THOUGHT SPACE

ACHIEVE GREATER HAPPINESS

2009-02-25T00:02:00.003+05:30

Money can’t buy you love. It can’t buy you happiness either. Happiness is a choice you make. I just stumbled upon this post which is beautifully written and worth reading.

This is the ten steps you can follow to choose to be happy.

I HAVE A DREAM

2009-02-25T02:17:00.000+05:30

Just like other kids, I dream of what I want to be. When some of my friends said that they were going to fly planes, buses. Some of them said that they will be doctors, police officials, I said I want to be self employed. I always had the vision running in my head that I will be rich, I will speaking on stage and I will be surrounded by people, etc.

I do not know how I got the idea. However my parents are very much skeptical about my ideas and my plans. They think it will not work. I quit my job because, I crave freedom more than security. I quit my job two moths ago and signed up for certification course on handwriting analysis and grapho-therapy from Handwriting institute India.

My exams are due in an other two months. Well I am not nervous about it because I am preparing quite well. I have a plan after that. I do not want to go back to a job. Reasons which I will post later.

100 POSTS STRONG

2009-02-25T10:25:00.002+05:30

It’s been an amazing experience blogging. I have 100 posts on my blog. I have lots of ideas and I need to figure out a way to convert it into a blog post. Well I hope I will continue posting interesting topics.

Thanks to all my readers for reading and commenting on my blog. Please do comment. This will encourage me to post interesting topics. Cheers to all of you....

TECHNIQUES TO GET THOSE GREAT IDEAS

2009-02-26T13:16:00.005+05:30

It always seems like your friends are the ones who get a great ideas whenever you are in a dilemma and avoid a possible scene while you do not. It all depends upon how you react upon them. We all have great resource of creative potential. Here are some of the concrete ways to tap into that creative mind of yours.

1) Capturing that idea:-
A good idea flies at lightning speed and if you do not document it somewhere, chances are that you will never get such an idea. Be ready to capture it. That is the key difference between us and the creative thinkers. Note it down in a pocket book. I started doing this and it has helped me draft articles for my blog. Do not evaluate the idea which crosses your mind. The point is to document the idea and then evaluate if you require it or not.

2) Daydream:-
I have already discussed the importance of daydreaming in one of this post. Keep daydreaming and get ahead.

3) Learn something everyday:-
Do something creative. Take up extra curricular activities. Read a book on subjects you do not know and chances are that you will interconnect it with things you already know. Ideas do not come from reading books only. It could come from your friends or in a meeting. The deal is to document them. Read this post. Chances are that you hit upon an idea when you engaged in an other activity. Read the next tip.

4) Interconnecting your thoughts:-
If you had a challenge before chances are that, the next one will not seem like a challenge. You have the power of bringing your thoughts into activity. Ideas will occur when you have your thoughts interconnected.

Keep learning, keep daydreaming. Pay attention to the ideas you generate. Do not take the ideas you generate lightly as every human being has the capacity to explore deep into his creative mind and create wonders.

THE TEMPLE FOR THE KRISHNA CONSCIOUS

2009-02-27T01:14:00.002+05:30

On the top of a rocky hillock named the Hare Krishna hill, in the middle of Bangalore stands this beautiful temple which is modernized and well maintained. It is called the ISKCON temple. ISKCON stands for International Society for the Krishna Conscious.

This is one of the grandest temple in Bangalore. It was built using latest technology and it has marbled floor. The temple also has the world’s tallest flag pole. The Gopurams (towers) are connected by heat strengthened blue glass.

It is said that it is 200 feet above the road level and the staircase leads to the temple doors. The queue inside the temple is well maintained by trained guards. It then leads to the hall where the idols of Lord Krishna and Radha are located. The hall is large and spacious and it can accommodate around 2000 devotees at a time.

The temple complex also has the Dwarakapuri Hall where wedding ceremonies are held. There is a Pravachan hall where Vedic slokas (verses) are recited and stories about Lord Krishna’s life are told. Guests can choose to stay back at the Guest house which has 40 rooms to accommodate guests.

For more details about the ISCKON organization visit www.iskcon.com and for the details about daily proceedings, events and for other help visit ISCKON temple, Bangalore at www.iskconbangalore.org or visit personally at:-

ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna-Chandra Temple,
Hare Krishna Hill,
Chord Road,
Bangalore 560010

Ph. No.: 91 80 23471956, 23578346

STRESS FREE YOUR LIFE

2009-02-27T02:08:00.002+05:30

Millions of people lead a stress free life. Yet some people experience a high degree of stress in their lives. They think it is all cool and it looks like they are working hard. But it is not the case. It means that you are less efficient and it hampers their decision making abilities. It is also a silent killer as it may cause psychological and mental problems. There are some the techniques you can use to have a stress free life.

1) Listen to music or watch TV:-

Music is essential. It is a great stress buster and it soothes one’s mind. If you are watching TV try to watch comedy shows or watch Tom and Jerry. That is the best way to cool yourself down as it will burn out stress.

2) Make friends:-

Mingle with colleagues and have fun. Hear them out. Everyone has a story or two tell you. This will relieve of your stress.

3) Do not multitask:-

Multitasking does not help you in being efficient. They take more time to complete things then otherwise. As it is rightly said by Jason that multitasking is the fastest way to mediocrity.

4) Leave your work behind at office:-

Some people have the habit of bringing work home. Although you look busy, you are missing your time with your family and friends. You can do a lot of other creative things in that free time. You can engage in it along with your kids.

5) Plan and keep yourself organized:-

Set goals for the day or the week in advance. Plan your day and execute the plan. While planning you should keep in mind that you should be able to categorize the difference between urgency and emergency. Emergent ones should be attended to first.

6) Don’t get over burdened:-

Complete assignments which were assigned to you. Do not over burden yourself with a lot of work. Chances are that you will bring that work home.

7) Be an effective performer:-

Be an effective performer by following these guidelines.

I AM ON TWITTER

2009-02-28T00:44:00.003+05:30

Twitter is a micro blogging platform where you tell the world what are you do when you are not blogging. Its been almost a month since I have been here. I feel it is a nice way to stay connected. Follow me on twitter and see what am I doing.

MY FIRST ATTEMPT AT PUBLIC SPEAKING

2009-03-01T14:24:00.001+05:30

Public speaking is an art. An art of connecting to people by your speach. Becoming a public speaker is one of my goals. I had this goal since I was a child. However I had no platform to do it. Three months ago I took up certification course through handwriting Institute India.

Today there was a seminar about handwriting analysis and graphotherapy. I spoke to an audience of 100 about how the science of graphotherapy has helped me change my ways. I had spoken to a group of people at my previous job. But, not at a large scale. Well let me guess that this is my first step towards becoming a public speaker. I am excited. Still...lots more to come...

THE LEGACY OF YOUR HANDWRITING

2009-03-02T00:26:00.003+05:30

We all leave something behind when we die. We leave our house, our property, our money behind. But those are the material things which we live behind. But there is something we leave behind that we as people get connected to when we leave. What is that? That is your handwriting. We leave a legacy behind in the form of our handwriting. Handwriting is nothing but your personality on paper. In this video, Lakshmi Pratury talks about her and her connectedness to her father through her's father handwriting. Watch.

THE 50 TAGS

2009-03-02T13:55:00.003+05:30

Well considering the fact that I read Divya Iyer’s blog and I have nothing in my head running which I can convert it into a blog post, I thought that I will post a 50 question tag f my own. Here goes. Wait…it’s almost done…

1. Were you named after anyone?
I don’t know and I never asked. My dad named me Kishor and I like it. Because I met only few people who’s name was Kishor. During the naming ceremony my dad whispered it into my years. But I don’t remember him doing that. There are pictures to prove it.

2. When was the last time you cried?
I don’t remember. A long time ago when my dad walloped me for not coming home on time.

3. Do you like your handwriting?
You bet I do. Besides, I am a handwriting analyst. Your handwriting so unique that, there are 7 billion people in this world and there are 7 billion different handwriting samples. No two handwriting matches. That is the reason why you should like your handwriting.

4. What is your favorite lunch meat?
Anything with chicken in it. I like chicken too much to quit eating it.

5. Do you have kids?
No I don’t. I haven’t met someone who will help me with that.

6. If you were another person, would you be friends with you?
Yes. The deal is to love yourself always no matter who you are.

7. Do you use sarcasm?
Yes I do use it.

8. Do you still have your tonsils?
Yes it is intact.

9. Would you bungee jump?
Yes I would like to, its on my list.

10. What is your favorite cereal?
Rice

11. Do you untie your shoes when you take them off?
No I don’t. I have a sports shoe which I bought 5 years ago and I have two pairs of slip on which I prefer wearing.

12. If you were to pick your own first name, what would it be?
Kishor is my first name and I like it. I would like it to remain the same.

13. What is your favorite ice cream?
Banana split. You get the best banana split at Pabba’s, Mangalore.

14. What is the first thing you notice about people?
Their shoes. I don’t know why. It doesn’t mean anything to me but I cannot help looking at their shoes when I see people.

15. Red or pink?
Red

16. What is your least favorite thing about yourself?
I am a procrastinator. Whatever I do today was actually planned on completing a week ago. I am trying to get over that. I know how to.

17. Whom do you miss the most?
My friends in Mangalore. It’s been 2 years since I have been there.

18. Do you want everyone to complete this list?
If they feel like it.

19. What color clothes are you wearing?
Yellow shirt. I have it since I was 15 years old and a grey Nike shorts.

21. What are you listening to right now?
Under Pressure by Queen and David Bowie.

22. If you were a crayon, what color would you be?
Blue that’s my favorite.

23. Favorite smells?
Cooked chicken, cooked fish and cooked prawns.

24. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone?
My mom last evening. She told me to get some plates to my aunt’s house.

25. How do you know the person who sent this to you?
No one sent this to me. I just stumbled upon her blog and got the idea to write this. Thank you.

26. Favorite sports to watch?
Cricket, Wrestling, Soccer.

27. Hair color?
Dark brown. That’s what my barber said.

28. Eye color?
Black. I don’t know may be its dark brown.

29. Do you wear contacts?
No. My eyes are 6/6.

30. Favorite foods?
Chicken Biryani, sea food (grew up in Mangalore).

31. Scary movies or happy endings?
Scary movie with happy endings.

32. Last movie you watched?
Slumdog Millionaire

33. What book are you reading now?
The success secrets of the rich and happy by Bart Baggett. Love it.

34. Summer or winter
Both. I love any day no matter what season I am in.

35. Hugs or kisses
Both.

37. Describe your pencil cup
There is no pencil cup. The last time I bought a pencil cup, it got eclipsed by the mess on my table.

38. Favorite artist(s)?
Have a big list so would not like to zero it down to few.

39. What kind of music are you into?
English classics.

40. What is on your mouse pad?
My hand. There is Microsoft written all over it.

41. What did you watch on TV last night?
It’s been a week since I watched TV.

42. Favorite sound(s).
The crack of wafers and sound from a flute and Scottish bag piper.

43. Do you sing or play an instrument?
I sing to myself but do not play any instrument. I used to play the Tabla but quit it.

44. What is the farthest you have been from home?
Delhi and Amritsar. Loved it.

45. Do you have a special talent?
I can tell a lot about people by looking at their handwriting. Like I mentioned I am a handwriting analyst. Besides I am quite a good cook. I cooked and took chicken biryani to office 3 times.

46. Where were u born?
Bangalore. The brand Bengaluru.

47. Favorite piece of jewelry?
I don’t wear jewelry.

48. How did you meet your spouse/significant other?
Haven’t met anyone yet. Or people whom I met were not my type.

49. Favorite song?
I have lots of favorite songs. Cannot zero it down to one.

50. Favorite musical?
Devdas, Titanic.

Well I am done now. Thanks Divya Iyer. Couldn’t keep track of time because there was no power for an hour.

JACKIE CHAN WITH HIS SON

2009-03-04T01:20:00.009+05:30

We all have watched Jackie Chan in action numerous times. We still haven't seen his son in action. The last time I heard about his son, I was told he was more interested in music than making movie. Guess what Jackie Chan is a good singer himself. I had not seen his son. This is the first time I saw him. Well for all those who haven't seen him here is a glimpse of him.

THE SWIMMING CAMP

2009-03-04T23:36:00.003+05:30

I learnt swimming when I was 14 years old. I took up the swimming coaching camp held at the Taj Manjarun in Mangalore. It is a 4 star hotel. It was for a duration of one month. I went there with my brother and four of my friends. We had the best coaches teach us swimming. The routine was to play cricket in the morning and then travel 20 km by bus to this most exotic hotel in Mangalore to learn swimming and then eat pastry over at the restaurant inside and go home. Wow...it was fun and I loved it. We made a lot of friends.

After a month my friends went their way. But my brother and I stayed back one more month to learn more. We learnt all the four strokes in swimming. In the next month we were alloted the morning batch between 7 AM to 8 AM. However we used to reach there early. We knew the people there and they did not mind what we did. Even though we were supposed to get inside the pool at 7, I used to get inside at 6 which was supposed to be the ladies batch. My brother sat beside the pool because the water was too cold for him.

The ladies were learning swimming for the first time and it was fun with them. It was nice knowing them too. I knew a lot more than the ladies about swimming. I used to get along with the coach and teach them a thing or two. They became friends with me. They had revealing clothes too and that was the first time I "saw" a woman. There were women of age 40 to girls about the age of 16. After the school reopened, I remember telling my friends about it and they used to go 'hey you are lucky man', 'with I was there too'. Man!!! I hope those days come back.

I HAVE A PAGERANK OF 1

2009-02-28T23:00:00.003+05:30

I just checked the page rank of my blog and it showed me that, I have a page rank of 1. I do not know the significance of it but if you say that my blog deserves a page rank of 1, so be it.

A little update on this post:- There is a little comment left behind by 'The Rat'. Read it to know what page rank actually is. Thank you.

CHEERS!!!

HAPPY WOMEN'S DAY

2009-03-08T12:23:00.002+05:30

SMELLY MOUTH INCIDENT

2009-03-18T23:58:00.003+05:30

What was the most embarrassing moment in your life? You must be having many embarrassing moments right? I have some and it makes me laugh when I think about it. Well one such was when I was in my primary school. I was in my 2nd grade and one such day, I hadn't brushed my teeth. I forgot to brush and came to school.

I was having an argument with one of my classmate and he found out that I hadn't brushed my teeth. When my class teacher came to the classroom, my classmate complained in front of the whole class "Kishor has not brushed his teeth ma'am and it s smelling". I was like...Oops...Everybody started looking at me and I came so conscious that I did not speak to anyone the rest of the day. Well I still haven't forgotten that incident yet.

1000 VISITS

2009-03-22T22:26:00.001+05:30

One more milestone. My blog got its 1000th visit last week. Thank you.

RUN...FORREST...RUN

2009-03-22T22:30:00.002+05:30

Check this cool video. This is how the movie 'Forrest Gump' should have ended.

TOP 6 PRISON BREAK MOVIES

2009-04-14T02:50:00.002+05:30

Some of us have been watching 'Prison Break', the popular American TV series. Well I am waiting for the last 6 episodes now. Besides this popular TV series, there have been movies in which life in prison, escape from prisons, etc have been portrayed. Here are some of the top 6 prison break movies that were ever made.

PAST FEW MONTHS...

2009-09-30T02:00:00.003+05:30

Well...Long time since i posted on my blog. Lot has happened until I last posted. I quit my job at Firstsource as a Customer Service Associate. Then I prepared for my 1st year B.A. examinations I signed up with K.S.O.U. Did my exams quite well though. Got certified as a handwriting analyst. Now I can consider options in this field too. But I am most interested in food/service industry. So I learnt to make chocolates. I made some chocolates at home and had my cousin and my brother have it. They were quite impressed. I hope this continues.

Well guess what, I got through 1st year B.A. I paid my second year fee. My study materials are yet to come. I got a job in the billing and call center department at a company called Daily Bread. They are based in Bangalore and are around for more than 6 years now. They were aquired by Britannia may sometime early this year or something.

Well...both of them are making a lot of money. Well this job is not paying me well but I think I can manage to do this job for few more months. The last few months I had this habit of downloading movies and watching them, reading books, se friends. This is the reason why I kept out of blogging. Well

PAST FEW MONTHS...PART 2

2009-09-30T13:04:00.002+05:30

I took up a job at a company called Daily Bread now. Its been alomost 3 months now with this company. I wanted a day job, I got it. But I lost my freedom I had when I was working at Firstsource. Even though I had to do a night shift, I had two days off. Quite a lot of time to catch up on my sleep and do any other things I wanted to on the weekend. Here at Daily Bread, its been more than 20 days since I took an off. I feeling sick of it. Not because I had lot of time in my previous job, but I am a person who loves lot of free time and this job doent pay as much as my previous job paid. I have a key responsibility at the company.

I have a responsibility of billing the items bought from us by other outlets and retail stores. I also have a responsibility of looking catering to the customers. Well it frustrates me when customer turns me down, but it excites me and it is also a great relief to get a cake order. I had cakes from Daily Bread before joining the company and they were all awesome and they still are. As I told you in my previous post Daily Bread was acquired by Britannia.

It seems Cafe Coffee Day was our first customer. Then Barista, KFC and other retail outlets and distributors joined us. I am a regular customer of all the outlets I mentioned. I still am. I like promoting what I like. I like Daily Bread, its business and its products. However, I am beginning to think that I like the company, but I hate my job. Well I am doing everything I can to do something for myself on my own. I will do it. I think it is going to be exciting to look at this post of mine after I will have done it.

HANDWRITING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD

2009-10-01T20:08:00.003+05:30

This is Mr. Bart Baggett, President of Handwriting University USA, declared Bangalore the "Handwriting Capital of the World". I graduated as a certified handwriting analyst in the ceremony held on 6th of September. Take a look at this video.

GRADUATION CEREMONY SEP 2009

2009-10-01T20:34:00.003+05:30

Handwriting Institute India hosted the recent graduation ceremony held at Bangalore, India for its recently graduated students in the science of handwriting analysis and graphotherapy. 250 students graduated in that ceremony. Both my parents and I were one of the 250, none of us could make it to the ceremony. I had to contact few of my friends to know about the ceremony. The ceremony was a huge hit I was told. Well I collected my certificate later that week. The guest at the ceremony was none other than Bart Baggett. If you do not know who is he, let me tell you that he the President of Handwriting University International, USA. Cool guy, wrote few books, infact I read two of them. Nice reading material if you want to be a hanwriting expert. Here is a video I found on Youtube. Watch it.

CELEBRATING GANDHI JAYANTHI

2009-10-02T12:13:00.002+05:30

Otcober 2, 1869 was the day M.K. Gandhi was born. The man who led the Indian Independence Movement. The pioneer in Satyagraha and total non - violence. This day is recognized nationally as Gandhi Jayanthi to celebrate the life of the Mahatma. Internationally this day is known as the Day of Non Violence.

THE TRAIN MARKET

2009-10-02T13:10:00.006+05:30

This market at a place called Samut Songkhram at Thailand is commonly called the Train Market because the market is all along a strip of a railway track, or is it the strip of a railway track in the middle of a market?

This is how it is. The vendors do business and customers push, pull, argue, bargain as you see in every market in the world.

This is what happens. When a train comes, everyone stops dead on their tracks, roll up their sunscreens, move their vegetable baskets and wait for the train to pass. No one gets hurt in this drama. After the train has passed the vendors rearrange their stalls and the market drama resumes as usual as if noting happened.

Here is a home video of this act. Watch it.

DIWALI GREETINGS

2009-10-17T21:28:00.003+05:30

Dear Readers,

Fortunate is one who learnt to admire not to envy. Good wishes for a joyous Diwaliwith plenty of Peace and Prosperity.