Giving is Happiness

No one has ever become poor by giving- Anne Frank.

I love giving. I love to give love. I love giving gifts out of love. People who receive them also love. But you know what? I love giving advice, I love giving lectures where people hate me giving these though:-P. Hate me or love me I will give to my heart’s content.

There is a saying only by giving –You are able to receive more than you already have. Needn't say I have heard long lectures and essay type advises which they list out as bulletins to score more points from me:-D

I digress. Giving is a pleasure. It is not how much you give matters, how much love you put into giving is what matters. Don’t give to get. You give just to inspire others to give. Your little gesture of love and touch people in many ways.

In childhood I was selfish. I would love to get. I love getting everything for me. The Happiness was so much in getting. As I grew, my brother (Praveen) was my first inspiration in giving. Whenever he saved or had money, how much ever the amount, he would gift people around him. Believe me, I did not plan this, but it happened that I was the one who was always hanging around him:-P. Obviously I was the one who received most gifts from him. He used to think and buy useful gifts for me. He never gives a greeting card or anything which expresses his love. He would gift which would be the need of the hour.

I will be happy to receive those things which he gifts. He would be happier than me just because he bought me the thing i needed. God! He has so much self needs. Leaving them behind he would buy for me and he would be happier than me. He always fascinates me with his selfless nature. Slowly I started practicing like him. I started gifting family and friends. Till then, I really did not know giving was so awesome than getting. I loved the happiness which I got from giving and started giving from then.

In recent years, I have got to know much of my friends Vakee, Sharadha  and Sowmya . They visit a friend’s place even when their friends are not there. They visit my home and spend time with my parents and siblings. That is something really I did not do all these years. They inspired me to give our time as gift to people who love us. Especially Sowmya. This girl loves giving her time for others. She loves to give every little time she has for others. Financially she helps or not but physically she gives her presence to people who need someone to share , to people who need someone to support them emotionally, to people who are longing for someone to be by their side.

The greatest gift you can give to someone is your TIME. Each of these friends has given me immense gifts by spending their time for me. Recently, I am in touch with a little one who spends so much time for me. He leaves every work he does when I call. He loves giving his time for me. Even if he has important works, without minding them, whenever I need him, he will be my side holding my hands tight. I cannot ask more than what this little one does me.

Now I understand why my Mamma and Papa (not only mine) feel happy when they sacrifice for us. They feel happiness in giving their kids the things they want, the life they want. There is always joy in giving. I thank everyone in my life for giving me everything I wanted since childhood.

So Dear Friends,

Give out Love, not obligation.

Give without strings attached.

Give from your heart.

Give to show that you care.

Give to make a difference.

Give for no reason at all.

Give a little if you cannot give a lot.

Give without being asked.

Give to those who need it more.

We make a LIVING with what we GET

But we make a LIFE with what we GIVE.

Finally ,

 The Image has a message isn't it? 

Life – As you make it.

As you all are aware, Life is unpredictable - very much unpredictable.

We all die.  The goal isn’t to live forever; the goal is to create something that will… an idea or gesture that helps others live better. 

Don’t wish your life away. Live it. Experience it. Work at it. Everything you go through helps you in growing. Let each day be a scavenger hunt in which you must find at least one of these things: a sincere laugh, an act of kindness, a realization, or a lesson that leads you closer to your dreams.

There is no guarantee that people to whom you are speaking today are going to live tomorrow. Nor there is a guarantee that you are going to live. In last 10 days I've heard of 2 deaths of people who were hale and healthy .Hatred and anger mayor may not ruin the people whom we hate but definitely ruins the person who possess it. Life is short. I cannot afford to give it to hatred and anger.

Never make regrets and guilt as a way of life. You cannot start the next chapter of your life, if you keep re-reading the last one. Move on. Flow with reality, not against it.  And don’t be trying 24/7 to fix everything.  Some things don’t need fixing… they just need acceptance.  What you resist only stays with you longer.  When you fight something, you only make it stronger.  Never force anything.  Give it your best shot, and then let it be.  If it’s meant to be, it will be.  Don’t hold yourself down with things you can’t control.

 

Love people. Love like there’s no tomorrow, and if tomorrow comes, love some more.

Never keep love as conditional clause. It is absurd to say “I love you” - * conditions apply.

Love unconditionally. Love can give memories which no one can steal and also pain which no one can heal. Anyways, love. Love unconditionally.

Live every moment. If you wish to meet a person, go and meet them. If meeting is not possible, make a call and speak to them. Never miss a chance to tell your loved ones, that you love them or miss them. Kiss your loved ones, hug them. Life is too unpredictable to live by schedules.

True! Sometimes we tend to lose people and precious things which we cherished as ours.  When your own life is not permanent, how can you expect people or other valuable things which remain in your life for time being as permanent? Everything happens for a reason. Every person comes into your life for a purpose. Never make your happiness dependent on anyone.

Life does not come with a user manual. Live as you wish. Act crazily. Sing loud. Dance wild. At the end it’s not what the world takes away from you that count; it’s what you do with what you have left.

Click sooooooo many pictures. Create memories. “ Life is like a camera, Focus on what is important. Capture the good times. Develop from the negatives and if things don’t work out. Take another shot J “

 Stay Green! Keep Loving !

Compliment

Hi Friends,

“I will be generous with my love today. I will sprinkle compliments and uplifting words everywhere I go. I will do this knowing that my words are like seeds and when they fall on fertile soil, a reflection of those seeds will grow into something greater.”- Steve Maroboli

Not just girls but everyone likes compliments when they are true.  There are people who do not know to accept a compliment given to them. Compliments can even be false praises. We should be able to differentiate between a false praise and a sincere one.

Sincere Compliments costs nothing but can accomplish many things. It is indeed true that compliments are like seeds . Without compliments I would not have continued this blog. When my friends find no time to read my blog, I insist them to read it. (I am that sort of girl! And they do obligeJ).

When I stop hearing comments from friends, I don’t feel like writing in this space. So Friends, Please do comment on the post. No matter how long your comments are. I’ll even accept crisp comments. But find time to comment. Otherwise I don’t feel like writing.

Yesterday had a chat with a friend of mine. Months together I was not in touch with her. In chat I just told her the blog name and asked her to read when she finds time. The chat was in noon and I became busy with my work after that.

She called me up in the evening. She was so excited while speaking to me. Her voice said that. She was so touched to read my blog  and felt a positivity while reading it. She said that while reading the posts , It was like I’m personally speaking with her. She was happy in her present life , but still something was missing in her life. On reading the blog she felt as if it was fulfilled and she was not left alone. She was able to connect with me.

For a moment I did not know how to bring her back to normalcy.She was in such a excited state. I heartily accepted her compliment and thanked her for expressing her feelings in such a excited manner. Then I made her feel comfortable and brought her to normalcy.

She poured all her stresses to me. She shared all her fears and relaxed herself after pouring all her tears to me. I consoled her. She said that from months together she had not shared these with anyone and kept everything to herself. She added that, she felt like sharing with me alone after reading the blog. I knew she was true. I knew her compliment was sincere. I was touched with it.
Today I am really glad that I started writing blogs. I am happy that I can touch people’s life with my words. I am persuaded to writemore more  when I hear a sincere compliment.  

Practice complimenting. Do it sincerely. Your Compliments truly matters.

Accept compliments gladly when they are genuine. Thank people who compliment you.

I thank everyone who have complimented me till date for this blog! Thank You all!
 

Have you paid your Bills ?????

You see people hate to visit 2 places. Court and police station unless you are a police officer or an advocate. 2 days back I had a chat with my friend. I’ll give you the extract of that Chat here:

Me: Oye! Why no reply?

Frnd: Sorry ... I was about to be a victim of high court summon

Me: Hey what do you mean?

Frnd: See one Vodafone data card was not cancelled on time

Me: So?

Frnd: So they called frequently for payment

Me: Didn’t you respond properly ?

Frnd: No. I was telling that I didn't use after expiry date.

Me: What they said?

Frnd: Seems that they have sent high court notice

            To old address which didn't reach me.

Me: So you did not get any notice right ? Then how did you come to know all these?

Frnd: From the courier office they called me and informed that I have to receive my Summon.

Me: Oh! Shit!

Frnd: Then I contacted the High court advocate. To my Horror he said Civil case will be filed If I did not pay my outstanding amount. Within five thirty pm I should pay

Me: OMG! You Paid?

Frnd: So went to that office... Gave cancellation letter and paid the outstanding and settled the matter.Now feeling relieved.

Me: Hmmmm… India has missed so much Tax revenue in their matter. Can’t they leave an “Innocent Indian” at least for that?

Frnd: Sariyana panam pudunginga

Me: Yeah! But anyhow you ae relieved na.. Leave the matter.

Hmmm.. That was the conversation. You know the outstanding amount was not elephantine. It was just Rs.1745 /- .

I told that she should have consulted a Lawyer. As a matter of fact court/ advocate expense would be more than that outstanding amount. She rightly said that. So it was better to solve the matter by paying it. She permitted me to publish the conversation in my blog. But she did not wanted to reveal her name as if the matter was something hideous.

After the entire conversation I realized a thing. Unless I tell , you’ll not realize it.

That realization is

“Where ever you go! Our Network (Hutch/Vodafone) follows !!! “

They have proved it!!