Birthday Bragging !

Its my Birthday today! At first I thought its just another day ..what’s so special in it? But then came a thought – It comes only once an year! And only because I was born ..I am what I am today!

I am happy the way I am and believe that god has given me many  good things in life and I should thank him also for the same.. Birthday is the day for that I guess!

So, I also take the liberty about writing about myself (a bit of bragging too!) today in my blog!

A friend recently asked me how I am able to find time to do the different kinds of works that I am engaged in and how do I get time for all and whether I don’t feel bored at anytime?

Actually, I don’t have a clear answer for that! I do so many things.. but when I am doing something I try to focus on that.. but at the same time have the next item at the back of my mind – ready to step in, once I finish the first!  I think, most people are like this ! But unfortunately, the type of activities they engage in may not be having a productive outcome!  Its all about managing your time in the most productive manner by allocating available time into portions and utilizing any available free time to do something which is in your bucket list. The charm of my life is I keep adding to my bucket list …When the bucket is full, how can I get time to feel bored??!

For eg:  Most of the people of my age today are very busy most of the time.. They would work at office till evening, come home,  spend time cooking or watching TV or talking about neighbours!.  Some spend time trying to teach their kids (though the kids hate those sessions)..and then say that they are bored of their life!

But I don’t watch TV after I come home! I don’t socialize with friends every week!  I don’t go for movies every week! I don’t drink alcohol or waste my time chatting unnecessarily!  I don’t watch cricket!  I don’t enquire about what others buy or ate that day! But still I am not bored of my life! Instead, I feel like living more and more! I dread dying without completing my life’s mission!

So what keeps me so active?

One: My goals in life.. I have certain ambitions to be fulfilled and ensure that I am working for it each day!

Two: My family needs.. I love my family and strive for bringing more quality of life for my children.

Three: My varied interests and talents… I spend time to hone my own skills and talents because otherwise I would become lazy and stagnant. These interests also keep me young and active always!

Four: I outsource all routine jobs and focus on those which can be done by my capabilities and creativity only. For eg: I don’t spend my time cooking and cleaning everyday. I hired a maid! I cook only on Sundays and on special occasions. Its not because I don’t know to cook or like to cook. It’s because, cooking can be done by anyone, whereas RJ ying or writing or researching cannot be done by everyone!

Five: Great people I have met..  I meet lots of people and try to learn from their best qualities as well. One thing I have noticed in all of them is that they are all thorough professionals in whatever they are into and that’s what makes them successful. For eg: recently , I noticed that the great actor Mohanlal writes his blog regularly on every month and that too in his own handwriting.. (unlike other actors, who gets professionals for such PR works!) ..One thing which struck me is that..though he is 100 times a busy person than me , he finds time to do this small activity! These small things are my sources of inspiration..!

Even after coming home late from work, I don’t sit and watch TV. Instead, I spend my time sharing with my family members (esp Kids) about my day at work, motivating them to study themselves (because my kids finish their home works by themselves..even before I reach home), sharing interesting stories, reading, writing, browsing internet, visiting social networks and researching…talking to people…and working towards  my goal...  I always try to learn and keep updated in the fields I am interested in! Being this way, I think I am able to set an example for my kids as well.  

In short, I just make sure that I don’t waste my time unnecessarily. The only time I feel I waste everyday is around one hour each to commute to my workplace. Since I drive myself, I can’t do anything serious at that time. Recently, I found a solution for that too! I learn music during that lonely drive.. I listen to songs which I want to learn and keep practicing it loud while driving!

Now comes the next question ? Why am I like this? The only reason I can think of is that I love myself and I strive to keep liking myself! Why? Coz, only if you can love yourself, you can love somebody and somebody can love you!

Its all about balancing one’s time between his/her soul and body.  All the minor things in life is bodily needs whereas the major ones that of soul! Follow your soul and strive to keep your soul happy ..!! You will automatically be energized and active always! Don’t work for your body..work for your soul!

Yes, I do different things..  and I am happy the way I am!!  

Thank you God for making me the way I am !!

CeeVee