What you do today
With your time
Shapes your tommorow
And make it different
Your choice your way
Take a decision
To turnout a better morrow!
Savvy
Monthly Archives: December 2020
Other side of Darknesss is Light
Darkness and Light are part of the same universe.
They come and go as if on contract
Light appears when the night unveils itself
Night appears when the light is overshadowed by the dark.
But in utter darkness comes the necessity of light
In burning light of the sun arises the need for cooling shade.
Both are cyclical in nature
Each a playing their part in the circle of life.
Savvy
Healing thoughts
Dedicated to Batchmates.
It doesn’t matter if its the Army Navy or Airforce once in the forces you are always ready with a Salute!
You can take a man out of the army
But can not take the army out of him!
Humour in Uniform indeed!
Savvy
Sharing a fun forward that came my way!
One day a Colonel from the Army, fell into a well. The soldiers would throw a rope into the well and pull the Colonel out. The moment the Colonel would come up, the soldiers would leave the rope snap to attention and salute. The Colonel would fall back into the well. This happened many times.
Someone suggested that a Brigadier be requested for help-because HE wouldn’t have to salute the Colonel. So one Brigadier arrived. He threw the rope into the well and the Colonel grabbed it. The Brigadier began pulling the rope. As soon as the Colonel reached the top of the well, he spotted the Brigadier. He immediately left the rope and saluted. And he fell back once more, into the well.
There was total silence. Then everyone heard the desperate Colonel’s voice from down below
*”You idiots – get hold of a batch mate !!”*
MORAL OF THE STORY: Batchmates ARE important ! They can save your life!
(Dedicated to all batchmates)
😄😄
Dances of the world : Argentine Tango
Dancing is the ultimate art of expression of the spirit of life. Every part of the world has a unique set of dances that set it apart yet find some similarities somewhere. And that’s what is the strength of the creative art of movements, in the interconnects of community, culture , history, traditions as well as a reflection of the expression of changing times in the Dance Connection, and that is what beautiful about ‘Dance’ itself.
On the occasion of International Tango Day on 11 th December…
As a Celebration of Tango Dancers across the world …Sharing a few verses on Tango with a beautiful Tango Watch “Andrea Vighi y Chiara Benati – Milonga para as Missoes”
Tango
Born in the dark alleys of Argentina
The stark truth emerges of murky beginnings in the 18th century
Frequented mostly by slaves, immigrants in the ports of Buneos Aires and even Uruguay.
There were even bans on many of these tango musical gatherings.
The dance form began with countless influences of European and native culture.
Watch
Argentine Tango is both energetic and enigmatic
It has the strength and soul to show.
Equally exotic and evocative
Intriguing and beguiling
The lead and follow is beyond genders
For connection is beyond the physicality
For beside the passion play plain to see,
There is something quite alluring & attractive in the movements.
Two people apparently moving as one
The footwork entices and enthralls
The feet move with a mind all their own
But articulating a drama through the feet.
Watch
Slow, steady or sharp and staccato movements
Each pair of feet, teasing the other
Challenging into a seemingly deadly duel of the feet.
Hitting all the right notes
Never missing a beat
Never stepping unto another
Except for a flip a dip or a show stopping lift thrown in.
If you want to see the drama of life and living,
Watch the synergy of energy playing
In a soulful yet spirited tango of two dancers.
There is rivetting romance,
Yet strikingly serious and sombre in notion.
Depths of emotion & unbridled passion
Emanating in an artistry of motion.
Today there are so many versions of the Tango
Off shoots and diverse cultural interpretations.
That created new interpretations of the way the dance is danced.
In hold, in form, in stance and in steps. That it’s almost untraceable.
Tango today is alluring as ever with dark days remaining just a history.
Yet retaining the mystery and appeal, Captivating with its intensity.
The connects so rooted in the embrace and hold, that makes the fancy footwork so effortless.
Tango truly speaks eloquently more than ever before…
Savvy Raj
Keep the faith!
Every moment can bring
Its own share of challenges
Sometimes in situations beyond hope.
And you are left with decisions to make.
When unfairness is met
With hope and faith
Life turns around
Yes everyone is challenged
In one way or another
But the wisdom in the challenge
Is to use these challenges
As stepping stones
To your success.
Life is changing
Every minute
Life is never the same
Its ok to wait and lie a little low
You need to trust nature
To move and shift things
What was lost is gained again
What was your deepest pain
Becomes a point of pleasure
Change is the only constant
My friend
Move beyond these limitations
Of this now
There is so much more to envision
So much more to accomplish.
Life is meant to flow!
Savvy
Smile & the world smiles…
I particularly liked this quote I came across recently…
“Smile more than you cry, Give more than you take, and Love more than you Hate.”
– Drake
A beautiful way to be! Nicely summarized.
Will simply add…
In Laughter you nourish yourself
In Generosity you replenish your world .
In love you nurture, nature in and around you!
Savvy
Tree talks
I am always fascinated by nature, especially trees … every tree speaks to us and conveys much beyond its beauty there is much to understand from its shape texture and form.
I find its lessons, often very poignant yet alluring and very inspiring as well.
If you love nature and trees may be you will like this …
Here is an interesting link I came across your birth tree
Looks like my birth tree is closer to the Rowan trees which are known to be the Trees of life 🌳 & the Ash Trees symbolic of spiritual strength as much as longevity and endurance.
Fascinating indeed to learn about the Celtic symbolic representation & personality interpretation of trees.
Savvy
Regeneration
Regeneration
One of the wonders of creation
An assurance of abundance
Sign of the generosity of nature
Of the power of perseverance.
To embed and emerge
Against all odds
The seeds of creation
Are strewn far and wide
To be nourished and evolved
In hope for the morrow.
As the seasons change
Life faces the brunt of many storms
What was once fresh and green
Becomes withered yet wise
While time and tide waits for none.
As experience of living
Leaves many lessons behind
Life moves on charting its course
Learning from the wisdom
Embedded along the way.
Rooting itself into the abyss of fear
To springing forth like a Phoenix
To transform and transcend
The limitations of illusionary
And reach beyond knowing.
So do these lessons sow
Many seeds of thoughts in the mind
That reap rich harvests
In the fields of time.
A kind share a good deed
An appreciative word
A helping nature
Regenerates in the goodwill
Emerging through the ashes
To birth itself in evolutionary plan.
Savvy
You
In your difficult moments
That seem to take a toll on you
Trust there is a reason to living
There is purpose to your being
While your faith seems to shake
Understand there is only one you
You are power, undefinable & limitless
Your story has a shape and form
All your own that you are meant to share
Your experiences have made you who you are.
There is a power of infinite expression in every living cell you are.
Have you truly explored the power of you?
Savvy
Nurture Your Passion
Will share something today,that I have been practicing every day for many years now… it has made me a happier person.
Care to spend at least an hour or two a week to pursue your interest or passions.
The emptiness left by not pursuing it distracts more time out of you than pursuing it for a couple of hours a week.
And in time not only do others see you feel more at ease when you are with them; there will also be something wonderful to look forward for yourself!
Savvy
Count your blessings!
Sharing a story that my mother came across in Tamil, the gist is translated from Tamil to English by my mother and me , it illustrates the value of contentment.
CONTENTMENT is the realization of what you have ….
Once a king asked his minister that in spite of having everything I want, still my mind is not at peace. My doorman though he has nothing, seems always happy. Sometimes I feel jealous of him!
The minister told ,why don’t you try the game of 99 with him.
The king asked what is the game of 99?
I never heard of such a game. Something new?
The Minister told him, just put 99 gold coins in a bag and keep it in front of your house with a note saying here is a gift of 100 gold coins for you . Then watch what happens!
The king did as mentioned. A servant of the king passed by and noticed it. Finding the note and gold coins the servant’s joy knew no bounds. He started counting the coins. Finding one short, he thought it must have fallen somewhere nearby.
He and his whole family started searching for the missing gold coin. Full night went in searching. By morning the frustration of not finding the single missing coin overtook the joy of getting 99 coins. He became angry and started shouting at them.
He came to work with a dejected look. He started cursing himself for his bad luck of loosing one gold coin.
The king who was watching all this understood the game of 99.
In life also we forget all the 99 blessings God has given us n start feeling sad or upset for the one thing we do not have!
In becoming mindful…
We become aware to realize all we have
We learn to count our blessings.
Savvy
Power of 5
Power of 5
Sharing my list…
- Training & Consultancy
- Walking & Dancing
- Drawing & Painting
- Reading & Researching
- Writing & Practicing Mentoring
Feel free to share your favorite hobbies!
Savvy
Grace of compassion
If there is one authentic communication it is the grace of compassion. To reach where it truly matters In every circumstance, in every aspect of life and living deeds in compassion and kindness will always make a positive difference in a multitude of ways.
We may not know where and how but the rays travel far and wide influencing and touching many hearts.
To do good for the hurting without expectations of any kind is a sign of a compassionate soul.
GRACE IS A COMPANION TO COMPASSION…
It blesses the doers and envelops them in its infinite and abundant wings. In a jittery world filled with doubts and uncertainty, where in a state of confusion there is conflict and chaos strewn around, these angelic acts of compassion mean and matter much more than what is visible to us.
These humble acts of compassion serve as the bridge that balms the spirit of soul to heal itself. They resurrect the soul and empower the world and correct the imbalances.
Connection is the truth of our being
Our interdependence is so very strength in knowing this vulnerability … for perfection is an illusion yet all is well in perfect balance And profound and awe inspiring is this truth of nature.
Yes, often undervalued by the world for it knows not the power of such acts of grace…it is a relentless consistent work in progress by kind souls for all living beings.
A single act of Compassion has the power to change hearts, and lives. Such is the grace of compassion.
Savvy
Giving way for the new!
Yesterday the flower was in full bloom
Filling the senses with unabashed beauty
Today it gently wraps into itself
Knowing it’s deed is done
Letting itself move into the background
Retreating as a way for another to bloom.
There are moments in the sun
For one and all
Such is the circle of life
How gracefully the flower accepts
The truth of life and living
Every flower leaves a lesson behind
As it disappears into the sunset
You are born to bloom
Life life lovingly!
Savvy
Savvy Raj 
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