Smile in the metro, smile like you know.
And, in your office, smile as you go.

Laugh, whistle and sing along the way,
take a minute and enjoy this play.

This beautiful act being unravelled now,
is yet another game that will endow...
inflating joy, if I play it right.
or with plight if I forget my might.

May my role in this grandiose dream
be filled with many joyful tales
with a piece of samba and some sail
set with friends in exalting rain.

The days are gay and bright
not by sun but by delight,
that I choose willingly to light.

May this voyage
be like those of Vikings
who chose to explore in full their likings
confident in life and unperturbed by goals
with courage, strength and full of hope,
yes indeed ! full of hope. 

This journey of life has no end !

Don't be stubborn that you will be happy only if you get 'that' or become 'that'.

You have the power to simply choose to be happy "Right NOW"now for No reason what so ever.
All things will materialize from this Happiness and not the other way round.

This is perhaps the biggest secret or perhaps not.

But it is a truth.

Every great quote that invigorates; Every person who inspires, who persevered and succeeded. Is a testimony that always being hopeful of good and being joyful today no matter what, is real power.

The question is... will I choose this freedom? ...and exercise this power every minute... Staring Now...

I believe how you project yourself to others and how they perceive you is primarily judged in short term by the clothes you wear.

Every one will agree that a well dressed person, with combed hair, looking clean and smelling good will definitely attract more people than others. Yes, a cheerfulness in demeanour will add to the seasoning.

It naturally attracts respect. It creates a sense of class and power.
You will yourself feel a positive vibe!

And this sums it up!

In the long run only ones character and quality of work pays, but for day to day engagements... looking good matters.
        It does not mean being obsessive about clothing and accessories. But just wear clean clothes, well ironed and that looks good on you. Also, be mindful about the occasion. Feel free to be funky in parties or informal gatherings but do have a gentleman's look in formal gatherings or if doubtful on what to wear.

The great South Indian saint-philosopher-reformer Shri Narayana Guru said that his main intention behind installing new temples was that people would take a bath and wear clean clothes for the sake of entering the temples. He said that one of the reasons behind untouchability still prevailing then and the widespread diseases was lack of cleanliness. Which was true to a great extent. He said that if people were clean, healthy and wore clean clothes then no one would dare to shoo away the so called 'untouchables' or disrespect them.
    He Succeeded !!

            PS: I have always seen that highly successful, well respected people whom I adore and who inspires me well dressed, looking good..... Have you seen otherwise ?!

LESSON: Don't Manipulate things. Be simple and straight forward. Notice and enjoy the peace it brings.

        An open dance camp was announced in the month of April. A boy who was really loved dance got to  know about this. However, his parents had already planned a vacation which overlapped with the programme. Now the boy really wanted to attend the camp so he tried to get around the bush and told his parents that he had some study works so he'll have to cancel the camp. Also he said that he no longer wanted the vacation as he did not like the destination. After much mental turmoil he made similar arguments. Some lies and some though true were said with an ulterior motive. All this thinking that his parents won't approve him attending the camp.

      Now hearing the dilemma of their son they cancelled their vacation. Later they heard that there was an open dance camp too. They readily agreed for the same and also joined it with their son.
They all had a great time. "Such a wonderful vacation!!" they all proclaimed in unison....

Many such incidents happen to us in our lives. We want to do something but proceed to accomplish by manipulation and hiding the real truth. Sometimes fearing disapproval and sometimes fearing embarrassment. We feel that others might not understand us and might discourage us. So, we say all lies and make up unrelated arguments. We even get arrogant just keep our guards on just in case we face any disapproval.

But, is the mental turmoil worth it?
In many if not all cases we get the needed approval and support if our intentions are pure & not harming.

If we are just more straight forward and true about our intentions then all would have be much joyful.
Lets not think what others might think or not and then not say or act to tailor our 'might be' fantasies.
Truth is the essence of life and frankness in words its beginning. Notice the peace it brings!