Daylight Saving- The Change Of Weather & Time

                                        

This is what I experience in USA that Daylight Saving Time is the practice of setting the clocks forward one hour from standard time during the summer months, and back again in the falls, in order to make better use of natural daylight.

Say from Daylight saving time 2020 in United States began at 2:00 AM on November'2019 (exactly when we migrated to USA) till April'2020. The Clocks are set forward 1 hour for DST in the spring. The sculpture is of "Six Public Clocks" in USA & many other countries too.

“Spring forward, fall back” is one of the little sayings used to remember which way to set your watch. You set your clock forward one hour in the spring when DST starts lose 1 hour), and back one hour when DST ends in the fall regain 1 hour). Though its funny but from past many years, same raga has been followed here in USA. Even many of my friends who stayed in different states of USA, had different timing in their watch.

Fyi, both the picture comparison captured on same time but on different months i.e. November'2019 & May'2020...

    

ROAD TO ELYSIUM...

I didn't realize, like a speed of light, how this 6 months passed by. In a nick of time, a days slip into weeks, weeks turn into months and soon months will transform into years. Calendars are changing by leaps & bounce...

Away from all, far from Indian soil & after loving my parents, my siblings, my spouse, my children, my friends, now I have started loving myself.

In certain things, age has mellowed me down, in others I have become more aggressive. Sometimes I find myself acting very wise and sometimes I just go crazy. Certain issues will have me speaking vociferously whereas at others I just shrug and remain silent in this unknown & new environment.

Within this 6 month, I have realized that I am no more “Atlas" and the world does never rest on my shoulders.

Way back in India, I used pay autowalla and walk away without waiting for a change. The extra money might bring a smile on his face. After all he is toiling much harder for a living than me. Here everything's online so I can't raise my hands to stop cab or shuttle. No human touch at all.

Many times, my papa talk to me same childhood instances repeatedly, so now I have stopped telling him that he had already narrated that same story many times. After all, his repeatative story makes him walk down to his memory lane and relive the past.

At work place, I have learn not to correct americans, even when I know they are wrong because i feel that the onus of making everyone perfect is not on me. Peace is more precious than perfection so I prefer keep mum. I give compliments freely and generously to everyone. After all its a mood enhancer not only for the recipient but also for me.

Here, I have learnt not to bother about my creased shirt or mismatched shirt & tie because my pleasant personality & smiling face speaks louder than my appearance. I also don't bother if my beard has grown & whites hair depicted my old age. I don't bother of fine lines are showing on my forehead Because beauty of my soul outshines the beauty of my face in my 40's..

In this different land, I have learnt that its better to drop the ego than to break a relationship because one's ego will keep aloof whereas with relationships, I will never be alone so i am connected with everyone.

This life taught me & have learnt to live each day as if it were the last day. After all, one day.....it might be the last day, no one knows the future.

Now every moment, I am doing what makes me happy because I am responsible for my happiness, and I owe it to me.

And I am loving the new in me.....in this new land of opportunity !!!

TRY, WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH

A young girl and her father were walking along a forest path. 

At some point, they came across a large tree branch on the ground in front of them which was stopping their way further to move on. 

The girl asked her father, “If we can try, do you think we can move that branch?” 

Her father replied, “I am sure 1st if you try alone, you need to use all your strength.” 

The girl tried her best to lift or push the branch, but she was not strong enough and she couldn't move it. 

She said, with disappointment, “You were wrong, dad. I can't move it.” 

“Try again with all your strength,” replied her father. 

Again, the girl tried hard to push the branch. She struggled but it did not move. 

“Dad, I cannot do it,” said the girl.

Finally her father said, “Young lady, I advised you to use 'all your strength'. You didn’t ask for my help.

Moral of this picture...

Our real strength lies not in independence, but in interdependence.

No individual person has all the strengths, all the resources and all the stamina required for the complete blossoming of their vision.

To ask for help and support when we need it is not a sign of weakness, it is a sign of wisdom.

Top Of The World...

FROM MY OLD ARCHIVES OF PARIS VISIT...

An unforgettable moment awaits for us in Paris’s most iconic site. We have discover a superb view of Paris from the top of the Eiffel Tower along with a pleasant dinner. 

A tour guide escort us to the first security check of the Eiffel Tower. 

Feels like top of the world when one reach to the 276 meter of height, one of the 3rd floor of Eiffel Tower & with only antennae above me, Paris lies below my feet. The  noise of the boulevards cant reach me but the cold wind catches me & heart begins to race with it. 

At 276 meters high, we were contemplate the scene in front of us and overlook the main sites of the capital: 1.Montmartre, 2.les Invalides, 3.the Montparnasse tower, 4.l’Arc de Triomphe, etc.

We had priority access to the floor. Arriving at the top of the Eiffel Tower, we were enjoying the exceptional 360° panorama ( from Level-III) that overlooks all of Paris. We had experience astonishing sensations at 276 meters high, while observing this unique view of the landmarks and iconic monuments of Paris: the Louvre museum, the Orsay museum, the Hôtel des Invalides and its gilded dome, the Basilica of the Sacré-Coeur in Montmartre, the Montparnasse Tower which is considered as the highest in Paris, the Champs Elysées, the Arche de la Défense, the Parisian bridges etc. 

It was an Charismatic experience to being on top of the world...

Finally, Age Matters !!!

This picture was taken during our reunion of school friends after 27 years.

There were lot of plans made & failed too. Likewise assembling all working people under roof is not easy task,

But now since we all have crossed 40's and wherever we old friends, discussed where we should meet for lunch for our reunion.

Finally boys will agreed that V would meet at the Ocean View restaurant, because the waitresses were very pretty there.

Ten years later, at the age of 50, we friends once again will discuss where we should meet for lunch. Finally we will agreed that we would meet at the Ocean View restaurant because the food was good and the wine selection was excellent.

Ten years later, at age 60, we friends again discussed where we should meet for lunch. Finally we will agreed that we would meet at the Ocean View restaurant because we can dine in peace, quiet and the restaurant had a beautiful view of the ocean.

Ten years later, at age 70, we friends discussed where we should meet for lunch. Finally it was agreed that we would meet at the Ocean View restaurant because the restaurant has wheelchair accessible and had an elevator for it.

Ten years later, at age 80, we friends discussed where we should meet for lunch. Finally it was agreed that we would meet at the Ocean View restaurant because they had never been there before !!!

*Memory loss !!!*

Lets Age with grace & ENJOY OUR LIFE NOW..

Ray's of HOPE...

Thrilled to see this pix.
A smile creates on his face, creates unlimited ray of Hope's in my heart.
Do I have problem? I see him n' it vanishes like an dust melt in Cyclone.
The  color of rainbows play within him, lookalike  as the bright future rolling & waiting tinemachine to vanishes.
He is drafting his own balancesheet wherein his ideas are his *Assets*
He is trying everything  but hopefully he is not cultivating any bad habit as *liabilities*
Seeing him happy-going child that glimpses happiness as our  *Profit.*
I never wants to see u in sorrow or else that would  my  *Loss.*
He has earned his *Goodwill* as Everyone wants him nearby & he has soulmates from school  & college.
A beautiful  character is His *Capital.* & his heart is his *Fixed Assets*
His  knowledge is his great  *Investment* which he should encash on the right time.
I m counting on him as GREAT HOPE as my age is now  *Depreciation.*
Because I know my God is OUR  *AUDITOR*
Have a great profitable life, my son.......

Must visit - Global Vipassana Pagoda

originally posted on fb on January 2, 2014

Far view of "Global Vipassana Pagoda" 
Maharashtra Tourism also declared it as "Seven Wonders Of Maharashtra"

At Entrance of Pagoda. "Myanmar Vipassana Gate"

The Myanmar Gate is a massive entrance arch to the Global Vipassana Pagoda complex, from the under-construction MMRDA road.

Seven tiers will rise from the roof of the arch to the top.
Two side entrances will act as associate entrances as well.
It is done in intricate Burmese designs.

At Entrance of Pagoda.

Zooming to entrance "Myanmar Vipassana Gate"

 

Bell of Dhamma Tower

The Bell tower is an open structure designed in the traditional Burmese architecture holding a massive bell.
The bell, donated by the people of Myanmar, was cast there and imported to India.
It is roughly 14 MT in weight and 8' high.
The RCC pillars holding up the rod and the bell have been decorated with four 'deva' like sculptures surrounding the bell, each about 14' high.
The complete tower has been made up in intricate designs reflecting Burmese culture.

Dhyeya is marching to The Center Of The Global Vipassana Pagoda which contains the world's largest stone dome built without any supporting pillars. 

The Global Vipassana Pagoda complex will consist of the following structures:
Pagoda dome containing relics of Buddha (complete)
Vipassana Meditation Centre Dhamma Pattana (complete)
Art Gallery depicting life of the Buddha (Complete)
Two smaller pagodas on the North and South side (complete on the North side. The building of the South Pagoda, adjoining the Dhamma Pattana Centre, is complete, but the outer dome is under construction.)
Library and study rooms (under planning)
Circumambulation path around the dome (complete with landscaping and tiling still to be done.)
Administration building (complete)
Underground parkade.

Beautification of the Global Vipassana Pagoda.

Much work remains in putting up ornamental designs on the Pagoda, decorating the canopy, canopy pillars, and the verses (dohas) on the Pagoda walls. The Parikrama path will be laid with marble (to ease walking barefoot even on hot days).

This place is surrounded by Garden of Jal Dev, Jal Devta followed Ashok Chkra Stumbh. 

Golden Carving at Anapana Meditation Center in 15 minutes – near the
Buddha’s relics at Global Vipassana Pagoda's North Pagoda (Opposite Visitor's Gallery)

Behind Buddha’s relics at Global Vipassana Pagoda's North Pagoda where Shilpa & Dhyeya had done their 15 minutes fast-track Meditation.

Buddha Statue

The Buddha statue is carved from a single rock of marble, and weighs nearly 80 MT, is 21.5' high.
The Buddha is carved in a seated, meditative posture.
The statue is painted over the white marble, giving the statue a more life-like view.
The seat upon which the Buddha is seated is 3' high, and contiguous with the rest of the statue.
Four scenes from the Buddha's life are also shown, as mini-dioramas carved into the front part of the seat. These four are, from left to right: Birth of the Buddha, Enlightenment of the Buddha, Setting the Wheel of Dhamma in motion, Passing away of the Buddha
Exquisite designs have been made with intricate artwork in making the throne of the Buddha behind the actual statue.
An RCC umbrella has been hung over the statue. Bells similar to the ones hanging on the umbrella over the Main Pagoda have been attached here as well.