A lovely lunch and soulful conversation

 

Yesterday was indeed a lovely day. I had been to lunch with two lovely women and it made all the difference. Apart from the food which coerced us to indulge all our senses, the conversation was one where my being was strengthened and invigorated. Sometimes certain people fill one with an abundance of positivity and warmth that one thinks that come what may, I CAN DO IT. 

The strong aura of positive vibrations and words of practical wisdom by Swarna ma'am was lovely. I am filled with gratitude for having met and known her. 

Thanks for believing in me.

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Isn't it true . . .

We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude. 

--Cynthia Ozick

Standing a few minutes from 20th Feb 2010

Today I am grateful for:

The joy of walking without my head phones. Though a tad strange, I managed to get into the groove

The thoughts of a journey to cold climes

R who fills me with love and peace

Reading Psalm 91

The daily meditation in Our Daily Bread which nourishes and invigorates me

Scott's blog which always strengthens me


The lovely piece on Temptation by Awareness and the message it conveyed


Attempting to work and giving up but never totally restraining

The season of Lent which is an awareness into the interior landscape


The joy of sight, sound and smell

Being able to write

9/2/10

Today was indeed a lovely day. I am filled with gratitude:

* The third workshop went on very well. We received laurels that we thought we did not deserve

* Practical strangers being very receptive

* Experienced academicians asking for our numbers in order to connect with us

* A wonderful interaction with the students

* That communication and interaction is vital and essential

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05. 02. 10

I am grateful today for the following:

* the workshop in Good Earth School went on very well with students involving themselves in the whole course of action

* the Study Circle had many participants and that the discussion after the talk was quite engaging focusing on different interdisciplinary aspects

* we were able to interact with scholars from different places

* for nice conversation after the Study Circle

* for having planned many things

* for feeling content and overwhelmed

* for a nice meal

* for the assurance that I need not worry

* the feeling that I am indeed happy and joyful

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We are here! Wow!

The title is a bit vague but that was what came to my mind when I started writing. I am so glad for today. A lovely dinner and the grand MOU between MCC and Queens was signed.

Everything went on well and I am flying . . .

It feels good after a warm connection with lovely people.

Raintree is a lovely place to hang out.

I am so very grateful and happy for today!!!

Last day of Jan 2010

It feels wonderful to think about the passing January. I know that I have had many resolutions gone awry but in spite of that it feels great to have been alive, healthy, warm, friendly and useful. I realise that I continue falling down but then I rise to know that I keep falling over and over. But I also know that I fall to rise again - with renewed energy and vitality. This month saw me meeting different people from many parts of the world and connecting to them. More than anything else, the human connection goes beyond any cultural conditioning.

I am quite happy with the way my work is progressing - slow and steady and I am burning with a zeal to overtake my present time limits when it comes to reading and writing on my thesis. The very desire fills me with a positivity of moving forward. I am glad and grateful for that.

When times were tiring, I am glad that I found sustainability in the word. I know that come what may, my God will always be there for me. I am filled with happiness and gratitude when I realise this power.

Many blogs have comforted, encouraged and sustained me when I needed something to make the race worthwhile.

I look forward to February and anticipate lovelier aspects. Here I come . . .

28 Jan 2010

I am thankful today for:

* the visit to the graveyard in Kilpauk. This was my first visit there and I liked walking through rows and rows of the dead.

* the strength in spite of feeling a bit tired

* lovely hugs from friends

* reading Scott's blog post and feeling contemplative

* my transcription that I intended to complete

* the lovely thoughts of an impending journey

* the assuring thought that all shall be well

26 Jan 2010

Today I am happy and grateful for:

* A long cherished dream is finally coming to pass
* I have lovely people around to make me feel happy
* I don't resent any thing that has not made me feel happy
* There is so much work and I feel resourceful
* R for always being there
* The lovely students from Queens with whom its fun and joy to be with
* Lovely food that was made by my mom
* Getting something when I needed it the most but never thought would come
* Being alive, healthy, happy and cheerful
* ME

Wondering . . .

The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; 

the wise grows it under his feet.