race
There are people dying
If you care enough for the living
Make a better place for
You and for me.


If you want to know why
There's a love that cannot lie
Love is strong
It only cares for joyful giving.
If we try we shall see
In this bliss we cannot feel
Fear or dread
We stop existing and start living
Then it feels that always
Love's enough for us growing
Make a better world, make a better world.

Chorus:
Heal the world
Make it a better place
For you and for me and the entire human race.
There are people dying
If you care enough for the living
Make a better place for
You and for me.

Bridge:
And the dream we would conceived in
Will reveal a joyful face
And the world we once believed in
Will shine again in grace
Then why do we keep strangling life
Wound this earth, crucify it's soul
Though it's plain to see, this world is heavenly
Be God's glow.


We could fly so high
Let our spirits never die
In my heart I feel
You are all my brothers
Create a world with no fear
Together we'll cry happy tears
See the nations turn
Their swords into plowshares
We could really get there
If you cared enough for the living
Make a little space to make a better place.

Chorus:
Heal the world
Make it a better place
For you and for me and the entire human race
There are people dying
If you care enough for the living
Make a better place for
You and for me.

Refrain (2x)


There are people dying if you care enough for the living
Make a better place for you and for me.
There are people dying if you care enough for the living
Make a better place for you and for me.

You and for me / Make a better place
You and for me / Make a better place
You and for me / Make a better place
You and for me / Heal the world we live in
You and for me / Save it for our children
You and for me / Heal the world we live in
You and for me / Save it for our children
You and for me / Heal the world we live in
You and for me / Save it for our children
You and for me / Heal the world we live in
You and for me / Save it for our children

Why should I care?

A 22 year-old asked this question when he came across a news article about animals that were to become extinct in another 10 years if we don't help them survive. His first reaction was, why should I care? Right. "Why should I care?" The attitude carried by many sick humans. Recently in a community I read a question by a 19-year-old girl. She was confused as to why some humans are so selfish and self-centered. I wasn't able to answer to that little girl, 'cos I didn't have an answer.

I begin to feel that this world has become worse due the population on this planet. Survival of the fittest doesn't apply anymore, it is "survival of the most selfish" (I checked, selfishest doesn't exist in the dictionary).

Anyway, I don't care about the ones who are selfish. I'll try my level best to shield the innocent from the selfish. I'll do my best to give them a better life they deserve.

...and to the ones who think "Why should I care?".... this is my answer to you selfish idiots.... read on.....

Everyone plays an important role to keep this ecosystem alive. Extinction of let's say a few species might lead to less food for another species. The effect will finally affect earth and in turn the human beings.

By that time, we'll all die, but the future generation would suffer if we don't care.

I keep yelling at all those old folks from Asia who mindlessly procreated without any planning. Now who is suffering because of the population? Each one living in populated countries. If you notice, population is root cause of evil and all failures in India as well. Not to forget, selfishness is born 'cos of the same, urge to survive.

Each one needs to be responsible and courteous enough to provide a better life for others and our future generations of human beings. I'm fighting for your children, your parents, your future life.....

We SHOULD care!

Things to learn from a dog

A dog teaches us a lot of things, but we never seem to take notice. These are some of the lessons you might learn…

· When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
· Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
· Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
· When it’s in your best interest, practice obedience.
· Let others know when they’ve invaded your territory.
· Take naps and stretch before rising.
· Run romp and play daily.
· Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
· Avoid biting, when a simple growl will do.
· On warm days stop to lie on your back on the grass. On hot days drink lots of water and lay under a shady tree.
· When you’re happy dance around and wag your entire body.
· No matter how often you’re scolded don’t buy into the guilt thing and pout. Run right back and make friends.
· Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
· Eat with gusto and enthusiasm, stop when you have had enough.
· Be loyal.
· Never pretend to be something you’re not.
· If what you want lies buried dig until you find it.
· When someone is having a bad day be silent, sit close by… and nuzzle them gently.

Got this in my inbox. What a wonderful thought to be shared. Only if humans realized these simple actions and learnt to follow them, life would be much much better for all of us in this world. I've missed out on many of the list myself, time to add them to list of things I should do.....

Quotes on Character

Character is like a rainbow, you get to see it only when the opportunity presents itself.

The Character of human beings is like the colors on clothes. Some get washed away, some get influenced, some colors fade away and some remain the same.

- Agnel

"Home" a film by Yann Arthus-Bertrand

Home is a 2009 documentary by Yann Arthus-Bertrand. The film is entirely composed of aerial shots of various places around Earth. It shows the diversity of life on Earth and how humanity is threatening the ecological balance of the planet. The movie was released simultaneously on June 5th in cinemas all over the world, on DVD and on YouTube.

Review : I just finished watching this piece of marvel which will change our approach towards life and mankind forever. The movie shows how humans have damaged earth in the last 50 years and what pace the earth is getting destroyed. It will be really disturbing to even realize those facts that been presented in this fantastic video which exposes the truth.

Quote from the film on using Solar energy instead of oil

All we have to do is stop drilling the earth and start looking into the sun!

It is hightime we start looking at the global picture than worry about our sick lives. Time to change the world!

PS : homepage

ASOT 2009 released

Last week I got a chance to listen to this new album from Armin Van Buuren. It is just too good. As usual this guy has delivered.

I'm stuck in a state of trance.... :)

25 years in review

From childhood, I used to keep asking my mom why was I even born. Did I bring any good? As the day comes to ask the same question again, I can only review and see how I’ve lived in the past 25 years and find some knowledge to live out the next half of my life. I've dissected and analyzed my life more than anyone else would. I learn from everything and from everyone I come across. I’m the doctor and I’m the patient. I’m the manager and I’m the employee. I’m god and I’m man.

Every single day, I get deeper into life, trying to find what I did right and what I did wrong. Looking back at it, I realize, I've not done much noteworthy, to be honest, nothing. I plan a lot, only for them fail. My colleagues call me a great planner, but I only wish I could execute what I had planned to perfection, the way I want, at least in the future.

In the morning, as I was getting down from the car, I realized a funny thing about life.

When you are born, everyone is happy but you. When you are dying, everyone is sad but you.

My manager and I used to have very weird discussions about life. Once, he was telling me about his family problems and how he wanted to deal with his son. The son was 18 and wanted an iPod. My manager had apparently asked his son to buy it himself since he was 18 and can now earn his own living. Infact, he told his son, “I’ve given you food, shelter and clothing until today for the past 18 years, all the basic things that a human being needs. If I’ve not done that, please forgive me”. The son felt really bad and apologized to his father. They both hug each other; the father eventually got his son the iPod as his gift.

I wanted to recollect that story and remember my parents for what they’ve been for me in the last 25 years. My Brother and Anni, all my friends and foes, strangers, well wishers, Thank you a lot! The old man who sits on top of things and rules us all….. thanks.

From today, what I make out of my life is in my hands. My next half starts now….