Today is Ekadesi, fasting day. Milk and fruits are only allowed apart from water. Ekadesi comes once every fifteen days and it is the 11 day after fullmoon and nomoon day. I bunked the gym today since my calorie intake is already low. It is medically proved and accepted by our doctors in the western world that fasting once in 15 days cleanses the body and blood. Definitely, every religion has its own science and our ancestors are not dumb, may be de denigrade their intelligence.
Sun never goes on vacation, I would like to summon him and request him to go on vacation for a week. He is always ready to spread and shine his radiance. Heat was unbearable, yet another 40+ deg C day. I didn't intend to do much this weekend either. I had emails from some of my friends and spent the morning replying to their emails.
Most of us dream, while a few of us chase our dreams and make it happen. My ex-colleague and a close friend left for Chicago last night. It was his long time ambition to make a trip to US, but after so many years of wait, he boarded the flight last night. This guy never gives up till the end, he is an epitome of perseverence. I am sure he must be really happy to have his dream materialize.
There is definitely something to be learnt from every one in this world. Another ex-colleague had emailed me from the US. Sheis going through a rough patch now. She had fractured her ribs and recuperating. She had gone through 10 years of Chemo radiations and gone through enough trauma, hospitalization, surgeries and more. Her emails as always are filled with energy and enthusiasm. She has taken up other hobbies in life amidst other health setbacks. I visited her when she hospitalized to have her cancerous femur removed. She was just out of recovery and she was laughing and cracking jokes while they brought her to the room. There is only optimism in her smile and there are only positive thoughts in her mind. She is a female Alexander, there is so much of courage and will power. She is a born warrior! Not everybody can be this way for ever. We all get caught in the loop of self pity if we are sick for a week, imagine someone going through a lot of health set backs for the past 10 years and still at the peak of enthusiasm and optimism. Body may give up, but the fighting spirit in the soul and mind keeps her going forever. She plays the game of life in a very interesting way. She loves every challenge thrown at her and I'm sure God himself is surprised the way she has played the game. I'm certain he will take care of her, but my prayer for her well being and speedy recovery will continue.
God has made each one of us with a purpose and an intent. We are all made different and blessed with something special. While some of us get in touch with the unique quality in us and make use of it, while some of us dont realize it. Life is always an interesting game to play as long as you remain a player and chase the ball till the whistle is blown.
I've learnt 2 things in life today
1. Be positive and play the game till the end
2. Hope, optimism, will power, and hardwork are the secrets behind my sucessful friends
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