Wednesday, September 21, 2005

A new day...

Another day, Another sunrise
There is hope and fond memories
The road behind is long and winding
The one ahead is endless too
And so are the train of thoughts

There's lot happening out there
It all seeks you forever, the good
And the bad, as you stand unshielded
It feeds to the thoughts, which battles
with the endless boundaries

As morning gives way to dusk
While nature unfolds its wrath
There is the hurricane, there is famine
While man unfolds his intolerance
There is war, there are bombings

While he unfolds his indifference
There is poverty and illiteracy
while he forgets his boundaries
There is crime and lawlessness
And you wonder what more is in store

As I look right ahead in the dark
The road is still long and winding
But not as clear as I knew it to be
But there is no reason to lose heart
For tomorrow will be a better day
With a new way, New sunrise.

Wednesday, September 14, 2005

Idle Time

As much as we all long for free time, we are also scared of being idle. Time between jobs, time between finishing school and starting a job, time after retirement - all these situations make us atleast uncomfortable, if not terrified.

A recent short story that I read in The Hindu (India's leading national daily), Book review section, beautifully conveyed the message of confonting uncommitted time. Time Starer (as the author calls it) is a concept where you just absorb your surroundings and stare at time, and are not frightened.

At the end your soul will be cleansed and you will be ready to start on your next venture, job, whatever. It effectively says the time tested truth (but in an interesting way) - time is the best healer!!

Sunday, September 11, 2005

Educational Institutions...

Educational Institutions have much more to offer than mere degrees. Agreed, the subject matter is learnt thoroughly. But the overall personality of the student changes. Its the perseverance, hardwork, ability to hang on there at tough times, time management, academic integrity, tolerance, respect for other fields and others' views - all this and much more which are inculcated into every student, making him/ her prepared for the world outside.

You see some of the most brilliant and finest minds around you, it keeps you on earth. You observe people so focussed, it keeps you on track. Its a world of opportunities - make the best use of it. My time at Cornell has been the most memorable and eventful. I am sad school is over so quick. I am proud to be a Cornellian!