✔ #001 - Write A Simple Poem Deep Diving On Art Of Life

I felt so alone as I was looking for like minded people,

Only to realize I am unique and opposites complement.

And now everything around feels like home.

I used to hid my face inside sand like a camel before storm,

Only to realize people and situation don't change.

And they simply need to be accepted as they are.

I thought you defined my very existence,

Only to realize that your comments were just a passing thought.

And I can no longer be a football of your opinions.

I jumped on every occasion making fault-finding my mission,

Only to realize your mistakes just happened.

And it was foolish of me to find intentions.

I lived my life in past pains and future worries,

Only to forget my very name. Come on Abhijeet live in the present.

And all you need to do is - win this moment.

For ups and downs are part of life,

And smiling through them is art of life.

---Abhijeet---

Vampire Diaries

I am just finished with the Vampire Diaries - all 8 seasons. Thanks to Amazon Prime Videos. And I must say, I was pretty much consumed with it - the last few weeks. Few of the dialogues were simply mind boggling.

But after everything and going through ever personality and aspect and perspective in the show, I am just drawn to one simply conclusion that I can only say in Hindi - Babu Moshai Zindagi Badi Honi Chahiye Lambi Nahi!

Hygge

Denmark is rated as the happiest country in the world - time and again. It is worth knowing what these guys are doing differently. What is their secret?

Well, as it turns out, it's Hygge - pronounced Hooga! It is a very loosely defined word for it means many things. But basically it means a way of life - the danish way towards happiness. In one sentence, Hygge means creating a warm atmosphere and enjoying the good things in life with good people. The warm glow of candlelight is hygge. Friends and family - that's hygge too. There is nothing more hygge than simply catching up together with friends and discussing the big and small things in life. Some other hygge examples are picnics in the park, barbecues with friends, outdoor concerts, street festivals and bike rides. However, hygge in your home can be a warm and cosy room full of candles, bright colors, not messy, good happy people laughing, loving and merry making.

Basically, Hygge is a philosophy, a way of life that has helped Danes understand the importance of simplicity. They let the time to unwind and slow down the pace of life. Its simply about living the present moment and enjoying the little things with family and friends.

Here is a little hygge we had today!!

Art Of Living

I recently had the pleasure of attending the happiness program from the art of living. It was one of its kind and really an eye opener. In my opinion Sri Sri Ravishankar has cracked the code of living life. I hope I am able to practice pranayam and sudarshan kriya on a daily basis. You have to go through the course to learn the art of living. But, the crux of it is in these sutras -

1. Opposite values are complimentary to each other.
2. Accept people and situation as they are.
3. Don't be a football of others opinion.
4. Do not see intentions behind others mistakes.
5. Live in the present. The present moment is inevitable.

Ups and downs are part of life, smiling through them is art of life!

It will make a lot of sense if one actually attends the course. Few teachers even suggest that every time you attend it, you get more in depth knowledge.

Bottomline - The present moment is inevitable. Our future worries and past memories are actually hiding in the present moment. We just can't escape from the present. All we have to do is wake up and win this small single moment. Let the game begin - One, Two, Three ... Go!