Stay Connected...
Now-a-days every time we hear the word "connected" the only thing that comes to mind is the Internet! Everyone seems to be connected online...obviously nothing wrong in that. What better way than to keep in touch and rediscover friends than on Facebook. I have met many long lost friends online...I don't think I would ever have met them had it not been for Facebook's helping hand. But that's not the kind of "connection" I am talking about. Is there another kind? you wonder. I think so. Let me explain.
We live in a world that is constantly on over-drive mode. Everyone is in a hurry. To get somewhere. To get something done. There is always a rush for meetings, appointments, sales targets, client meetings. Where is the time to pause and think? We all seem to be stuck in a rut, but how many of us want to get out of this rut? Get out of the rat race and connect with our 'self'. Not many of us can give it all up and become farmers and artists and turn our backs on peer pressure. But every once in a while, wont it be better to reconnect with your 'self'? Take time out to rethink your priorities, goals and ambitions? Go for a walk with yourself. Spend a few more "doing-nothing" moments. Stay connected with yourself', before you lose yourself.
In a mad rush to succeed we not only lose connection with ourselves but also with our near & dear ones. People who should matter to us the most...our family. We work crazy hours, impossible deadlines to earn a better living for our families. Sure money is important for all our needs and wants, but so is being emotionally connected. A sick person does not get cured by medicine alone, but also due to the nurturing by loved ones. People with families live longer...so why just settle for a weekend marriage? or weekend parenting? If family is the the corner stone of civilization, make sure you give it due priority. Stay connected with family; before its too late.
Hundreds of friends on Facebook, hundreds of "likes" on inane status updates and photos. And most importantly hundreds of birthday wishes. And how many phone calls for birthday wishes and heart to heart conversations? Not all friends on Facebook expect a phone call, but everyone has a few special friends who deserve a call every once in a while, especially on their birthdays and special occasions. Take time out to make that phone call, attend weddings, birthday parties, get-togethers. Stay connected with friends..and I am talking Facebook here.
In school, everything seems possible, no dream is too outrageous, everything is fun...a child-like delight & enthusiasm that seems to conquer all. In school we also have "hobbies" which we seem to drop as we collect other baggage. Everyone in school looks forward to the sports/games period. Aah, finally time to leave behind the confinement of the classroom! Until its time to prepare for the board exams...sports is the first to be left behind. Annual day functions meant everyone was busy preparing a skit, a musical or a dance performance, but the pursuit of a career means all such 'frivolous' activities took a back seat. Its understandable that not every one can make career in theatre, music, dance or sports, but we can still pursue them as recreational activities. Take a break from the rig-ma-role of daily life. Rediscover a hobby or pick up a new one. Stay connected with your passion. There is little else that gives more joy.
Stay connected. With everything that makes you 'you'
