Thursday, January 20, 2011

Bitten by the bark


It was a delightful session at a coffee shop. One friend was particularly lively clicking photographs and cracking jokes. We parted with hugs. A few minutes later a buddy told me that I was the subject of a gossip session led by none other than the same guy who was hugging me a few minutes ago.
Great. My only regret is I let him win. I lost a few precious minutes perturbed by that thought. Shame I could not inject my readymade formula: Progress with a smile and ignore the bark.
I have tested this. If we don’t get shaken, the one who tries to shake us gets shaken.
BTW, Hermann Hesse wrote: Inside you is a stillness and a refuge into which you can enter at any time and be at home. Everyone is capable of this.
Shucks, serious stuff. Hey, a short joke I heard.
“Congrats Banta. You have become a dad.”
“Don’t tell my wife doc. I will give her a surprise.”
 
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  1. SEPOJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    damn him, the back bitching fella...! your mantra is awesome: Progress with a smile and ignore the bark.

    love the serious quote and the silly joke too (some surprise there!)

    overall, well FAB post!

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  2. chitraJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Ramesh,
    Was in Chennai for about a week. Fine weather. enjoyed.
    take care.

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  3. TomzJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    I feel envy because you successfully tested that 'don't get shaken' formula. I could never be like that..

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  4. SandhyaJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Progress with a smile and ignore the bark - it is not easy for me to follow this, Ramesh! I get hurt very easily!

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  5. AmritJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    I like it move with smile and ignore the bark. Surprise the wife..haha :))

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  6. ThinkingJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    hmm...good joke...

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  7. RajlakshmiJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    ahhh people can be such back biters...
    remaining calm requires a lot of effort in such situations...
    loved the joke... :D

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  8. InsigniaJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Ramesh,

    Bitching - people can never stop this. But "dont get shaken" will work out each time

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Ah! I just loved the quote but i just hate ppl who backbite! I just cant remain calm.. I guess I should keep this quote handy with me :)

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Barking dogs seldom bite???? I have tested the theory too! But some people just don't get it! They think you are timid and weak! Guess I need to keep the quote handy too!!! :D

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  11. AshaJanuary 21, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    I have a friend so similar. She never gets perturbed by what people speak behind her back. She says ignorance is bliss in this aspect and as long as the gossipers don't have the guts to speak to her directly, she says it does'nt bother her. I wonder if people can live like that. But my husband says that is the secret of a happy life.

    Good attitude and an excellent post!

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  12. NonaJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Hang in there! Don't let these small things bother you!

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  13. The Unsure AsceticJanuary 21, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    dont trust anyone man, the fren who told u abt the backbiting cud be lying too...good joke btw

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  14. smJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    nice joke
    like the lines
    Inside you is a stillness and a refuge into which you can enter at any time and be at home. Everyone is capable of this.

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  15. ShariJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    I really hate people like that. If you have problem with me, be a man enough to say it on my face or better keep shut.

    I really don't think i can follow the formula i will loose my temper on these type of people.

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  16. MridulaJanuary 22, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Hey Ramesh no more pics from your new cell phone?

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    I try to follow your mantra buddy. It makes things easier but I will be careful next time I deal with that guy..

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  18. OnkarJanuary 22, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    A good mix of serious and hilarious this time.

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  19. தக்குடுJanuary 23, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Gud one dude! esp that banta singh joke and ur secret behind ur magical smile...:))

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  20. rajiJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    ramesh,a nice thought by u ..but iam not of that sort ;i must admit!I cannot sit aback ,but trying hard to overcome this:)

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  21. AnuFebruary 2, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    'Progress with a smile and ignore the bark' is a great policy, but isn't that difficult to follow!
    Lol at Banta!

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  22. SanandJanuary 8, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    I can never tolerate people like that and hats off to you that you could take it coolly!

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