Relax.
Friends.
Hang Out.
Sports Bar. Wait...... Wait....... Music. Music. Have Fun. Bowling Lane. Cackles (Huh!!). 10 pins. Concentration ...... er.. lack of it. Bad game. Score 96 (Damn .. thats the lowest ..... I have ever scored!!!). Still had fun. Unwind at home.
What??! Did you say, weekend was over??!
Monday, February 27, 2006
Friday, February 24, 2006
Sound of Music.
Over the weekend that went by, I made a visit to Leela Palace, an indulgence in Bangalore. A game of bowling beckoned . The lead time, to being allotted a lane, was slightly more than what could have gripped me to their plush leather seats. Thus i took a stroll to their Galleria section.
As I was strolling by, music waffled in the air. Ah ......! Curious to find the origin of this, i looked in the direction from where it were probably emnating. Ah ... the Music. Ah.... the Music.
A pianist, seated at a slightly elevated platform which hosted the grand piano was the cause for this wonderful effect. The ceiling was adorned with beautiful lights and the effect was stunning, as it simulated a starry sky.Something about me was really impressed by this sight. But what was this ........... people loitered around the stalls and were engrossed in their chores. There were'nt many who stopped to listen to him. A few who did ........ relished the moments they were there for and then moved away looking at their watches. I wondered ......... what could possibly, be motivating this pianist? There were not many who applauded. There were not many who cared to even stand by and watch. Infact, they moved around and behaved as though he never existed. It was just as though, they considered him void.As i stood there for a while and watched him play, it just dawned on me what his motivation was!! He was not playing for the gallery. It did not matter to him that, no one watched him or applauded. The place where he was did not matter. All that mattered to him was the music itself. He was in a tango with the music. It was his date with music and he was relishing every moment of it. The piano, notes of Mozart he used, the place where he played from, were just tools to him. He had met his solace in the music he was creating. He enjoyed 'that' company as well. All the rest were just 'null and void' to him!!
Well ....... I can identify with the pianist. Did you ask why??? Er ........ lets just say, I am motivated too! ;-)
As I was strolling by, music waffled in the air. Ah ......! Curious to find the origin of this, i looked in the direction from where it were probably emnating. Ah ... the Music. Ah.... the Music.
A pianist, seated at a slightly elevated platform which hosted the grand piano was the cause for this wonderful effect. The ceiling was adorned with beautiful lights and the effect was stunning, as it simulated a starry sky.Something about me was really impressed by this sight. But what was this ........... people loitered around the stalls and were engrossed in their chores. There were'nt many who stopped to listen to him. A few who did ........ relished the moments they were there for and then moved away looking at their watches. I wondered ......... what could possibly, be motivating this pianist? There were not many who applauded. There were not many who cared to even stand by and watch. Infact, they moved around and behaved as though he never existed. It was just as though, they considered him void.As i stood there for a while and watched him play, it just dawned on me what his motivation was!! He was not playing for the gallery. It did not matter to him that, no one watched him or applauded. The place where he was did not matter. All that mattered to him was the music itself. He was in a tango with the music. It was his date with music and he was relishing every moment of it. The piano, notes of Mozart he used, the place where he played from, were just tools to him. He had met his solace in the music he was creating. He enjoyed 'that' company as well. All the rest were just 'null and void' to him!!
Well ....... I can identify with the pianist. Did you ask why??? Er ........ lets just say, I am motivated too! ;-)
Monday, February 13, 2006
Story.
For Sale: Baby Shoes. Never Used!
The sentence above was a short story by Ernst Hemingway.
Short in the truest sense!!
The sentence above was a short story by Ernst Hemingway.
Short in the truest sense!!
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
An infinitesimal change ...
Elections , the process by which we, as a nation uphold the most distinct feature of India, the democracy. One of the most powerful, yet the most neglected , right that is offerred to an Indian national would be the Universal Adult Franchise . The right to cast a vote and decide the 'leaders' who could take India forward!
In a change , that should bring about cheers to the 'youth' , a group of five have jumped into mainstream politics. Armed with degrees from renowned universities, these folks have decided to make a difference by joining the political bandwagon. The party is named, Paritrana.
Its indeed a commendable gesture. But, that leaves us with many questions. My conversation with a few of them in this topic bought about a different set of view points.
#1 .
"Ah .. good ! But does it mean that if a few people are 'educated' they would not resort to the trend already set"
#2.
" Can they connect to the masses?"
#3.
"Their USP , will work in India you think? I mean , they have their credentials but can they have that influence on the masses"
#4.
" U think, they will manage to win elections"
A mixed bag of reactions! The way many of them see it , is as an infinitesimal change! This view should change and hopefully this 'infintesimal' change should pave way as a catalyst!! Kudos, to those who have taken the first step!
In a change , that should bring about cheers to the 'youth' , a group of five have jumped into mainstream politics. Armed with degrees from renowned universities, these folks have decided to make a difference by joining the political bandwagon. The party is named, Paritrana.
Its indeed a commendable gesture. But, that leaves us with many questions. My conversation with a few of them in this topic bought about a different set of view points.
#1 .
"Ah .. good ! But does it mean that if a few people are 'educated' they would not resort to the trend already set"
#2.
" Can they connect to the masses?"
#3.
"Their USP , will work in India you think? I mean , they have their credentials but can they have that influence on the masses"
#4.
" U think, they will manage to win elections"
A mixed bag of reactions! The way many of them see it , is as an infinitesimal change! This view should change and hopefully this 'infintesimal' change should pave way as a catalyst!! Kudos, to those who have taken the first step!
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