This is the 'Intimation', I wanted to put on the Day 1.

Somehow it slipped out of my mind,

just the way life is slipping out of my hands...

I liked this very much which is the

Inscription on an ancient temple

Stranger, think long before you enter,
For these corridors amuse not passing travellers.
But if you enter, keep your voice to yourself.
Nor should you tinkle and toll your tongue.
These columns rose not, for the such as you.
But for those urgent pilgrim feet that wander
On lonely ways, seeking the roots of rootless trees.

The earth has many flowery roads; choose one
That pleases your whim, and gods be with you.
But now leave! - leave me to my dark green solitude
Which like the deep dream world of the sea
Has its moving shapes; corals; ancient coins;
Carved urns and ruins of ancient ships and gods;
And mermaids, with flowing golden hair
That charm a patch of silent darkness
Into singing sunlight.

Merry X'mas...!

Have a Great Holiday Time...!!!

Brotherhood...?

Visit my Brother's blog by clicking the image below
http://www.vaibhavpuranik.blogspot.com

Self-governance...!

Today, I want you to visit at least one of following links to have a glimpse of the incredible example of self-governace...

http://www.nextindia.org/index.php/2009/07/04/swaraj-story-of-hiware-bazar/comment-page-1/
http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/node/40661
http://www.downtoearth.org.in/cover.asp?foldername=20080131&filename=news&sec_id=9&sid=42


Local Self-Governance and Complete Self-Awareness are the needs of time, especially of our country and it's high time that we have chewed on this matter for years. Now it's time for action and supporting the activities like this with interactive communication and path-setting initiatives. We can no more leave our state-of-affairs in the dirty hands of the impotent politicians and the greedy businessmen or try to live on the mercy of bureaucracy. This is the most profound example of Mahatma Gandhi’s dream realized in it’s true sense and it should be regarded as the Model for all the villages and towns along the lengths and breadths of India and even beyond India. We – the people – should start a phenomenon to pressurize the governing bodies to adopt, empower and presume this Model for all the future policies, projects, decisions and constitutional activities.

I hope the least everyone of us can do is –
1. Visit Hivre Bazar with friends and family.
2. Encourage people to lead a self-governed life
3. Speak, write, publish in every available media about it
4. Be more proactive and aware about every single thing around us
5. Assuming the authority and accepting the responsibility of the social tasks

Three cheers for Hivre Bazar! Keep up the GREAT work!!

Decision...?

Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Nehru were traveling in a car when a dog started to cross the road in front of the car. It came half way and seeing the car approaching turned back to return to its original position. It was too late to turn back and the dog got caught under the cars front wheel and died.

Feeling sorry for the poor creature Panditji exclaimed “Poor dog, it’s time had come!”

To which Gandhiji replied “It’s not about time, the dog took the wrong decision…!”

We have already discussed the CHOICE factor in shaping an individual’s personality.
Today let’s try to learn how to make the right choice, i.e. taking a right decision.
Is there any manual of taking right decision with fail-safe results…?
If my decision is beneficial to me, would it be a good decision…?
What is the other criteria of good decision apart from being profitable…?

Well… let’s see!
A good decision should be Ethical as well.
Integrity is another essential feature of a good decision.

Ask following questions to yourself when you have to make a decision:

Confidence – Do I believe whole-heartedly in this decision?

Transparency – Would I be happy to stick to it for a long term as well?

Effect – Am I ready for the repercussions of my decision?

Fairness – Is it a fair decision for everyone related to it?

If you can honestly answer Yes to each of the above questions then you are likely to be making an ethical decision. If you have any doubt about saying Yes to any of the questions then you should think about things more carefully. Maybe there is an entirely different and better solution - there often is.

If you can't decide how to answer these questions, seek input from someone who has strong ethical principles, and who owes you nothing. Especially do not ask anyone to advise you about difficult decisions if they owe you some sort of allegiance.

Leader...!

Good leaders develop through a never ending process of self-study, education, training, and experience. Good leaders are continually working and studying to improve their leadership skills; they are NOT resting on their laurels.

Leadership is a process by which a person influences others to accomplish an objective and directs the masses in a way that makes it more cohesive and coherent. Leaders carry out this process by applying their leadership attributes, such as beliefs, values, ethics, character, knowledge, and skills. Although your position gives you the authority to accomplish certain tasks and objectives, this power does not make you a leader, it simply makes you the boss. Leadership differs in that it makes the followers want to achieve high goals, rather than simply bossing people around.

A Boss drives, a leader leads
A Boss says "I", a Leader says "We".
A boss says "Go!", a leader says "Let's go!"
A Boss evokes fear, a Leader radiates love.
A boss assigns tasks, a leader sets the pace.
A Boss drives his men, a Leader inspires them.
A Boss demands respect, a Leader commands respect.
A boss creates resentment, a leader breeds enthusiasm.
A boss makes work drudgery, a leader makes it a game.
A Boss relies on authority, a leader relies on cooperation.
A Boss shows who is wrong, a Leader shows what is wrong.
A boss is interested in self, a leader is interested in the group.
A Boss depends on authority, a Leader depends on confidence.
A Boss knows what is to be done, a Leader knows how to do it.
A boss says "Get here on time!” a leader gets there ahead of time.
A boss fixes blame for the breakdown, a leader fixes the breakdown.

What makes a person want to follow a leader? People want to be guided by those they respect and who have a clear sense of direction. To gain respect, they must be ethical. A sense of direction is achieved by conveying a strong vision of the future.

So in a nutshell -- you must be trustworthy and you have to be able to communicate a vision of where the activity needs to go.

To emerge as a most adored and influential leader –

BE a professional who possess good character traits.
KNOW yourself. Unless you examine yourself, it’s useless to judge others
PROVIDE direction. Most of the people have the dimension but need the direction
IMPLEMENT strategies / methods. Concept, however good it may be, doesn’t help unless put in practice
MOTIVATE people around you. Intellectual stimulus works like a steroid

And remember

o The six most important words: "I admit I made a mistake."
o The five most important words: "You did a good job."
o The four most important words: "What is your opinion."
o The three most important words: "If you please."
o The two most important words: "Thank you."
o The one most important word: "We"
o The least important word: "I"

Echo...?

A son and his father were walking on the mountains.Suddenly, his son falls, hurts himself and screams: "AAAhhhhhhhhhhh!!!"

To his surprise, he hears the voice repeating, somewhere in the mountain: "AAAhhhhhhhhhh!!!"

Curious, he yells: "Who are you?"He receives the answer: "Who are you?"

And then he screams to the mountain: "I admire you!"The voice answers: "I admire you!"

Angered at the response, he screams: "Coward!"He receives the answer: "Coward!"

He looks to his father and asks: "What's going on?"

The father smiles and says: "My son, pay attention."

Again the man screams: "You are a champion!"The voice answers: "You are a champion!"

The boy is surprised, but does not understand.

Then the father explains: "People call this ECHO, but really this is LIFE."

It gives you back everything you say or do.

Our life is simply a reflection of our actions.

If you want more love in the world, create more love in your heart.

If you want more competence in your team, improve your competence.

This relationship applies to everything, in all aspects of life;Life will give you back everything you have given to it."

YOUR LIFE IS NOT A COINCIDENCE.
IT'S A REFLECTION OF YOU!