Saturday, November 22, 2008

Contours of the wild

If you talk to men in green uniforms, they can tell you that the key for survival in a jungle is to not get overwhelmed by the immediate sorroundings. If you look a little beyond the greens, you can observe the range of colors and shades of light, and can sense the contours which define the landscape.

To fight the jungle is a futile exercise. A much better mode of action is to adapt and learn the tricks of the trade. If lady luck likes you, you may even thrive on the rare opportunities the jungle throws at you. Remember though that it is a risky life in there. If you see something move more than it should, you know you are in danger.

The jungle is unforgiving. There is no mercy and there should be no shame; taking risks is the only option. If you slip, make sure you slip from a height which will allow your back to recuperate in future.

If it doesn't, well, that is why they say it is important to know your prayers. Which language do you pray in? Silence doesn't count.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

no caps

i just learnt that the ex-ceo of yahoo, jerry yang never uses cap sized letters in his memos. it may be the only thing we share common love for. only that he gets to live with his love and i don't. atleast for now. i hope.

am no psycologist but the way people write does indeed reveal a few distinct snippets of their personality. especially in work environments.

i see a lot of this in the emails from offices based in india. "please find attached, please let me know, please **** my brains off, etc"

you don't have to think too far to realize the state of affairs in thirld world corporate. bosses are usually 100 feet longer than the rest.

brings me back to the age old puzzle i often get into a tussle with. what is more important for an individual in his life? get there first or get there in strength?

oftentimes, people think acting sophisticated in life is a sign of strength. well, it is like a donkey trying to paint its body to finally be a tiger. it may be its only theoritically possible route to success but the key is to know that it won't work either. sophistication is an outcome of strength and not the other way round. a true test of strength, for example, is when you miss the flight because of an attendant's error. if you fail to see humor in pityful situations, you ain't that sophisticated.

yeah, too much preaching! but, i thought i should write it down so that i don't forget it myself. oh yes, it has happened before.

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Frozen

Of all the things that stay with us, a broken pencil;

the smell of the fog at three a.m
when you were waiting

for the bus on the street corner

a slight whimper
when you tied the shoe lace for one last time

what is that really stays beyond?

the smell of the toasted coffee
grows on and swallows you;

you are reminded of the innocent smile
behind the scorn on the face

the only face you ever knew
and the sweetest kiss you never had.

Thursday, November 06, 2008

Oh my Angels

“If you have come to help me you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us struggle together.”

- Lila Watson, Aboriginal Activist

Wednesday, November 05, 2008

New Beginning

Paradigm shift is bound to occur.

Below is a list of most likely events of change. Yes, We can:


1. Legalization of Marijuana
2. Zero or Negative take home pay
3. Black ain't an excuse
4. Pamela posing with her ex-terrorist pals on the cover of Vogue
5. Law becomes a lucrative profession. Again.
6. Hedge fund companies re-sized to popcorn stores
7. A new trend of ex-presidents joining Hollywood
8. Sarah Palin makes new russian friends. Naughty ones. In the neighborhood.
9. John Mccain goes back to Vietnam
10. Obama throws off his mask and winks at the mirror


Yes, We can.

Sunday, November 02, 2008