NARA'S NOTEPAD
VOLUME 8
MAY 2012
NUMBER 5
Sunday, April 29, 2012
MEMO FROM NARA
Everything is increasing in
quantity and quality. Is it progress? Of course, I think it is. No one likes to
have a static society. We wish to have a dynamic society. Change is the key to
all this. The human population is alarmingly increasing. Their needs are also
increasing. Food production, housing, transportation, water requirement,
schools and colleges, jobs, hospitals, hotels, business houses – are all
increasing leaps and bounds year after year. The never ending increase of all
these, all over the world means what? We hope to adjust or manage such
increases at a given time. But over time, there is no possibility of decrease
either in quantity or quality. The quality of life, the gadgets we use such as
vehicles, electronic goods, dresses and many other items are also increasing
because of the technology developments.
Science plays an important role in
increasing the quality of life and the products we use. Better facilities for
better life make the world a worthy place to live. Increase in jobs and pay
indeed, compensate for the increase in our expenditure. The ‘brand’ culture has
entered in our civilization. Business management has changed the life style of
people. Day by day poverty level is diminishing according to government
statistics. I do not know how far it is true? Still the quality of life of poor
people is increasing.
The price rise of all commodities
including the eatables is a known fact. The cost of fuel, electricity,
transport and even water is going on increasing. Such increase is happening
irrespective of all safety measures taken by the respective governments.
Increase, increase and increase! - in every aspect of life. Has anyone thought
about this simple fact of increase? The limitless increase in everything is
going to meet a point one day! Can anyone think of that day?
We talk so much about our future
generation. We preach about leaving a clean planet for our children and
grand-children. Have we thought about the increased usage of natural resources
for the benefit of our generation? How are we going to live a simple life so
that we decrease our demands and bring down the ever growing increase? ‘More
and more’ – are the aim of everyone. But who will say ‘less’ and ‘less’? Economists,
business people and politicians talk about increase in growth of economy and
business. The budget of every country is increasing every year touching billions
and trillions of dollars. Think of next decade? What will happen to the
increase? The growth in every field is increasing. Manufacturing industries are
growing in number and products are produced in huge quantities to meet the
needs of the growing population.
Developed, developing and less
developed countries are working towards an increase in production. Population
growth followed by the growing needs is a worrying aspect of our economics. Is
it possible to decrease our demands wherever possible? You may say: ‘What a
silly idea it is?’ However I have started decreasing my demands and also
preaching others to do so. It may not match the ever increasing growth but to
my satisfaction I wish to decrease my demands.
SPONSORSHIP
Thanks to
Dr.Unnikrishnan
Nampoothiri
for sponsoring the March, April & May
issues of
NARA’S NOTEPAD.
LIFE
There are two fundamental approaches that we adopt in life - we may be thinking about things or we may be
taking action. We can do these in a masterful way, serene and calm; or we may
find difficulties get stressed and worry ourselves - in this case we have a
life challenge. Well done personal development involves changing from living
for tomorrow to living today. By learning to change our way of being, while
facing challenges in life, and gradually developing the knowledge and skills we
need, we move from stress and worry to serenity and calmness.
TO QUOTE...
Too
often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening
ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the
potential to turn a life around. – Leo
Buscaglia
The
first duty in life is to be as artificial as possible. What the second duty is
no one has yet discovered. – Oscar Wilde.
WHAT YOU WANT?
Take a choice: money, health, physical energy,
beauty, creativity, recognition, power, adventure, contentment, achievement,
self expression, authority, love, peace of mind, enlightenment. Would you like
any of these? If you are like most people today, you probably want ALL of
these.
But if you search your true desires, you
might find that there are a few things you want more than others. And, if you
keep going in your search, you'll find one desire that has been with you your whole
lifetime and is the one path you need to follow.
Although money is the obvious desire, it is
usually not the final goal. Indeed, money can, and does buy happiness - up to a
point. Once you have enough money to be financially secure or to purchase the
material objects you want, the true desire might be something else.
Love is the goal of every person's heart.
Whether it is love of a mate, or a family, or respect and recognition from
peers and fellow workers, love is the ageless pursuit. The mystics say that
love is the sole purpose of life- to give love and to find it. But love comes
in many forms. Not only is there the overt display of affection or true inner
feelings, but there is the self-respect and inner contentment that goes with
accomplishment. For some people, true peace of mind will never be attained
until they complete some creative tasks or achieve certain heights in business.
Many people seek the authority that comes with
a good position in a job. Along with that can come recognition and fame?
Although you may want the money that is associated with high management levels,
many people simply seek that
satisfaction of working from the
inner circles. The goal of every person regardless of background and material desires
is health. A sound body is the gift that will get you to the other goals.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
· Failed in business at age 31
· Was defeated in a legislative race at age
32
· Failed again in business at age 34
· Overcome death of sweetheart at age 35
· Had a nervous breakdown at age 36
· Lost an election at age 38
· Lost a congressional race at age 43
· Lost a congressional race at age 46
· Lost a congressional race at age 48
· Lost a Senatorial race at age 55
· Failed to become Vice President at age 56
· Lost a Senatorial race at age 58
· Was elected President of the United
States at age 60
FOCUS
Focus
can be defined as: cantering attention on something (such as a goal or
problem). When you look at the benefits of focus, you can easily see why it
affects everything you do:
Focus helps
you get clear about your objectives.
Focus helps you cut a precise path to your
goal(s).
Focus keeps you on track with your plans.
Focus helps you avoid distractions.
Focus helps
you work as efficiently as possible.
Focus helps
identify specific, productive action steps.
Clearly, if you want to be
successful in less time with less effort, focus is
a skill you need to have.
JUST TO LAUGH
Teacher: George
Washington not only chopped down his father’s cherry tree, but also admitted
doing it. Now do you know why his father didn’t punish him?
Student: Because,
George still had the axe in his hand!
Customer: ‘Waiter,
is this supposed to be coffee or tea?’
Waiter: ‘What does
it tastes like?’ Customer: ‘It tastes like gasoline.’
Waiter: ‘Well, Sir that would be coffee. Our tea tastes like turpentine.’
TRUST YOUR INSTINCT
Instinct is that inner voice that affects how you think, feel,
and act. It’s part of what experts refer to as “emotional intelligence.” Trusting your instincts often leads to
positive outcomes.
LINES I LIKED
Ø Believe in
your own ability to do big things.
Ø Work is a
pleasure if we make it so.
Ø Every
failure is but a blessing in disguise.
Ø Apologizing
makes us greater individuals.
Ø If you want
to make friends – listen!
Ø Leave
everything a little better than you found it.
Treat
everyone you meet, like you want to be treated!
Meet
you next month – June, 2012
Prof.
A. Narayanan, Ph. D., FISPP
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