The Woman Who Loves

This is something I just came up one day thinking.



She sits there beaming
Like she has no care in the world
But her eyes betray
the love and trust she holds

She trusts you
With what she never had before
She trusts you her heart
Do never a wrong by her

She is the spark
That lights up
The darkest recesses
Of your ebony heart

Give way to your heart
Leave your fears in the wake
Open your heart
And give her all she wants

Count thyself lucky
To know the love of a woman
Far more than you could ever
Have hoped to receive

Because when cometh the day
That you are at your lowest
She would be the one
Standing by you still

The one who will
acknowledge you
understand what you feel
and love you all the same

The one who completes
your single pod of a pea
Don't be vapid enough
to let her leave

That's the woman
who will stay
till eternal life
is still

The Reruns of two awesome movies

1. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara - A totally feel good movie, overcoming your basest fears. Leaving all your boundaries behind, taking off to do the unknown. A simple movie that is so much more complex the more you think about it. Imraan was the character that had the most complex life, learning that his father was someone other than whom he thought was his entire life, being strong after that. His brilliant shayari, that just touched up the moment to the crest of the waves. Then comes in Arjun (ya, my favorite actor, so might be bit biased here), the workaholic. The portrayal of the myriad of emotions after overcoming of fears was nothing short of breathtaking. His portrayal of the character who was longing for a leisure life after a troubled childhood was exemplary. However, the transition might have been a bit fast than normal, but then owing to the motive of the trip and the time limit of a movie, it was carefully written and executed.
I do have heard many people comment against Kabir's portrayal, however I believe as the common Indian guy, who does everything for his family and for the comfort of others, he did do the part efficiently. Then who can forget "Laila" and her bike ride and the invitation to Tomatina festival. The movie ended on a high note.

2. Rang De Basanti - Now this movie, the first movie that ever made me cry. The brilliant portrayal of college going care-free people was done beautifully. Though those parties may seem a bit excessive. Then again, an engineering students' party probably doesn't hold a light against the DU people (Yes, I accept defeat here, sorry my fellow IIITians). This movie was the first one I have seen that has cast Chandrasekhar Azad as a central character rather than Bhagat SIngh. Bismil and Ashfaq are also shown as pretty important roles in the movie, especially the run. Ashfaq trying to stay back to let his Ram get away. Another scene, I absolutely loved was the moment when Bhagat was hit with a stick on refusing food and demanding books and newspapers. Most of the people generally consider Bhagat to be something of a superhuman, however, he was just a kid like us, doing things for the love of his country. The first hit must have hurt a lot, and this is the first time I have seen anyone showing him shying away after that. I just hope I can be the third kind when it is my time.

The Art Of Floating

     Though many may say true courage is standing up to the worst of adversaries. While courageous this action is rather foolish. To overpower each adversity is not something that us mere mortals are able to achieve. Without a plan any courage you show is marred by and forgotten by your defeat. People may not even remember the battle you so gallantly fought a while ago for them.

Therein lies the basis of this article. As was said in the movie "42" by the coach, "I don't need somebody who will stand up to them, I need somebody who will take it all with a smile and never retaliate." Let me tell that didn't mean that the coach was against the Blacks playing baseball, no what he wanted was to get Jackie Robinson so ingrained into the team, that the the others would fight for him. We all know how well that plan turned out to be, as evident by the state of baseball today. Another good example would be Shikamaru from Naruto in his battle against Temari, he wasn't powerful compared to Temari, but he planned well, he took everything like he was losing, thus gaining control of the match, and when he came knocking, all the power Temari possessed was for naught, however I can't comment on his forfeiting, as I don't have an above 200 IQ like him as mentioned in the many fanfics I have read over the time(I honestly can't remember whether it was mentioned in the Manga or not). Another Naruto Reference: Sage Of The Six Paths

So more effectively the power of floating lies in your ability to take the hits head on, let your opponent think he is winning and get overconfident. Wait for the right moment and hold your cards close to your heart till then, and don't let anyone sneak a peek. When the time comes, strike back with everything you got, till you have completely and utterly decimated your opponent. This is the power of passive warfare, quite close to what floating signifies and a part of it.

Another one is Jon Snow at the North Wall, his high and mighty attitude doesn't gain him any friends, and many are ready to beat him the first day there. Well, therein comes Tyrion, quite literally the best strategician of the whole series. From his advice, Jon learns to be equal to his peers, and what does he gain, loyal friends. So there you have it, in few simple words to be powerful be humble so that people flock to you. True power lies not in yourself, but the the people that surround you.

The only negative to this strategy is you may drift off and not notice what is happening around you, because you may just get into the habit of not shining light on yourself. However this only works in close tandem with the art of observation. Negate that disadvantage, and you are well on your journey to be considered a true leader and remembered for eternity.