Play the Glad Game !

In her wonderful book, The Wealthy Spirit, Chellie Campbell describes how, when she was a girl, her mother taught her to play "The Glad Game." On days when Chellie came home from school complaining about something - a bully on the playground, a harsh teacher, a skinned knee, or difficult homework - Chellie's mom would hug her, kiss away her tears, and then suggest, "OK, enough complaining.

Let's play 'The Glad Game.'"

"The Glad Game" is another name for a Gratitude List. The Glad Game helps you focus on what's right in your world today, instead of what's wrong. Chellie's mom was a very wise woman, teaching her that no matter what your troubles, there are still plenty of things to be grateful for: a sunny day, good food to eat, a loving family, a house to live in, a family pet to love, a handful of friends to enjoy, and much, much more.

Chellie would follow her mother's suggestion:

"I'm glad I have you as my mom."
"I'm glad the weekend is almost here."
"I'm glad I have some nice clothes to wear to school."
"I'm glad I don't have to share my room with my sister anymore."
"I'm glad I get to watch TV when I finish my homework."
"I'm glad we have pie for dessert."

Playing "The Glad Game" is a terrific way to change your attitude in a hurry. We all slip into self-pity once in a while - after all, we're only human. The important thing is to cut the pity-party short and shift into gratitude. An attitude of gratitude will get you much farther in life than complaining and self-pity. Try it and see.

This is one of many short chapters in Learning to Dance in the Rain...The Power of Gratitude.

Dancing in the rain isn't something that most of us are born knowing how to do. We learn it. We learn it from others; we learn it from Life. The more we dance, the better we get at it. With practice, dancing in the rain becomes almost automatic. We no longer seek to run from storms...instead, we toss back our heads, throw out our arms, pick up our feet, and DANCE!

Meeting - Old Buddies ( Xth Std.& Office Staff's)

Its a eternal bliss to meet old friends and talk about old times spend in school without knowing the fact that in future, will be meeting each other or part away for ever.

For me, its lucky that "Internet" has made it little possible to join back some of my old friends, as it took some time, but still feel happy that we are in touch and update all proceedings, happenings in life as it moves....

Its sheer coincidence that few friends & old colleagues from the first job till date have settled up in Pune, so happy to spend time on weekends as family gatherings, its a great occasion for kids to meet up, new friends and associates.

May the bond grow & last forever.............

Bhandardara - Old Friends Re-union.

It was 1st of August 2009, we three friends planned to visit Bhandardara, Nasik for a day's visit, to catch up & remember those old college days spend together in hostel and studies during our graduation time, as we were meeting after 2 years.

Bhandardara - Bhandardara sits by the Pravara River, and is a blend of verdant natural beauty, murmuring waterfalls, sky high mountains, tranquility, greenery, invigorating air & pristine ambiance. The vast expanse of the Bhandardara Lake and the roaring Radha falls are the major tourist attractions.Passing from Nasik - Igatpuri highway, take a left turn towards Goti gaon and proceed as per the road signs and you reach the perfect spot.

Bhandardara is full of beautiful attractions – from majestic Wilson Dam to wondrous Arthur Lake. As legend has it, Shri Agasti Rishi meditated here for a year, surviving only on water and air, pleased with this display of devotion, God came down to Earth and blessed Shri Agasti Rishi with a stream of the Ganga river, which is now known as the Pravara River.

From Bhandardara, you can climb up to see the Ratangad and Harishchandragad fort. Or, you can follow the trails that lead to Ajoba and Ghanchakkar peaks. Also, if you are up for a challenge, the highest peak in Maharashtra, Mount Kalsubai (1646 m), stands tall for you to conquer. The starting point of this challenging trek is Bari Village, located 12 km away from Bhandardara. Atop, there is a small temple and standing. Standing at the summit, you can have panoramic view of Sahyadris and Bhandardara.

We drove in our Maruti Alto at a good speed, seeing & judging to the conditions of the road, rains were also on cards at some spots, lot of tourists have been from Mumbai & other places to catch the nature beauty & water falls at its peak season.

It took for us to drive the whole area of 25 kms one way stretch, maybe 1 1/2 hrs, by stopping, waiting & catching nature glimpses.

After the long drive, we spend night out at Gomantak, Nasik, famous for its non-veg & fresh fish dish, had a healthy & delicious dinner finishing the day at 11.45 pm for sleep mode.


All in total, was a wonderful & remembrance trip.