Just a thought!!

Its been long since I have written anything here.. I would blame "work" for this but it would make me feel further guilty as Stephen Dolley, Jr has rightly said, "A man who wants to do something will find a way; a man who doesn't will find an excuse". Anyhow, without further going into ifs and buts let me just come to the point... These past two years have changed my life upside down (for good!!!) and have made me realize that whatever we plan for ourselves never work..at all!! God has always better plans for us so better not push things too much and accept whatever comes your way.. Whenever you would feel down..there would be some force out there just waiting to lift up your spirits again..you just have to keep your eyes, heart and mind open!! There is so much to be happy about..like the very fact  that you are able to read this post.. We all are so blessed and still we keep on whining and crying about what we have lost.. So, never lose your smile just because one thing didn't work for you..there is something lot better in store..keep looking for your inspiration..and remember what Marilyn Monroe said..Sometimes things fall apart so that better things fall together!! 

(Photo credits:http://www.flickr.com/photos/vishal-singh44/6357084645/)

(This picture gives me so much peace, that i couldn't help sharing it!!)

Celebrating 2 Decades of MASTER BLASTER

Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar, generally known as Sachin Tendulkar is an Indian Cricket player who is considered to be one of the all time greatest batsmen to have ever played the game of Cricket. The renowned Cricket magazine Wisden ranked Sachin Tendulkar the 2nd all time greatest Test Cricket batsman, only after Sir Donald Bradman at the 1st place in the year 2002. Also, the magazine ranked him the 2nd all time greatest ODI batsman after Viv Richards at the first spot.

It was the winter of 1989 when a 16-year old Sachin Tendulkar made his debut for India against Pakistan, their fiercest rivals. He came armed with an already formidable reputation and began the journey that scaled a summit that a few would imagine was possible. Twenty years later, Sachin Tendulkar is a legend among his peers and a colossus that history would place on a heady pedestal. He still plays the game with limitless enthusiasm and continues to enchant.

So, here is an enchanting pictorial journey into the life of this charismatic icon!

Baby Sachin

Wonder Years!!

119 not out v England, Old Trafford, 1990: It was Tendulkar's first match-winning effort. With India on the verge of losing the Test, 17-year old Tendulkar was the only batsman left and the genius blasted a classy century and saved the game for India.

With wife anjali (wedding day!)

In Action!!!

Admired by all!!!

Surprise Birthday party by friends

Sachin Tendulkar next to his wax figure which is now housed at the Madame Tussauds in London.

With family in this one!!

Religious too!!

Living Legend!!

..still miles to go....

This is what others say:-

There are 2 kind of batsmen in the world. One Sachin Tendulkar. Two all the others. : Andy Flower

India's fortune will depend on how many runs the little champion scores. There is no doubt Tendulkar is the real thing. : Sunil Gavaskar

I'll be going to bed having nightmares of Sachin just running down the wicket and belting me back over the head for six. He was unstoppable. I don't think anyone, apart from Don Bradman, is in the same class as Sachin Tendulkar. He is just an amazing player. : Shane Warne

I am fortunate that I've to bowl at him only in the nets! : Anil Kumble

Mark Taylor: "We did not lose to a team called India...we lost to a man called Sachin" -Mark Taylor, during the test match in Chennai (1997)

Sir Don Bradman: I saw him playing on television and was struck by his technique, so I asked my wife to come look at him. Now I never saw myself play, but I feel that this player is playing much the same as I used to play, and she looked at him on Television and said yes, there is a similarity between the two...hi compactness, technique, stroke production... it all seemed to gel! in reference to Sachin Tendulkar.

Glenn McGrath: I still think Tendulkar is the best batsmen in the world ahead of Steve Waugh and Lara.

Brain Lara: Sachin is a genius. I'm a mere mortal.

MY Favorite:

Matt Hayden: "I have seen God, he bats at no. 4 for India"

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This is OPTIMISM!!

There are times when we get really upset because some people were rude to us. Even I get hurt when someone raises his/her pitch over me. I seriously don’t like people doing this to me. But recently I got a way to come over this. To see things differently is the key. When someone is rude to you or they behave in a way that you definitely don’t acknowledge, then thank these people because they have given you freedom. Think this way: when someone is polite to you, no matter how upset you are, you have to behave in the best way you can. But if someone is rude to you then it’s completely your choice to act in whatever manner you want to. There are no formalities; you are not liable to them. On the contrary, when people give respect to you they expect you to smile, to acknowledge them, to behave in a particular manner. So, next time when someone is rude to you, think that this person have given you freedom and from now on you can act the way you want to with this person, and you would be happy!!

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What will I do?

Yesterday I was just wondering that suppose I somehow come to know that, today is my last day and I have only 24 hours left of my total existence then what will I do? How I would be spending those last precious hours of my life? It’s quite scary but I just thought about it. I mulled over it for a long time and concluded that I would do what all are priorities of my life. I would tell each and every person I love that how much I love them and how much I care about them. I would let every special person of my life know about how special they are and I would spend the entire day with them. I would also pray and thank god for making me so blessed and would request him to make my life same way next time. Then in last 1 hour I would like to sleep and would like to die peacefully.

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It’s now or never!!

I believe that I am blessed to be on this beautiful planet and live the life the way I am living. I also don’t know how many people think likewise. With 2007 declared as The World Environment Year, it was very clear that environment was becoming the top priority of the people around the globe. But, is this something we say about and make plans only? Do we actually care about the environment which we live in? I won’t answer that because we all know it! Global warming is the biggest threat today. As said by the famous scientist, William Hawkins, that if we are able to survive for the next 10 years we can survive for one century more. So, the situation or rather I should say the danger we are facing is pretty palpable. 7 trees are being cut for each person every year, so you can clearly imagine the number of trees lost by mother earth just to fulfill your desires till now. We all know what needs to be done. Plant more trees, go for conservation of resources, recycling, making things reusable is all what is required. Moreover, if at this point we don’t become sensitive enough towards this issue then the days are not far when we have to face the repercussions of our selfishness. Just think about what you are leaving for your future generations and you would surely go on the right way because it’s now or never!

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