tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117433809983410591.post1054289973291152880..comments2023-08-26T20:46:05.406+05:30Comments on Neglected Serendipity: A Journey called LifeKetanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02622410643454108685noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117433809983410591.post-67397682024739533912009-12-02T03:03:03.128+05:302009-12-02T03:03:03.128+05:30diaboli,
Here, the altitude is quite relative. Wh...<b>diaboli,</b><br /><br />Here, the altitude is quite relative. What has been talked of as 'high' in the post, has been determined to be the same by others.<br /><br />To whatever little degree I have experienced popularity/glory/fame, it has never given me the satisfaction of accomplishment. It would be a different matter if what I anyway would want to do, brings me glory. But to seek glory, and sacrifice my personal aspirations in the process has not seemed appealing to me, at least up till now. :)<br /><br />TC.Ketanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02622410643454108685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117433809983410591.post-13735681130027227422009-12-01T08:52:21.589+05:302009-12-01T08:52:21.589+05:30you should climb the mountains.know why its worth ...you should climb the mountains.know why its worth it?then you can see plateaus,deccan and the lake.you come to see what a low normal life you have led.you simply have admired the a fraction of the melted mountain ice in the lake.big fish in the little pond mr.ketan.diabolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15845245156664884589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117433809983410591.post-71938632659201459552009-11-04T17:16:39.268+05:302009-11-04T17:16:39.268+05:30Hey I have read this post before, but I guess I sh...Hey I have read this post before, but I guess I shud have commented on it, too..<br /><br />anyways, here goes. You're right. Its prolly not worth climbing atop a mountain and then fretting forever about whether you can maintain this position, and worrying about how many others are just waiting out there to make you fall..<br /><br />Its a difficult journey, and for many it doesnt really hold much satisfaction in the end.<br /><br />It is perhaps the easiest and best thing to do to choose an easy "fruit-laden" path..<br /><br />It is life's journey that one remembers..and not its highest point..<br /><br />Success is meaningless if it doesnt come with happiness or the company of friends..<br /><br />all that I'm looking for is contentment, and as much happiness for as long as I can muster..<br /><br />and Ketan, a bit of advice,<br /><br />please make better paragraphs..<br /><br />this makes it much harder to read, you know, the post looks formidable..almost a solid wall of words..<br /><br />I'd thought it the first time I'd read it to..I kinda had to brace myself to begin reading it..Tangled up in blue...https://www.blogger.com/profile/09863311350462955038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117433809983410591.post-28264582293347512262009-10-02T21:02:47.304+05:302009-10-02T21:02:47.304+05:30Hi Ketan!
I actually HAVE read this post and love...Hi Ketan!<br /><br />I actually HAVE read this post and loved it completely. This actually may be the first post, where I didn't disagree with you on any line!<br /><br />So first of all, I will clap for you.<br />Because I think its written reallyyyyy well, and whats written in it, is according to me, totally true.<br /><br />The real mazaa is more often than not, in the journey. :)<br />For example, in 9th, our school took us for a trip in Parliment Museum...and Parliment Museum for Malls-and-Adventure Parks-and-clothes-loving teenagers?<br />Not the best choice.<br />But we had soooo much fun in the bus. The Museum sucked, but the journey was awesome.<br /><br />While climbing the mountain, if I enjoy going up and actually seeing and observing the mountain at ALL heights, I'd have gained much more than just hurrying past the main body of the mountain to just get to the top.<br />There, I think, you've raised a very valid point.<br />Kudos to you! :)Srishtihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04700351745397925533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117433809983410591.post-90419723613629135242009-06-02T21:14:36.113+05:302009-06-02T21:14:36.113+05:30Hello Deepak sir!
Welcome to the blog!
As by you...Hello Deepak sir!<br /><br />Welcome to the blog!<br /><br />As by your own affirmation, we share many ideas on life, so nothing to comment there :)<br /><br />Thanks for the encouragement, and wish to see more blogs from you.<br /><br />Take care.Ketanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02622410643454108685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117433809983410591.post-198497033528825792009-06-02T20:26:55.243+05:302009-06-02T20:26:55.243+05:30Dear Ketan, Thanks a lot for going through some of...Dear Ketan, Thanks a lot for going through some of my postings on my blog. Indeed your views on many issues are shared by me.<br />After much thought, I have realised that the pleasure of the moment is all that is, be it in the journey or the destination (in fact there are no destinations, nor are there any peaks).A fall after a so called peak is inevitable, if not today surely tomorrow.(who would have believed just a decade ago that General Motors would declare bankruptcy). And the lesser said offame the better.(Remeber the song "Mai pal do pal ka shayar hunh").<br />You have a very analytical mind do continue writing.Deepak Shindehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00672693016152396314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117433809983410591.post-39755676227074360232009-05-31T21:55:37.341+05:302009-05-31T21:55:37.341+05:30She became famous for singing songs beautifully, e...She became famous for singing songs beautifully, even songs which she didn't like. She gave it her best though she may not have liked singing particular songs. She saw an opportunity to grow as a singer. She took those songs as a challenge and succeeded. That spirit made her famous. It took her to great heights. Sir Richard Branson wanted to fly around the world in a hot air balloon only because he wanted to. Not because he wanted to make a living out of it. It was sheer determination. He was almost killed a few times if I'm not wrong. He did crazy things when he was young. Today he is the co-owner of an F1 team! He is passionate about adventure. He broke the record for the fastest Atlantic Ocean crossing in a hot air balloon. Its just a constant reminder for us dreamers. Its a clear message. Never give up!Vishwashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08935779598858991579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117433809983410591.post-51792394563483543372009-05-31T21:54:12.519+05:302009-05-31T21:54:12.519+05:30This comment has been removed by the author.Vishwashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08935779598858991579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117433809983410591.post-42747618292324047892009-05-30T21:32:54.624+05:302009-05-30T21:32:54.624+05:30Thanks Vishwas, again for an elaborate and encoura...Thanks Vishwas, again for an elaborate and encouraging response!<br /><br />It's not that I'm too disappointed to work hard towards my goals, but now doing that'd be more for reasons like survival and livelihood, rather than because I'd be passionate about them. Lata Mangeshkar must have sung many songs against her convictions, more so early on in her career. It's only later that when she became famous (not everyone in their respective field can even on possessing appropriate amount of talent) that she could decide uninhibitedly what she would like to sing. And look around, if Lata Mangeshkar were to sing today, a bhangra-pop or a garish remix (not in less parts because of the music video) would sell more!<br /><br />I've very much come to terms with these facts, and am going to lead my life on terms set by the society, just that had to chronicle how my view of the world had evolved. <br /><br />Thanks, again and take care.Ketanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02622410643454108685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117433809983410591.post-34375536329260076722009-05-30T20:48:48.716+05:302009-05-30T20:48:48.716+05:30Hi Ketan,
I'll get to the point straight away. On...Hi Ketan,<br /><br />I'll get to the point straight away. On a poignant note, do you think Lata Mangeshkar or Asha Bhosle were winners at Indian Idol? Or if Luciano Pavarotti won the American Idol? Did Shakespeare coin twenty thousand odd words in his plays to win the Spelling Bee competition? They all have one thing in common. It was their dream. They achieved their goals not because they wanted to impress someone or to become famous. You want to do something because its your dream. You want to achieve a goal because you want to achieve it. Its like your precious little baby. When a person wants to sing, its probably because he loves to sing. Not because he wants to win a competition, although these days singing and several other talents have become very commercialized. But again, it has its own pros and cons. Anyway, fame and fortune comes along with achieving your goals.Vishwashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08935779598858991579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117433809983410591.post-63389503628285773362009-05-25T01:56:36.281+05:302009-05-25T01:56:36.281+05:30Hi Vishwas!
Well, you're the first to comment on ...Hi Vishwas!<br /><br />Well, you're the first to comment on this post. :) Welcome to the blog and thanks for the compliment and encouragement!<br /><br />Yes, you're very right about how one should not give up on one's dreams, but in the post I've wondered, what if the basis of our setting a particular goal turns out wrong?<br /><br />Like say, you're a good singer, and participate in a singing competition because you want to prove yourself (to others) as the competition will challenge your abilities, and also to see others enjoy what you've to offer (that is, your singing). So, winning that competition becomes your goal (say, for next two months). But when you actually participate, you realize that people are not sincere in listening to music. They don't understand music. In fact, winner is decided by voting, and people vote for the one who looks best (people are carried away by looks) despite the fact that it was a music competition! You get disappointed, no doubt. When you reach back home, you've two options--prepare for next year's competition, exercising in the gym, taking care of your hair, skin, etc., basically trying to look good. Or the second option is--stop thinking about the competition. Not because you can't look good on trying, but because that WAS NOT THE PURPOSE! You'd wanted people to enjoy your singing, not your looks. You wanted your singing to get challenged, not your ability to slog it in the gym. Yes, that's what we overlook when we get this feeling of 'why am I doing what I'd set out to do?' And it's a good idea to try to make out what were the original reasons that had made you decide on a particular goal (say singing)? And if those goals are still relevant?<br /><br />Also, for some reason, it's very difficult to do things one truly enjoys along with earning decent livelihood.<br /><br />TC.Ketanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02622410643454108685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117433809983410591.post-86497679091243136562009-05-25T01:23:10.880+05:302009-05-25T01:23:10.880+05:30Ok very well written apart from a few minor errors...Ok very well written apart from a few minor errors. But that is over shadowed by your thoughts which is more important! I would say, if you have set your goals, be it reaching the top of the mountain or anything, don't ever give up. Don't ever let anything come your way of achieving your goals. Yes there are so many things in life which may seem better than what you want or what you have. As they say, the grass is always greener on the other side. Its normal to have goals when one is young. But sometimes achieving a childhood dream is an amazing feeling! Try not analogize [I just made that word up !:P] life too much. You may end up being more confused than you already are! Set your goals and set forth toward it. Be it a childhood dream or a mature aspiration! <br /><br />Cheers,<br />VishwasVishwashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08935779598858991579noreply@blogger.com