Fears, Fears go away (poem)

Everyone has some fears,
some try to induce theirs into others,
and some others do get induced by those fears,
however, the only way out of all fears is to be in NOW.

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Aum Tat Sat

Its no point... (poem)

Its no point justifying, why I did that.
Its no point blaming others, for how I feel.
Its no point asking him, to speak in a kinder way.
Its no point thinking any way, but unconditional love.

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Aum Tat Sat

Just Observe and Create What Works (poem)

Yesterday, I was at the workshop where students were creating their own parachutes; which uses air resistance to slowly float downward, as proposed by Leonardo da Vinci. In that moment, the following poem surfaced.

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Leonardo da Vinci, did not complain about air resistance,
instead he lay out the design for the first parachute.

Then, why do I complain about the resistances in my life,
instead of simply using them to create a new solution.

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Aum Tat Sat

Smarter Communication (poem)

Converstaion with souls.
Listening the unspoken.
Feeling the oneness.
Knowing love works.

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Aum Tat Sat

I am here... (poem)

to share joy in exploring Physics,
to see every being as a pure soul,
to listen everyone's point of view,
to express myself with divine love.

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Aum Tat Sat

Constant Rememberance is... (poem)

constant loving,
constant protecting,
constant strengthening
provided directly by God.

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Aum Tat Sat

There is always a way out (poem)

Yesterday, I had to go to San Jose from mountain view. I proceeded towards the conventional faster freeway.But, since 6 pm was the peak commute hour, 85-S, the freeway entrance was frozen. I immediately took the nearest U-turn, towards the slower yet moving route to reach my destination. I used the Central expressway. It led to the following poem:

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Whenever I feel stuck in a situation,
Instead of complaining about it,
I have got to figure out,
a solution that works.

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Aum Tat Sat

A blissful sleep (poem)

A mother was dozing sitting on the chair,
embracing her 3 year old sleeping son,
with his face resting on her chest,
and his hands on her shoulders.

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Aum Tat Sat

Listening Matters (poem)

Sometimes it's needed,
to find someone,
who genuinely cares,
and just listens.

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Aum Tat Sat

Think, Speak and Act in synch (poem)

Be honest.
Be present.

Be peace.
Be loving.

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Aum Tat Sat

Becoming My Self (poem)

Become a Universal lover.
Become a Constant giver.
Become a Peaceful soul.
Become a Pure soul.

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Aum Tat Sat

Perhaps, this is being present (poem)

Let each person be, just love him.

Let each moment be, just enjoy it.



Let each thought be, just observe it.

Let each situation be, just embrace it.
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Aum Tat Sat

Looking too far misses out what's immediate (poem)

I was driving into the shopping complex,
while looking, far away at the parking area.

I felt a sharp jerk inside the moving car,
while hitting, suddenly against the speed bump.

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Aum Tat Sat

I need to recognize my shoulds (poem)

Each time I feel low,
Every time I complain,
All the time I am uptight,
I need to release my SHOULD.

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Aum Tat Sat

I am loving soul, I am loving everyone (poem)

I am a peaceful soul,
I am relaxing my relationships.

I am a singing soul.
I am expressing my true self.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Just love them (poem)

Just observe people,
and admire their positives.

Just love people,
and reach them where they are.

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Aum Tat Sat

Me and Them (poem)

If anyone has to grow, its me.
If anyone has to just be, its them.

If anyone has to give, its me.
If anyone has to receive, its them.

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Aum Tat Sat

I am beginning to remind myself...(poem)

When I irritatedly say, "Why are you like this?"
I am beginning to remind myself, "Here comes my next should."

When I frustratingly scream, "You are being disrespectful."
I am beginning to remind myself, "Here comes my opportunity to grow."

When I disgustingly think, "I wish you would change, one day."
I am beginning to remind myself, "There is so much I really like about you."

When I continuously cry, "I am feeling unloved."
I am beginning to remind myself, "There is my chance to step forward and hug."

***
Aum Tat Sat

Start afresh each moment (poem)

When frustration begins, start liking.

When hatred begins, start loving.


When loneliness prevails, start hugging.

When fears prevail, start detaching.
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Aum Tat Sat

Its time to pick (poem)

My 6 year old was reading a story and everywhere he was reading accept as expect. In that moment it struck me, that he is just reading it incorrectly, but I actually keep expecting instead of accepting, even at age 41. This led to the following poem.

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Drop expectations,
Embrace acceptance.

Abandon blaming,
Begin appreciating.

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Aum Tat Sat

Being a fearless 6 year old, once again (poem)

When I was encouraging my 6 year old to climb across the fence,
I told him, "Do it now, for you will not be able to do it later in life."
Just, then it struck me, "Why did fear take over me as I grew older?"
Then, on our way back, with lots of nervousness and courage, I crossed it.

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Aum Tat Sat

Creating my thoughts (poem)

My thoughts are many, and they scan my mind randomly.

And each on my thought, pulls out with it a sedimented story.

These stories get pulled out, for they are linked to "that" thought.

When I observe this, I can choose to let stories surface or think God.

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Aum Tat Sat

Ease, focusses my energy (poem)

Just as laser light can penetrate through water bottle,
but gets scattered with the molecules in milk bottle.

Similarly, my thoughts stay focussed when I am at ease,
but they get scattered, each time I am in pain and shoulds.

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Aum Tat Sat

Cherishing good old days (poem)

I remember things we used to do,
together.

I remember singing to your guitar,
"Oh darling, will our love be like an evergreen tree..."
***
Aum Tat Sat

Release all Shoulds other than one (poem)

There is only one should for me,
to be at peace and ease constantly.

Let all other shoulds be released,
about the circumstances or the people.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Safety lock for my thoughts (poem)

Eachtime, I feel emotionally hurt,
Everytime, I feel I have been left alone,
Whenever, I feel I am being judged,
Then, I need to think aloud, "I am a peacful soul."

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Aum Tat Sat

Safety First (poem)

The cooking stove in my kitchen, has its knobs in the front.
If it is not constantly locked, it can turn fire on, even with an accidental slight touch.

The emotional part of me, has very many sensitive triggers.
If it is not constantly checked, it can feel wounded, in any self-talk or in any external conversation.

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Aum Tat Sat

Blaming is being irresponsible (poem)

When, I hit the table on my way,
Then, I scream in pain with anger.

When, I am walking with my attention elsewhere.
Then, I am blaming the one who put the table there.

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Aum Tat Sat

Kids reveal secrets (poem)

Just like my kids provoke each other across the dinning table,
I think, sometimes, I am involuntarily doing the same to others.

Just like my 6 year old son, finds joy in creating random noises,
I think, most of the times, I can create my own joyful moments too.

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Aum Tat Sat

Constructive interference leads to joy (poem)

Just as two waves interfere destructively, if out of phase,
and interfere constructively, when they are in phase.

Similarly, I interact sadly, if I am not giving love,
and I interact joyfully, when I am radiating love.

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Aum Tat Sat

Since thoughts are creating my reality... (poem)

I realized,
I think a lot about,
what is bothersome to me,
and then I see it happening for real.

Now, I wonder,
why don't I think about,
what I wish to happen in my life,
and thereby experience it in real life?

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Aum Tat Sat

Like me, everybody is a peaceful soul (poem)

Whenever I am reacting,
I need to remember that I am a peaceful soul.

Whenever I am rushing,
I need to remember that I am a peaceful soul.

Whenever I am expecting,
I need to remember that he is a peaceful soul.

Whenever, I am controlling,
I need to remember that they are peaceful souls.

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Aum Tat Sat

I pray that my thoughts, words and actions be in synch (poem)

Let there be no hiding.
Let there be only expression.

Let there be no holding.
Let there be only comfort.

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Aum Tat Sat

Reminding myself (poem)

I am a peaceful soul,
I am here to love.

I am a powerful soul,
I am radiating love.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Why am I rushing through each moment? (poem)

Yesterday,
why did I rush through my shower and run against time?

Today,
I will take an easy shower and do what I must, first at ease.

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Aum Tat Sat

There is only one truth... (poem)

That I am a peaceful soul,
That he is a peaceful soul,
That all the mess between us,
Is only a manifestation of mind.

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Aum Tat Sat

Perspective Matters (poem)

When I take things personally,
I suffer.

When I see things distantly,
I rejoice.

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Aum Tat Sat

Let the hurt go (poem)

When I feel hurt,
I think about it,
I loose my focus,
and am not present.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Just don't take it personally and stay focused (poem)

When he expressed his thought,
I took it very personally,
sunk into the hurt and,
lost my own focus.

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Aum Tat Sat

Music Connects (poem)

I would sing in Delhi,
Call up the singing friend,
Ask him for a line I was forgetting,
And would experience a joy in singing together.

***
Aum Tat Sat

I need Mother's love (poem)

I am envious on seeing Mother's love,
I need Mother's love in my life,
So, God, Krishna, Gurus and Universe,
please bring it, into my life.

***
Aum Tat Sat

I am missing my mother (poem)

When I see a grandmother caressing her grandchild, I miss my mother.
When I see a mother looking at her adult son affectionately, I miss my mother.

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Aum Tat Sat

In the park (poem)

The grandma hit the beach ball on the branch of a tree,
and then admired the smile in the kids eyes on seeing the leaves fall.

The father hit the soccer ball towards the waiting son,
and then stared at the blackberry to quickly check his fresh emails.

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Aum Tat Sat

I am choosing...(poem)

To drop pain,
To embrace fun,
To drop uneasiness,
To embrace contentment.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Wishing through Leading (poem)

My mother,
wished that,
I have a better,
life than her own.

But,
I pray that,
I lead my life,
like I wish for kids.

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Aum Tat Sat

Life goes on (poem)

In December,
the family was grieving,
with their daughter (and her two young kids),
who had lost her 38 year old husband in an accident.

In April,
the same family was celebrating,
with their immediate siblings a joyful event,
the birth of a newly born baby in the extended family.

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Aum Tat Sat

Being, Doing and Getting (poem)

Be the change,
create the change,
stop wishing for it,
stop talking about it.
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Aum Tat Sat

Happiness is a journey, not a goal (poem)

Joy is in being present, not in its search.

Being is in simply observing, not in reacting.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Rejuvenating bonds (poem)

I have got to reach,
everyone where they are,
and not expect them,
to reach me where I am.
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Aum Tat Sat

I cherish...(poem)

The twinkling eyes of my son,
The endless chatter of my daughter,
The gentle guitar played by my husband,
The devoted chanting pouring from my heart.

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Aum Tat Sat

I am choosing to let go of ALL pain (poem)

I am a powerful soul.
I am God's dear child.
I am here to share love.
I am choosing to give love.
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Aum Tat Sat

Choice is mine- to be or not to be in pain (poem)

Each moment I am in pain,
I need to remind myself,
"I am choosing my pain",
and ask, "Till when?"
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Aum Tat Sat

I enjoyed when I was being (poem)

When I look back,
whenever, I had fun,
it was when I was free,
of judgements and my pain.
***
Aum Tat Sat

What I really miss about India (poem)

Singing aloud National Anthem in group,
Listening to FM good-old-hindi-film songs,
Laughing just-like-that with family members,
Dressing up and attending marriages and festivals.
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Aum Tat Sat

Rain is melted snow (poem)

Rain is rain,
full of water,
but on heights,
it remains frozen.
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Aum Tat Sat

Thank You God for granting my wishes (poem)

When travelling to hills in the off-season,
I wished for it to snow, and it actually snowed.

When travelling to India to meet my father,
I wished to sing national anthem in group, and I did.
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Aum Tat Sat

When snow falls, it... (poem)

Sits clinging onto the bent branches,
Weighs down upon the standing leaves,
Hangs like cotton candy from the roof tops,
Covers brown mountains with ghost costume.
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Aum Tat Sat

Wherever I am, I am with Krishna (poem)

I am sitting at Krishna's feet,
which are illuminating my heart.

I am holding onto Krishna's hands,
which are leading me through life.
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Aum Tat Sat

Belief Matters (poem)

Between aspiration and action,
there is only a firm belief.

Between action and the outcome,
there is only a firm belief.

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Aum Tat Sat