Inked Thoughts

Waking up early today morning, I geared up for my gym session. Before leaving, my wife reminded me to take the keys along, just in case she was in the bathroom when I returned. With the keys in hand, I set out for my morning workout routine, unaware of the role they would play later that day. As I rode my motorbike home from the gym, I felt the familiar buzz of my phone in my pocket. Ignoring the call, I tucked the device underneath the seat, between my groin and the leather cushion, focused solely on reaching home. Arriving at my new apartment complex, I parked my bike in the basement parking lot and made my way upstairs. But as I tried to unlock the gate with my key, frustration set in. Why hadn’t my wife left the latch open if she knew I was coming home? In a parallel scenario, had I not taken the keys as advised by my wife, I might have found myself waiting impatiently at the gate, unaware that my wife was inside, ready to quickly unlock it upon my arrival. Reaching for my iPhone 1...

It's amazing how movies can have such profound effect on our lives, motivating us to take action and strive for excellence. I've immersed myself in countless movies over the years, continuously exploring new ones. Narrowing down my top picks is no easy feat, especially with a catchy title like "top 10 movies." Nevertheless, I've endeavored to compile a selection of films that have profoundly affected my inner being, catalyzing personal growth and transformation. These ten movies have gifted me with fresh perspectives on myself and have played a pivotal role in shaping my journey towards self-improvement. 1. Kung Fu Panda (2008) This movie is truly exceptional, offering a powerful lesson in realizing our own willpower and unlocking our limitless imagination. It underscores a crucial message applicable to all aspects of life, whether in personal careers, corporate environments, or the entrepreneurial journey. The film encourages us to heed the call of our hearts an...

In my personal opinion Sarita Udhyan is one of the best public garden in Gandhinagar. It is located near Circuit House Gandhinagar.  This garden offers me serenity. I get ample space for doing my freehand exercises and Yogic exercises basking in the sun 🌞. The breathing exercises I perform here are concentrated. Cool Breeze due to the Sant Sarovar Dam on the back side. I am in a meditative stage when I am done with my workout in Sarita Udhyan. If you are a flora & fauna lover, this place is for you where you find the chirping squirrels🐿️ & birds🦜🐦‍⬛ and dancing peacocks 🦚.   The greenery all around the park is well maintained through ample trees and shrubs. 🌳🌿🍀☘️ The walking track is superb. The full walk on the track around the garden takes about 10 min at a brisk speed. The 30 min walk here is quite engaging and gives got exercise to them whole body.  The kids - children play area is spacio...

Few year ago, while attending one of the meetings related to the Dialogue on Trade Potential between countries, I head a very senior officer explaining his colleague:  One who has knowledge (on a particular subject), needs a platform or people around him where he can speak out his mind. Else he feels restlessness. We should think of holding this trade dialogue.  I noted down the line in my diary -  One who has knowledge (on a particular subject), needs a platform or people around him where he can speak out his mind.  However, in today's scenario, I would edit the above line I wrote in my diary -  One who thinks he has knowledge (on a particular subject), needs people around him to listen. He should not merely dominate his conversation while speaking out his mind but should learn from people around him too.  Few years ago, I believed that the more you talk, the more you think you’ve learned. But now I believe, learning is a lifelong process. A...

Birthday celebrations in our friend circle is Dinner - cum - cake cutting ceremony. 9th March. It's my wife's birthday. In the process of inviting my friends to dinner, I called my friend Ankit to extend the dinner invitation. He was in his office and said will call back in the evening. I told him to make no other plans for the dinner.  In the evening, Ankit called my wife and wished her. He said to her that his wife was having a sore throat, body ache and mild fever and they would not be able to join us in the evening.  I then spoke with Ankit regarding his day-to-day work and routine. Ankit then asked me how my work is going on. I said that sometimes I get frustrated by the way I see people around me and that is happening too frequently. He said " Hey man. You cannot be pessimistic. You have been so optimistic all the while that we have also looked up to you. If you become pessimistic, where would we look up for optimism."  Well, this was not known t...

I tweeted it on 4th March. I think I need to change my mind now as I was reading a book on sales. The strategy I am going to follow now is LIVING LIFE. I was not much interested in knowing what's going on in others life. But I would now like to start natural communication with others. I will ask for help. During my workout in the gym, I usually do not seek help in lifiting weights. I will change this behaviour of myself. Asking for help gets the communication flowing.  I usually do not mention about the gym shoes of the other mates, I would simply ask them where they got their shoes or their gym wear from. They may be wearing a brand of sunglasses you like or driving a car you want to know something about. If you are in a restaurant, you can even admire the dish the person at the table next to you ordered and ask about it. I learnt that more more I am participating in life and taking an interest in other people around me, the more I will meet people. I will be more interested in ot...

 Vasantotsav 2023 Gandhinagar  ( વસંતોત્સવ 2023 ગાંધીનગર) 11 March 2023 - 20 March 2023 Time: 1400 hrs - 2200 hrs Venue: Sanskruti Kunj, Near Sarita Udhyan, J Road, Gandhinagar Vasantotsav is a holistic festival to showcase the cultural activities, handicraft, artefacts, craft bazaar, foods, drinks and cuisines of different states of the country at one venue – reflecting 'Ek Bharat; Shrestha Bharat' The 10-day  cultural fair Vasantotsav 2023 will be inaugurated on Saturday 11 March 2023 at Sanskruti Kunj in Gandhinagar. The annual festival is organised by the Sports, Youth and cultural Affairs Department of Government of Gujarat to celebrate the rich diverse heritage of the country.  Artists from across India come to Gujarat to participate in the festival. Along with dance performances, several stalls will be set up to showcase and sale various local traditional handicraft of different states. The nomenclature that this annual event is a combination of two words; ‘Sa...