I am the Boss

I was wide awake at 4 A.M.
my head in a complete whirl,
It was worse than being in a traffic jam,
On a Monday morning at 10 A.M.

I must've gone to bed
with something nagging me
and instead of acting upon it
I just let it be

That nagging thought was waiting,
for just this chance, you know?
It overpowered my logic and reasoning,
and threw them out of the door

Then the worry grew in size,
and began crowding my mind.
Blocking all exits, thinking
it had me trapped this time

I snapped out of my stupor,
and looked it in the eye,
and said 'I am the boss out here'
I know who you really are.


The minute I confronted it,
it vanished without a trace.
It's upto each of us you know
to deal with the problems we face.

Enjoy the show!

To live every moment of life, we have to be alive. By being alert to every moment and by opening up to experiences,both sweet and sour we truly savor the flavours of life.
We tend to turn away from people who are spiteful and from doing things that have to be done.By turning away from them we hand over the reins of our lives to those very distasteful experiences.
To accept everything that comes our way without reacting to it, is not an easy task. We have to strike a balance between aggression and submisiveness.
Life gets easier only when we stop fighting and learn to watch things unfold calmly. Only then is one able to see the humor that underlines everything that happens to us.
Everything in life is so fleeting, yet we hang on to our experiences for years.
Letting go is never easy, but I'm getting there.It does hurt,when someone is rude,or when I encounter unpleasantness, but I'm learning to sit back and enjoy the show!

Sunsets

Orange streaks turn to lilac,the colors swirl one into the other, the sun an orange gold orb that bids a graceful goodbye. The clamorous cries of the birds winging their way home as the fading colors weave their magic across darkening skies.
Sunsets bring with them a sense of quietness, peace and the promise of a new begining.
Sunsets are beautiful they make my heart sing!

The MadHatters Club

How would it be if all the Madhatters of the world came together?There would utter chaos, but it would be great fun!
Every person is unique but there are are certain traits that set the MadHatters apart. Here are some of them.

They believe that:
Chaos leads to creativity
Time is an ally not a dictator
Norms are meant to be moulded to suit the individual
Speaking one's mind is a natural thing (and if the rest of the world is out of sync... too bad)
Dreamy, slightly eccentric, unpredictable- labels created by the prople who do not belong to their club
Enthusiasm is the essence of life,ranging from tea drinking to collecting beetles. It could be just about anything.

Madhatters are fun,there's never a dull moment with them. What this world need is a MadHatters club in every town to bring some fun into everyday life!

The Number Game

Our lives are shaped by numbers,
every step of the way
starting off with grades in class
to the salaries we earn today.

Age is defined by number
and beauty by the weighing scale
social status is the amount of clout
that your money can purchase

The number of cars you own
or the rocks adorning your hand
the villas you own in farflung lands
are they, the measure of you as a man?

In this dizzy world of numbers
you are in a constant spin
a turn of the wheel can change your luck
with numbers you can't always win!

A true winner is one who stands apart
and watches the ebb and flow
realising that its just game
numbers come and Go!

Mr. Sunshine

This is a topsy-turvy world all right,
A nuttier place, I’m yet to see.
The folks that inhabit this
Blue-green space,
Are as crazy as can be!

When I appear at my glowing best,
They look at me and frown;
Peer at me through squinting eyes,
And swear that they’re turning brown.

Hey!I am the sun and that’s my job,
I’m always shining bright,
What you see is what I’ve got
Whether you like it or not.
I don’t know why, you go on and on,
About how uncomfortable you are,
If I do the bunk one day,
Then, you won’t know where you are.

Now lets take a look at that fellow you love,
That rumbling thundercloud,
He makes an impressive bow,
With lightening and thunder in tow.
He looks so dark and mysterious,
With nary a smile on his face,
Yet you dance with joy when you see him
And call him your saving grace.

He is so full of himself,
He swaggers about the sky,
And when he comes pouring down,
You go mad with joy!
Once the showers over,
He exists no more;
Just because he’s so elusive,
You guys love him so.

I guess you are used to,
Seeing me day after day,
so you tend to take me for granted,
And sometimes think I’m in your way.
It's good I know my job quite well,
I will always shine,
And warm your little planet,
Until the end of time.

'So What?'

The mind is devious. Its always looking for ways to get one up on you. Like an imp it swings us through a gamut of emotions taking us all on a merry ride. It takes some practice to be on the alert to control the antics of the mind. The mind has an ally, the ego, that helps it get a grip on our emotions, on our lives.
This is how it happens.....thoughts keep flitting in and out of our head; When its a happy thought the mind seems to disappear as we dissolve into that feeling of joy. When you're really happy the mind doesn't pop in and say,' Hey, why are you so happy?'; but when a negative thought walks in, then the mind takes over. It stealthily moves upto the ego and whispers,'How dare they hurt you?', 'You are no good','You deserve to be recognized!' and then they are off on a mad ride. It's like an out of control car careening around hairpin bends,inside of you.
There is but one way to stop that, just wake up and realize that it's not the mind but you who is calling the shots! Just slam on the brakes,shrug your shoulders and say 'So What?.
The minute you say that,'poof' they vanish and your back in the drivers seat!
I know it's not an easy thing to do, but even if we manage a couple of 'so whats' everyday, it will enable us to chart our course and enjoy the ride.