Present Simple Tense (Day 1) Monday

We use the simple present tense when an action is happening right now, or when it happens regularly (or unceasingly, which is why it’s sometimes called present indefinite). Depending on the person, the simple present tense is formed by using the root form or by adding s or es to the end. Simple Present Tense is the basic form of the present tense in English that helps to express habits, daily routine or a universally established fact. 

Examples:

1. She drinks coffee every morning.

2. The Earth revolves around the sun.

3. We go to the beach on weekends.

4. Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

5. I work as a teacher.

6. The train leaves at 7 pm.

7. They play tennis in the park every afternoon.

The simple present, present simple or present indefinite is one of the verb forms associated with the present tense in modern English. It is commonly referred to as a tense, although it also encodes certain information about aspect in addition to the present time. The simple present is the most commonly used verb form in English, accounting for more than half of verbs in spoken English.

Excuses Are For Weak People

The definition of excuse is weak is a concise statement that challenges the notion of making excuses by emphasizing their inherent weakness.

An excuse is an explanation or justification used to defend or rationalize one’s actions, behaviors, or shortcomings. It often serves as a means to avoid taking responsibility or accountability for one’s choices or failures. By referring to the definition of excuse as weak, the quote highlights the fundamental flaw in relying on excuses as a way to evade personal growth & progress.

Excuses are inherently weak because they tend to limit our potential and hinder our ability to overcome obstacles. They can become a barrier to self-improvement, preventing us from fully acknowledging our mistakes, learning from them, and moving forward. Excuses create a false sense of comfort or justification that ultimately inhibits personal development and stifles progress.

To overcome this weakness, it is essential to cultivate a mindset of self-awareness, accountability, and ownership. Recognizing and acknowledging our shortcomings without making excuses allows us to take ownership of our actions and empowers us to seek solutions and make positive changes. It shifts the focus from external factors to personal growth, resilience, and a willingness to adapt and improve.

By challenging the weakness of excuses, we open ourselves up to a world of possibilities, growth, and personal fulfillment. It encourages us to confront our limitations, embrace responsibility, and seek alternative paths to success.

K.Gaurav

IIT Madras 

The Power of Thanks, Sorry & Please

In a world filled with diverse cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs, the words we choose to communicate can either build bridges or create barriers. Often overlooked, the simple yet powerful words “please,” “thank you,” and “sorry” play a pivotal role in shaping a better society and fostering stronger, more compassionate communities. As part of this community, I would urge everyone to recognize the profound impact of these words on human language and their ability to shape our interactions positively.

“Please” A Humble Request for Cooperation 

The word “please” carries a sense of humility and respect in our language. When we use “please” in our requests, we demonstrate our acknowledgement of others’ autonomy and their right to choose. It serves as a gentle reminder that we are not entitled to someone else’s time, help, or resources. By saying “please,” we invite cooperation and mutual understanding, fostering a sense of collaboration in our interactions.

In a better society, “please” should be embraced not only in our formal exchanges but also in our everyday conversations with family, friends, and strangers. It elevates the discourse, creating an environment of respect and kindness, where everyone feels valued and heard.

“Thank You” Gratitude for Building Stronger Communities

The expression of gratitude through “thank you” holds the power to brighten someone’s day and nourish our sense of interconnectedness. It acts as a verbal affirmation of appreciation, acknowledging the efforts, kindness, or support we receive from others.

In a better society, expressing gratitude should be a daily practice. It reinforces positive behavior, inspires generosity, and fosters a culture of giving back. By saying “thank you,” we recognize the value of community and create a cycle of goodwill that encourages others to engage in acts of kindness as well.

Sorry — Healing and Empathy in Relationships

The word “sorry” embodies the courage to take responsibility for our actions, acknowledging when we have caused harm or inconvenience to others. It is an essential aspect of empathy and emotional intelligence. A sincere apology not only mends relationships but also strengthens them by fostering trust and understanding. In a better society, the genuine use of “sorry” should be encouraged, creating an environment where people feel safe to acknowledge their mistakes and learn from them. By embracing “sorry,” we demonstrate our willingness to grow and evolve as individuals and as a community.

K.Gaurav

IIT Madras 

गार्बेज ट्रक - एक प्रेरणादायक कहानी

एक दिन एक आदमी टैक्सी से एअरपोर्ट जा रहा था . टैक्सी वाला कुछ गुनगुनाते हुए बड़े इत्मीनान से गाड़ी चला रहा था कि अचानक एक दूसरी कार पार्किंग से निकल कर रोड पर आ गयी , टैक्सी वाले ने तेजी से ब्रेक लगायी , गाड़ी स्किड करने लगी और बस एक -आध इंच से सामने वाली कार से लड़ते -लड़ते बची .

आदमी ने सोचा कि टैक्सी वाला कार वाले को भला -बुरा कहेगा …लेकिन इसके उलट सामने वाला ही पीछे मुड़ कर उसे गलियां देने लगा . इसपर टैक्सी वाला नाराज़ होने की बजाये उसकी तरफ हाथ हिलाते हुए मुस्कुराने लगा , और धीरे -धीरे आगे बढ़ गया .

आदमी ने आश्चर्य से पूछा “ तुमने ऐसा क्यों किया ? गलती तो उस आदमी की थी ,उसकी वजह से तुम्हारी गाडी लड़ सकती थी और हम होस्पिटलाइज भी हो सकते थे .!”

“सर जी ”, टैक्सी वाला बोला , “ बहुत से लोग गार्बेज ट्रक की तरह होते हैं . वे बहुत सार गार्बेज उठाये हुए चलते हैं ,फ्रस्ट्रेटेड, हर किसी से नाराज़ और निराशा से भरे …जब गार्बेज बहुत ज्यादा हो जाता है तो वे अपना बोझ हल्का करने के लिए इसे दूसरों पर फेंकने का मौका खोजने लगते हैं , पर जब ऐसा कोई आदमी मुझे अपना शिकार बनाने की कोशिश करता हैं तो मैं बस यूँही मुस्कुरा के हाथ हिल कर उनसे दूरी बना लेता हूँ …किसी को भी उनका गार्बेज नहीं लेना चाहिए , अगर ले लिया तो शायद हम भी उन्ही की तरह उसे इधर उधर फेंकने में लग जायेंगे …घर में ,ऑफिस में सड़कों पर …और माहौल गन्दा कर देंगे , हमें इन गार्बेज ट्रक्स को अपना दिन खराब नहीं करने देना चाहिए . ज़िन्दगी बहुत छोटी है कि हम सुबह किसी अफ़सोस के साथ उठें , इसलिए … उनसे प्यार करो जो तुम्हारे साथ अच्छा व्यवहार करते हैं और जो नहीं करते उन्हें माफ़ कर दो .”

Friends, सोचने की बात है कि क्या हम intentionally garbage trucks को avoid करते हैं , या उससे भी बड़ी बात कि कहीं हम खुद गार्बेज ट्रक तो नहीं बन रहे ??? चलिए इस कहानी से सीख लेते हुए हम खुद गुस्सा करने से बचें और frustrated लोगों से उलझने की बजाये उन्हें माफ़ करना सीखें .

कुएं का मेंढक मत बनो

एक कुएं में एक मेंढक रहता था। उसके पास समुन्द्र से एक बड़ी मछली आई।

उसने मेंढक से बोला- मैं अभी-अभी समुन्द्र से आई हूं।

उस मेंढक ने पूछा- ये समुन्द्र क्या होता हैं ?

मछली बोली- समुन्द्र मतलब जहां पे बहुत पानी हैं। मेंढक बोला-बहुत पानी मतलब कितना बहुत पानी हैं?

फिर मेंढक ने एक चौथाई कुएं की छलांग मारी और बोला क्या इतना पानी है ?

मछली बोली- अरे नहीं मेंढक!

इतना नहीं बहुत पानी हैं। 

मेंढक ने फिर आधे कुंए की छलांग मारी और बोला-क्या इतना पानी हैं?

मछली बोली-अरे नहीं ये तो कुछ भी नहीं हैं। इससे भी ज़्यादा पानी होता हैं।

फिर मेंढक ने परेशान होकर पूरे कुंए का एक चक्कर लगाया और बोला-क्या इतना पानी होता हैं समुन्द्र में ?

मछली बोली-अरे नहीं….. मेरे प्यारे मेंढक कैसे समझाऊ मैं तुम्हें, इससे भी ज़्यादा पानी होता हैं।

मेंढक बोला-तुम झूठ बोल रही हो क्योंकि इससे ज़्यादा पानी तो हो ही नहीं सकता।

क्योंकि मेंढक की सोच और उसकी दुनिया यही से शुरू होती हैं और यही पे खत्म होती हैं।

इससे ज़्यादा पानी उस मेंढक ने ना कभी देखा था और  

ना ही कभी सुना था, जब सुना नहीं था, देखा नहीं था,

तो इससे ज़्यादा सोचेगा कैसे।

 मछली बोली-आ बैठ मेरे पीछे और उसको ले गई समुन्द्र में।

मछली- ले देख कितना पानी हैं समुन्द्र में।

जैसे ही मेंढक ने समुन्द्र में इतना पानी देखा तो उसकी आँखें खुली की खुली रह गई।

मेंढक- अरे ये क्या हैं इतना पानी तो मैंने आज तक नहीं देखा।

मेंढक की बोलती बंद हो गई।

Moral Of This Story

हमेशा अपनी सोच से बड़ा सोचने की कोशिश करनी चाहिए, जरूरी नही के जो हमने देखा न हो वो हो न।

जीवन में अक्सर ऐसा ही होता है। जिस चीज को हमने कभी ना देखा हो, उस पर विश्वास करना मुश्किल है। जो काम जीवन में कभी ना किया हो, उसमें सफ़ल होने पाने का विश्वास होना मुश्किल है। यदि हमने संकुचित बुद्धि से सोचा, तो कुएं में ही रह जायेंगे। अर्थात जीवन के संकुचित दायरे में ही सिमट कर रह जायेंगे। जीवन में प्रगति करना है, तो सबसे पहले अपनी सोच को विस्तारित करना होगा। सारी बातों के बारे में विस्तारपूर्वक जानकर निर्णय लेना होगा और जीवन की असीमित संभावनाओं के बारे में विचार करना होगा। तब ही हम उस दिशा में कार्य कर पायेंगे और सफ़लता के नये आयामों को छू पायेंगे।

10 Positive Signs of Emotional Maturity

Emotional maturity is about your ability to understand and manage your emotions. An emotionally mature person has reached (and continues to work at reaching) a level of self-understanding with regard to their thoughts and behaviors and then decides how to best approach and cope with situations that might otherwise be trying or challenging. Being emotionally mature can help you reach successful resolutions to problems, as well as keep problems from overwhelming you.

It’s important to understand that emotional maturity is always an active work in progress. It’s not a situation where a certain level of self-understanding is reached once and then remains static in all situations moving forward. But a keen awareness of what you can bring to the table emotionally to cope with any situation that comes your way. And, it’s also important to know that not everyone will always be able to successfully act with emotional maturity in every situation. Not everyone is able to keep their cool each and every time when responding to tough situations.

Here Are 10 Positive Signs of Emotional Maturity:

1. Being Flexible - It’s all too easy to assume things will go according to plan, or that a situation or event will go smoothly because it has each time in the past. When it doesn’t (and that is often a “when” than an “if”), an emotionally mature person is able to think things out and come up with a viable Plan B or even C as needed so that a situation can be dealt with, and still move forward not letting the bump in the road ruin the entire plan.

2. Taking Ownership & Responsibility - An emotionally mature person is able to own up to their own mistakes and not immediately look to blame others. This takes a level of self-honesty and acceptance. If things keep on going wrong, an emotionally mature person will look inwards for answers as to what thoughts or actions may be contributing to the situation and works towards a better understanding and course of action moving forward.

3. Knowing That They Don’t Know Everything - An emotionally mature person knows what they don’t know, and also knows that their own way of doing things may not be the only way or even the best way. They don’t argue “just to be right” or to show dominance to be in charge. They keep an open mind and have open ears and eyes to look for situations where they may be able to learn something, as well as know when they may have something positive to contribute to a situation that can help others.

4. They Look for Learning and Growth From Every Opportunity - An emotionally mature person is on the lookout for what can be learned from any situation or opportunity, and searches for the growth opportunity within it, asking “How can I learn and grow from this?”

5. They Actively Seek Out Multiple Points of View To Help Inform Their Own - Emotionally mature people actively seek to inform their own opinions by actively seeking out the points of view of others. They don’t feel threatened by disagreement, but look to be informed by people, and aren’t afraid to question both their own convictions, knowing that they don’t exist in a vacuum. It’s not about an argument to prove who is right; it’s about wanting to be informed by different points of view to further clarify their own points of view, or recognizing that perhaps their point of view may even be wrong.

6. They Stay Resilient - In the face of upsets, setbacks, or disappointments, an emotionally mature person will acknowledge their feelings, identify what can be done, and then decide what steps to take to move on.

7. They Have a Calm Disposition - Emotionally mature people do get mad but do not let the emotion dictate their response. They aim to have a clear mind with the goal of having rationality dictate how to effectively deal with a situation and also see all of the available options to come to a successful resolution. They know that when emotions override rationality, clearness of thought gets blurred and can limit the options for dealing effectively.

8. They Believe in Themselves - Emotionally mature people don’t have a false sense of self that is ego-based and deluded. But they do have optimism in their own ability to use effort and patience as a way to establish the belief that they are equipped to deal with whatever life may through their way.

9. Approachability - Emotionally mature people are able to and prefer to talk WITH people, not AT them. They have genuine empathy for others, an open mind, and work towards not being judgmental of others, knowing that judgments are often based on preconceived notions can impede their ability to know someone and their truth.

10. A Good Sense of Humor – Emotionally mature people realize that all of life can’t be taken seriously. They do realize the importance of getting done what needs to get done, but they realize the importance of having fun and laughter in life as a great coping mechanism and pressure release from stress.

मौन की ताकत (The Power of Silence)

“चुप रहना” एक ऐसी शक्ति है जो हमें किसी भी बात को गहराई से समझने की और काम करने की ऊर्जा देती है l चुप रहने से हमारा mind ज्यादा काम करने लगता है और हम ठीक समय पर सही निर्णय लेने में सक्षम होते हैं l यह हमारी आत्मिक शक्ति का मुख्य स्त्रोत है, जो आज कल के समय में हमारे लिए बहुत ही मुश्किल है l यह हमारे मन को शांत करता है l शांत रहने से हम अंदर से यानि दिल से सच्ची खुशी का महसूस करते हैं, जिसका अंदाज़ा हम खुद भी नहीं लगा सकते l इससे हमारी संकल्प शक्ति भी बढ़ती है l इसलिए जो लोग कम बोलते हैं, उनके द्वारा कही गई बातें जल्दी सच हो जाती हैं क्योंकि वे लोग सकारात्मक विचारों के होते हैं और उनका मन अंदर से बहुत शांत होता है l जब किसी परेशानी का हल असंभव सा दिखाई देता है तो कुछ देर चुप रहकर अकेले में बैठ कर उसे बड़ी आसानी से हल किया जा सकता है l चुप रहकर ही भगवान या परमात्मा से भी सीधी बात की जा सकती है l जीवन में खुश रहने के लिए चुप यानि शान्ति का विशेष महत्व होता है l

दोस्तों! आज हम मौन यानी silence के बारे में बात करते हैं! देखिये हम इतना ज्यादा बोलने के आदि हो चुके हैं habitual हो चुके हैं कि मानो हम मौन रहना भूल ही चुके हैं! बोलना हमें संसार से जोड़ता है,बोलना हमें society से जोड़ता है, हम औरों से जुड़ते हैं लेकिन चुप रहने से हम अपने आप से जुड़ते हैं! हम इस आपाधापी में इतना खो चुके हैं कि हम खुद को भूल चुके हैं और खुद को भूल जाने की वजह से ही बहुत सारी mental और physical बीमारियों ने हमें घेर लिया है!जो हम depression की बात सुनते हैं, anxiety की बात सुनते हैं, insomnia की बात सुनते हैं, इनका root cause जो है वो केवल यह है किहम इतना ज्यादा विचारों में खो चुके हैं, इतनी ज्यादा tension को हमने अपने सिर पर ले लिया है कि control से अब situation बाहर चले गयी है, तो अपने आप सेenjoy करना सीखना है!

मेरा एक friend उस दिन बात कर रहा था कि “मैं चाहता हूँ कि people should enjoy my company, तो उनसे  सवाल किया गया कि “Do u enjoy your own company? क्या आप खुद अपनी company enjoy करते हैं? क्या आप आधा घंटा या एक घंटा केवल अपने साथ  बैठ सकते हैं? Just alone, without any book, without any movie, without any music, without any smartphone? Can you stay with yourself just alone?

दोस्तों! अगर आप ऐसा कर सकते हैं तो आप स्वास्थ्य को हासिल कर सकते हैं! स्वास्थ्य शब्द का मतलब जो हमारी हिंदी में होता है “स्व में स्थित होना, अपने आप में स्थित होना, अपनी ही company enjoy करना! तो दोस्तों स्वस्थ होने के लिए कुछ पल अपने आप के साथ बिताना शुरू करें, बहुत ज्यादा नही केवल आधा घंटा अपने आप को देना शुरू करें! कुछ समय silence में बैठ जाएँ, silence में ! अपने विचारों के,जो अपने मन के अंदर विचार चल रहे हैं उनके एक दृष्टा बनकर, साक्षी बनकर, witness बनकर, यानी अपने अंदर जो विचार चल रहे हैं, उनसे हम छुटकारा पा सकें कुछ समय के लिए और अपने आप के साथ enjoy कर सकें,केवल अपने आप के साथ- चुप  बैठना, मौन हो जाना! हम बाहरी रूप से तो कई बार बोलना बंद कर भी देते हैं लेकिन अंदर हमारे तब भी बोलना ज़ारी रहता है, तो बाहरी रूप से बोलना थोड़ा बंद करना है और खुद के अंदर से भी बोलना बंद करना है!

तो बाहर से तो मौन कर लिया, हमने जुबान बंद कर ली, आँखें बंद कर ली, अपने आप को ही बैठे देख रहे हैं अंदर! हमारे mind की जो screen है इस पर जो हमारे विचार हैं reflect होते हैं! एक विचार जाता है, कुछ देर के लिए फोटो सामने रहती है, कुछ शब्द सामने आते हैं, हमने किसी को कुछ कहा और थोड़ी देर बाद वो गायब हो जाते हैं! आप एक silent witness बनकर उन्हें देखते रहें just जैसे आपका इनसे कोई वास्ता नही है, कोई लेना देना नही है, थोड़े ही समय बाद आप देखेंगे कि विचार गायब होने शुरू हो गए हैं और इसी प्रकार एक silent witness बनकर आप कुछ देर देखते रहें तो एक ऐसी अवस्था आती है जिसे कहते हैं “thoughtlessness” यानी बिल्कुल विचारशून्य अवस्था और यह अवस्था इतनी enjoying होती है, इतना इसमें आनंद आता है that the blessings flow in towards you automatically, the entire universe as if pouring inside you. You start enjoying that state, that state is the state of bliss, आनंद की अवस्था प्राप्त होनी शुरू हो जाती है!

थोड़ा समय लगता है इस चीज़ की practice करने में, रोज आधा घंटा, 20 मिनट, 15 मिनट हम शुरुयात करके देखें! दोस्तों! एक बार आप अपनी company enjoy करना शुरू कर देंगे, यकीन मानें लोग भी आपकी company enjoy करना शुरू कर देंगे, केवल बैठने मात्र से आप कुछ नही भी बोलेंगे, तब भी लोगों को आनंद आएगा, खुशी मिलेगी केवल आपके पास बैठने से! यकीन मानिए दोस्तों उपवास शब्द हम कहते हैं न उपवास रखा है आज मैनें व्रत रखा है, उप का मतलब नजदीक और वास का मतलब बैठना, अपने ही नजदीक बैठना, अपने ही आप के पास बैठना और अपने आप से जरुरी इस संसार में तो और कुछ नही है न? आप खुद अपने ही आपको जब enjoy करना शुरू करेंगे तो लोग भी आपके पास बैठना enjoy कर सकेंगे! तो दोस्तों बहुत सारी mental और physical diseases से छुटकारा मिल जाएगा अगर हम अपने आप के पास बैठना शुरू कर दें! देखिये nature भी हमें यही सीखाती है- “silence”! सूरज चमक रहा है, चाँद सितारे चमक रहे हैं, धरती अपने स्थान पर टिकी हुयी है, यह nature ही तो पल पल silent है, सब कुछ करती है लेकिन witness रहती है, just witness! कभी सूरज यह कहकर जतलाता नही कि देखो मैनें तुम्हे heat दी, मैनें तुम्हे energy दी, मैनें तुम्हे रौशनी दी, मेरी वजह से तुम्हारा जीवन है, मैं ना हूं तो तुम मर जायो, यह सूरज कभी नही कहता, the sun never says like this! हम लोग बोलते रहते हैं, देखो मैनें तुम्हारे लिए ऐसा किया, मैनें तुम्हारे लिए वैसा किया, इस तरह से हम जतलाते रहते हैं पर कुदरत कभी नही जतलाती, it just stays silent, nature से हम यही चीज़ adapt करते हैं, हम भी इसी silence में जाने की कोशिश करते हैं!

देखो रात को हम नींद में क्या करते हैं? नींद भी एक ऐसी अवस्था है  जहाँ पर हम सब कुछ छोड़ देते हैं और silence में उतर जाते हैं! अगर रात को भी आपके दिमाग में बहुत सारे विचार चल रहे हों, कोई tension दिमाग में हो तो आप देखते हैं कि नींद आनी मुश्किल हो जाती है, नींद नही आती! insomnia जैसी जो अवस्था आती है, अनिद्रा की बीमारी जिसे कहते हैं , रात को नींद न आना, उसका root cause यही है कि इतने ज्यादा विचार चल रहे हैं कि वो नींद के आने में बाधा दाल रहे हैं! ध्यान और नींद में बहुत थोड़ा सा फर्क है! नींद जो है,उसमे अपनीconsciousness को, अपने आपको हम भूल जाते हैं पूरी तरह से और तब कुदरत की ऊर्जा हमारे अंदर उतरनी शुरू होती है लेकिन ध्यान में हम consciously अपने विचारों के दृष्टा बन जाते हैं, अपने विचारों को शांत करके बैठ जाते हैं और उसके बाद कुदरत की ताकत हमारे अंदर आना शुरू कर देती है!

आप देखिये रात की हमारे 6-8 घंटे की जो नींद है, उसके कारण हमारे दिन के जो 15-16-17 घंटे हम कितना energetic feel करते हैं और बाकी के समय में हम अपनी सांसारिक कार्येवाही कर सकते हैं!इसीप्रकार अगर हम थोड़ा समय अपने आप के साथ enjoy करना मतलब अपने ध्यान में enjoy करना शुरू कर दें जो कि consciously हम बैठें और consciously हम अपने विचारों को शांत कर पाएं तो यह एक ऐसी powerful state होगी जिसको normally आप नींद में आप enjoy करते हो, नींद में आपको जितनी energy मिलती है, इस ध्यान से आपको कई गुना ज्यादा energy प्राप्त होगी और उसके बाद एक बार energy आपको वो मिली then you enjoy talking to everybody, you can distribute this power, this energy! आपके संकल्प में एक शक्ति आणि शुरू हो जाती है, एक power आनी शुरू हो जाती है, the power of silence, मौन की ताकत, छुपी की ताकत, यह छुपी आपको बहुत ताकत देती है, बहुत ज्यादा! 

तो दोस्तों इसके लिए थोड़ी देर चुप रहने की practice करनी है! कभी कभी दिन को भी इस practice को बना के देखिये, जब आपके पास time हो, सफर कर रहे हैं, जरूरी तो नही हर time सोचते ही रहें, कुछ time thoughtless state को पाने की कोशिश करें  यानी केवल अपने विचारों के साक्षी बन जाएँ, दृष्टा बन जाएँ as if you are not at all related to them, उन विचारों से आपका कोई लेना देना नही है, विचार आ रहे हैं, जा रहे हैं, दूसरा आता है, तीसरा आता है, इस तरह आना जाना लगा रहता है, लेकिन आप केवल उनके दृष्टा बनते हो, देखते रहते हो, उनसे आपका कोई वास्ता नही है!कभी कभी मन किसी विचार को पकड़ने की कोशिश करता है तो आप हलके से उसे झटक देते हो कि I don’t need, I just need to observe, मेरा उससे कोई लेना देना नही है और you come back to yourself! अपने ही स्वांस के आने जाने को हम observe करते हैं, इस अवस्था को विपश्ना meditation कहते हैं , बहुत से लोग इसे साक्षी यानी witness meditation भी कहते हैं, बहुत सारे forms हैं लेकिन main  crux को हमें पकड़ना है, conclusion को पकड़ना है वो है विचारशून्य अवस्था को पाना , वो आप जैसे भी करके पा सकें that will provide a great amount of energy!

दोस्तों! इसके द्वारा जो संकल्प शक्ति प्राप्त होती है, जो अंदर से ऊर्जा प्राप्त होती है, उसके द्वारा हम संसार के महान से महान कार्य कर सकते हैं तो let's enjoy the power of silence - so be silent & enjoy life!

The Garbage Truck Story

The Garbage Truck Story

One day, I hopped into a taxi and took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when suddenly, a black car, jumped out of a parking space right in front of us.

My taxi driver slammed the brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by just inches! The driver of the other car whipped his head around and started yelling at us.

My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. I mean, he was really friendly.

So I asked, “Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!”

This is when my taxi driver taught me what I now call

‘The Law of the Garbage Truck’

He explained, “Many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment.

As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it and sometimes they’ll dump it on you.

NEVER take it personally. Just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on with the routine life.

Don’t take their garbage and spread it to other people at work, at home or on the streets.

The bottom line is that successful people do not let garbage trucks take over their day. Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets, so…..

Love the people who treat you right. Pray for the ones who don’t, and watch out for the garbage trucks!’

Make it a wonderful year! Happy New Year 2024 🙏

You'll have to save yourself as no one is coming to save you.

Your parents aren’t coming to save you. They’ve done that often enough. Or maybe never at all. Either way, they’re not coming now. You’re all grown. Maybe not grown up, but grown. They’ve got their own stuff to take care of.

Your best friend isn’t coming to save you. He’ll always love you, but he’s knee deep in the same shit you’re in. Work. Love. Health. Staying sane. You know, the usual. You should check in with him some time. But don’t expect him to save you.

Your boss is not coming to save you. Your boss is trying to cover her ass right now. She’s afraid she might get fired. She’s fighting hard to keep everyone on the team. She’s worried about you, but she has no time to save you.

Your high school teacher won’t come and save you. You were always her favorite, and that’s why she tried to equip you as best as she could. But the moment you tossed that hat in the air, you were out of her reach.

Your network is not going to save you. What does that even mean? Isn’t a network supposed to be just friends? How good are those contacts really? Are they just that? Contacts? Would you call them at 11 PM on a Friday? No, those people surely won’t save you.

Obama isn’t coming to save you. He already did his part. He played it well, didn’t he? We can be grateful for leaders like Obama. But they won’t come and save us. They can only do so much.

Your partner won’t come and save you. The last time they tried, they broke up with their ex, and that’s why now, they’re with you. You both agreed you wouldn’t. No more knight in shining armor crap. Just two people, driving in the same lane. Wasn’t that the deal? Honor it. Don’t force your partner to save you.

The news media aren’t here to save you. In fact, they couldn’t care less whether you live or die. The news media are here to exploit you. They sneak into your inbox and feeds, hoping to steal your attention. They throw nightmare headlines at you that’ll suck away your energy. Forget the news. The news will destroy you.

The internet won’t save you. There are some nice people on there. They send helpful things to your inbox. But they’ll also ask you for money. Yeah, they want more money too, just like you. Others aren’t so nice. They’ll also ask for money, but they’re not really helping. They just pretend to be your friend. You can’t live on the internet. It’s just a tool — and tools alone can’t save you.

Your college drinking gang won’t come to save you. God knows where they are. One in jail, one happily married, one on a yacht somewhere? That sounds about right. Unless you wanna have a drink, you probably needn’t pick up the phone. It was the drinking that bound you together. Not the saving each other. That was never part of the deal.

Your audience is not coming to save you. If you have one to begin with. Maybe it’s an audience of ten. They only follow you for your puns. They’re on Twitter for themselves, not for you. If you haven’t helped them with something big, why should they save you?

Your gym trainer will not save you. He’s mostly staring at your ass while hoping his influencer game picks up enough so he can get out of this dump. “Am I big enough to sell supplements yet?” “Yeah, yeah, do another 50 crunches.” By the way, those also won’t save you.

Your financial advisor won’t save you. In fact, he’s probably losing you money. Does he cost more than he earns? Index funds? Tech stocks? Really? You could’ve figured that out on your own. And yet, here he is, collecting his $2,000 fee. I wonder who he’s really advising.

No one is coming to save you — because that’s not how life works.

“Doctors won’t make you healthy. Nutritionists won’t make you slim. Teachers won’t make you smart. Gurus won’t make you calm. Mentors won’t make you rich. Trainers won’t make you fit. Ultimately, you have to take responsibility. [You have to] save yourself.”

Every minute you spend wishing, waiting, hoping someone else will come and save you is a minute not spent saving yourself.

You’re the only one who can give you the gift of freedom.

Freedom from ignorance. Freedom from misery. Freedom from poverty, from sickness, from anxiety and judgment — even freedom from your own mind.

You have to do it. It has to be you. You have to own every single thing that happens in your life. The results you create. The curveballs life throws at you. The mess other people cause that you have to get out of. You must own it all.

You have to let go of people’s opinions. You have to let go of bad habits. You have to stop overspending, underworking, overeating, underestimating, overvaluing, or whatever else you’re doing too much of or too little for.

No one will do it for you. Not because you’re alone or because no one wants to help you or because the world is just a mean place. None of those things are true. No. No one will save you because no one else can.

You are the only one on this planet who can reach into the deepest depths of your soul and pull out every last spark of life that rests within it. You have to do it. It has to be you.

No one is coming to save you — and no one will have to if you save yourself.

How big data analytics can empower BPOs?

The changing dynamics of the digital platform has a direct impact on businesses. The emergence of disruptive technologies have led most companies to rethink and act upon their digital strategies. The rise of Social Media, Analytics, and Cloud- collectively called SMAC – has made it imperative for companies to metamorphose and adapt to these changes in order to meet the challenges of tomorrow. Most companies are now leaving behind legacy business models and taking steps towards digital transformation by adopting SMAC or Big Data analytics in particular, in order to gain competitive advantage.

There has been much buzz around Big Data and how it is helping companies enhance their business productivity and extend better services to their customers. Internet users leave digital footprints behind through their online activities and this leads to the generation of a huge amount of structured and unstructured data – collectively known as Big Data. According to studies, as much as 2.6 Exabyte of data is generated every day around the world and about 90% of the data in the world today has been generated in the past two years. Mining and analysis of this data can provide invaluable insights that can help companies, especially those in the BPO sector, offer better services to their clients.

Evolution of the Contact Centre

BPO companies and their clients are sitting on gold mines of data, which can be extracted and analysed to deliver critical information. The advantage that Big Data offers is that of predictive analysis. More and more companies are now relying on predictive analysis than reactive analysis to make business more productive and offer better customer service. With the gold rush that disruptive technologies have created, businesses are finding it strategically more advantageous to take a proactive approach in handling problems and discovering opportunities.

BPO businesses can highly profit from Big Data analytics because of the volume of data they gather. By analysing current data, they can generate strategic insights for their clients and build better customer relationships. The rise of disruptive technologies have completely reshaped BPO-customer relationships now. Businesses now need to focus more on reinforcing customer relationships by mapping customer preferences and delivering more personalised services. And data can be instrumental in achieving this end. According to reputed research firm Gartner, 70 per cent of the most profitable companies will be relying on Big Data for real time predictive analysis by the year 2016.

Predictive analytics can help in analysing customer preferences and derive insights into behaviours and attitudes which can be used to aid in furthering better customer relations. Besides building a healthy customer relationship, predictive analytics can also help in improving customer satisfaction. With the information derived from analytics, BPOs can design targeted programmes by identifying customers who will most profit from their campaigns and focus on one-to-one customer interactions.

There are other ways too in which BPO entities can benefit from predictive analytics. With this technology, BPO entities can help their employees meet key metrics by accurately identifying key service demands and provide deliverables accordingly. Consequentially, businesses can maximise their work force and promote employee productivity at the same time.

This is particularly true for BPO centres that provide voice calling services. Knowing the customer’s communication preferences based on his personality will help BPOs put the customer with the right executive who can cater to his requirements. With the right permutation and combination, better productivity can be achieved from operations as the customers get what they want and the agent feels more productive on delivering the right service.

Predictive analytics can also play an important role on servicing newly introduced products. It can provide useful insights into the response of the target audience to a new service or product for brands. BPOs that will deploy predictive analytics will not only be able to deliver better business outcomes but also help their clients make smarter decisions.

There are several BPO providers who have come to realise the value of being able to mine out useful information from the huge volumes of transactional data they handle every day. In the long run, the quality of services provided by a BPO can be greatly differentiated using predictive analysis. This can play as a differentiator in business and hence lead to more business wins for a particular company.

Analysis of transactional data provides clients with actionable insight into their business operations – enabling them to improve working capital management, claim full discounts from their providers for paid-within-terms invoice processing or increase customer acquisition, satisfaction and retention, for example.

Brands are always on the hunt for new ways to add value to the services they bring to customers. As the consumers’ standards of good customer service continue to rise, brands must always be, or at least try to be, one step ahead of upcoming trends. Keeping up with the demands of the market means innovating constantly and creating unique strategies to stand out.

Thanks to the emergence of data analytics, brands now have a way to personalize the customer experience like never before.

As per a recent research by IT major Accenture, which also has its presence in the BPO sector, about 42 per cent of high performing BPOs, which are the ones that get full value from their BPO relationships said that analytics is a major component in their service delivery package.

Clearly, Big Data is the newest source of value creation in a business and it’s time that the BPO sector gears up for adopting this new technology as meaningful information culled from analytics deliver real outcomes, which can be critical for clients. Data science, a continuously growing field, has given birth to several forms of analytics processes with myriad applications for brands, including customer service, sales, and marketing. Familiarizing yourself with the many forms of analytics can help you make business decisions that would improve the customer experience.