Have You Discovered Your True Calling?

18th March, 2012

If you are spending more than 8 hours a day being miserable at work, it is time to rethink your job. Don’t drag yourself to work each day - quit that humdrum job and do what you love.

Swati R. Chaudhary

Do you always find yourself ridden with stress and anxiety at work? Are you putting up with a job that does not feed your soul? If you have answered yes to these questions, you are not alone. The majority of people are unhappy with their jobs but they do not have the courage to follow their dreams. Some choose to be complacent while others are oblivious to their incredible potential. The matter of the fact is that it doesn’t make sense to be locked in a career that does not justify your talents. Life is too short to do something that makes you miserable.

What is it that makes you happy? What is it that gets you revved up? Have you found your true calling? If you have discovered your true calling, pursue it with all your heart. Do what you love and success will follow. Incidentally, most of us tread the corporate terrain aimlessly and hopelessly. We are likely to feel overburdened with ridiculous deadlines and superfluous work. The modern corporate culture is demanding to say the least. And if you are doing something that you don’t love, you are likely to be burned out.

A flourishing corporate career is meaningless if you are not enjoying what you are doing. Do not conform to conventional norms, do what you love. After all, the quality of your life depends upon the choices you make. Do not pursue a run-of-the-mill career because it’s the norm; take up something that you are passionate about. Embrace a career that is fulfilling in terms of growth and job satisfaction. Do something that will keep you going! Do not get influenced by peer pressure- do what you want to do, for ‘you’. This is your journey and it had better be fulfilling and satisfying.

If you have the conviction, the sky’s the limit! If you are stuck in a humdrum job that does not fuel your passion, it is time to move on. It does not make sense to stick to a job that does not excite you. It may be enough to pay the rent, it may provide for a comfortable lifestyle; however, the question is, do you really like it? Do you drag yourself to work each day? Do you feel enthusiastic about your chosen career field?

Take time to discover your passion and use it to your advantage. Do what you love, you will do more. Embark on the road to fulfilment and success! To quote Confucius, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”

Do You Know Brijendra Kala?

11th March, 2012

Everyone seems to be gushing about Irfan Khan’s stellar performance in "Paan Singh Tomar". How about the overweight reporter who speaks with a stutter in the film? Do you know him?

It is unfortunate that talented actors like BRIJENDRA KALA go unnoticed in today’s star-smitten culture.

The minute I saw the actor onscreen, I was reminded of his brief yet impressive cameo in "Jab We Met". He played the funny taxi driver who helped Kareena and Shahid reach the station.

Kareena: Aise train pakdenge hum?

Brijendra Kala (cab driver): Train to aap kaise bhi na pakdenge.

Then he hums, Tum kya jaano tum kya ho...rings a bell?

I hope this talented guy gets his due. I hope someday some director recognizes his potential and casts him in a leading role. He doesn’t deserve to play second fiddle to the Khans and Kapoors.

KGF 2012

10th March, 2012

A homage to the handcart

The Dancing Kathputli

With jazzy Jahanpana and his scary sidekick

Savor The Single Life

5^th March, 2012

To all single ladies wallowing in self-pity – luxuriate in your company! Love yourself; do things that you have been longing to do. Rediscover yourself; savor your single life for this time will never come back! Swati R. Chaudhary tells you more…

Being single in a society obsessed with marriage is challenging. Singles today have earned the dubious distinction of being uncool, lonely and miserable. The stereotypes associated with being single are deeply ingrained in society. The stigma attached to being single follows everywhere you go. So, should you sit back and mope until marriage or savor those moments and revel in your single status? The latter seems to be a smarter choice.

Don’t let the ‘single stigma’ bog you down. Don’t let stereotypes keep you from living fully, freely and happily. Singlehood is a time for self-exploration. Being single is actually a blessing in disguise. It gives you endless opportunities to rediscover yourself. It gives you the time to explore yourself and do everything that you have always wanted to do. Celebrate your independence by pursuing your dreams and hobbies. Take this time as an opportunity to indulge yourself and pamper yourself.

- Treat Yourself: When was the last time you did something extraordinarily special for ‘you’? Do you remember the last time you pampered yourself? Go on; treat yourself to a rejuvenating spa session. Treat yourself to that lip-smacking meal in your favourite restaurant. Splurge on those clothes that flatter your body type. Rent movies and spend the weekend watching them.

- Give wings to your creative self: Tap into your creative streak with writing, painting, cooking, designing, etc. Write a book, create a blog, paint your emotions, bake your favorite cookies, try new recipes, design and decorate your room, revamp your home – let your creativity come to the fore!

- Volunteer for a cause close to your heart: Make your life worthwhile by involving yourself in a cause that you believe in. There are quite a few volunteering opportunities available. Teach the underprivileged or spend time at an old age home. Alternatively, you could volunteer at a hospital, meditation center or library.

- Sign up for a class: Now is the time to broaden your horizons. Learn something new that may be of considerable interest to you. Learn a foreign language or learn the guitar. Enroll for martial arts training, take photography lessons or driving lessons. The idea is to expand your horizons by learning something that you don’t know.

Travel- Break away from the daily grind – travel to scenic destinations that you have been longing to explore. Traveling is a fantastic way to get away from the neurotic pace of life. Relax and rejuvenate yourself. Discover new cultures, meet new people.

Embrace yourself. Hold yourself with pride. Don’t let your single status weigh heavily on your mind. Don’t put your happiness on hold. And, despair not, love will find you!

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26th February, 2012

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Judge Me, I Don’t Give a Hoot!

19th February, 2012

There is a popular SMS doing the rounds. It reads – “Do not get upset with people and situations, both are powerless without your reaction.” Profound!

There is so much to learn from this message. We let situations and events overpower us. We love to react; at least I react almost immediately. I react to situations at the drop of a hat. I’m quick to hit the panic button. I’ve got to learn to relax.

I tend to over-analyze events and situations.

I want to believe my beliefs and doubt my doubts.

I've got tremendous potential, I know... I just run into a panic attack…I can’t help feeling anxious…

I am my own worst enemy and I realize it.

As confident as I am in my strengths, I am also aware of my weaknesses. I hope to turn my weaknesses into strengths. I have identified the roadblocks to my success.

I’ve made some confessions here and that’s okay...

... confessions about my weaknesses, quirks, flaws, inadequacies or whatever… It's just that I have learnt to write my exact thoughts out on my blog. I am no longer afraid of being judged on my writing style, the content on my blog, my thoughts and my personal views.

Blogging is therapeutic! This writing platform is restorative to say the least.

I feel the need to express myself through words. Judge me, I don’t give a hoot!

Valentine’s Day - Overrated and Commercialized!

12th February, 2012

I don’t subscribe to the view that 14^th Feb is the day to express love. I really don’t get the hype and hoopla surrounding Valentine’s Day, not to mention the barrage of media attention that is attracts. We seem to have commercialized love. And we really don’t need to set aside a special day to celebrate something as beautiful as love. It’s like trivializing love.