The power of now....

" Yesterday is history....
Tomorrow is a mystery....
But today is a gift, that's why it is called the "PRESENT"

I really loved this dialogue in the movie "Kung Fu Panda"...

It's so very true, what we have is today, now , the present... A Gift that each one of us possesses...

You know it makes me feel really powerful and so much in control of my life... I am the torchbearer and I am riding the chariot of my life... I can move it to any direction, I desire...

The philosophical facet of my character, makes a quick journey through my past and my experiences and sets before me examples which illustrates this fact. Isn't that what always happens. Whenever, you think of something, the little self within you goes on a quick journey of discovery through your past life and past experiences and retrieves all situations specific to your thought. This strengths your belief in that statement. This is how we start believing...
If we understand this science of believing, we can control our mind to belief in only those facts/statements/convictions which will act as catalyst in our growth and development and brush aside statements/convictions which we know will prove to be detrimental to our growth.
Ultimately, we have to grow... Growth is life... Change is life... We cannot choose to be stagnant and lifeless.

Anyways, coming back to the original point, there are several instances, which I can site in my life as well as others, based on my experiences, what I have seen around; many great decisions are in the flash of a second.. We are in it or out... And latter when we look back, we realize, that instant decision was so much beneficial for us.

Each moment is special, because each moment gives you the power and control to paint your life, to choose the colors, to choose the brushes, the strokes, the picture... everything....

I have always been a bit philosophical.. Since early childhood, I loved reading stories on determination, power, passion and dreams... How people fulfilled their purpose on this planet by following their dreams with passion and determination...
However, understanding the science and art behind their drive has been most interesting part of my voyage within myself.. As and when some truth dawns on my inward eye, I love sharing it out, with others, like me, who have a constant quest for knowledge of the human mind, the most fantastic machine that one can ever imagine... This is the purpose of my blog... I want to see the awakening, within the self.... within each one of us...

Each one of us is a toddler, we learn as we travel this journey of our lives...
Let's start living each moment, believing in the power of "NOW"....Taking each moment as a learning experience that awakens and enlightens us a little more than what we were.

The key to success : Success Mantras

A few days ago I had a remarkable experience, a memorable incident in my life, which I feel is worth sharing....

We all want to find that secret key to our success, a key which will open the gates to ever lasting joy, fame and victory... Is there really such a key to the casket of name and fame? Is there a genie which can help us realize all our dreams and manifest them into reality?

If you ask me that question, I will say : Yes there is; and believe me its very simple... it can be used by one and all, provided we understand the combination which will open the gates of glory for us, as each individual. Have you seen the modern days locks, which require a particular combination of numbers to be set before opening the box; the key to success is similar to this, each of us require one combination which suits only us, which enables us to unleash our passions, our talents.
So thats one thing you need to do : Find your Passion, Your purpose on this planet.

Now, about the remarkable experience in my life.... I had the golden opportunity to meet one of the greatest self made individuals... a remarkable entrepreneur... the CEO of one of the biggest company.

He shared his core beliefs which were the torchbearers in his path to success and achievement, and guess what they were so much similar to what we have been talking about in this blog.
Without wasting time, let me elaborate and share some of his core beliefs , which he shared with us.

1. Pursue your passion
Find our purpose and then live your purpose. Take time to discover your passion. Ask yourself : what is my purpose on this planet? What am I made for?
Find that answer... Let it slowly dawn, wait for the answer to be displayed someday magically on the canvas of your mind...

Once you have that answer, live that answer.

When " WORK " is your purpose, hard work is not an option, its a necessity.

Here, work is the nothing but your passion, what drives you, what awakens you...

2. Be ready to fail...

An age old saying says: Failures are the pillars of success.

It's very true.. A child learns to walk by falling and hurting himself or herself multiple times.. He keep trying until he succeeds, accepting the challenge to stand up on his/her feet. History bears witness to the pioneers, the great inventors and entrepreneurs, who have made their way inspite of all odds, drawing the inner strength from the power of their dreams and the fire of their passions... Dhirubhai Ambani, a magnificent business man who rose from one among the common man, to one of the richest man in the world. There are many such examples.. Choose one such man, model his beliefs in your life, maintaining your individuality as well... These beliefs ,my friend, is the combination that I have been talking about. The combination which will open the gates of success for you.

3. Be ready to be misunderstood...

There will be several situations in which people around you, including your loved ones may misunderstand you. They may consider you wrong. Acknowledge criticism only when you feel indeed there is the need of a change. Be like the sponge ( a sponge is an aquatic animal)... Treat life like a flowing water, a brook.. The water assimilates everything, good and bad... However, the sponge absorbs water and oxygen from the water... paying no attention to things which are unnecessary. There will be criticisms, speculations , predictions from all sides... Accept what you feel is needed for your good and constant improvement... Let the useless pass...

4. Think long term

The mantra to success is being fore sighted, focus on the long term goal, the small achievements are the building blocks to the ultimate objective... Don't rest until you reach the pinnacle. Keep the same enthusiasm, passion and tempo throughout. Be Powerful.. wondering how??? By feeling powerful.. Even if it seems to be cloudy, look with optimism to the horizon where a bright sunny day is on its way...

Dream as if you were to live forever, live as if you were to die today.

5. Focus on your customers

The key to any business undertaking, any work, any job on this planet.. is customer satisfaction. The end user should be satisfied with what you deliver. Belief in Win- Win situation. We all can win together. For you to win it's not necessary for me to lose. Deliver quality work.

Above all : Belief in your self, on the power of your dreams. Be confident that you will succeed.

This friend, is the mantra to success. The secret key to all your dreams and aspirations.
Choose the right beliefs, empowering beliefs which will help you sail to your destination. Its rightly said:

"YOU HOLD THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS!"

" What lies behind us and
what lies before us are
tiny matters compared
to what lies within us."
--------OliverWendellHomes