Thoughts for thoughts

There is the risk you cannot afford to take and there is the risk you cannot afford not to take

If you are doing something a certain way because it is always done that way then you are probably doing it the wrong way

Microsoft.

Joined Microsoft little over 2 weeks ago. There is something about this place. It is not what the maniacs say about 'copy software'. Its not the free soda, free starbucks coffee or the bus rides or even the prime membership. I have been part of 4 educational institutions and just 1 professional organization prior to this. But my experience here since the first day on 01/17/2011 has been far beyond exciting.

These are a group of people who innovate(I know GOOG disagrees) and have an idea for the future. They are trying to define it. I think the best part about this company is that it knows how to take criticism- love it! This result can be seen in Windows 7 and IE9.

Nice Quotes..

We are what we repeatedly do - Aristotle.

They should rule who are able to rule best - Aristotle.

It is the nature of desire not to be satisfied and most men live only for the gratification of it - Aristotle.

Men occasionally stumble over truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing ever happened - Winston Churchill.

We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give - Winston Churchill.

When you play,play hard ; when you work don't play at all - Theodore Roosevelt.

Many of the life's failure are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up - Thomas Edison.

Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work - Thomas Edison.

Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not one bit simpler - Albert Einstein.

I never think of the future, it comes soon enough - Albert Einstein.

If facts don't fit the theory, change the facts - Albert Einstein.

If you are out to describe the truth, leave elegance to the tailor - Albert Einstein.

Try not to become a man of success but rather to become a man of value - Albert Einstein.

From reality to dreams..

The morning mist had started to recede,
It seemed so much like yesterday, nothing seemed to impede,
Sun's glory ,clouds moving across ,
I sat on a bench, my mind going engross,
Full of hustle-bustle the day took off,
People strode,destiny seemed far-off,
Stiff breeze blowing , it hit my face,
I shared the day's joy, without any grimace.

I was taken over by pondering thoughts,
A feeling of novelty, something's going to be, engulfed my thoughts,
It grew stronger, making me curious,as time capsized,
It was getting long, looked like an opportunity familiarized,
It was a feeling , I struggled to hide,
The smile was evident , I knew someone would come and sit beside,
The day lending a helping hand,
The breeze blowing, eased me a bit, like a magic wand.

The time arrived, you came, my joy was to be seen,
Looked at you, a sight I started to marvel, a visage unseen,
The eyes were endearing, my thoughts walked towards them,
I wanted to say something, adoring I looked into them,
They got my message, it seemed they said, I know!
I sat there,as you sat besides, how nice can someone be, I don't know!
I looked at you, it seemed ages, my eyes could not rest,
Your gaze was soothing, I say,it was the loveliest,

The truth from your eyes, my eyes could see,
I told them, the lovely miracle, is there just for me to see,
The glorious smile,took my breaths away,
You spoke,as my thoughts flew far away,
Wondering I said, I haven't seen a beauty so saccharine,
My feelings were flowing, how to do lay them , infront of thine?
The loveliness you radiated, my thoughts came back,
I asked them, tell her, she will not leave me back.


I was nothing ,I met you,I know feel plentiful,
It was a lovely day, the talks we shared, couldn't be more truthful,
I felt something touch me deep, I realized it took to my heart,
I stayed there and marveled as you spoke , your words warmed my heart,
The wait ended with a favor, I can't thank Him enough,
A prayer, a gratitude, I say, nothing can be enough,
My heart strings resonate with you, you are a good fortune,
I am fortunate, I am respectful, I'll never let you go my fortune.

Do the listening too.

"Listen twice as much as you speak". This has many benefits, these days coming across good listeners is pretty rare but one must try to be a part of this illusive subset of good and patient listeners.

The most important reason we should listen more than we should speak is that, when we listen we learn more about the world than we speak .If you know something incompletely or have no knowledge at all about something, listening to others talk on the topic would help you to again some important information(not all that you hear would be useful). Listening also may help you to 'defuse' a certain argument in the heat of the moment if you listened rather than spoke too much. When we listen to someone , we show respect towards him or her and this will surely help in making better friends and better relationships.

Active listening is also important. It's pretty talked about too. Well, active listening is a habit and needs practice. You practice because, your active listening skills need to be toned . When talking to some one it's so important to understand why he or she is saying what he or she is saying. Just listening to the content is not good enough, there are bound to be some 'behind the curtain' feelings which would become slowly evident to the listener when the listener asks meaningful and polite questions. This highlights the difference between listening and hearing too.

"A good listener is a silent flatterer". A better listener can build high-trust relationships.Since a better listener does not get engaged in the usual monologue, so has the chance of getting access to the information he/she would have otherwise missed.

I hear you talk.

Through the woods, a lonely walk,
Stillness transcending , a reticent talk,
Cogitations burden , fringing my ambiance,
An anticipation, an expectation , perceive thy presence,
Through the gushing winds, a visage of uncertainty,
Through the clouds, soft sun rays , path of clarity,
I walk, I walk , I walk,
I hear you, I hear you , I hear you talk.

Time goes, eventide, I persevere,
Vim radiating thoughts, loginess gripping body, I persevere,
Hope invariant,dreams aspire,I'll be there,
Dry wind, parched throat, I'll be there,
Reach you, a zeal ,a diligence,
I say, you are there, a credence , an acceptance,
I walk,I walk,I walk,
I hear you, I hear you, I hear you talk.

A quest,extending,exhausting,I walk,deep in thought,
Thy talk ceases, bemused, diffidence caught,
Silent words,I asked , heartfelt , where are you?
A hand, I could feel, remembered thy soft touch, is that you?
Looked around, gasped , brimming ardor,beauty, it's you,
Found the treasure, I smiled, gaiety and joy,it's you,
Let's leave for paradise,heavenly city,I said,holding hand thine,
Walked together,dreams blissful,steps contented,on cloud nine.

I walk,I walk,I walk,
I hear you, I hear you, I hear you talk.

-RT , May 2009.

Find purpose the means will follow ..

'The purpose of life is to lead a life of purpose' . It's imperative to define the purpose of your life. By this , I do not mean a list of of 'to-do' things, it's just a way of being , a way of life , the way you want to live and obviously be remembered. When the purpose of life is discovered it surely adds value to living .
Value-based living is the highest level of living anyone can attain, in my opinion . It's a way of life where the person knows where he/she is going , there's no time in life when the purpose is lost. For this last thing to happen , it's required not to change the way of life (implied by the purpose of one's life) at any time .You just have to move towards things and activities which define who you really are by allowing you to express yourself completely.
When the purpose of life is found, which is attained by disciplining both mental and physical aspects of your body , the means do follow. The means follow because there isn't much there to choose from once the purpose is decided. Removal of unnecessary ideas is easier and the most correct means to do to the task at hand can be selected at least cost. And also, the means selected will always be in sync with your purpose in life. Your life is set into motion , the way you want it to be .