Into A New Year

2014.

A New Year

Some New Goals

Many New Expectations

Loads of reasons to be Happy

Many of us begin our new year with 'New Year Resolutions'. 

Now what are 'New Year Resolutions' ?

Some small or big promises that one makes to oneself, to accomplish certain goals in the coming year. These are 'New Year Resolutions'. I'm sure, each one of us has tried making some, at one point or another. Some succeed, but many do fail. 

For me, It begins with a very enthusiastic January, leads into a less frequent February, and by the end of March, I don't even keep tally of them. Have you too heard many, saying, "I don't have any resolutions for this year, cause I never keep up with them, or complete them." 

Our Goals are realistic. Not like we aim to set foot on Pluto, or bring some twinkling stars home. They Are Realistic. Like, Waking up early, regular reading, being positive, etc.

Our Desires to achieve them are Strong. One doesn't make a resolution for the sake of it. You definitely want to complete that Target or make it your routine.

Then,why do you think many of us fail to keep up to our resolutions?

The answer is simple.

Our resolution, is not a task you have to perform, but a habit, to cultivate.

Resolutions are supposed to be a change that we want to bring in our lives, as compared to the years before. 

Once we realize that, it is as much a part of our daily lives, like brushing teeth, bathing, having meals, etc, it won't be tough to make sure, it is achieved.

There isn't anyone to scold us, for not reaching our target, no one to tax us for failing in it. No one to monitor our tasks of the day.

All we have to do is, remind ourselves, of our targets for the day,in the morning, and tally it for ourselves, in the evening. Maybe, we finish only two of them ,the first day. But once we make up our mind to be regular with it, even laziness cannot hinder it from being completed.

To accomplish new things , we must,

Not only act, but dream,

Not only dream, but plan,

Not only plan, but execute,

Not only execute, but Enjoy.

I have made my resolutions for the year.

Hope you too join me, and motivate yourself to achieve your goals.

I would love to know your views,and your New Year Resolutions!

Hope the New Year,brings great joy,good health,satisfaction and peace to all.

Happy New Year!

Until next time

Now, That's smart!

There are so many of us who do not like a particular vegetable or dish. And now, it is a trend among the younger generation to be judgmental about dishes even before they are tasted!

But, mommies know best, how to handle this lot!!!

It's very smart of them to hide the vegetables under cheese and sauce and present it like junk food, and the kids gobble down, every piece of vegetable from capsicum, to corn, to tomatoes, that are in them.

These are some scrumptious canapés that my mum made for us this eve. And indeed, my brother ate every bit of veges in them!

© Srinidhi Iyengar

Imagination,Creativity and Life

Once in class, a girl sat quietly, painting in her art book. The teacher walked up to her and asked," What is it that you're painting ?", "I'm painting a picture of God", said the girl , proudly. "But no one has seen God!",exclaimed the teacher. "They will, in a minute.",replied the girl.

Imagination is the reason, why humans are superior to animals. Imagination, is the driving force that leads to creativity, into inventions,discoveries,and development of mankind.

It begins from school, where we all are drilled to study. Study the syllabus, well enough to produce book-like answers, when we take an examination. The Indian Education System, is such that, answers that resemble the ones in the referred books, are declared correct, whereas those that are written out of the book from creativity,may be valid, yet incorrect. Imagination and creativity must be given the same importance as education. It is important for a student to imagine to grow intellectually.The Global Education system, measures intelligence by marks and grades, which is highly incorrect. Byhearting lessons for the sake of grades is not only foolishness, but also a waste of time and talent. A student may do well at school and college, but might end up having an unsuccessful career due to social inabilities and necessities for life. 

The Education system is such that , everyone is evaluated based on one subject, even though their individual capabilities may be different.

Like the great scientist, Albert Einstein once said,

  " Everybody is  a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life, believing that it is stupid."

In life, each person has a different question paper.Everybody is evaluated differently. Colleges and Universities are the stepping stone to future. It is here that students, must not only compete academically, but also prepare themselves to face the obstacles that life throws towards them.

Creativity is a gift,a quality, a habit that leads one into the future. 

Develop it.   Use it.   Be it.

© Srinidhi Iyengar