Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Power of mirror

“What are you reading, it’s midnight,” my roommate asked.
“Just some motivational pieces ya.”
“Like?”
“Today is the tomorrow you were worried about yesterday,” I read a quote.
He replied with half-closed eyes. “Hmmmm.”
“In the midst of challenges, be like the epicenter of a cyclone that remains serene and calm,” I continued. He was snoring by now.
In the morning I woke up with a firm decision, “Be positive.”
I patted myself and looked at the mirror. Face looks grim, warned my heart. I flashed a smile. Abracadabra. The mirror reflected a cheerful picture. I picked up the dumbbells. You should have seen me flexing muscles buddies. Great going. Went for a walk after that. Flashed smiles all around.
Around 2pm packed my bags to go to office. And the damn phone rang.
“Your brother in trouble for his mistakes.”
When I reached office, two friends asked me, “What’s wrong buddy? You look so down?”
Well. Another dawn. I am standing before the mirror. Smiling.

31 comments:

  1. Ramesh, I too need it, your mantra, 'be positive.'

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  2. I need your mantra too, 'be positive.'

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  3. Life goes on...but the smile SHOULD go on, Ramesh!

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  4. That should be the spirit :) Days come and go it is your thoughts & spirits which remain with you!

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  5. I wish I could have mirrors all around me!

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  6. Nice.....I loved the quote -Today is the tomorrow you were worried about yesterday

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  7. Keep it up after all the show must go on

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  8. Made a fantastic reading!All the best for Ramnavmi!

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  9. Motivational quotes are always motivating to read but ultimate motivation lies in your thought process.Our mind with just one thought can do wonders:)

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  10. hEY !! Do you like cricket.If yes then check out my IPL post;)

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  11. Very "positive". I like your blogs.

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  12. “In the midst of challenges, be like the epicenter of a cyclone that remains serene and calm,”

    True.
    But actually very few people can do that.

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  13. Well, Great writing as ever... Hey Ramesh, i am doing great thanks for passing by.... How about you.. yeah, i know i was missing all these days.. was real busy with stuffs which are out of my mind.... Hope you doing good... Take care...

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  14. You are one of the most positive person that i know...keep shining and smiling !

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  15. Can you read minds too :|
    Well ignore that line, i am too zapped to think sane thoughts, but i loved this piece.
    Especially "Today is the tomorrow you were worried about yesterday"
    Cheers!

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  16. I am still wondering as to where do you get these ideas from.

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  17. Great post as always. Keep writing.

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  18. Ha Ha...smile and the world smiles with you.

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  19. one smile brings more - the world lights up!

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  20. Yeah, the power of smile! Please continue spreading it all over! :)

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  21. This one brought a smile :)
    Great writing as always.

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  22. That's right. Never lose your smile.

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  23. One who can always smile makes himself and those around him happy. I like yr attitude.

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  24. this was genuine, i mean all your posts are..but this was just too good!! will remember this one for a long time

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  25. huh.. finally I managed to reach u :D Hey u r really a very positive and lively person :D Touch wood! Be like this always :)

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  26. I love reading motivational quotes. Bring more on :)

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  27. Keep that mirror always close by!

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  28. Smilingly you ask: mirror mirror on the wall,
    who has the broadest smile of all!

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