Friday, February 5, 2010

Soon No More a Jersey Girl

Well a week more to go and then I will give up my claim on being a Jersey girl. I am sad and happy at the same time. I am filled with positivity and hope for a future which asks more of me in every which way. With my babies almost ready to go to school and full time at that, I am gearing up to do more and give back more to the community. I am excited about starting work on my dream....social entrepreneurship. Cannot wait to see my family though heartbroken to leave my 'new'family here.

A lot is going on around me and so many issues and stories I have been dying to write about but have been unable to for obvious reasons. I cannot believe that even after a year I am talking and thinking, if the likes of Uddhav Thackeray can get more harmful for the fabric of a nation. I fail to fathom how deep seated problems get solved by banning sports persons and artists form the neighboring country. The problems stem from a different place, which has little to do with the common man and things associated with him.

I could not be more in love with Aamir Khan after Rang De Basanti, Taare Zameen Par and now 3 Idiots. I hope he has sparked many a mind with his revolutionary films and initiated a process of change. I recently viewed a clip on the work being done by Kiran Bir Sethi, at Riverside School, Ahmedabad and prayed for more of her likes. I am motivated and encouraged to imitate her vision and her commitment. I echo her thoughts the "Let Change Be Contagious"!!!!
http://www.ted.com/talks/kiran_bir_sethi_teaches_kids_to_take_charge.html

I have also dealt with something I call 'Clipped Wings'...children born with special needs. After visiting NICUs (Neo-natal Intensive Care Units) in 2 different hospitals and seeing a set of parents, who are also my dear friends live a nightmare, I cannot pray harder for those who are born with clipped wings and even those who refuse to be grateful that they CAN take flight.

I leave next Saturday and just wanted to say to all my dear blogosphere friends, that I will not be long gone. I have so much to share and am looking forward to your feedback.

I pray it will not just be a journey this time but a Rite of Passage....a more evolved me is getting a chance to put theory into practice. Wish me Luck!!

8 comments:

D said...

All the best for the future!

And where exactly are you moving?

Pranab said...

Good luck for the future!

BK Chowla, said...

My best wishes.
What you are saying is right about sports and cultural exchanges.My question to all those who are advocating and preaching to us--please tell me why are Indian performers not allowed in Pak?When has any one written on this subject?

Amrita said...

Wishes for a good journey. Will await your posts.. Take care

Unknown said...

D: Thanks. I will be in India for the next 4-5 months. There is a possibility I might be heading to London after that for a couple of years. While in India..I will be all over the place....Delhi Mumbai, Pune, and then mostly Patna and Jammu.

Pranab: Thank you.

Chowla Sir: Thanks for your wishes...I do need them. And I am not completely aware of the SRK/ Paki players controversy, so cannot comment.

Unknown said...

Totally agree with you...words should always be sweet and soft.....hope never have to 'eat' them :)

Anonymous said...

Its been long and I come here to find that you are shifting:)
Wishing you a happy journey:)

Poonam J said...

Life is all about change, change is the truth of life...Wishing you the very best, hoping u make the best of all life offers.