Hi

there ar two questions I have.

1. Why is this blog so steeped in finding spiritual answers to everything. Be it good, bad, ugly,pretty... i guess since i am an agnostic i find it difficult to comment ocassionally, as i do not wish to hurt anyone's sentiments?

2. Why is it that a sex blog has so many comments on issues which are not related to the blog in any way?

Dearest Madhavi

Please feel free to comment as and when you wish on the blog. We appreciate different views and opinions. And really I dont think anyones sentiments would be hurt. Instead maybe we can learn something new and different and enrich our beings.

Hi Madhavi,

Point taken.
I know I am guilty on those counts.
My sincere apologies to all for the “aberrations”.

I think if we have the email Ids of our fellow bloggers, that would be great. In that case we can directly write to them about a certain issue, which pertains to the individual. (The case in point being my recent message to Aachi about his college video.I just felt like congratulating him on that, and had no other means of communicating apart from the blog. Sorry about that ).

I was tempted to read The Intent Section of the Blog again.
“This blog is an effort to create a surrogate space. Surrogate for the ideal world where we can express our fears, confusions, desires, questions and insecurities without being judged. A place which is geared towards listening with receptivity, where we can learn by other’s struggles and victories, where inspiration comes from the simplest truths and honesty helps heal and build bridges.”
Got my answers :-)
From now on will try and have “sex on my mind” while writing ;-)

Sorry :-(

Dear Prasun

As I see it the blog is a way to connect and that too with the comfort of anonymity.

Personally I find that reaching out to each other and building bridges is very much part of the intent of this blog. I dont think one can have sex on ones mind all the time:) Besides sexuality is what this blog is about and one of the things we're trying to do is create a larger, more wholesome and holistic notion of what sexuality really is. To us its about intimacy, passion, desire, body, sex, relating and the entire gamut of behaviours and thoughts that come into play in this vast open field.

So no I dont think you need to apologise because we are all equally guilty of building bridges on this blog:)

love

Just to add...And building bridges is important because we want this space to nurture, provide solace and support to people and hey also just plain fun. Personally I'd hate to lose that feeling.

I've always forgotten to mention, how much I like IFSHA's web site design! the entrance page is soO enwrapping; design well done!

North

Thanks North we have our own Shubhosree to thank for that.

I think this blog might miss out on some critical insight from those of us outside the fields of knowledge about sex behaviours of humans..without the occasional posts of blogs on other subjects as well.

OUR Contributor Hosts, all offer a wonderful forum, in which to combine a Sacred healing cirlce, from many professionals and specialists; and beyond that scope; the willing participant, to offer that ONE more "glimpse" of the pandora mind.

This IS a rarity blog; and could enable healing opportunity for the mass's..and/or lead them to that road of less tears/fears and rejections of life.

"An ounce of laughter, is worth a pound of cure."

North

Shubhosree! Marvelous job!

North

Prasun, I just about choked on a cinnamon heart candy I was nibbling on; when I read this from you! "From now on will try and have “sex on my mind” while writing ;-)"

I laughed out loud,,and it is two o'clock in the morning here! thankyou for the giggle.

North

Hey Madhavi,

You are most welcome on the blog with all your views and comments. Please keep them coming. We are all here to share our experiences and wisdom from wherever we are, at an individual level. I am happy to say that this blog values everyone for who they are and the joy they bring to all of us.

At the expense of sounding repetitive, I would like to reiterate that our intention is to create an open space for all, without judgement and restrictions of any kind. :-)

About the blog being related to Sex, I think Anusheh has answered that already. :-)

Dear Prasun,

No apologies requried :-)

As Anusheh rightly said, the blog is about connecting and building bridges.

So the 'fun' is part of it! Moreover, this is the very reason why we have different categories like, OPEN THREAD, where we can talk about issues that are not related to the pieces written at that point of time. And as for HUMOUR, well, laughter is the best medicine that we all need every once in a while. No harm there. Isnt it? :-)

Have not seen Sundar in a long while!! He is the one whom directed me here in the first place; I miss his precence..

North

Hey North!

Thanks a ton!!

And yeah Prasun, that was really funny!!!! :-)

Dear North,Anusheh,Shubhosree & Madhavi

"From now on will try and have “sex on my mind” while writing ;-)"

Well my purpose of writing the line is served.It was to bring a smile or two..and i think i succeeded.

How hard i may try I can't have sex on my mind always (and Thank God for it).

Have fun folks !!

Hello Happy Bloggers

Madhavi
I think like everything else in our life that needs redfining to fit the mind/body/soul of our times, so does spirituality. It needs to be rescued from mainstream religiousity and ritual and made into a more do-it-yourself philosophy of basically seeking lightness, love and spontaneity. For us, only the concept of the spirit encompasses that and more. Elongated the term becomes spiritual.

As I have mentioned in another piece somewhere how can the sexual be outside the 'spirit' that we all are. Perhaps the reason the sexual has gone so 'wrong' in our world is because it has been in a pen conceptually. This blog as North says, has an intention of moving to a more unfettered self. And we hope that broadening the threshold of what we understand as the sexual may well do that. And in that context, everyone is trying to share, cull out, articulate their own vision/understanding. I think I can safely say for all, that no one would be 'miffed' by anyone else's differing point of view. As Anusheh suggested, in difference we will all push our frontiers all over again. So please blog on an say what you need to.

I hope this answers both your questions. :-)

Hi Prasun

Actually the advantage of sharing things on the blog is that all get to partake of it. Personal ids would thwart that.

Whatever springs from your 'mind' has enormous value for this blog. So let it spring away with abandon. All is the wonder of this Leela. :-)

Prasun :) :) :)...there I think that encapsulates it! What do you mean you cant have sex on your mind all the time....are you saying that you're not obsessive!LOL

Hi North Star

Thanks for all your words. Sundar has been nursing a sick mother, some pressing work and taking time off to contemplate as far as I know. When and if he will return, is really a question he can answer best.

:-)

Dear Madhavi,

To talk about our selves, about our sexuality, about our fantasies, about our obsessions, about our sexual problems is not a very easy thing to do. The constant flow of conversations, 'unrelated' comments allow me to feel relaxed and uninhibited from sharing my experiences, fears, dilemmas, obsessions, fantansies. Take for instance your frank questioning will allow others to come out of their inhibitions and pose their questions too:)

Meanwhile I like reading your takes on the pieces. Gives us all much to think about.

Keep Blogging!

Dear Anusheh

There u go..just spoke like the veteran Queen of Obsessions ;-)

Yes i am obsessive too :-)

Thanks Jasjit !!!

"Even this shall pass away"

Hi All

Just signed in to let you all know that I am away for the next 5 days. Away from all net connections, mobiles and communication with the world at large. So happy blogging while I'm away.

Love and :-)

its really sad to hear about sundar's sick mother.

hope she gets well soon. sundar my prayers are with you and your mom.

A BIG HI!! to Everyone :-),

Sorry, had a busy day :(, so just putting in my 'attendance' for the day ;-)

Must say, feels good to just fall back in a chair after a days work to open this blog just to read everyone's comments / pieces / shares.

First: Thanks Shubhosree & the Team! for creating this new Open Thread.

==============================
About this blog:
Personally, I feel this is one of the few places I've come across which do not need to know one's identity before one can participate / express.
Truely providing 'Freedom of expression' unconditionally.

Its so open, warm, inviting!
Without the frills of animations / ads.

So enriching, simple yet strong, sensible, fun, expressions - straight as they should be.

THANKS IFSHA!!
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Am now gonna start reading ... Seemed to have missed a lot :)

Be Well Everyone!!

Dear Jasjit,

have a safe trip

This is for Sundar's Mom: Hope she get's better soon. My best wishes.

Hey Jasjit just saw your comment.

Enjoy your trip and have a fruitful Journey :-)

You lucky girl Jasjit! Have a great timeoff where ever you are going.

Like the way you put it Surya 'putting in my attendance'

Dear Jasjit,

Enjoy your break !!!

We will miss you ;-)

Hello people!! Good Morning!

You are most welcome Surya and we missed you yesterday :)

Hey ya'll!! Jasjit thanks for letting us know about Sundar and his Mom..may she be enveloped within a good healing.

Shubhosree..well you are most welcome; and I love it! love it! perfect pics to emulate the essence of peace and the mind that can achieve it.

Prasun..well your mission was accomplished for sure! You have a delightful sense of humour.

Wishing everyone a wonderful Thursday, which is Gotham's Birthday, if anyone has an inkling to pay their respects to the b/day boy!

Jasjit..enjoy your hiatus!! I envy the serenity you will be IN, without so much "noise" of the world to interrupting. IF you see a butterfly on your quest for rest(smiles) it is me..thinking of you, IN no noise!!

North

Dear North,

Thanks but I must say that the design of the website is the result of team work. Its birth involves the creative inputs of Jasjit and Anusheh as well :)

Good Morning Shubhosree, Prasun, Anusheh, North (star ;-) ), Everyone :-)

Thought I'll get in a bit early today :)

Have a great Day all!!

Good Morning Shubhosree

Everything about IFSHA.org is truly world-class. Kudos ! Be it the design , the look or the text matter.Simply great !

Great job done. I am amazed at the contents of the site.And i can safely presume who are the people responsible for those words of wisdom.
Jasjit,Anusheh,Chaitali,Shubhosree..Congrats!

You can include a Hit Counter i suppose and also include the site in the Links section of similar sites.

Dear North

Thanks for appreciating my sense of humour. You are not joking right ;-)
What a morale booster this blog is turning out to be. People calling me gentleman, having good sense of humour and what not. Thanks Neha :-)

Dear Prasun,

Thanks for appreciating the site. We have done Link Exchange with other sites. As for the Hit Counter, well, its an idea. Lets see ...

:-)

Dear Surya a note of warning. Your bengali tutor will address you as Shoorjo and not Surya.

Good Morning everyone! Being in northern ontario Canada, has given us a significant time difference!

AS I slumber with the dance of sleep, you dance the song of daylight!!

This alone, I find truly amazing in the internet world!! I was born in the 50's; we had "operators" just to use phones way back(ahem) then.... and now, look at me.....talking to beautiful spirits around the world!!!

Well, the contributors to the design of IFSHA and this site is commendable!! and I like the smile-face "Rating" smiley!!

Prasun, nope I wasn't joking(wink)!

OPEN QUESTION:

By college, I am a graphic design and desktop publisher; and also a teacher assistant-aboriginal....these credentials got me nowhere......due to my "activist" 3-4 four year run; I'm black-booked from employment here...even if i wasn't on a disability for a long list of physical frailties(inherent emotionals tribulations)....I love what I do, none the less... my TA skills used with my son; whom in his last year of high school; has made a consequite honour roll...placement!!!

this takes "teamwork" to do.... not just as a mother child I am insinuationg; but, more of as a teacher and student rapore.

AS for the PC graphic designs, being in a small, rural dying gold mining town; and not that good at it "yet" really; I am yet, about to achieve a second book cover design. No monetary exchange..but, my name will be in the book as cover designer.

Leading to a point here.....AS I re-construct "North" I see my achievements are many; I feel a certain approval-rating of self-pride without crossing the line, into vanity(evils favorite sin.)

So, in the scheme of the way all things work; like the pieces it takes, to make a clock work; we turn, and we mark time.... with what we do, or fail to do.....

AS a middle-aged disabled lady on a disability.... I do NOT feel a failure.... if anything, I feel battle-weary is all; but, my Spirit is of the strong, kind of string; and one day, the string which binds me to emotional suffering; will severe, as my clock ticks, with the hourglass of time and self-evolutionary visions!

I used to be very hard on myself!! Really, up until recently, coming here....you have all helped me recognise significant achievements; I'd all but forgotten, in my pool of projectioning the failures(jobless/health, etc.)..

I must add my due thanks, for the wonderful butterfly-effect; which has not only entranced my Spirit; but, has released my burdening share(gentle smiles.)

So, I resonate with the teamwork of the healing circle...it brings all things around to the beginning, so one might see their twisting paths of doubt,,straighten in the narrow.....towards an opening field of dreams....

So, back to my OPEN QUESTION:

What helped you(anyone here) choose your path? What sort of revelations helped you see yourself in a clearer mirror?

North

Good evening Clan!!

This place seems to be Rocking!!

Hey Shubhosree, Chaitali, Prasun:

[Shubho Shandhya :-)]
(Ae Jaega to khoob hashokawr) not sure about the last one)
(please pardon me guys :-) )

Dear North (Star)

You are so pure & straight in your words. Really great to read your shares :-)
And Hats off to your courage with which you have opened up & created your own 'self'.

Kudos!!

Dear North,

Really don't know how to answer your question. I don't think I have had any revelations yet and have just begun the journey to finding my self. But I must say that reading through your journey has given me a sense of courage to face any odds that might come my way.

Thanks North

thanks Annie, and Surya...self-reflection is not only an inherent ability; but, a crucial manifest..I feel on my "way" to internal balance; however long it seems to be taking root!

which oft may find me staggering for solid ground.

North

"Worrying Doesn't Reduce Yesterday's Sorrows,
But It Empties Today's Strength,
Dont Worry,
GOD IS IN CONTROL"

Stay Cool..Keep Smiling..Good Morning

P.S :I am reminded of one my all time fav songs by Dire Straits

"There Should Be laughter After pain
There Should be sunshine after Rain
These things have always been the same
So Why Worry Now "....

Have Fun

Hey Surya Buddy.."SUPRABHAT"

Dear Prasun,

Good Morning! couldnt resist saying that you have quoted from one of my most favourite songs by Dire Straits! I adore that song! Thanks for bringing a smile on my face :-)

Dear North

"What helped you(anyone here) choose your path? What sort of revelations helped you see yourself in a clearer mirror?"

Thats a remarkable question to reflect on.
Thinking !!!!

Hope to find some answers.
Will share it with all, once I get to know about it :-)

Hey Shubhosree

You are most welcome :-)
I am glad that you cherished it !!

Indeed thats an amazing song.I just love Mark Knopfler's music. (Were you there for his maiden concert in India last March in Mumbai ? )

Have a great day

Shuprobhat to you too Surjo!

Well the second line meant - "This place is funny!" :))

you could just say - "Ae Jaega to khoob bhaalo" meaning this place is very good. :)

Dear North,

Good evening to you :)

What helped me get on this path? hmmm .... Well, to be honest, it was never a conscious decision really. I have treated each and every experience as a step towards getting to 'myself'. To put it another way, each painful experience has taught me what was wrong with me or how I should change or improve my attitude towards something or someone. Of course, I have had my share of tears and anxiety. But as I came to understand myself, life, love a little better with each so-called 'negative' experience, I could feel a growing sense of peace within. A halcyon heart :)

For me, this is the path and I have total faith in the supreme force that is guiding me. So as Prasun quoted from my favourite Dire Straits song - "Why worry now". All is going to be well.

Cheers! :)

Yep! Thats an awesome voice!!! Romio and Juliet is another one of my favourites. Nope, wasnt there for the concert :-(

I have a feeling we share a very similar taste in music, may be we can exchange notes some day! :)

Have a lovely day!

Dear Shubhosree

You've made my day.

If there's anything which i am "Obsessed" with, its Music. Anything related to it..I am always game.I mean i can just go on & on.

"Be strong my friend....You will be nearer to heaven through Football , than through the study of Gita" So said Swami Vivekananda. I reach there through Music.

There was this ad of a music system which came out few years ago..and it read "If music is your religion,then the doors to heaven are OPEN". It captured my imagination..just loved that.

Anyways i am getting a bit too obsessed , and that too talking about music on a "Sex Blog". Thats a sacrilege !!

Cheers
prasun_dse@yahoo.com (thats my space on the net):-)

Wonderful share, Shubhosree, thankyou!

I love/cherish those glimpsing moments of recognising something about myself; tonight had a synchronizing event about it too!

Like lately; I've been so stressed re: sending son to 36 hour round trip by bus; which will cost an arm/leg/kidney to pay for as well next month!!

But, my son lovingly jokes with me while eating some ice-cream for dessert(rare treat-bad fats, bad fats!!)...

and tells me I am just like my leo sign..

"how's that son", I asked? He replied: "worrying is like being a cat chasing its tail"!

I looked at him and said proudly:

"your mother taught you well." (wink!)

so, threw that worry to the wind, and it is no more, in my hand! lol

I find, life and awareness, is kinda like that...like a light-bulb is at last, lit!

North

lol ... Dont worry about it. I totally understand what you mean. Its pretty much the same here. Thanks for the email. You will hear from me soon :)

Oh,,,he'd be going 36 hour round trip; down south to view two of his college choices...#1 and #2...

IF he can stay on the honour roll; he will snag one or the other for sure!!

lol so the cost/trip are to keep plans in motion... and attend open houses.

whew, it's happening, it's really happening!!

My only baby is leaving in a few months for college!! I"m both elated of course; it is a day we all prepare and plan for,

yeah and frightend of the empty nest....ack, choke! lol

Just as I empty one plate, another is filled? lol

North

Dear North,

Thats so wonderful! And its true that after a point, children take on the role of the parents and need to put them on track every once in a while :)

i am glad your son takes that responsibility.

Keep the faith!

Ok Prasun:)

Sex on your mind,if you were to go that route! Honestly i am stumped for a reply,but i sure am glad that each one of you (thank you Chaitali)has responded to my comment with humour and honesty.

Jsut for that i will now work on my spiritual self:)

Best wishes for Sundar's mum, hope you recover from your illness soon and strength to you Sundar for helping her on the road to wellness.

Dear Shubhosree, Chaitali and buddy - Prasun,

Thanks for being that source of inspiration that made me make the efforts to learn this beautiful language - Bangla.

(answering a few comments that i missed somehow)
Dear Chaitali: About me being called "Shoorjo", am more than Glad.

Dear Shubhosree, Chaitali, Anusheh (where's she btw?) & Jasjit: Thanks for answering or appreciating my comments and (shubhos & chaitali) for my 'tuti-futi' start at bangla ;-). You guys like all others have somehow been the source of a lot of learnings. A big hug to you all :-)

And buddy Prasun: What can I say, Thanks for the new name & the shares of Tagore, Vivekananda, and others, bro! ;-) Best wishes for you!

I will be around and try to be a regular here.

And Shubhosree: No teachers, Just the net (with some regularity & a schedule that I'm following) is helping me learn this language (isn't it close to hindi in writing too?) Now am learning to write some words too.

Wish me luck guys!! ;-)

Dear Surya,

I am sure I speak for Chaitali and Prasun when I say that we are happy to have inspired you to learn the language. We are proud of you! Keep goin! :-)

I think you missed the comment by Anusheh on friday - so here goes ...

"I just came to say that I am caught up in a workshop. So I might be a little irregular in commenting. Nice to see the lively conversation taking place here! Keep blogging!"

Have a great Sunday!

Dear Shubhosree,

Thank you for the kind words :-)
Its been a pleasure to be on this blog 'bus' with such special ppl like you :), and of course others like Jasjit, Anusheh, Chaitali, Aachi, Prasun, North, Sangeeta, Venkat, Radhika, Sukanya, And everyone. :)

Have a great day :-)

Good Afternoon friends

It seems everyone(apart from me off course) is busy today.

Good "Lagey raho India"...

By the way here's a suggestion for the blog. Can we have a search (keywords)button for the blog.At times [i had one this morning :-)] that can help us directly reach a certain comment we are looking for (based on keywords).

Hi Prasun,

Thanks for the suggestion. We will try and get that working. It may take some time though. :-)

Enjoy your time off!

Was going through the Budget speech of Finance Minister, which was presented today.

Couldn't resist my temptation to quote here how our FM concluded the speech..

"Over a hundred years ago, a restless young man in his quest for the core of all spirituality admonished his fellow men in the following words: 'We reap what we sow. We are the makers of our own fate. The wind is blowing; those vessels whose sails are unfurled catch it, and go forward on their way, but those which have their sails furled do not catch the wind. Is that the fault of the wind?....... We make our own destiny.' Those are the immortal words of Swami Vivekananda. Let us believe in our destiny, let us make our future.
Sir, with these words, I commend the Budget to the House."

Don't know how to express my thoughts on this but to put it simply i must say it felt NICE :-)

Hello Jasjit, welcome back.

Nice indeed Prasun

Hello, good to be back and read all the warm, wise words I was missing.

:-)

Good morning to all

Its time to have a Chat with God.Are you ready?

God : Hello. Did you call me?
Man: Called you? No.. who is this?

God : This is GOD. I heard your prayers. So I thought I will chat.
Man: I do pray. Just makes me feel good. I am actually busy now. I am in the midst of something.

God : What are you busy at? Ants are busy too.
Man: Don't know. But I cant find free time. Life has become hectic. It's rush hour all the time.

God : Sure. Activity gets you busy. But productivity gets you results. Activity consumes time. Productivity frees it.
Man: I understand. But I still cant figure out. By the way, I was not expecting YOU to buzz me on instant messaging chat.

God : Well I wanted to resolve your fight for time, by giving you some clarity. In this net era, I wanted to reach you through the medium you are comfortable with.
Man: Tell me, why has life become complicated now?

God : Stop analyzing life. Just live it. Analysis is what makes it complicated.
Man: why are we then constantly unhappy?

God : Your today is the tomorrow that you worried about yesterday.You are worrying because you are
analyzing. Worrying has become your habit. That's why you are not happy.
Man: But how can we not worry when there is so much uncertainty?

God : Uncertainty is inevitable, but worrying is optional.
Man: But then, there is so much pain due to uncertainty..

God : Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional.
Man: If suffering is optional, why do good people always suffer?

God : Diamond cannot be polished without friction.Gold cannot be purified without fire. Good people go through trials, but don't suffer. With that experience their life become better not bitter.
Man: You mean to say such experience is useful?

God : Yes. In every terms, Experience is a hard teacher. She gives the test first and the lessons afterwards.
Man: But still, why should we go through such tests? Why cant we be free from problems?

God : Problems are Purposeful Roadblocks Offering Beneficial Lessons (to) Enhance Mental Strength.
Inner strength comes from struggle and endurance, not when you are free from problems.
Man: Frankly in the midst of so many problems, we don't know where we are heading..

God : If you look outside you will not know where you are heading.Look inside. Looking outside, you dream.Looking inside, you awaken. Eyes provide sight. Heart provides insight.
Man: Sometimes not succeeding fast seems to hurt more than moving in the right direction. What should I do?

God : Success is a measure as decided by others.Satisfaction is a measure as decided by you. Knowing the road ahead is more satisfying than knowing you rode ahead. You work with the compass. Let others work with the clock.
Man: In tough times, how do you stay motivated?

God : Always look at how far you have come rather than how far you have to go. Always count your blessing,not what you are missing.
Man: What surprises you about people?

God : when they suffer they ask, "why me?" When they prosper, they never ask "Why me" Everyone wishes to have truth on their side, but few want to be on the side of the truth.
Man: Sometimes I ask, who am I, why am I here. I cant get the answer.

God : Seek not to find who you are, but to determine who you want to be. Stop looking for a purpose as to why you are here. Create it. Life is not a process of discovery but a process of creation.
Man: How can I get the best out of life?

God : Face your past without regret. Handle your present with confidence. Prepare for the future without fear.
Man: One last question. Sometimes I feel my prayers are not answered.

God : There are no unanswered prayers. At times the answer is NO.
Man: Thank you for this wonderful chat. I am so happy to start the New Year with a new sense of inspiration.

God : Well. Keep the faith and drop the fear. Don't believe your doubts and doubt your beliefs. Life is a mystery to solve not a problem to resolve. Trust me. Life is wonderful if you know how to live .

Hello Prasun:)Nice post

Good Morning Prasun

Marvellous chat room there! I often wonder whether we ever feel gratitude for the fact that life is bursting with all the wisdom/roads/windows that we can possibly need to the road to bliss. Especially since the net came into our lives and yet we manage to be lost and suffering. I guess the reason we don't feel the gratitude is because we cannot 'see'the abundance around us and vice-versa.
Thanks for the reminder :-)

Absolutely loved it Prasun :-)

Hi Guys!

God what a ride it was from home to office! Took me 2 hours to reach office, almost fell asleep at the wheels. And all this thanks to Mr. Bush! Roads blocked, traffic jams, helicopters surveying from above, cops roaming all around... felt like I was in a movie.

Anyway the lovely songs 'I want to Break Free', Ae dille nadan (Razia Sultan)and many other on the Radio were there to cheer me up; the cute couple (male-female)on the bike romancing also cheered me up and kept from falling asleep ;)

Good Morning everyone!

Hey Prasun Buddy,

Just saw your suggestion about the Search and Shubhosree's response. Really good Suggestion. Have faced this myself man!

But as a very raw/temporary solution, I generally click the "More Comments ..." Link (just above the Poll) and then once there, use the Browser's find option to search for the word in all the comments (around last 50 comments - i guess).

Hope it works for you. Works for me for now.
;-)

Thought I'd put this in here,

I'm glad I have you guys to share this with,
sitting here after the rain tonight,
after a hectic but (as usual) a satisfying day of learnings.

"Enjoying the wetness of the Wind after this beautiful rainy night,
after deliberately wetting my hair to feel the chilly bite

Still silent, without diluting the moments with wasteful words or thought,
letting everything in thru the eyes - the peaceful emptiness it has brought

Yes, this is the silent me behind my anonymous forgettable face
Strange, how I've opened up so easily in this place

I feel this blog is but a place where the true self shows up,
Out from all his fears, doubts & pains he cheers this self as he grows up."

:)

Surya

the silence, the peace and the ruminations all came through:)

love

Hey Surya,

I too enjoyed a peaceful time last evening watching the rain through the window in my room ... no lights, just watching the trees sway like crazy in the wind, the sound of rain and the fragrance of wet earth ..... simply awesome!

:-)

Hi Shubhosree, Anusheh, Chaitali, Jasjit, and everyone,

Love you guys yaar :-)

I'll be around.

BTW -- PRASUN --- WHAT's UP??

Hope everything's okay!

(I hope he's not too 'entangled' in something ;-) )

Surya.

Surya you are a sweetheart. By the way meant the golden heart bit for you:)

Yes, where are you Prasun? Missing you and your comments on this blog !!!

Good morning

I am back :-) and it feels great !!
Had a memorable & eventful break.

Hey Surya buddy...was not entangled in anything :-) In fact i feel like brand new man..free from all entanglements !!

Love u all..
Expect me to be back in full force.

Enjoy

Dear Prasun

A very good morning to you. Welcome back, we missed you.

love

Welcome back Prasun. That's great you had a good break!

Hey Prasun!

Good to have you back :-)

What a beautiful Morning !!

Hey Guys, Have a great Day.

Hey Prasun, Good you'r back.
Let the force be seen. ;-)

Once again ... A VERY GOOD MORNING BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE :-)
Hey Sunrise, nice to see you again :-)

Hey Surya! what a beautiful morning it is indeed!

Hey Guys!!

What a beautiful day!!

Have been waiting to get back to my Clan since my morning drive across the washed city roads, brightened greens with a new life & that cool/fresh morning breeze. And what a view from the top of the Flyover. [Khoob Khoob Bhalo - Darun (?)]

Its great to see Nature turning a new leaf with each new season as she's doing now - towards a season of Colour :-).

Hoping to spread the colours in here too ;-)

Love

Guys ... have to share this :-)

I still try to make out some animal / any figure out of those different shaded / shaped clouds on a rainy / cloudy day as I look up at them at times.

Just feel like doing it, donno why!? Or, may be I do !! ;-)

Anyways, I'm sure you guys have your own ways/things too.

Hey Surya,

It is a gorgeous day!! And yeah figuring out figures in the clouds is a joy that is probably what the innocent child within is seeking (what say Prasun? :-) )

9.99/10 for that Dear Shubhosree :-)

.01 cut for guessing that fast. :-))

BTW, this also reminded me now o the little sardar kid in Kuch Kuch ...
:-)

Enjoy your weekend :-)

[Hey chirpy one ... why is it all so quite in here today?]

Thank you dear Surya!:-)

and btw, that line in bangla was perfect!

As for it being all quiet in here, well, I guess people are enjoying the weather while it lasts

:-)

Have a great Sunday!

Hi Surya!

Oops missed figuring out the clouds but the night here is just like Simla!

Have agreat weekend guys.

Hey Chaitali Dear,

Where are you? And hey Howz Gaurav? Howz everything coming along guys [;-)] (preparations and all)?

Take care (you researcher). :-)

Hey Shubhz,

Pro'lly you're right. You too enjoy your Sunday.

But I think I'm gonna enjoy the night with a li'l drive out in the night and touch the air, feel her a bit & then close the day's book ;-)

And now where's the Happy, Fortunate one!?

Love,
Surya

Good Morning F.R.I.E.N.D.S

Lucky you..enjoying nature's beauty out there.

Have fun.

Hey Shubhz
"figuring out figures in the clouds is a joy that is probably what the innocent child within is seeking"...U said it for me pal :-)

Surya buddy
Hope u had a memorable drive last night :-)

Have a great sunday !!

Hi Guys!

Surya, Gaurav is fine. I'm very much on the blog. What a Sunday morning it was!

I decided to tackle my obssession... cleaning my exhaust fan. Not only did it exhaust me but everyone at home;)

Surya I think we all are re- searchers here :)

Good afternoon Prasun. Yesterday night was an ideal night in Delhi for a drive out.

Hi Surya

Sorry for the absence. Got busy with some stuff which desperately needed doing. By the way I love doing that with clouds too;)

Hey Guys!! :-)

Missed ya'all :-)

Hey Prasun,
You bet I did. Enjoyed each bit of it. Had an ice cream with a coke on the way. (till around 11:30 pm - not too late for a bachelor i guess ;-)

Night time too is in its own ways beautiful, isn't it?

Dear Chaitali,
Must have been a great Sunday morning I'm sure (myself? - was enjoying the royal moments in bed. who else could ever sleep till 10 in morning!?)

"I decided to tackle my obssession... cleaning my exhaust fan" - Good to hear that. About time. And perhaps it exhaused you guys because it was way back when you cleaned it last!! ;-) (and btw - did you clean it or did Gaurav ... ...) (Sorry, just kidding)

And yes Mam - We all are researchers of sorts.

Hi Anusheh!!

Being busy is good :-) ... And I'm sure you did your task well :-).

You guys have a great time ;-)

Hi everyone! A very Good Morning to all :-)

What Matters In Life
Author Unknown

Some people understand life better

And they call some of these people "retarded"...

At the Seattle Special Olympics, nine contestants, all physically or mentally disabled, assembled at the starting line for the 100-yard dash.

At the gun, they all started out, not exactly in a dash, but with a relish to run the race to the finish and win.

All, that is, except one little boy who stumbled on the asphalt, tumbled over a couple of times, and began to cry. The other eight heard the boy cry.

They slowed down and looked back. Then they all turned around and went back every one of them. One girl with Down's Syndrome bent down and kissed him and said,

"This will make it better."

Then all nine linked arms and walked together to the finish line.

Everyone in the stadium stood, the cheering went on for several minutes.

People who were there are still telling the story...

Why?

Because deep down we know this one thing: What matters in this life is more than winning for ourselves.

What matters in this life is helping others win, even if it means slowing down and changing our course.

Prasun that was beautiful. Thanks for sharing that. Hope we can all be as generous and supportive.

Hey Prasun,

Always good to hear such shares. Keep 'em coming buddy :-)

Cheers,
Surya.