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Saturday, July 13, 2013
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Wordless Wednesday
My entry for Wordless Wednesday , with my limited photography skills . I love dabbling with colours whenever I get some time . This is an oil on Canvas painting of Hindu God , Ganesha , remover of Obstacles and symbol of intellect and wisdom.
Let me know what you think :-)
Let me know what you think :-)
Friday, December 21, 2012
What ails NGOs and how we can make a difference :-)
It has almost become a ritual that during the weekends people working ( both full time and voluntary contributors) from CRY , GATES Foundation , WHO , HELPAGE etc will come knocking at the door .
First they will ask you ,"Have you heard about them ? .OF COURSE . YOU HAVE .
And then when you reply in affirmative , they will start listing the things which they are doing . And then the next thing , please make a contribution . The least contribution starts from something in 1000 bucks .
So , at one of this instance , there were people coming from GATES foundation. And then this lady also knocked at my neighbour's house . My neighbour's father opened the door .Now let me tell you a liitle bit about him . He has been a past banker , a voracious reader and a very knowledgeable man . So , when this lady repeated the same thing that they are looking for monetary contribution , he asked her , "What is the work you do for GATES foundation ?Then the lady smiled and very sportingly replied that she is a full-time professional and hence on the weekends only when she gets some time they go asking for voluntary contributions from people living in the nearby areas . Then he replied , "Madam Mr Warren Buffet has given his entire earnings to your GATES FOUNDATION and still you are looking for funds from us " I was in raptures and the lady could not help but just smiled back . She was not expecting such a witty reply .
This incident I am recounting here to share the facts which I have came across while working for some of the NGOs in the past . We have been conducting workshops in maths , leadership and other life building skills for student and youth of BOSCO .
The experience has really been an enriching one . Theses are children from class 5 onwards. These children are not actually orphans but from poor families who cannot afford education . And they are provided a safe heaven and education . Some of the children whom I met are really very smart and some are just average . And all of them have dreams to become an engineer , doctor . One boy also remarked that he want to become a politician :-) .
On that weekend around 12 people had volunteered to come and teach and it was astonishing that only 4 people had actually come . While talking to the coordinator of BOSCO MANE he remarked that this is one of the main challenge which they face when they are trying to educate these under-privileged children More than monetary crunches , they face the dilemma of people just making a no show .
So , NEXT TIME when you cannot make any monetary donation to them , take out some time from your busy life and volunteer for one of this organization .Beleive me the joy which it gives when you work for these gifted children is beyond words.And in return you get their love and compassion.
Sometime back we conducted painting competition for the students of Government school . My 5 year old son also accompanied me . And we had great time with all the children . The entire theme was designed by me . Sharing some of the pictures here :
Do share your thoughts if you have spent some time for others .. or if you have done a kind act which bought a smile to them ... will love to hear from you :-)
First they will ask you ,"Have you heard about them ? .OF COURSE . YOU HAVE .
And then when you reply in affirmative , they will start listing the things which they are doing . And then the next thing , please make a contribution . The least contribution starts from something in 1000 bucks .
So , at one of this instance , there were people coming from GATES foundation. And then this lady also knocked at my neighbour's house . My neighbour's father opened the door .Now let me tell you a liitle bit about him . He has been a past banker , a voracious reader and a very knowledgeable man . So , when this lady repeated the same thing that they are looking for monetary contribution , he asked her , "What is the work you do for GATES foundation ?Then the lady smiled and very sportingly replied that she is a full-time professional and hence on the weekends only when she gets some time they go asking for voluntary contributions from people living in the nearby areas . Then he replied , "Madam Mr Warren Buffet has given his entire earnings to your GATES FOUNDATION and still you are looking for funds from us " I was in raptures and the lady could not help but just smiled back . She was not expecting such a witty reply .
This incident I am recounting here to share the facts which I have came across while working for some of the NGOs in the past . We have been conducting workshops in maths , leadership and other life building skills for student and youth of BOSCO .
On that weekend around 12 people had volunteered to come and teach and it was astonishing that only 4 people had actually come . While talking to the coordinator of BOSCO MANE he remarked that this is one of the main challenge which they face when they are trying to educate these under-privileged children More than monetary crunches , they face the dilemma of people just making a no show .
So , NEXT TIME when you cannot make any monetary donation to them , take out some time from your busy life and volunteer for one of this organization .Beleive me the joy which it gives when you work for these gifted children is beyond words.And in return you get their love and compassion.
Sometime back we conducted painting competition for the students of Government school . My 5 year old son also accompanied me . And we had great time with all the children . The entire theme was designed by me . Sharing some of the pictures here :
Do share your thoughts if you have spent some time for others .. or if you have done a kind act which bought a smile to them ... will love to hear from you :-)
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Soul - For Haiku Heights
This Haiku is written for Haiku Heights . The prompt was SOUL
Caged in Desires
Seeks Freedom
To fly
In the azure sky
Over oceans and mountains
A retreat
Of peace and tranquility
And Boundless love
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Wisdom - A Haiku
This Haiku is written for Haiku Heights . The prompt was WISDOM
Teaches you wisdom
Life's ways
Life
Greatest teacher
Prudence with every passing obstacle
As years pass
You grow with thoughts and actions
Greatness follow noble deeds.
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Joy - For Haiku Heights
This Haiku is written for Haiku Heights .Also shared with POETS UNITED
Prompt for this week : Joy
You grew in me
I grew up also
With each passing day
The day you arrived
You cried , my eyes moistened
And my joy know no bounds
You taught me so many things
Patience Compassion
And unconditional love
You are my angel , my purpose
Feeble words cannot capture
The joy of a mother
Motherhood is the most sublime feeling a women can experience in her lifetime.My life changed when I became a mother almost five years back and with each passing day I learn so many things from my darling son. Enjoy this journey of motherhood and make beautiful memories with your child so that you can cherish when you look back. This haiku is dedicated to all the mothers .
As in the words of George Cooper :
Hundreds of dewdrops to greet the dawn,
Hundreds of bees in the purple clover,
Hundreds of butterflies on the lawn,
But only one mother the wide world over.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Zest - For Haiku Heights
This Haiku is written for Haiku Heights .
Prompt today : Zest
Life is whimsical
And moments are counted
Zest, keeps you alive
So follow your heart
Keep your dreams high
And shoot for the stars!!
P. S I adore you :-) --- This journey was so enticing . It was so wonderful meeting so many fellow travellers in this pilgrimage of self-discovery . A big thank you to all the beautiful people for coming here and leaving your impression.
LOVE & PEACE
Prompt today : Zest
Life is whimsical
And moments are counted
Zest, keeps you alive
So follow your heart
Keep your dreams high
And shoot for the stars!!
P. S I adore you :-) --- This journey was so enticing . It was so wonderful meeting so many fellow travellers in this pilgrimage of self-discovery . A big thank you to all the beautiful people for coming here and leaving your impression.
LOVE & PEACE
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