tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4353940306100083976.post4607860199133878091..comments2023-03-27T04:54:29.263-07:00Comments on Butterflies and Hurricanes: Veronika Decides to DieAsthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18442617490138432785noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4353940306100083976.post-14207787433540105412013-04-11T23:07:20.748-07:002013-04-11T23:07:20.748-07:00I have read several books of the same author The s...I have read several books of the same author The secret, Alchemist,Manual of the warrior of light, 11 Minutes....<br />But sometimes I fail to understand him because his philosophy is too high for a normal person to understand i mean you need to think so that you understand what actually he means.<br /><br />Currently I am reading his book called 'Brida'.vaidehihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07260416572388998670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4353940306100083976.post-72702868091719976342012-01-11T21:20:49.220-08:002012-01-11T21:20:49.220-08:00n of course, cheers to you too :)n of course, cheers to you too :)manuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02565523271908715984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4353940306100083976.post-36986426891965901102012-01-11T21:19:37.487-08:002012-01-11T21:19:37.487-08:00Oh yes, Singapore trip was very good...had a great...Oh yes, Singapore trip was very good...had a great time there...n was good work wise also (which was the purpose of the trip :D).<br /><br />Your words are certainly comforting, as it is practical n true. As for the battles brewing within me, just as you said, I too started to think about all the good things around me that I experience. No use brooding this much, as every person in his/her early (or even mid) 20s go thru the same usual issues like 'what am I doing with my life', 'how will I manage 10 years down the line if things don't change drastically', 'the monotonous life', 'career related worries' n the usual frustrations as you would be able to guess yourself. As you said, I started feeling better by focusing on all the good things I experience in my life.manuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02565523271908715984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4353940306100083976.post-3851450534417697152012-01-11T09:46:29.361-08:002012-01-11T09:46:29.361-08:00Manu, thank you! I'd missed your comments!
Gla...Manu, thank you! I'd missed your comments!<br />Glad to see another one!<br /><br />Hope you had a good trip to Singapore and have, um, won the battles against yourself :)<br />If you think about it, we're all frustrated with at least one aspect of our life. It's important to feel fortunate for the things that we have! Glad you bumped into this post when you did.<br />Cheers :)Asthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18442617490138432785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4353940306100083976.post-53673874118817249352012-01-11T04:08:51.657-08:002012-01-11T04:08:51.657-08:00I know its been over a month...was in Singapore fo...I know its been over a month...was in Singapore for 12 days, been a little busy at work since. Then drowned myself into a few battles for a week that are going on in my head, the usual frustrations that we all face often. So needed time to bring in some positivity.<br /><br />N right as I am back to my normal self, very interesting to read this. A very apt article for me. Good timing :D<br /><br />Have read the book a few years ago. It is very important to realize that you do not realize the importance of many things when you have them...but as soon as you lose them, that is when it strikes you. Just like in this case, Veronika realizes the gift of life just as she is about to lose it.manuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02565523271908715984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4353940306100083976.post-61205890483311692982012-01-07T10:26:27.143-08:002012-01-07T10:26:27.143-08:00Haha, that is so true Karishma :)
I also like thi...Haha, that is so true Karishma :) <br />I also like this quote on which this book is based, "collective madness is sanity"! :PAsthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18442617490138432785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4353940306100083976.post-23880685904002299082012-01-06T09:56:15.623-08:002012-01-06T09:56:15.623-08:00Charles Bukowski said this really awesome thing on...Charles Bukowski said this really awesome thing once that I try to always keep in mind. "Some people never let themselves go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead!" :)Tangled up in blue...https://www.blogger.com/profile/09863311350462955038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4353940306100083976.post-67245250245886992022012-01-06T07:24:00.811-08:002012-01-06T07:24:00.811-08:00Ergo, hope you enjoy the book! :)
Chee, thank you...Ergo, hope you enjoy the book! :)<br /><br />Chee, thank you! Yes you have told me about the Steve and mirror thing before :)<br />Don't even get me started about the man. Everything falls flat in the face of HIM :P<br /><br />P.S. The video is amazing! His narration is perfect!<br /><br />Doo, thanks :) Love these lines. They're so positive and full of life!Asthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18442617490138432785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4353940306100083976.post-60574230494715477852012-01-06T06:52:55.978-08:002012-01-06T06:52:55.978-08:00Nice thoughts Chinkoo:
I love these lines below f...Nice thoughts Chinkoo:<br /><br />I love these lines below from ZNMD which bring out the same philosophy:<br /><br />Dilon mein tum apni<br />Betaabiyan leke chal rahe ho<br />Toh zinda ho tum<br />Nazar mein khwabon ki<br />Bijliyan leke chal rahe ho<br />Toh zinda ho tum<br />Hawa ke jhokon ke jaise<br />Aazad rehno sikho<br />Tum ek dariya ke jaise<br />Lehron mein behna sikho<br />Hal ek lamhe se tum milo<br />Khole apni bhaayein<br />Har ek pal ek naya samha<br />Dekhen yeh nigahaein<br />Jo apni aankhon mein<br />Hairaniyan leke chal rahe ho<br />Toh zinda ho tum<br />Dilon mein tum apni<br />Betaabiyan leke chal rahe ho<br />Toh zinda ho tumAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4353940306100083976.post-19762924659251673692012-01-06T05:40:17.637-08:002012-01-06T05:40:17.637-08:00Wonderful post! So very thoughtful.
I'm sorry...Wonderful post! So very thoughtful.<br /><br />I'm sorry for dragging Steve into this as well, but it only reminds me of his way of life. In an interview he had said that he'd look into the mirror and ask himself, "How was my last month? Is this what I would be doing if I were to die today?" - and many times the answer would be a resounding no.<br />Also, using your concept of the 'weighing scale' (;)), everything falls flat in the face of death.<br /><br />P.S. Nice quote, to summarise your post. The man must be really wise :)<br />P.P.S. Here's to the crazy ones: http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=IN&feature=player_embedded&v=8rwsuXHA7RAQwertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16631524423795294097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4353940306100083976.post-64453793854449051982012-01-05T10:16:48.936-08:002012-01-05T10:16:48.936-08:00This makes me want to read the book even more. I&#...This makes me want to read the book even more. I'm taking it from you tomorrow.ergohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06870312437888095823noreply@blogger.com