Happiness can be achieved in the smallest of things.
In today's day and age, even while sometimes we do not understand the value of what we have, we know that if we don't have it, we'll be in a fix. This is probably a reason why we miss our friends and family when we are away. We are accustomed to feeling that someone is looking out for us and when this feeling is not very obvious, we tend to think otherwise.. Does this actually affect the bond between 2 people? I guess so.. There are 2 ways to look at this, either you could miss that person and try harder to make things right or you could end up thinking that its time to move on... At the end of the day, each person judges it their own way.
At a young age, Rony - a very ambitious and fast paced guy moved away to peruse his dream and for quite a few years did not realise but slowly and steadily kept moving away, not only physically but also mentally from his dear ones.. He believed that sometimes, things do happen for a reason and took things as they came. He 'went with the flow' and was very casual with things. Soon did he come to realise that it was going to take things away from him.. He started feeling the pinch but was not sure how he could implement the change. He got back to ground in the nick of time and made sure he touched base with his mates to get things right...
Sometimes its important to know how important someone is to you and you are to someone... Its a reassuring and comforting thought.
A friend pointed out to me today, I had mentioned a while back that its a human need to feel loved and secured in life.. Love, Family, Friends all add to reassure us the same..
She said, she had thought of a solution to it - Hope & Belief. And adds 'I try to reassure to myself that what I want will come my way, got to be patient. Its fine if things were messed up in the past or I'm currently missing it, I haven't given up! I believe my belief will come true!'
But how many of us can do that? Is it a very easy thing to do? or just easy to say and difficult to practice? All I can say right now is that there's no point giving up! Give it your best and express what you feel.. It can make the world of a difference to someone.. A few words can twist a tale!
So lets bring out the magic wand and make a wish to make someone feel important today to make yourself feel important!
Adios!
Paras
'If you believe that you can damage, then believe that you can fix'.
- Rebbe Nachman of Breslov
Tuesday, 7 September 2010
Tuesday, 17 August 2010
A situation we never want to see... Pakistan Disaster
Happiness can be achieved in the smallest of things.
In today's day and age, even while sometimes we do not understand the value of what we have, we know that if we don't have it, we'll be in a fix.
Pakistan is encountering a constant humanitarian crisis as catastrophic flooding is affecting even more people than the 2004 tsunami, Haiti earthquake and South Asia earthquake combined according to UNICEF.
According to Government of Pakistan figures, over 20 million people, including millions of children have been affected by these floods. The situation for many is getting worst daily. It is very difficult to even survive I would say...
Pakistan's government has compared the impact of the country's devastating floods to the country's partition from India as it revealed more than 20 million people had been made homeless by the disaster. The government has also compared these floods to the disastrous time faced by the country during its partition from India in 1947 where over 50,000 people had been killed and over 10million people were left homeless and called refugees with half of them losing their families.
"This has been a heart-wrenching day for me," Ban Ki-moon,The UN secretary general said after flying over some of the worst-hit areas. He added "I will never forget the destruction and suffering I have witnessed today. In the past I have witnessed many natural disasters around the world, but nothing like this."
The UN estimates approx 36,000 people to be affected by water borne diseases and the number is still gowing.
In such stressful times, I believe one good thing I heard and came across was that opposition leader Nawaz Sharif has vowed to work together with Prime Minister Gilani to tackle the disaster. In a news conference, he said, "Politics at this time is haram [Proscribed by Islam]."
I feel we should all try and contribute in our own small ways.. There are numerous organisations trying to support it in more ways than one. I urge everyone to please be kind and help the victims of the floods. Links to some are below..
http://www.unicef.org.uk/give/index.asp?page=81&gclid=CJyW1-X-wKMCFR0B4wodMhUhaQ
http://www.oxfam.org/en/emergencies/pakistan-floods-2010
Lets try and build a better future for the ones who have nothing to look forward to, no hope at the moment.. Lets unite for the world to be a better place to live...
Please spread the word.
In hope for a better tomorrow.
Regards,
P
In today's day and age, even while sometimes we do not understand the value of what we have, we know that if we don't have it, we'll be in a fix.
Pakistan is encountering a constant humanitarian crisis as catastrophic flooding is affecting even more people than the 2004 tsunami, Haiti earthquake and South Asia earthquake combined according to UNICEF.
According to Government of Pakistan figures, over 20 million people, including millions of children have been affected by these floods. The situation for many is getting worst daily. It is very difficult to even survive I would say...
Pakistan's government has compared the impact of the country's devastating floods to the country's partition from India as it revealed more than 20 million people had been made homeless by the disaster. The government has also compared these floods to the disastrous time faced by the country during its partition from India in 1947 where over 50,000 people had been killed and over 10million people were left homeless and called refugees with half of them losing their families.
"This has been a heart-wrenching day for me," Ban Ki-moon,The UN secretary general said after flying over some of the worst-hit areas. He added "I will never forget the destruction and suffering I have witnessed today. In the past I have witnessed many natural disasters around the world, but nothing like this."
The UN estimates approx 36,000 people to be affected by water borne diseases and the number is still gowing.
In such stressful times, I believe one good thing I heard and came across was that opposition leader Nawaz Sharif has vowed to work together with Prime Minister Gilani to tackle the disaster. In a news conference, he said, "Politics at this time is haram [Proscribed by Islam]."
I feel we should all try and contribute in our own small ways.. There are numerous organisations trying to support it in more ways than one. I urge everyone to please be kind and help the victims of the floods. Links to some are below..
http://www.unicef.org.uk/give/index.asp?page=81&gclid=CJyW1-X-wKMCFR0B4wodMhUhaQ
http://www.oxfam.org/en/emergencies/pakistan-floods-2010
Lets try and build a better future for the ones who have nothing to look forward to, no hope at the moment.. Lets unite for the world to be a better place to live...
Please spread the word.
In hope for a better tomorrow.
Regards,
P
Thursday, 12 August 2010
International Youth Day!
We all want to believe in youth empowerment and I agree, the society is very much moving towards it. We see a lot of young individuals trying to make a point and leave their mark in the society, and just to mention that this is not easy. One faces a tough time to actually leave an impact with their work, specially when they are young. At this age, its about getting the right opportunity.
In December 2009, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/64/134 proclaiming the Year commencing this International Youth Day (12 August 2010) as the International Year of Youth. (http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/unyin/iyouthday.htm)
This means that this year, a major focus point is going to be development of young individuals and professionals. In a time when we are just coming out of recession still in many parts of the world, this should be a solid encouraging factor. It will promote the youth towards holistic development.
The UN defines youth as those between the ages of 15 to 24. Youth represents 18 percent of the global population of 6.2 billion people. This 18% is the future of the world. There needs to be strategic planning and direction towards shape the future of this youth. And I personally feel such initiatives like the International Youth day and the International Youth year, give the youth a lot of uplifting motivation.
I don't really agree that anyone's to blame for situations in certain countries (mostly developing) as we can instrument changes over a period of time. I believe that one should raise his voice and concerns when required but at the same time, one should take those efforts to prosper as well. Distrust, enmity and selfishness are the biggest barriers to global prosperity. If we, the youth of the world, work together, nothing - I mean nothing can stop us.
We have to be the drivers of the change for tomorrow. Lets be the change to make the change.
Cheers to the UN, The Youth of Today - The Youth for the change!
In December 2009, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/64/134 proclaiming the Year commencing this International Youth Day (12 August 2010) as the International Year of Youth. (http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/unyin/iyouthday.htm)
This means that this year, a major focus point is going to be development of young individuals and professionals. In a time when we are just coming out of recession still in many parts of the world, this should be a solid encouraging factor. It will promote the youth towards holistic development.
The UN defines youth as those between the ages of 15 to 24. Youth represents 18 percent of the global population of 6.2 billion people. This 18% is the future of the world. There needs to be strategic planning and direction towards shape the future of this youth. And I personally feel such initiatives like the International Youth day and the International Youth year, give the youth a lot of uplifting motivation.
I don't really agree that anyone's to blame for situations in certain countries (mostly developing) as we can instrument changes over a period of time. I believe that one should raise his voice and concerns when required but at the same time, one should take those efforts to prosper as well. Distrust, enmity and selfishness are the biggest barriers to global prosperity. If we, the youth of the world, work together, nothing - I mean nothing can stop us.
We have to be the drivers of the change for tomorrow. Lets be the change to make the change.
Cheers to the UN, The Youth of Today - The Youth for the change!
Friday, 30 July 2010
Power and Future of Social Media
We all feel the need to be connected.
There are various ways to do that and we have evolved with more. From early days when people used hand written letters, then telegraphs and then lead to phone calls, then a cheaper way through emails and now finally Social Networks. We are in a constantly evolving age. Corporations are investing millions in Research and Development to produce a quality product that will change how we do things again..
Today, facebook is a rage. Everyone is nearly on it. Well, almost. And according to current statistics, there are more than 500 million active users, 50% of facebook's active users log on to Facebook on any given day, Average user has 130 friends and people spend over 700 billion minutes per month on Facebook!!! Yes, 700 BILLION! These are figures provided by the network. Imagine, how much time are we investing on networking. And lets not deny, this is just one social network - there are some more and quite a few present regionally as well.
Just a thought, if the content online was dependent on the people from a country only, then the proposition put ahead by Google that majority of the content available online will be in chinese can be true. But we need to keep in mind that social networks do benefit us in more ways than one.
It is a freely accessible product almost everywhere. If one goes to see, its more effort consuming compared to a campaign with road shows. Its a continues brand building process.
As we saw, when Facebook took over Myspace and other big competitors because of its network strength, it is likely that sometime, it will happen again. But for today, facebook records figures higher than anyone had ever imagined. Its synergy with cell phones has made it easier for people to keep in touch on the move as well. It was one of the first few networks to use this mobile version technology and has now revolutionised the user experience.
One can only say that the power of social media in the future will only increase..
Feel free to share your views on the same.
Regards,
Paras Fatnani
There are various ways to do that and we have evolved with more. From early days when people used hand written letters, then telegraphs and then lead to phone calls, then a cheaper way through emails and now finally Social Networks. We are in a constantly evolving age. Corporations are investing millions in Research and Development to produce a quality product that will change how we do things again..
Today, facebook is a rage. Everyone is nearly on it. Well, almost. And according to current statistics, there are more than 500 million active users, 50% of facebook's active users log on to Facebook on any given day, Average user has 130 friends and people spend over 700 billion minutes per month on Facebook!!! Yes, 700 BILLION! These are figures provided by the network. Imagine, how much time are we investing on networking. And lets not deny, this is just one social network - there are some more and quite a few present regionally as well.
Just a thought, if the content online was dependent on the people from a country only, then the proposition put ahead by Google that majority of the content available online will be in chinese can be true. But we need to keep in mind that social networks do benefit us in more ways than one.
It is a freely accessible product almost everywhere. If one goes to see, its more effort consuming compared to a campaign with road shows. Its a continues brand building process.
As we saw, when Facebook took over Myspace and other big competitors because of its network strength, it is likely that sometime, it will happen again. But for today, facebook records figures higher than anyone had ever imagined. Its synergy with cell phones has made it easier for people to keep in touch on the move as well. It was one of the first few networks to use this mobile version technology and has now revolutionised the user experience.
One can only say that the power of social media in the future will only increase..
Feel free to share your views on the same.
Regards,
Paras Fatnani
Tuesday, 27 July 2010
Business Minds and Future leaders
After quite a few months of casual blogging and posts of personal interest, I am going to start writing some professional opinionated content as well. This is not indicating that I will not share philosophical views but just means that I wish to learn and help people learn more and share views about certain things that influence our minds on Business and Leadership as well.
In today's day and age, we get easily influenced by individuals who showcase power and authority. Its a common phenomena where individuals are probably scared or feel that they will be walked over and hence they do not voice an opinion. But, I don't mean to say that there aren't people who are very vocal. The proportion is not balanced. And hence I feel comes such a huge divide in income levels and also personalities.
Here is where initiation and support from parents and fellow classmates in school and college can change things. Personality development is a key factor that in today's day and age should given a huge spot. Social enterprises, NGO's and social clubs cater to this need of the society. They help an average individuals go a level higher and become more confident. That's something we all should promote and give people the chance to grow and learn more.
Today's business works and thrives very much on new and innovative ideas. It would be unimaginable to think that the internet will not grow in the next 5 years. We are in that kind of a society that is constantly evolving... We have to get accustomed to change! There are hundreds of people with the best ideas but with no or a slight opportunity to showcase them. We should work towards providing people that opportunity.. That's the need for a better tomorrow. We should all work towards projects and initiatives, in our own ways that show good prospect for the future because every little counts.
Leaving it at that thought..
Untill Next time, rester en sécurité!
P
In today's day and age, we get easily influenced by individuals who showcase power and authority. Its a common phenomena where individuals are probably scared or feel that they will be walked over and hence they do not voice an opinion. But, I don't mean to say that there aren't people who are very vocal. The proportion is not balanced. And hence I feel comes such a huge divide in income levels and also personalities.
Here is where initiation and support from parents and fellow classmates in school and college can change things. Personality development is a key factor that in today's day and age should given a huge spot. Social enterprises, NGO's and social clubs cater to this need of the society. They help an average individuals go a level higher and become more confident. That's something we all should promote and give people the chance to grow and learn more.
Today's business works and thrives very much on new and innovative ideas. It would be unimaginable to think that the internet will not grow in the next 5 years. We are in that kind of a society that is constantly evolving... We have to get accustomed to change! There are hundreds of people with the best ideas but with no or a slight opportunity to showcase them. We should work towards providing people that opportunity.. That's the need for a better tomorrow. We should all work towards projects and initiatives, in our own ways that show good prospect for the future because every little counts.
Leaving it at that thought..
Untill Next time, rester en sécurité!
P
Tuesday, 15 June 2010
A day of realization
There are ups and downs,
But I am sure that will be no frowns
Life will at the end of the day, for all your hard work, will bring you the crown..
You will be tested, you will be pushed,
You need to keep your stand and be hooked,
Let there be healthy competition, let there be a healthy fight,
Because only when its this tight, will you take the flight..
When you go up, do look down,
keep a foot on the ground..
let the distance never take you too far,
Because for the people you love and who love you, you never want to take that car.
It is your pride,
it is because of your long stride..
Be happy and remember him for what he has given you,
Coz he who has the power to give, has the power to take from you...
Make mistakes, they'll make you learn,
But repeating them is going to cause you a burn.
I may not have been fair to you,
Believe me though, I never wanted to do that to you.
I have to face it and I say I have to be strong,
But for this loss, I've been stupid and sense less to say the least of all.
I hope and pray that you find love,
You truly deserve to have it all.
But I am sure that will be no frowns
Life will at the end of the day, for all your hard work, will bring you the crown..
You will be tested, you will be pushed,
You need to keep your stand and be hooked,
Let there be healthy competition, let there be a healthy fight,
Because only when its this tight, will you take the flight..
When you go up, do look down,
keep a foot on the ground..
let the distance never take you too far,
Because for the people you love and who love you, you never want to take that car.
It is your pride,
it is because of your long stride..
Be happy and remember him for what he has given you,
Coz he who has the power to give, has the power to take from you...
Make mistakes, they'll make you learn,
But repeating them is going to cause you a burn.
I may not have been fair to you,
Believe me though, I never wanted to do that to you.
I have to face it and I say I have to be strong,
But for this loss, I've been stupid and sense less to say the least of all.
I hope and pray that you find love,
You truly deserve to have it all.
Friday, 4 June 2010
Waiting for the sunrise.. The sun to shine..
A ray of hope to fall on the face.. To enter a different space..
No nights and only days..
The sunshine, the rays.. Looking forward to a new phase.. The smile stays..
Adventurous is the journey.. This journey called Life..
A journey that began as an innocent little child, going on to be a ride very wild.. Bringing all the emotions alive, this journey is very enticing to survive..
The morning comes and there starts the chase.. The mind in a haze, looking at a lot of different ways but don't know what it exactly says..
The night arrives possessed by darkness.. Thoughts full of stress, summarized by all the mess.. A journey to assess, the soul fears loneliness..
Surviving the journey through this madness and craze, hoping that the smile stays..
Waiting for the sunrise.. The sun to shine..
A ray of hope to fall on the face.. To enter a different space..
No nights and only days.. The sunshine, the rays.. Looking forward to a new phase.. The smile stays..
P.S: This is courtesy to a very dear friend Mr. Prakshal Parmar who has written this beautiful piece. Kudos to you my friend! Thanks for keeping the spirit alive in me.. This is truly inspirational..
A ray of hope to fall on the face.. To enter a different space..
No nights and only days..
The sunshine, the rays.. Looking forward to a new phase.. The smile stays..
Adventurous is the journey.. This journey called Life..
A journey that began as an innocent little child, going on to be a ride very wild.. Bringing all the emotions alive, this journey is very enticing to survive..
The morning comes and there starts the chase.. The mind in a haze, looking at a lot of different ways but don't know what it exactly says..
The night arrives possessed by darkness.. Thoughts full of stress, summarized by all the mess.. A journey to assess, the soul fears loneliness..
Surviving the journey through this madness and craze, hoping that the smile stays..
Waiting for the sunrise.. The sun to shine..
A ray of hope to fall on the face.. To enter a different space..
No nights and only days.. The sunshine, the rays.. Looking forward to a new phase.. The smile stays..
P.S: This is courtesy to a very dear friend Mr. Prakshal Parmar who has written this beautiful piece. Kudos to you my friend! Thanks for keeping the spirit alive in me.. This is truly inspirational..
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