New a word that itself provides fresh energy, Initiative and beginning a word that signifies the unknown but the awaited.
As the year 2011 has drawn to a close, we await yet another year, 2012, with open arms to embrace new life and possibilities. Despite the prevailing talks that the year is going to bring us the end, we rule out any negative thought ourselves to welcome our future into the present.
The New Year also brings with itself a new beginning. The transition from autumn, winter, and finally to spring denotes signs of birth, renewal and rejuvenation. After a long period of dormancy, nature witnesses fruition of its creatures and humankind witnesses rebirth in a much more deeper sense.
The new year symbolizes, and very aptly, conveys to us, that it is a time to be born again.
What does it mean to be born again? Of course, it bears a figurative meaning rather than a literal one. To be born again, is a way to within myself, to understand who I am, what I want, what I am doing and what should I do, where I'm going and where should I go.
To be born again means to unfurl the wings of the mind, fly to all direction possible, explore my own capacities and bring out the best in me. It means to untie the knots of complexities I am stuck up in,step out of the boundaries created by me and open the door for everyone around.
To be again means to lead life in simpler, natural ways that correspond to the beautiful symmetry of nature. To be born again means to be able to love everyone, and make my love patient, kind and unbiased. It means to consider everyone my friend even if I might be meeting someone for the first time, but make him my friend all the same, because we are bound by the ties of humanity.
To be born again means to do good and be good not be swayed away from my values by mere demands of the circumstances. It means to have faith, firm faith in God, my creator, and place this faith in myself and all beings around, understanding the fact that we are children of one supreme being.
To be born again means to never let my faith waver, no matter what the situations may be, and to have the will and ability to accept the things I can not change and for all the umpteenth number of things I cannot write and a lot more I can not comprehend, to be more again means, to start a new beginning with every new my moment with the words that keep my world in place, “Lord , let Thy will be done.”
Students' Oxygen movement view
1/1/2012
Friday 13 January, 2012
Discovering the Santa in US!
December brings to us many things- winter, woolens, vacations, and above all, Celebration. Moreover, it also adds meaning to our life by reminding us the joy of sharing and living for humanity. With December, comes Christmas, a festival much awaited by everyone, especially children, eager to decorate their houses with Christ's Manger, lights and looking forward to the gifts and delicacies they would receive.
During the Christmas season, we celebrate the spirit of this festival with full vigor, sharing our joy with others and lighting up the lives of those around us with whatever we can.
There arises a question in the mind- Are we really keeping up the spirit of Christmas, or has it been reduced to the state of celebration and merry-making? This is a big question which needs pondering upon. What would be better than celebrating Christmas in our daily life; how is this possible? One would ask. The answer is- this is not only possible, this is also the true message of Christmas. The birth of Jesus Christ symbolizes the birth of goodwill, initiative, brotherhood and a journey on the right path. Literally as well, after December, a state of birth after a long dormancy, follows January, a new year, and, a new beginning.
St. Nicholas, our very own Santa Claus, a famous icon among the innocent children,lived the Christmas spirit in the real sense; and there he is, immortalized by his actions, teaching us the art of living year after year, each Christmas. He also shares with us one secret, that is, our joy and happiness multiply manifold when we share it with others. This is a very well-known fact, but it really would become a secret if we continue isolating ourselves from others through social barriers such as rich, poor, per capita income, etc, which we call parameters of progress.
Let us lead life in a simpler way, which is the nutshell of all religions- Do good and be good. This Christmas, let's discover the Santa Claus in us and unfold the secret of true joy and happiness. Let us be born again this Christmas, like Jesus, our savior, brushing off the dirt we have accumulated, and be one with ourselves, connecting with each other through the strongest bond- the bond of the human heart. And when we really live up to the Christmas spirit, we will hear the bells jingling and Santa coming.
What's more, when you have done your bit, there will be enough in your happiness stock to last till the next Christmas. Till then, Merry Christmas!
Students' Oxygen movement view
25/12/2011
During the Christmas season, we celebrate the spirit of this festival with full vigor, sharing our joy with others and lighting up the lives of those around us with whatever we can.
There arises a question in the mind- Are we really keeping up the spirit of Christmas, or has it been reduced to the state of celebration and merry-making? This is a big question which needs pondering upon. What would be better than celebrating Christmas in our daily life; how is this possible? One would ask. The answer is- this is not only possible, this is also the true message of Christmas. The birth of Jesus Christ symbolizes the birth of goodwill, initiative, brotherhood and a journey on the right path. Literally as well, after December, a state of birth after a long dormancy, follows January, a new year, and, a new beginning.
St. Nicholas, our very own Santa Claus, a famous icon among the innocent children,lived the Christmas spirit in the real sense; and there he is, immortalized by his actions, teaching us the art of living year after year, each Christmas. He also shares with us one secret, that is, our joy and happiness multiply manifold when we share it with others. This is a very well-known fact, but it really would become a secret if we continue isolating ourselves from others through social barriers such as rich, poor, per capita income, etc, which we call parameters of progress.
Let us lead life in a simpler way, which is the nutshell of all religions- Do good and be good. This Christmas, let's discover the Santa Claus in us and unfold the secret of true joy and happiness. Let us be born again this Christmas, like Jesus, our savior, brushing off the dirt we have accumulated, and be one with ourselves, connecting with each other through the strongest bond- the bond of the human heart. And when we really live up to the Christmas spirit, we will hear the bells jingling and Santa coming.
What's more, when you have done your bit, there will be enough in your happiness stock to last till the next Christmas. Till then, Merry Christmas!
Students' Oxygen movement view
25/12/2011
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