Living Like A Legend

It takes about three minutes to read this post , well according to the statistics, in that same space of time, 300 people die, and another 620 will be born . I might take half an hour or so to write this : i'm sitting at my computer, concentrating on what I'm doing with all books all around me, ideas in my head, cars driving past outside. Everything seems perfectly normal, and yet, during those thirty minutes 3,000 people have died, and 6,200 have just seen the light of the world for the first time.

Where are those thousands of families who have just begun to mourn the loss of someone, or to smile at the arrival of a son, daughter, nephew, niece, brother, or sister ?

I stop and reflect a little. perhaps many of those people were reaching the end of a long and painful illness, and some people are relieved when the Angel comes for them. Then again, hundreds of those children who have just been born will be abandoned the nest moment and will go on from part of death statics before I have even finished writing this post.

How strange. A simple statistic, which I happened to read, and suddenly I'm aware of all those deaths and entrances, those smiles and tears. How many of them are leaving this life alone in their rooms, with no one realizing what's happening ? How many  will be born in secret and then abandoned outside a children's home or a convent ?

I think to myself that I was once part of the birth statistics and will, one day , be included amongst the numbers of dead. It is good to be aware that I will die. I have now finally understood that although life goes on and we are all eternal , this existence will one day end .

People do not think very much about death. They spend their lives worrying about absurdities; they put things off, and fail to notice important moments. They don't take risks , because they think it's dangerous. They complain a lot, but are afraid to take action. They want everything to change, but they themselves refuse to change .

If they thought a little more about death, they would never forget to make that much-postponed phone call. They would be a little crazier. They would not be afraid of this incarnation coming to an end, because you cannot fear something that is going to happen anyway.

And a wise man once said," Death is always sitting by your side so that, when you need to do something important, it will give you strength and courage that you need"

I hope that you, dear reader, have got this far. It would be foolish to be frightened by death, because all of us, sooner or later are going to die. And only those who accept this fact are prepared for life. :)

P.S. Did I ever mention that this topic - Death is my favorite ... because it comes in so many forms .. and yet never fails to take to by surprise ... so take time from your busy schedule and LIVE !!!!LIVE LIKE A LEGEND !!!!! : D

When It Rains . . .. . . .. .

A few days ago life turned even more wonderful. The reason for that was the first showers of this season. Bombay Rains had arrived. Anyone who knows me personally would know that there are a few things in life for which i have undying love for. And rains are one of them.

So here i would like to share with you a few things that i have done in  the Rains and everyone should try them. If not all of them at least a few of them and make this Monsoon season more memorable.

1) Get Wet, wet, wet: Who says adults can’t have fun?  Getting drenched in the monsoon showers, splashing water and jumping into puddles takes you back to your childhood days. But if you really aren't up to getting soaked, simply open up your windows and enjoy the smell of the first rains!

2) Walk by the sea: For those of you living by the sea or a short drive away, take a break from the hustle and bustle of your routine, leave your mobile phone at home and go for long walk by the sea. Don’t forget to stop for bhutta on the way ;)

3)Play football: There's nothing like a game of football in the rain. Sure you'll come home like a mud ball but what the heck! Wear an old t-shirt and shorts, call in your friends and families and get ready to get dirty!
 
4) Romantic drives: Get out of the city and go for a long drive with your partner or a friend or a group of friends . Don’t forget to have cutting chai at a roadside stall while you are at it. P.S. Drive safe   

 5) Hot Snacks : Fix yourself the ultimate monsoon snack - onion bhajiyas and adrak chai. Then sit by the window and enjoy!


6) A day in bed: Curl up with a romantic book or watch a romantic movie while lolling in bed. You can also enjoy the view from the window while listening to romantic songs

 8) For People in A relationship - Rent some movies and snuggle on the couch together, play video games or other games, have a picnic in your living room, talk about any unresolved issues that may be floating around, take a nice nap together, cook dinner together,

9) Order in pizza and have a candle-lit dinner

10) Share a Long warm hug with someone you love.

11) Take a nice long hot water bath in a dimly lit bathroom.

12) Make paper boats and sail them outside.

13)  Tell someone who you are attracted to that you Love him/her.

14) Have an ice cream or if you are a health fanatic then go have a ice gola :)

15 ) Get totally drunk with your friends and then take a walk in the Rains.

My List Of  Best Movies to Watch on a Rainy Day.

1) Kal Ho Na Ho
2) Eternal Sunshine Of the Spotless Mind.
3) Sleepless in Seattle.
4) A walk to Remember.
5) Serendipity
6) Dil Chahta Hai
7) Dil To Pagal Hai.
8) Inception
9) Valentine's Day
10) Titanic
11)Kabhi Alivida Na Kehna

 Songs to listen this monsoon

1) I Wish it would Rain - Phil Collins
2) November Rain - Gunz N Roses
3) Always - Bon Jovi
4) Sometimes when we touch - Dan Hill.
5) Desert Rain - Edward Maya
6) Kahin Toh Hogi Woh - Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na.
7) Zara Zara - RHTDM
8) Barsaat - Adnan Sami.
10) Pehla Nasha - Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak.
11) Bheegi Bheegi Raaton Mein
12) Boondon Ke Mooti - Wake Up Sid! ( my personal favorite )

13)nothings gonna change my love for you - George Benson
14) Tip Tip Barsa Pani -- Mohra
15) Hum Tum -- Hum Tum
16) Koi ladki hain - Dil toh Pagal hain
17)Tum se hi - Jab we met

I hope that all this makes you have one of the Best Monsoons of your Life ever.

Don't forget to comment below and tell me how you spend your monsoon and also if my suggestions helped you.