Spine

I always believe that every person has a 'choice' at all things in life.

Whether it is about even chosing to have a choice firstly. Yes, this may sound complicated but over the past couple of years, I've met enough people who first cannot even accept that they have an alternative from what they feel they are compelled into.

So, the first lesson is to accept that you have a choice in EVERYTHING in life. The choice to not do anything about it is again a CHOICE.

It exasperates me when I meet people who do not acknowledge this basic thing.

After you've acknowledged that you have a choice then comes all the other things about what options and choices you make.

The other personal belief I have is that it's all about 'the extra mile'. There are certain things, people and situations that demand and 'extra mile' from each of us. To be fair to ourselves beyond anything and anyone else, it is important & integral that we 'walk the extra mile'.

Walking the extra mile is actually turning into reality what one wishes, wants or desires. It could a stepping stone towards fulfilling a life-time wish or goal or it could simply be standing up for what you believe in. But, growing up means 'walking the extra mile'.

I've met so many people who make tall claims about who they are as individuals, what they 'personally' believe in, what their wishes are, what they dream to do... moment of truth- they fall apart like a pack of cards....

Personally for me, my beliefs, desires, wishes and dreams are somethings that I would walk the extra mile for ALWAYS.

There are many people and many situations in the past that I've walked the 'extra mile' for and the only thing that I've learnt is I am the only one walking that road.

WE all face moment of truths in many situations in our lives and when we do, we forget to be honest to ourselves. And in that we sacrifice not only ourselves but also the people around us- people who have dedicated their time, emotions and lives around us. How can we be so frivolous about that? But, we are.

As each day passes, and I continue to believe in both these things- my faith in people has reduced to almost nil. People who live lies are more commonly found than those who live the truth- truth of their own lives.

Keeping the Faith

I watched this movie this afternoon and I was amazed at how close it is to my real life.... the main difference being the happy ending... :)...

And they say that movies reflect what happens in real life- reel life mirrors real life. Only thing that real life is not always so positive and so full of happy endings...

Who watches them?

AS I've been recuperating at home, I have to admit I am also guilty of sticking to the TV for a few hours in the afternoon and in the evening through the shameful Hindi soaps. Yes! Me! At the expense of watching an episode where the 'bahus of an elite family' spend 35 minutes debating monthly expenses of the household and 1 dispute of how the money should be spent! And I actually sat through it- my mind absorbing the most idiotic of moments. As I look back now, I realized what I did! I wasted a half hour of my precious life watching that episode- yes, I actually did.

I always as an outsider, ridiculed these soaps and laughed at the pathetic minds that would spend hours watching them- all the women in India who feed off them for entertainment.

Where is the entertainment? There is none! And I fail to see how any average mind can even tolerate these things. But then, there is a whole industry that thrives off this and again my mind can't seem to absorb the reality of it.

When will Indian TV see some intellectual progression as entertainment? I wonder if it ever will.

I may be unfair as an urban individual to comment on what defines entertainment for the mass public of India and this fact just made me realize that it is my ignorance that makes me think this way. Obviously, when the mass India is still expectant of basic education then this level of entertainment is valid.

Then, where is the segmentation for entertainment for the others? Why do we have to also be exposed to sub-intellectual level of entertainment. Above it, rely on the 'world' channels to provide decades old episodes of the American TV seriels. Again, sub-standard because they are not the latest either. Additionally, they also expose us to the American culture instead of our own.

WEll, it's funny but why hasn't anyone thought of this yet? Or has, but there is not enough money to invest in it? Till then, guess I can forgive myself for committing the crime of watching Indian TV.

Finally, back onto the blog after a long break. There's so much to write and yet am feeling a block. Like you know your on the highway, but, the sign posts that warn you of the speed limit seem to limit your gearbox from shifting.

In a way, maybe gathering the thoughts is better than random thoughts not leading to anything- or is it?

I know that this phase is a turn forever- whether away or to a destination is the important thing.

And, I won't know till I get there- like always......