I saw this video on one of my fellow 'iiit'an's blog. It's a must watch.
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Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Friday, July 2, 2010
Change Your Thinking
I received an email a few days ago from one of my friends that included a beautiful story. I’d decided to share it with you the moment I read it. I hope that it will touch you heart while at the same time serving as a tool that you can use and share with others to change the way you view life.
The story goes like this.
“Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room’s only window. The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back.
The men talked for hours on end. They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service, where they had been on vacation.
Every afternoon, when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window. The man in the other bed began to live for those one hour periods where his world would be broadened and enlivened by all the activity and color of the world outside.
The window overlooked a park with lovely lake. Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm amidst flowers of every color and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance. As the man by the window described all this in exquisite details, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine this picturesque scene.
One warm afternoon, the man by the window described a parade passing by. Although the other man could not hear the band – he could see it in his mind’s eye as the gentleman by the window portrayed it with descriptive words. Days, weeks and months passed.
One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only to find the lifeless body of the man by the window, who had died peacefully in his sleep. She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body away.
As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man asked if he could be moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to make the switch, and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone.
Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the real world outside. He strained to slowly turn to look out the window besides the bed. It faced a blank wall. The man asked the nurse what could have compelled his deceased roommate who had described such wonderful things outside this window. The nurse responded that the man was blind and could not even see the wall. She said, ‘Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you.’”
Epilogue:
There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite our own situations.. Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared, is doubled. If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have that money can’t buy.
The story goes like this.
“Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room’s only window. The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back.
The men talked for hours on end. They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service, where they had been on vacation.
Every afternoon, when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window. The man in the other bed began to live for those one hour periods where his world would be broadened and enlivened by all the activity and color of the world outside.
The window overlooked a park with lovely lake. Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm amidst flowers of every color and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance. As the man by the window described all this in exquisite details, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine this picturesque scene.
One warm afternoon, the man by the window described a parade passing by. Although the other man could not hear the band – he could see it in his mind’s eye as the gentleman by the window portrayed it with descriptive words. Days, weeks and months passed.
One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only to find the lifeless body of the man by the window, who had died peacefully in his sleep. She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body away.
As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man asked if he could be moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to make the switch, and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone.
Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the real world outside. He strained to slowly turn to look out the window besides the bed. It faced a blank wall. The man asked the nurse what could have compelled his deceased roommate who had described such wonderful things outside this window. The nurse responded that the man was blind and could not even see the wall. She said, ‘Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you.’”
Epilogue:
There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite our own situations.. Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared, is doubled. If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have that money can’t buy.
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Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Vidyopakarna Danam by Humanitarian Aid Foundation
I attended the Vidyopakarna Daanam program organized by Humanitarian Aid Foundation on Saturday, 15th May 2010. Mr P.Mohan Ram, Mr Satyanarayana and Mr Govardhan Rao, the founders of HAF, distributed note-books and some money to 12 orphanages pratronized by HAF. HAF is currently patronizing 21 orphanages, 6 old age homes, 3 blind care organizations, 4 care homes for mentally challenged, 2 HIV/AIDS affected children homes and a lepers colony. It was a very nice experience to attend and meet some nice people like Mr P. Mohan Ram over there.
Two guys from Commvalut contacted me before through this blog, had shown interest in helping others and wanted to join us in our future plans. I asked them if they are interested to attend this program. They attended this program and donated a few notebooks and Rs. 1500/- to HAF. I donated a part(Rs.5000/-) of the amount we collected for organizing lunch at orphanages. As we are unable to find time these days to go and organize lunch, we thought it would be a better choice to donate the money directly to some orphanage. So, we donated Rs.5000/- to HAF which in turn will be given to orphanages patronized by HAF. Mr Mohan Ram mentioned this blog as he found some of the orphanages, HAF is patronizing, through this blog. I'm very happy that it helped some orphanages get some donations because of this blog.
Photos of the event can be seen here.
-"Pakshulaki konchem dhanyam, pasuvulaki konchem ghraasam, manishiki konchem saayam- ade jeevitam"
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Two guys from Commvalut contacted me before through this blog, had shown interest in helping others and wanted to join us in our future plans. I asked them if they are interested to attend this program. They attended this program and donated a few notebooks and Rs. 1500/- to HAF. I donated a part(Rs.5000/-) of the amount we collected for organizing lunch at orphanages. As we are unable to find time these days to go and organize lunch, we thought it would be a better choice to donate the money directly to some orphanage. So, we donated Rs.5000/- to HAF which in turn will be given to orphanages patronized by HAF. Mr Mohan Ram mentioned this blog as he found some of the orphanages, HAF is patronizing, through this blog. I'm very happy that it helped some orphanages get some donations because of this blog.
Photos of the event can be seen here.
-"Pakshulaki konchem dhanyam, pasuvulaki konchem ghraasam, manishiki konchem saayam- ade jeevitam"
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Saturday, May 15, 2010
Invitation to Vidyopakarna Daanam
Humanitarian Aid Foundation, HYDERABAD is orgranizing a program titled "Vidyopakarna Daanam - Donation of Note Books & Donation of cash towards Monthly Provisions" to 12 orphanages patronized by HAF by calling their in-charges to the venues given below.
Venue: ECIL Dubba canteen (near main gate reception)
Date: 15-05-2010
Time: 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
All are welcome to participate in the mass charity get-together by HAF.
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Venue: ECIL Dubba canteen (near main gate reception)
Date: 15-05-2010
Time: 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
All are welcome to participate in the mass charity get-together by HAF.
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Vidyopakarna Daanam – Donation of Note Books & Donation of cash
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Happy Mother's Day
"A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie"
"Mom, I loved you yesterday, I love you tomorrow and everyday.
You were there for me my first day of school, to hold my hand and give me courage to go.
You listened to me when I needed to talk, you talked to me when I needed to listen.
You let me grow and learn from my own mistakes.
You never left my side when I was feeling down, I knew you would be there to pick me up.
I wish there was a way I could repay all the things you have done for me, but there's nothing great enough to repay the greatest mother of all."
One relationship which is always with us is the one we share with our mother. She is our guiding force and is responsible for making us who we are. She shapes our lives and our personalities and crediting them for the same is something one should do at every opportunity. A mother is a very special person to many people in the world. She deserves the best not just this day but throughout the year shew should be lauded for her invaluable contributions to family life.
On this very special day, I wish every one a happy mother's day.
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"Mom, I loved you yesterday, I love you tomorrow and everyday.
You were there for me my first day of school, to hold my hand and give me courage to go.
You listened to me when I needed to talk, you talked to me when I needed to listen.
You let me grow and learn from my own mistakes.
You never left my side when I was feeling down, I knew you would be there to pick me up.
I wish there was a way I could repay all the things you have done for me, but there's nothing great enough to repay the greatest mother of all."
One relationship which is always with us is the one we share with our mother. She is our guiding force and is responsible for making us who we are. She shapes our lives and our personalities and crediting them for the same is something one should do at every opportunity. A mother is a very special person to many people in the world. She deserves the best not just this day but throughout the year shew should be lauded for her invaluable contributions to family life.
On this very special day, I wish every one a happy mother's day.
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Sunday, November 15, 2009
Colors - Shades of Life
Shraddha and V Care organized a fund raising event "COLORS - Shades of Life" on 31st October at Harihara Kala Bhavan. Many physically and visually challenged singers and dancers performed on a wonderful evening. The dancers are from Devnar blind school and few trained by choreographer Lawrence.I have never been to this kind of events before. I got to know about this event through orkut. I was totally amazed by the performances of these physically and visually challenged people. They did what most of us are not able to do.
The event started off with a classical dance performance by Sidendra Kala Peetam.
Aditya and Sravya who are blind sung songs from Magadheera and Billa. Aditya is multi-talented. He is a singer and keyboard player. Rasheed who is also blind sung 2 folk songs. He participated in many TV shows also. The audience went Ga-Ga over his songs.
Mahesh, who lost his body part below his waist, danced to a song from the movie Style. It was totally amazing.
You can watch the performance in the video below.
It was followed by another terrific dance performance by another physically challenged guy Jagan. Both these guys are trained by Lawrence. These guys left the audience spellbound with their outstanding performances.
A group of visually challenged people from Devnar blind school danced to the songs from Bharateeyudu, Bhool Bhulaiya.
These people are not disabled, they are differently abled.
In between these performances, many people were felicitated.
A few of them were Mr. Deva, M/s Sujata, Mr. PV Rajeswara Rao, Mr. VR Srinivas etc. Deva sells snacks, tiffins in weekdays and spend the whole sunday entirely for helping others. Sujata is physically challenged. She is a HP gas dealer. Mr. PV Rajeswar Rao is a social worker. Mr. VR Srinivas is also physically challenged and he is an EPWD in Mahindra Satyam.
I missed out some names as I could not remember them. I wish I could have been there till the end.
Photos of the event
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