Make Peace, Not War!

Make Peace, Not War!

All I want to do, is spread some cheer,

Instead, life holds me back and makes me fear.

Is everyone ready to receive this dear,

For people are busy in self loathing and living in fear.

No one wants to emerge from the drowning,

All they wanna do is derive solace from their frowning.

Little do they realize, agony resides in each and every one of us,

All we have to do is, learn to alleviate the pain from each one of us…

If only we learn to look beyond our pain and sorrows,

Sufferings will erase itself and we will stop being so shallow.

Only then, will we be shown a window to open our hearts

To welcome the new dawn to never set us apart.

If only we realize, all we have to do is not detest,

And quietly follow the hand,

Which patiently guides us in times of distress.

All we wanna do is, define life in our own terms,

But little do we realize, that life seldom takes its own turns,

All life does is, leads us to our quest,

A quest of life, which is everyone’s test..

So wouldn’t it be helpful to learn from the rest,

What life actually demands from us, but we often protest.

We prefer to bicker and bitch about our state,

Rather than, turning back and learning from our mistakes..

Forget the government, forget the society,

First learn to surrender to your own duality.

Duality of the two world’s that we live in,

One rule for us and other to give in.

First learn to welcome, new changes in your own house,

Than go and preach the same, on the floor of the house..

For freedom, should first come to your heart and soul,

Free it from the shackles of the conditioning of the old.

Since time and again, it is portrayed to you,

What lies within, is what is the real you…

So why preach something, that you yourself don’t follow,

This only proves the world, what lies within you, is a heart that is hollow.

So why not first learn to bring peace and tranquility within yourself,

For that is the new mantra for this world and you better not digress.

All life does now, is await a new regime;

A regime of love and peace for all human beings.

Be it young or old, or any living thing…

For Peace to be spread there has to be peace within….

For Peace to be spread there has to be peace within….

With Love From,

Seeta!

The Magic Of More, is in knowing Thyself

The Magic Of More - Know Thyself

The more I went ahead in life,

The more I was confronted with questions about life.

The more I tried to get the answers,

The more questions burdened by shoulders.

The more I thought of belittling myself with the burdens of life,

The more you gave me instances to be merrier in life.

The more I thought of fighting my situations,

The more you made it easier for me, their resolutions.

The more I went on the quest to get answers to my endless thoughts,

The more far away I unknowingly went from my heart.

The more the sorrows and the miseries I endured,

The more stronger my resolve to surrender, it appeared.

Today I stand with hands folded before Thee,

Never in my life, had I known you so clearly.

There you go I said it, before Thee,

You are the ultimate creator, and you are as you should be.

It’s my naivety for not knowing you completely,

Judging you and your love constantly.

When I should be looking within me,

For there you reside and shower me your grace constantly.

So here’s a resolution I promise to follow,

Wherever you lead me, I shall quietly follow.

I know you will test me for my mettle,

Triumphant I’ll emerge, that’s when I’ll settle.

I promise Thee, I would not rest,

Until, I wholeheartedly fulfill this quest.

The quest of life, that you lay before me,

The true acid test that would prove to me,

The Child of God, I truly ought to be!

The Child of God, I truly ought to be!

My Tribute To Thee!

A Child of God!!

7 Writers get to show their creativity…in The Seven-Line Challenge

Hello folks, hope the new year is treating you well.

With regards to the update of my book, as I had mentioned before, it has gone for its second reprint..and this time, with your valuable inputs regarding the same.

Well, the below post is about a challenge, given to me by one of the fellow authors also an amazing poet, Ms. Sharla Shults…Author of Awakenings…the details of which you will find on her site.

So here is my part of the challenge.

Recently Catnipoflife, http://catnipoflife.wordpress.com/ tagged me in the 7-line challenge for writers.
For that, firstly I would like to thank her for considering me. It was fun to undergo this challenge, since the genre in which I wrote my first book was Self Help, and coincidentally when I fished out the 7^th Line from the 77^th page of my book, it turned out be from a chapter that I like…

Let me first brief you a little about my book. The Cup of Life- A Journey towards Self Contemplation which is an absorbing, thought-provoking self-help book.

This book is a unique description of the manner in which common, everyday issues can provide one, with opportunities to learn lessons from life. The book suggests ways of handling various issues, relationships and various other nuances of life. The author advocates a close look at life and all its aspects with a view to improve and enrich it. In doing so, she suggests one must try and alter one’s perspective, think deeper and engage in an appropriate dialogue with oneself to produce desired results in life. Without bias, written in a flowing narrative style, the book is an easy to read, comprehend guidebook that can cater to readers both young and old.

A must be read book for all who wish to lead a meaningful, enriching and purposeful life.
You can find the same on Flipkart, Amazon, etc.

Although, I wish it should have been a 17 line challenge to give more clarity of thought to what is been written, but 7 it is, so be it…as I hope these 7 lines of mine make some sense and give you the essence of the chapter…

Now here are 7 lines from page 77 from chapter 11 – Everybody Wants to be Somebody Else, from ‘The Cup of Life – A Journey Towards Self Contemplation.‘ As the title is self explanatory..the following lines will throw more light on the same.

“A girl from a royal family would prefer to fall in love with a pauper rather than an empire crazy, heartless prince who might not even love her truly. Alternatively a rich guy might prefer to fall for a peasant’s daughter and be won over by her beauty & simplicity, as she has an angelic smile on her heavenly face every time she looks at him, the kind of love he won’t get from a cash crazy royal princess waiting to be accepted by the prince. In the end what emerges is the thought, ‘Oh how I wish I had a different life, only then I would be really happy'.

So here are writers I’ve chosen, to keep the challenge going.

But I do not have their wordpress id’s…nonetheless their names and their work…is here..I plan to leave a fb message for them, regarding the same…

Ronald Fischman – https://www.facebook.com/ronald.fischman
Af Costa – https://www.facebook.com/AngielenaCosta?fref=pb
John Lansing – https://www.facebook.com/john.lansing.39
Dawson Walton – http://dawsonwalton.wordpress.com/
Jessica Lynn – https://www.facebook.com/jessicalynn.pereplyotchik?fref=pb
Patricia Carrigan – https://www.facebook.com/Patriciacarriganauthor?fref=pb
Val Nieman – https://www.facebook.com/val.nieman?fref=pb
I do not know these writers, but we had liked each others pages, so hope some take it sportingly.

This challenge was fun. Thanks..Sharla once again.

Cheers!
Seeta

Dark Day in the history of this Country

Today is the dark day in the history of our Country, not that there have be other occasions where the acts of some despicable creatures have shamed our nation...but this one tops all, for our Government has proven it is the worst kind ever to be forcefully elected and rule over us Indians....

A country where women are trashed, used, ill respected, molested, raped time and again, not only physically but also mentally, today is a special day, for the Government of India is raping the entire nation, the youth of this country...which is taking a bold stand and trying to protest against this national outrage...It is disgusting how the government is totally out of sync with the realities of our changing nation.

This post is in particular regarding this one courageous 23 year old, who is battling it out in the ICU of Safdarjung hospital, after being admitted on Sunday night, whereby she had to go through various surgeries.

The details of the rape are unspeakable of, for it is a shame to humanity, that the girl was not only repeatedly raped by the 6 animals but also penetrated with an iron rod while on the moving bus and was finally flung out of the bus brutally to await her fate to die..

The surgeons said, that her injuries are so grave that, her intestines had to be removed and they were initially doubtful she would even survive.

Here is an article from Dailymail of the aftermath and also the latest on this incident click here, Delhi Rape Victim News

As we continue to witness horrific scenes of clashes enfold between the innocent protestors and the police force, I feel there should be laws against the Lawmakers, who are using their high handed approach to assault the innocent people who are standing up against immense atrocities...carried out by these lawmakers...They should be on the receiving end as well one day....

With tainted, rapists sitting in the Parliament... it is despicable how there can be any hope of justice for this Nation...I wish these people are also meted out the same trauma that the citizens of this country have to face....day in and day out...

This event calls out for a National bandh, it is horrific, at such a day the President of the country has nothing to offer the people of this nation, this day should be the Death of the government...And its only through our constant struggle and voice this can be executed...Sign the petitions to strengthen the laws...

The petition is to the President and the Chief Justice of Supreme Court of India...

To:Pranab Mukherjee, President of India

Chief Justice of India, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India

The gang-rape of a 23-year-old student in a moving bus on the night of December 17 in the capital city of Delhi has triggered anger, outrage and shock amongst every citizen this country.

The National Crime Records Bureau records 572 rapes reported from Delhi for the year 2011. This year 635 rapes had already been reported as of December 15, 2012, Rape is not a problem that afflicts Delhi alone. In recent months, we have seen a rising crime graph against women being reported from virtually every corner of the country including Haryana, Kerala and Bangalore.

Each time a rape is reported, civil society reacts with anger and outrage, which unfortunately dies down and is forgotten, until the next time. The question to ask: what is the inflexion point? At what stage do we say collectively and in one voice: Enough.

Many solutions have been offered in the light of this particular gang-rape and in the past. Some of these include:

1. The setting up of fast track courts (as in Rajasthan recently) to ensure speedy trials.
2. The imposition of maximum, exemplary sentence.
3. The immediate clearing of all pending cases involving crimes against women.
4. Immediate training and sensitisation of police force to crimes against women, including domestic violence, molestation and sexual assault.
5. The immediate passage of pending bills that seek to protect women, including the Protection of Women Against Sexual Harassment at the Workplace Bill 2012 and the Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill 2012
6. Consultations with the Ministry of Human Resources to see how best to address the issue of sensitising boys through the school curriculum.
7. National-level, open consultations involving civil society and other stake-holders on how best to tackle the growing misogyny and hostility against women as well as rising crimes against them.
8. Ensuring safe public transport for all citizens by installing CCTVs and conducting due diligence of employees including bus drivers, cleaners etc.

Despite having so many women in positions of political leadership, a survey by TrustLaw found India to be ranked as the worst country in the world for women. At a time when women are increasingly claiming their rightful share of half the sky and asserting their autonomy and independence, the rising crimes against them are conducted with absolute impunity by criminals who have no fear of the law.

We are writing to you in the hope that you will direct government and judiciary to take special note of the escalation of gender violence and work together on a priority basis to implement the measures detailed above.

Lack of gender justice, lack of fear of the law, police and judicial apathy, failure of governance and shrinking public spaces is a matter of grave concern, not just for women but for every citizen of this country.

Sincerely,
[Your name]

You can sign them at the below mentioned link and various other petitions for the same cause:

https://www.change.org/en-IN/petitions/president-cji-stop-rape-now?utm_campaign=autopublish&utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=share_petition

http://www.causes.com/causes/807060-delhi-bus-gangrape-demand-death-penalty/actions/1716615

http://www.change.org/en-IN/petitions/stop-violence-against-women-in-delhi-ncr-rapefreedelhi

http://petitions.halabol.com/2012/12/19/delhi-bus-gangrape-death-penelty-convicts

http://www.avaaz.org/en/petition/ACTION_AGAINST_RAPISTS_IN_INDIA_DELHI_BUS_RAPE_CASE/?wMqTXcb

Jai Hind!

Blog of the Year Award 2012

Hello friends, 

Here’s your chance to win the ‘Blog of the Year 2012’Award

Thanks to a dear virtual friend of mine Nizy Nice, who bestowed upon me this wonderful award. It is really an endearing and beautiful gesture and I’m completely honoured to receive my first badge, and craving to receive some more…

She is a beautiful person by heart and soul..not to mention how pretty looking she is from the outside as well..:) ..and I’m glad I met her via this virtual world and cherish her as much as a friend, as I do my close friends…Nizy knows how to have fun, even with the little things in life, in her blogs, you would enjoy the everyday life being photographed and expressed at its best. Apart from blogging about her inspiration in life, i.e. God…she gives us a glimpse into her beautiful life…So do follow her writings at Nizy Nice and hope you enjoy her pictures and writings as much as I do…

As they say more the merrier and share your happiness and cheer along the way, I’ve tried to do the same, by nominating some of my favourite bloggers and some newly made friends…whose writings I’ve come to enjoy..and would continue to in future as well…not to mention how inspiring I find some of their blogs and some are downright fun, interesting and something to relish…So without further ado, I present to you my fellow participants…

Here they are:

Kimberly McPherson
Nizy
The Charmed Cupcake
thebbcreamaddict
terry1954
Holly Michael
cinnaspring
D @ Sweetjellybean.com
Becky K.
akirahbabe
catnipoflife

‘Blog of the Year 2012’ Award

Do you know a blog that deserves an award?

Do you have special blogs that you love to read?

Which blogs do you bookmark and follow?

Would you like to give them an award this year?

Then the ‘Blog of the Year 2012’ Award is for you!

The ‘rules’ for this award are simple:

1 Select the blog(s) you think deserve the ‘Blog of the Year 2012’ Award

2 Write a blog post and tell us about the blog(s) you have chosen – there’s no minimum or maximum number
of blogs required – and ‘present’ them with their award.

3 Please include a link back to this page ‘Blog of the Year 2012’ Award – http://thethoughtpalette.co.uk/our-awards/blog-of-the-year-2012-award/   and include these ‘rules’ in your post (please don’t alter the rules or the badges!)

4 Let the blog(s) you have chosen know that you have given them this award and share the ‘rules’ with them

5 You can now also join our Facebook group – click ‘like’ on this page ‘Blog of the Year 2012’ Award Facebook group and then you can share your blog with an even wider audience

6 As a winner of the award – please add a link back to the blog that presented you with the award – and then proudly display the award on your blog and sidebar … and start collecting stars…

Yes – that’s right – there are stars to collect!

Unlike other awards which you can only add to your blog once – this award is different!
When you begin you will receive the ‘1 star’ award – and every time you are given the award by another blog – you can add another star!

There are a total of 6 stars to collect.

Which means that you can check out your favourite blogs – and even if they have already been given the award by someone else – you can still bestow it on them again and help them to reach the maximum 6 stars!

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Here are the six badges for you to collect – you can either ‘swop’ your badge for the next one each time you are given the award – or even proudly display all six badges if you are lucky enough to be presented with the award six times!

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Cheers and Happy Blogging!
Seeta

P.S: Do come back for the next edition of my Pictorial Travelogue whereby I’ll give you a mini tour of Sukhna Lake and Pinjore Fort Garden….have fun..and keep reading..and stay fit…

Indeed Incredible India! – Chandigarh Part 1

Oh…what a wonderful world….and I believe, God has done justice to our country, which has everything that it needs, you name we have it, the hills, the shrines, the holy waters, the pristine snow clad mountains, deserts, rivers, ocean, lakes, valley, plantations….flora and fauna, the list can go on…..

Wonder what I’m talking about, I’m talking about my recent travel to the mighty Himalayan ranges, and one has to see to believe it…how mighty and serene it is up there on the hills….where surely God’s must reside…and might have had…if only we believe…

But since the journey was spaced out over 8 days, I would like to split my travel escapade as well. Now beginning with Chandigarh, so that you too get a clear glimpse into our wonderland, called Incredible India.

Day 1. Chandigarh Rock Garden Creator Nek Chand Saini

It all began with our air journey from Mumbai (the city of dreams) to Chandigarh; land of Mr. Nek Chand’s exquisite artistry, making India the proud bearer of his unique skill of using Industrial and other waste materials coupled with an unbelievable yet not so easily mouldable item such as a Rock moulded at its best by this native of India hailing from the village of Shakargarh (region now in Pakistan).

Nek Chand is a self-taught artist famous for building the Rock Garden in Chandigarh. It is an 18 acre sculpture garden in the city of Chandigarh.

One could feast their eyes for hours together at this out of the world location….admiring each of his unique creations…his vision is indeed exuberant…for he enhances the saying…where the mind stops thinking, imagination takes a leap…and that is what is depicted in his unique rock art…

Below is a mini tour of the garden followed by the pictures..hope you enjoy the virtual tour as much as we did the real one…

Here are some terra-cotta pots lined up in a stunning way…

Likewise for these creepers, which although look like real ones, are indeed carved out of a stone…amazing isn’t it…

Here’s a house carved out of stone….

And below are some stone animals moreso like real ones…

Men, women and people playing music…what a vision…

Since this post itself is so huge, and everything can't be incorporated, I'm breaking it down for you to enjoy all the places...

I also have a video tour of this exquisite place for you, so here goes..click here
Video on Nek Chand's Rock Garden - Chandigarh

They say, God is everywhere, sure he is, for this man found it in an inanimate object like a stone…and waste materials….it is true when they say, one man’s garbage is another man’s gold….Nek Chand Sir proved it….literally…

Salute to this Visionary who has done India proud with his unique talent and achievement…
So guys, what do you think you wanna create today….think..you never know, what miracle you can create, if only…..you believe….

Signing off for now and as promised I’ll return for the next blog…soon…so stay tuned….

But do tune in for further interesting episodes from our trip to the North…further to come is part two in Chandigarh Sukhna Lake and Haryana Pinjore garden (Fort)…..

The Cup keeps filling...

Hello folks,

Hope you guys been rocking...

Well mainly as you are aware I like to take you guys on virtual trips through my travel blogs and soon would be taking you to Dehen, Bhandardara which are some exquisite locations to explore in the outskirts of Mumbai, soon after I give you a virtual trip to UK's beautiful Island, Isle of Wight....

But this edition I would like to dedicate to my book and update you of the upcoming event, that is my radio interview with RJ Nitin of 90.8 FM Jago Mumbai Radio.

Yes, thanks to you guys, your constant love, affection and belief, the book  is doing great...

For those of who, wondering, why such a big title, A Journey towards Self Contemplation, I would simply say, coz it was really that....

It all began as chapters finally taking the shape of a book...and all that was possible due to the journey within...that  is why it is aptly called 'A Journey towards Self Contemplation'.

And, the reason I'm writing this  blog is to show, how 'The Cup keeps filling', and giving back to me more humbly and selflessly...and makes me meet wonderful souls...who are also doing great work and are willing to share their stories...

To know more stories about the journey and few more anecdotes, tune in to 90.8 FM Jago Mumbai on 11th November, Sunday between 12 noon and 3 pm and catch my exclusive interview hosted by none other than RJ Nitin on his show Open Mic.

You can also alternatively tune into Jago Mumbai Radio - Live Internet  incase you do not get the frequency on your radios.

Apart from this, do check out the article on Planet Powai newspaper regarding The Cup of Life.

For details kindly visit www.seetarn.com

Until next time, take care and keep reading and also traveling.

"The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” – St. Augustine


Enjoy and do catch the interview on http://www.jagomumbairadio.com/ or tune into 90.8 Jago Mumbai FM radio this Sunday between 12 noon and 3 pm IST, on the show Open Mic with me and RJ Nitin...

Cheers!
Seeta

P.S - Blog on Isle of Wight coming up next.....Stay tuned...