Always Take Some Time Off

26 08 2010

We live in a very fast paced world and it’s getting busier and crazier by the day. I now see people constantly checking their emails and sending text messages no matter where they are. Even at the gym I see people who will stop for a few seconds to check their iPhone or Blackberry for messages in between workouts. Are we now so programmed that we have to check emails or send texts no matter where we are? What does this say about our life and the pace at which we now live. Does  such a thing such as taking some time off really exist or are we so programmed that even when we say we are taking some time off, we in a way are not really taking time off because we are so wired to our smartphones and now have a tendency to want to know in an instant what’s happening around us and what our friends are up to each and every minute.

It seems we now live in a blur and the quality of life is suffering. Are we living in total chaos without realizing that we are living in total chaos? What has happened to taking some true time off and spending that time with those who are the most important to you.

I think the way we are now existing, we really have to set some boundaries and force ourselves into taking true time off which means that when we do, we are away from all aspects of  falling into the trap of trying to stay in touch with other in an instant. The world did exist yesterday without us knowing in an instant who was up to what and the world will still exist tomorrow if we take some true down time and just spend quality time  with ourselves and those who are important to us.

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Family Vacation

24 08 2010

Family vacations are not only a fun time together but a memorable time to be with each other. About two summers ago we did a family vacation with my parents, my siblings and their children to Mexico and there was eleven of us in together for a week in Mexico. This was the first time we all had a chance to be together on a beach for a week with no one but those who are the most important to you and your loved ones. This brough back memories of being on the beach with the family when we were kids.

It was a great time we all had fun especially my two nephews who at that time were 6 and 4 years old. They had a blast and since we were in an all-inclusive resort, they had lots of fun walking to the restaurant and ordering pizza, hot dogs, pop and you name it. It was so much fun to see them enjoy each and every minute in the sun and on the water.

The secret to a great time together is to just be relaxed and go with the flow. You see in a big crowd, not all will agree with what you want to eat or what you want to do but the idea is to try each and everything suggested and see for yourself, you will be amazed at the things you thought will not be fun was the thing you enjoyed the most.

Another thing to remember is that you are using the time together to live old memories and create new living memories for the future generation. Family vacations are important as they play a crucial role in passing traditions of who your family is and what the family values are. Kids learn about a strong family unit and these things are forever imbedded in their minds.

We are now planning another family vacation next year and we all are already looking forward to it. Hope you all are having a great summer together with your family and enjoying every minute with your loved ones

Cancun - Tulum Resort

Cancun - Tulum Resort

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Iraq Combat Troop Withdrawl

20 08 2010

It’s hard to imagine that seven years have gone by since the US invasion of Iraq under operation freedom started. The world has changed in a very short seven years. Seven years ago, there was no Facebook and yet Facebook is now 500 million plus users, Twitter is now the standard form of instant communication and there was no such thing as check ins through FourSquare and Gowalla.

I remember very clearly the day the invasion started, I came home from playing squash and the breaking news on CNN was the invasion of Iraq. Whether you were for of against the war is now history as we have seen many debates from both sides of the aisle on this issue. The important thing to remember are the brave men and women who lost their lives, those who suffered life long injuries and those who are coming back home. They answered the call of duty and served their nation well.

Can you imagine just getting married and  you get deployed to Iraq? Can you imagine not being around to see the birth of your son or daughter but on the battlefield and not sure if you will make it out alive? Can you imagine not being around your loved ones and to share with them their birthdays’ their anniversaries and their achievements. The soldiers have sacrified a lot and those precious moments will never come back, moments which they missed spending time with their loved ones.

We admire their sacrifices and the sacrifices made by their families. Today must be a very happy day for them because they are now united with their loved ones and at peace knowing that they are finally home for good and here to stay.

Live is short and we never know what will happen in our lives and when will time  take us far away from our loved ones, so we must make sure that we live each day, celebrate each day and do good deeds to one another each day. It’s important to share each day with your loved ones and enjoy each others company as we never know what tomorrow will bring.

Welcome home heroes, may you now enjoy the lost time with your loved ones as we also pay respect to those who lost their lives and pray that their soul will forever rest in peace.

WELCOME! WELCOME! WELCOME

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Life Planning – A Necessary Conversation

19 08 2010

Hello Folks

I came across this very interesting yet absolutely important piece about why we need to plan our lives especially when we reach the latter part and whatever remaining years we have. We need to plan to make sure that our final wishes are  fulfilled and that we make the best decision when we are capable of doing so.

The last thing we want is to have decisions being made by other for us when we are not in a capacity to make those decisions. This has a lot to do with how you plan your living will and how you want your living will to be executed when you are not in a position to make those crucial decisions.

Do you want to be kept alive when you are a state of not being able to do things on your own? These are some of the many questions we all have to answer on day, so it is very important to make sure that you have a living will and a plan to deal with life in the latter years of your life

Here is the link to the article by Joseph Nowinski, Ph.D. who is a clinical psychologist with the University of Connecticut Health Center. He has authored several books on families.

I hope you enjoy the read and learn a few things on the importance of having a life plan.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joseph-nowinski-phd/the-conversation-that-nee_b_682192.html

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Imagine Life- 30 Second Speech by CEO of Coca Cola

17 08 2010
Recently a family member had sent me an email and in that email it had the contents of the shortest 30 second speech delivered by the CEO of Coca Cola Bryan Dyson
It is very short, effective and very true.
Here is the entire text of the speech.

“Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling some five balls in the air. You name them – Work, Family, Health, Friends and Spirit and you’re keeping all of these in the Air.

You will soon understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back.

But the other four Balls – Family, Health, Friends and Spirit – are made of glass . If you drop one of these; they will be irrevocably scuffed, marked, nicked, damaged or even shattered. They will never be the same. You must understand that and strive for it.”

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Tackle Your Problems

13 08 2010

Our personal and professional lives are full of both problems and happiness. But why do we need to live with both and why not just leave with happiness? Well if we are to live with happiness alone then we need to get rid of our problems or at least deal with it so that it does not bother you each day.

Life is such that we will get annoyed, frustrated, angry bit we need to ask why are we getting angry or annoyed and that is where we face what our problems are.

Once we are able to deal with our problems and bury them for good, true happiness will prevail. Life is short so we must learn to live and share happy times with our loved ones.

Share your life with those who are most important to you, live each and every moment with them because once they are gone, you will only live with them through your memories of them. Discuss your problems with them and you will find a resting place and an avenue to let go of your problems.

By tackling our problems we liberate ourselves from being a prisoner to living life to our full potential. By being free and happy will have a positive effectt on your family and those around you. I truly believe that every problem has a solution so we must always face up to our problems by resolving to tackle it for good so that we may spend the rest our live sin true peace and happiness.

So what’s holding you back from tackling your problem? I say face it and bury it  for good.

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Accepting The Passing Away Of A Loved One

11 08 2010

This is a beautiful piece by Sadhguru about life and accepting death. Life is a very precious gift and let us enjoy it each day with those who are the most important to us in our lives. Learn how to share and take care of each other because when we are gone they will remember us through the memories they have of us.

I will not say more but ask that you read this very uplifting article written by him on accepting death.

Here is the link to the article:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sadhguru/accepting-the-death-of-a_b_674528.html

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Overcoming Fear

9 08 2010

A very informative article on overcoming your fear by Tara Sophia Mohr. We all have fear sin life and many are able to deal with it and eventually overcoming their fear but many also drown in that fear and are not able to carry out what they are worthy of doing in life.

Tara offers some good insights into how one can handle and overcome their fear. One thing I would add to her 5 things listed is to simply believe in yourself by having self-confidence. I have always believed that if one has self-confidence, one can overcome any obstacles in life and eventually success in their endeavors

Heres’ the link to the article

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tara-sophia-mohr/5-ways-to-slay-your-fears_b_666723.html

Enjoy the read!

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Living Your Life

5 08 2010

Let’s face it, life is the greatest of all gifts given to us. So what do w edo with it? We live life out the fullest and according to what makes you happy, rest doe snot matter and is immaterial because if you are not happy then no one is happy so what matter the most in life is to make yourself happy and then share the greatness of life with others and with those who are important to you.

Many times in life, we tend to stray away from what we believe make sus happy and then we realize that we are caught in a jungle which is dark and scary. But it is up to you to discover this jungle by looking for opportunities to ge tout from it and getting your life back on track and living it the way you want to live it.

Whatever you do, it is also important to plan your life and it is also important to allocate time to your family and your loved ones as they are the ones who will always bring happiness in your life and share in your success. Always listen to your heart and do what you feel is the right thing to do.

Commit to things that matter to you and then live your life around those things. Life is great and I can certainly say that I am enjoying living by sharing life with my family and being happy by being with them and around them.

What are you waiting for, go ahead live and enjoy life to the greatest. Heres’ to life and the summer of 2010


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A Happy Family

3 08 2010

Families are fun and a very enjoyable experiences. Since my son was born some 10 month sago, we are not only  enjoying his company but enjoying our family unit as a whole. Family is a purposeful committment and a very rewarding experience. A healthy family life is needed for not only being successful in your family life but in other areas of your life as well.

A happy family is one which has a loving and caring home environment and where all opinions are discussed and respected. Life is meant to be shared so there is not better way to experience life but to share your memories and your experiences with those who you love and care about.

Perhaps the greatest thing in a happy family life is about respecting one another where achievements are shared together and celebrated with each other.

Summer is a great time to enjoy with your family, to come together as one and share each others happiness and experience their presence together.

I am having a wonderful summer with my family and hope you are having the same.


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