Adjudicated Parallels

People do remember favours. But, it depends on whom you lavish a favour on. A materialistic person may ascribe your generosity to things such as money, attire, job or status as important. This casts a shadow on the love you had showered on him regardless of the type of a favour. I can recall an incident in my life wherein the  person was in need of love. He built some sort of escapist tendencies and sought it in a companion who had a sinister design for him. While the person in whom all the lacking in companionship was sought after appeared a misfit, he was woken from his sleep. Through this incident, one can recall that the right favour needed from anyone in this lacking person's life was love. No money would have satisfied his need for it. Just a timely amount of  love retrofitted could have meant a lot for him. The one who had fulfilled this wish in this person's life could have made a way into his heart and the favour remembered the whole of his life. Such nitty-gri...

Imagine the day you venture out without a watch on your wrist. This day can bring about a disaster if you have a schedule to adhere to. But, try it once leaving early to your workplace. Just a fair amount of time when there is no pressing demand or urgency. It relieves your burden on shoulders and you may feel light. Let us look at a day in which this can be implemented. Such a day can help you rely on a plethora of things that tell time other than a watch. Periodic things like series of buses that come in a order of appearance with one another; a Muezzin's call during parts of the day like 1 PM or 4:30 PM; breaking of dawn as if you are equipped with light meter from the umpires on the cricket ground; sales huddle of some door-to-door salesmen in the vicinity of a park. The things that tell time are many. What matters the most here is the over dependence of us on watches and other gadgets like mobile phones. Giving up your taste for these and not clinging on to them during so...

I had been part of a pogrom along familial lines and bore the brunt of it later on. What it did was shatter all known cordial relations with somewhat finicky emotional people. They were not so greatly bonded with me, but the aftermath of this pogrom thrust a spear down my chest. It was a proverbial can of worms for everyone involved; remember the result is the same if you are a part of this pogrom or are the one initiating it. After a long duel of words and cat calls, what remained was a fragile balance of witty retribution from both ends. Though a despicable action, the late assuaging powers of nubile brains had got the better of it. The opposing forces need not cook the dish bland, but add some sweeteners to the savouries by discharging a favour or two during the onslaught of the melee. This matters as the victims check out the facts wherein the whole tiff was being overshadowed by the altruistic works of the avenger. Everything done in spite pales down in comparison to this wor...

There is a very easy way to spot people who have had a violent history in their families or have come from an area known for strife. The trait to look out for in such people around is a tendency to remain calm and composed in very demanding or volatile situations. This pacifist nature in character is a treasure trove of information for keen minds. I was once acquainted with a person who seemed eerily calm and would dismiss every volatile situation with a different outlook. Such was the case that even when provoked, he would remain calm. The words that came out of his mouth were of understanding. This was during my late teenage years. Having met with many such people in my lifetime, conclusions could be drawn. These being that, though privy to a violent experience or background, they do not respond back in angst. Somehow in their later years they can become thus. It rests only with them as to how they react. The ball is in their court. Culpability from society is rife, though.

People rue about the fact that many --in different industries-- have the presence of Godfathers to accentuate their skills. This, they say, helps such people to be successful. However discrediting the people voicing such opinions be, the fact remains that the distinguished people are not incapable of their envious position in society or workplaces. This can be seen from various businessmen's family tree. For example, the Tatas. Their genealogy boasts of great and admirable gentlemen like: Jamsetji Tata, the founder of Tata steel, Taj Mahal Hotel and a great visionary; JRD Tata, the Indian aviation industry pioneer, aviator, Tata motors founder and an astute leader who brought out the best from his staff; Ratan Tata, the consolidator of Tata conglomerate from acquisition of Tetley, Jaguar and Land Rover. The brand is a byword among people and an inspiration for budding entrepreneurs. The great luminaries behind this brand cannot be limited to have been founders of only the compa...

Nothing hinders anyone who has the gumption to do things. The fact that ignorance takes deep root in people who are less inquisitive and inertial cannot be overlooked. People emasculate their own power to achieve goals though everything is at their fingertips nowadays. Take the example of internet. Those who seek to be knowledgeable and better informed can use it to satiate their hunger for success. This is not limited to students only. Everyone has to keep learning throughout their life. The world is full of interesting things. And only those who respect this fact can achieve success. This is the mettle that many luminaries are made of. Get going!

The victim of your enemy is a friend These are wise words. One can deplore his enemy further and leave him in tatters, if practised. Imagine, the latest victim of an enemy who took great pleasure in hurting him through all the ways possible. They could be creating divisions, dissensions, slander and abuse.. The result was total. But, what remains of the above strategy to tackle him is hurtful too. Nondescript mechanisms borne by the victim require such measures. I remember an incident to which I was privy to. A person I know was using all kinds of divisive and abusive tactics, though not physical. The person who was listening to his slander against me somehow through a bolt out of the blue was awakened from his lull and became mindful of this abuser's ample antics. I took the opportunity as welcoming and built ties with him. Soon, we forged a new relationship that was thriving. This put the abuser to shame. A victim of your...