K is for Knack - #atozchallenge

Knowing either you have it or you don't for something is described a Knack.

Confidence in one's own abilities plays a big role in application of that ability.Even the best of talent's is not enough if not properly backed up by confidence. Luck plays its part in meeting up opportunities with preparation.

So the next time someone tells you you have a Knack for something, remember that the ability to recognize it, improve on it with efforts and proper grooming will help you retain it.

With Knack of something its just a matter of time when it disappears as you evolve.

Can you connect this Knack post of reading between the lines the intent of this write up? In other words, do you have the Knack? Which one?

Recommended Readings:
1) Refractions and Reflections
2) Suzie's Ice Box Art.
3) Tasha's Thinking
4) A Creating Mind
5) Random Thoughts Naba

J is for Jeopardy !!! #atozchallenge

Just as you hear the word Jeopardy there is a 99% chance that you will think of the TV Show.

Jeopardy is an intellectual show with a great first impression. It reminds me of the Whats the good Word show of the 80's hosted by Sabina Merchant.

Jeopardy the word means danger or hazard, while the show has a great format of figuring out the question based on hint(s) to the answer for a particular domain.

This is one show which is definitely challenging for the interested intellectuals and investigates the depth of one's knowledge and learning. It competes with Who want's to be a millionaire? and other quiz formats and excels and stands above above the rest.

So who want's to play Jeopardy now? Are you ready for the Danger?

I is for Inertia - #atozChallenge

Imagination is more important than knowledge - Albert Einstein

The fundamental law of physics states "A body continues to be in its state of rest or uniform motion, unless acted upon by an external force". This tendency is called Inertia.

My observation has been, each individual's actions, talk and thought also exhibits inertia. On one hand, the capabilities of the brain are limitless but in reality it is Inertia of thoughts which restricts the exploration.

Imagination is an acquired talent. If one can brush off the inertia of rest and put their thoughts and actions in control of their will, that person can escape the limits of their environment.

Are you ready to push the envelope ?

H is for Hiccups - #atozchallenge

One thing I simply hate is Hiccups.

Common remedies work in stop gap arrangement with the occurrence and complete fail to control it. Drinking lots of water, Eating a pinch of sugar, Taking a pause in breathing, Shock Treatment etc etc are often suggested by those who care.

The first time I received shock treatment was really memorable. A stranger asking for borrowed money shocked the hiccups out of me. But now I guess I don't get shocked anymore.

As always Time is the best healer and Time is what I do not want to spare for hiccups.

Have a Hiccup free time ahead !!!

G is for Gambit - #atozchallenge

No Pain No Gain.

As you Sow, so shall you Reap.

Before time and above destiny, no one receives anything. - Bhagavad Gita.

In chess parlance, a gambit  is a tactics to give up a pawn or piece to get a developmental advantage.

Often when faced with options, one should use Common Sense, but that being uncommon, based on limited experience and perspective, a person often unknowingly plays a Gambit. Some consider it their Gut feeling, while in retrospective they might find it foolish.

Of course as in the game, sometime it works out but many times it does not. Every single day, when faced with choices, the choice you make defines you.

What gambits have you played in life so far ?

Recommended Reading

1) A rose is a rose is a rose
2) All things Kevin
3) Bobs home for writing.

F is for Friend - #atozchallenge

Freedom is an underrated accomplishment for many. In spite of the limitless reach of mind and thoughts, so many are still shackled by their environment and memories of past experiences. I believe a Friend is always the one window to the world around us intellectually stimulating as well as keeping one's feet to the ground at the same time.

While growing up, I recollect that all the best memories are those, which are shared with a friend. Even though the quote says "A friend in need is a friend indeed", Friends can meet in the most unexpected ways.

According to a quote in the great Mahabharata, "Your spouse is supposed to be your best friend.". Growing up, I find it making friends is a bit different and sometimes tougher, not sure if it is the same with other's too.

Very first, you should be your own best friend to keep sanity and be a better person. I would recommend having an imaginary-friend then be void in living.

Recommended Reading :
1) Mama Diaries
2) Between the Keys - Note: Adult Content
3) Word Splash
4) Emotional Regulation

E is for ENTROPY - #atozchallenge

I love the word ENTROPY.

ENTROPY is a fascinating word. Strictly speaking in terms of laws of thermodynamics it takes a while to wrap the head around the concept. On the other hand, entropy is measure of a disorder in a system. (Or is it the measure of DRAMA in the system. or a understanding of CHAOS)

Only thing I understand is the total amount of ENTROPY in the universe is ever increasing.

As one grows the effort is to keep control of the ENTROPY in our lives and reduce it to a minimum to make our self feel powerful, but nature and time have a way of dealing with this. They outsmart us at this struggle eventually winning over.

Think about this.

The more the learning, the more the understanding of how less it is still understood.

Recommended Reading :
1) Dragon Scales and Fairy Tales
2) Herding Turtles
3) Inkpots and Quills

D is for DRAMAAAAA - #atozchallenge

Of the embarrassing memories, I recollect one from my 6th grade where I directed a detective school DRAMA which was inspired straight out of TV serial 'Karamchand'.

My class mates played the role of detective 'Karamchand' and sidekick 'Kitty' with aplomb carrot chewing and funny lines while I was relegated to playing the murderer who runs away from the scene of the crime leaving a cigarette butt.

On stage, the dead body actor got stage fright and refused to move out when the curtains were down.

For the audience who had to suffer through it luckily had these hilarious goof ups where one actor had to prompt out loud, "I said my line, its your turn".

I could sense the desperation of the teachers who were witnessing the ensuring 'thriller' turn into comic routine with lines uttered by the participants were out of sync of the scene.

Really wonder how it passed the scrutiny of acceptance, but nevertheless I often enjoy smiling at the adventures achieved in the age of innocence.

Recommended Reading :
1) Ideas from Mrs. Iwanski's classroom
2) Mr Tiny Caterpillar Book
3) The NovaBug Blog

C is for Chemotherapy - #atozchallenge

Common sense is uncommon.

For those aware of Chemotherapy and for those who had to suffer through it to eventually challenge the disease, my sincere best wishes.

Spectating from the sidelines, feeling helpless for the brave who undergo the challenge with a Smile establishes some memories and emotions which "words cannot express".

For the big C, Care is the only complement to cure and Cure is only bettered by Prevention. Only time knows the answer.

Take Care for Yourself. 

#atozchallenge Recommended Reading :

1) Poets on the Page

2) Journey on a Limb

3) Dark Thoughts

4) Poetry Prose Art and Creativity

5) New Day Rising

B is for Basics - #atozchallenge

Basics, Get your basics right.

The 10000 hour rule in the Malcolm Gladwell's book Outliers suggests that Mastery over a subject is eventually accomplished in around 10000 hours of practice over time, but the inherent assumption is 'BASICS' are right.

A tall building should definitely have a very strong well built foundation. In everything you do if your basics are right, you will eventually master it with correct regular practice.

Even to this day Researchers and Scientists all over the world are still trying to unravel the 'basics' (fundamentals) of what makes up Matter and how to map it correctly to explain every observation around us.

If you think you have understood something try explaining it in a minute or two to a layman, if you can you know it well, if not Get the Basics Right.


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1) Blogging Betties. Are You One?
2) The Philosphers Stone
3) The Multicolored Diary