Look for the Looks

Just one look - one look can change a lot!
 I read an interesting thing today, over quora, a question was posted- "What is one thing, that you would want to unlearn? " Many people had answered many such things- from watching adult stuff, to drugs,smoking, to gossiping, there was a huge variety of things- but one answer made me think a little longer than usual. A guy had answered- "I want to unlearn that some people like the scared look on other faces, and derive pleasure out of it."
I could not stop myself from thinking about the bitter truth beautifully pointed out.
 As if just to make his point clear, coincidentally, on TV, there was a scene being shown- where a guy attempted to rape the protagonist. The camera's focus did not fail to capture the expressions on both their faces- the lady was sobbing hysterically- her eyes pleading for mercy, her helplessness depicted through every possible angle from the camera's lens.....while the guy- he looked straight into her eyes, and a wicked smile bared the devil in him.
Instantly, I turned the television off.
 I was agonized- not only due to the sight of a heinous crime , being brutally carried out-- but also because the look of their eyes scared me!
Suddenly , I felt bad- not because of the physical misery inflicted upon the girl- but because of the blind eye the guy had towards her pain.
How could he ignore the pleading look on her face?
 Could he not see the tears rolling down?
 What pleasure could he derive by using his physical strength on a person, who was so meek and helpless.... Could he not see her pitiable condition, and realize what he was doing!

 Or, could he see her, and still choose not to look at her pain...

Sometimes I feel that looking at a thing, and seeing it are not the same...
To be able to see is a God's gift, but to look at things- one needs to develop a feeling of empathy.
 Anyone with a pair of eyes can see, but only the people with heart can look at things.
If you are able to read this post- means you are lucky enough to be blessed with a vision- you are able to see the colorful world around you, and that is one of the biggest gifts God has bestowed upon you.
How and what you see depends on your perspective.

Has it ever happened to you - that you travel on a road with a friend and notice something- but your friend does not see it?
Has it ever happened to you, that someone can just look at your face, and tell about your mood- while others may not even notice.
Has it ever happened to you, that you realized your mother was angry, even before she says anything.
Don't you love the look on a friend's face, when you surprise him with an unexpected present.
Do you feel pained by the sad eyes, when you say goodbye to a beloved ones.
 Sometimes, when with your lover, mere look of his/her eyes express the unspoken emotions.
 Don't you think if we missed any of these looks- our life would lose its essence?

Looks matter a lot!
 Only if we intend to watch out for the feelings behind all the looks- things would become so simple- we all would become so much more considerate and conscious of our own actions. Anyone would think twice before raping someone, before denying the kid of a toy which he craves for, before over loading our junior with work pressure,before lying to someone who really trusts us, before doing any bad thing to others!

 PS: A friend asked me if I liked Ayn Rand, Daniel Kahneman, Nassim Taleb, or Malcolm Gladwell. All names sounded alien to me. I thought they would be come super cute hollywood stars :-P

 PPS: The author in me was embarrassed to find out that they all are super famous autors of The fountainhead,Fast and Slow, Te Black Swan and The Tipping point respectively. Hope I can read these books sometime soon!

Songs that stick to the mind..

First things first! I don't love blogging for no reason, it indeed is a lovely way to make strangers smile. I logged into this blogger account without any hope for a comment on my previous post- but was taken in for a pleasant surprise when I saw two comments, that too from the same stranger who motivated the lazy buff like me to return to this place...Life's good!

It's a Saturday evening ,when probably most people my age are busy roaming around /chilling with their friends- but the nerdy me and my ever so supportive room mate are too lethargic to leave the bed . Mothers know their daughter too well, maybe that's why my mother just buzzed me, insisting to do a personal favor on myself, by dragging this 65 kgs of human flesh and bones till the balcony, and getting some fresh air...

 I soon realized that the cool breeze is so refreshing! I love dusk- the beautiful hues of colors in the sky, kids playing in the gardens, teenagers jogging with headsets plugged in, the birds returning to their nests- everything is interesting- lively and active... My mood suddenly changed.
When you have a decent playlist of songs in your phone, a hot cup of coffee, and a close friend to talk-- nothing can get better ! 
That's my ideal way to spend weekends- songs+ coffee + friends (or F.R.I.E.N.D.S) + lovely weather :-) 

As the songs play, I get a feeling that some songs are really special- not only because of their soothing music, or sensible lyrics, but also because of the memories attached with them. Even if the years pass , those song still remind of some one, or some thing, and give a chance to relive the past.
There was a song from Lagaan movie- "Koi humse jeet na paaye, badhey chalo!" I listened to this song, before each paper in 10th board exams,it instilled a unique energy in me.It took away all my fear, and I thought if Amir can do wonders in cricket, I can perform well in exams too. During my 12th boards, "Chak de India" did the same magic. 
Whenever i listen to these songs now, the same exam fear, and the last minute preparations cross my mind...
 
I ain't a dancer at all, still listening to "aiwei aiwei " and "banno rani" brings back the memories of sangeet preparation for my sister's wedding- each time and every time. 
"Fashion ka hai ye jalwa" or "pappu cant dance saala!" reminds me of my college group dance practise, and the bunks we had because of it. 

I am a totally pampered friend. During college, whenever I was upset, my best friend sang a particular song from "jaane tu ya jaane na " movie.If that didn't work "Musu musu haasi " did the trick.College days are long gone, yet, those songs remind of all the college memories.I always end up calling that friend , whenever these songs play anywhere, anytime!

 Another friend dedicated "jaane kyu dil jaanta hai, tu hai toh I'll be alright" . Even the tune of this song reminds of that friend now. There's a long list of such songs- some remind of me a person, some remind of any particular situation, sometimes they bring back smiling memories, or at times, the nostalgic tears roll down the face... 

Music is a powerful medium......an instant remedy for mood changes..you never know which song might revive any old memory, and which may create a new one to be cherished for long...... 

PS: Can you imagine- me and my room mate literally danced in the balcony on the tunes of "baby doll me soney ki!" . We sang along in a volume that forced the onlookers to try locating us. Thank god we stay on 7th floor. :-D 

PPS:I read an interesting article today, about a lady who was stranded on an island for 7 long years, and was later rescued when someone noticed her "SOS" symbol on Google earth.Reminds me of a movie called Castaway. SOS is the commonly used description for the international Morse code distress signal (· · · – – – · · ·). Technology is sometimes a blessing. :-)

Welcome Me!

It is after such a long time that I have visited this small hideout place which I invented for myself years ago. I had almost forgotten my blog's URL, and even as I type, I do so with no hope of getting any readers.
But, i write today, to share a few updates that have been happening around....some good ones, some better ones :-)  < I intended to write "bad ones" here, but then a close friend of mine has made me promise that I will throw out all negative words from my dictionary, so here's a first attempt for you buddy!>

First good thing which I noticed today is that life is full of surprises. One came to me, when i checked the ticker and saw some recent hits on this blog ..which means, even if I quit turning to this tiny space on huge network of worldwide web, yet, there are a few people , who still care about this dead inactive blog! ( or at least, I love to assume that they care :-P)

Well, to those imaginary readers, let me clarify- I am still alive ( though frequency of my posts, negates the above statement..but I promise the sudden increase in number of posts here, will prove it in days to come...)
If you wonder why I was missing like the lost MH310 aircraft, let me be honest, just like the aircraft, I have no sensible explanation for getting lost.. :-|
Unfortunately,I am not as important as the missing plane, and all the countries will not look into this matter of Missing Ishi very seriously. So, like Indian politicians, I will come with the best I can do for making up for the loss- I can merely criticize myself, do "Ninda" of my actions, and make promises for betterment in future. (hopefully not fake, like the ones made during elections and forgotten thereafter )

Anyways, enough of my failed attempt at being humorous. Just like Kangana Ranaut , said  in Queen, "Mera sense of humor bahut acchha hai, aapko dheere dheere pata chal  jaega!" ..I also assume that either you will gradually get used to my constant blabbering, or maybe through writing , my sense of humor will actually get improved .. :-P

The point is that I have decided to bring some major changes < read good changes> in my life- regular updates on this blog being one of them, learning one new thing everyday being another, and a long list of other things follow..which , we will figure out gradually.

I found a very interesting blog today, and have already spent over 3 hours reading it..I must say, it's one of the most entertaining blogs I have recently visted, mostly because the blogger is as confused as me, and is confident to write all her ugly mind's woes < anuglymind, is her pen name >.That blog, among many many other factors, has motivated me to return back to this blogging arena! :-)

So, with a loud round of applause, I welcome myself back to this beautiful world of blogging!

PS: Does anyone know who/ what is Spock?
I read it on that blog, and the writer promised to kill the readers who didnot know Spock...
So, if i don't return here soon. it means she has found me, and has killed me!

PPS: I Googled , and found out Spock is a character in Star Trek series, whose eyes brows are very weird.(See the image below )
That blogger claims that her eyebrows resemble Spock, that makes me curious to meet her now ..:-P