Sunday, May 31, 2015

The CELEBRITY PRESENCE in our lives.

Image result for celebrities cultureCelebrity presence in our lives is increasing day by day. We seem to be getting addicted to celebrity stories, news and info. Celebrity lives become the topic of our conversations, content of our thoughts, and also the main staple of our visual entertainment. We are more aware of what is happening in their lives than in our own neighbourhood/families. And this virtual relationship is getting stronger than the relationships in the real world. The reason for this celebrity madness is the aspirations deep within to lead a dream life which they seem to be having. 
Why can’t we have celebrities from our own small worlds? People whom we see every day, interact with and depend on for day to day living. Let’s hope that our minds don’t delude us from making the right choice between the people who really matter to us and those who appeal to our senses, through the images created by the media world.

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Monday, May 18, 2015

EC TONGUE TWISTERS

Image result for tongue twistersDr Johnson and Mr. Johnson, after great consideration, came to the conclusion that the Indian nation beyond Indian ocean is back in education because the chief occupation is cultivation.

She said she should sit.

I wish to wash my Irish wrist watch.  



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SPIRITUAL CULTURE

A look at some of the commonly used words in Malayalam having Atma(meaning soul) as the prefix:
Atmasuhoort (soul mate), Atmartatha (sincerity), Atmavishwasam (self confidence, Atmaraksha (self defence), Atmamsham, Atmabandham, Atmanombaram, Atmasangarsham etc. 
Image result for atma the soulWhat for others was "self", we understood it as "atma/the soul". Just look at this word "atmartatha". It denotes the importance you give to something from the depthness of your soul, neither mind or heart but soul. This was and is the culture Kerala had/has. A culture where people lived spirituality and not merely talked about it. And this is what is the true aim of all religions around the world, to know the "soul" of all.

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Saturday, May 16, 2015

EC ARGUMENTS (How best to argue?)

Image result for argumentsWhen you find yourself in a situation where an argument becomes inevitable, argue by asking questions to the other person which is rational/logical, makes him/her think, very specific and based on the particular issue/action/behavior without any emotional outbursts/comments that can harm your cause. There should not be any kind of personal remarks or generalizations because then the whole event takes another turn and also the situation can become difficult to control. Always let's understand that this incident is not going to be  the end of anything  but just a part of life which can mould/equip/empower your character to face bigger battles in future. And above all, find a bigger/stronger/nobler/better purpose to succeed, to counter the opposite claims/arguments and that purpose should be beyond "self", ie., not based on selfish motives. If such a purpose is identified and understood then we are just driven by the sheer power of the universal energy/wisdom/consciousness and the result of the argument is no longer an issue to worry/to be concerned about . Every moment thus becomes cherishable, worth living for.   
  
NB 1 Never a gambler be ie., never expect/invest/put your stakes in a particular outcome which is not in your hands. Never expect anything from an argument/conflict that can make you, your life/world better.  Expect the best results for all. Expect universal peace and happiness and let things happen for the betterment of all, the secret of a win-win argument.

NB 2 Always think of your "SELF" as bigger than an event/incident/conflict/argument. Let's not limit the vastness of our "selves" to a particular moment/situation/result/outcome. We are all much bigger/wiser/nobler than we think. We all have bigger roles/responsibilities/duties to perform. World/life doesn't end anywhere. May the axis of our thoughts be outside our smaller "selves". Set them free to live a life beyond "selves", a life of their own.
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MOVIE THOUGHTS

Watching a movie is generally an enjoyment activity for the masses. But if observed deeply  there is a message, a philosophy, a school of thought, a world view, a universe of ideas in many good movies. Let's discuss some thoughts stirred by movies like:
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Asking us a few questions...
Today the concept of "GOD" is used by man to justify his own interests. We have almost put  at rest our urge/quest to search for the "real God" because of lack of time, resources, interest, knowledge or because of other commitments. So a lot of institutions/centers have sprung  up who claim to be "closer" to God and thus help us to take our prayers to the Almighty. But is it the right way to communicate, to deliberate, to contemplate the spiritual aspect of human-self and human life? Are these institutions really doing a good/sincere/honest job ?

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Tuesday, May 12, 2015

EC CAREERS

For a career in Community Counselling www.mhatkerala.org

Learn acting with scholarship: www.nsd.gov.in

Last date : June 10
Audition Test: June 26, 27, 28
Age Limit: 20 - 30
No. of seats: 20 at National School of Drama, Bangalore chapter

Regional Institute of Education at Mysore: riemysore.ac.in

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