Back after a long break

Well, here I am again. It's been a while.
I thought I was done with my mid-life crisis, but well, here we are again!!
Am trying to bring back the creativity in my life, the joie-de-vivre, the enthusiasm And the good health. I've let myself take a beating for a long time - mentally and physically. And most of it was driven due to a craze for professional success, without even knowing what it is that I really want to do as a profession. It has been just recently that I've realized, through the understanding developed through spiritual reading, that I am here on this Earth to play multiple roles. The purpose of my life is not just professional success, but there's more to it. Such as being a good father to my son - who has been entrusted in my care by God. And to be a good son to the parents who have been entrusted thus far to be the people responsible for my upbringing. And to be a good husband. And to play my role in society. And to express completely, and thus exhaust, the latent 'vasanas' or seeds of action - writing, reading, music, travel and the other smaller wants and desires that bind me to this Earth.
It is with this understanding that I am now trying to put my life on track - not again - but for the first time. All success and best wishes to me!

Long time no see

It's been a really long time since the last blog. And 2 reasons for that - 1) My baby boy arrived in Dec and 2) My job became a 24/7 operation. Busy, busy life.

It's been satisfying in a different way - busy-ness makes me feel useful and productive even though at times I dont like what I'm doing. Doing something is better than doing nothing I guess. And with the baby, it feels like the long-term plan of family is also falling in place. The boy himself, is a joy! So much energy - needs to be channelized and not dissipated like his Dad has done for the most part of his life! Thankfully, the direction is becoming more focussed now and the dots....seem to be connecting.

Got some breathing space now before family and work become hectic again. It's in a way, preferable to the vast expanse of free time during my one-year break. The break though, was also much needed to help put things in focus. Well, am content as of now. Busy, but content. A few steps in the direction of Inner Peace, by trying to exhaust the seeds of action - on the personal and professional front.

Overdue post

The more than one year break came to an end a month and a half ago. I got a job. In the industry ecosystem (media/entertainment) that I wanted. Thank God. I had started applying to my previous industry roles and would've been sad to get and take a job there. Luckily, it all worked out and I am on the right path (hopefully) to a satisfying worklife. I spend a lot of free time happily reading up on the M&E industry....so, it must be the right path if I seem to be enjoying it! :)
Life is changing slowly, but its more of the change towards what is inside. Which is the right kind of change. So, i'm accepting it and it's good because there's no revolt anymore. It's an acceptance and a sort of 'making it all right' effort which is actually quite...effortless. Another indication that I'm probably on the right path...at last. Vedanta has been the eye-opener and the enabler.

There's so much potential in the content industry. As of now, there's such rubbish on TV..and more so because channels are forced to be 24/7 to make ad revenue. Because people wont pay for good content. Because they cant appreciate it. Or maybe because they're so out of touch with good content. But I strongly believe that good content will always triumph. Because deep inside, people are sensible. And irrespective of how many inane shows and movies do well, the really good ones always triumph. The rebel in me is awakening from the past years of deep slumber. I'm happy! :) That is me. As I was made. No conflicts now, only acceptance. And appreciation. And gratitude. Will soon embark on other endevors. Eagerly looking forward to that. More later.

Pav Bhaji

- In a cooker, put adequate water and for 2 whistles of the cooker, cook cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, potatoes and a small brinjal. Keep the water (stock) for later.

- Cut onions, capsicum and tomatoes

- Mash chopped ginger and garlic to make paste

- Fry onions and capsicum

- Add salt, chilli powder and pav-bhaji masala

- Add the ginger-garlic paste

- Add the tomatoes and fry more

- Add the mix-veg mixture and mix

- Add some of the water (stock) to get right consistency

- Bring to boil

- Done

- Garnish with chopped onion, coriander and lemon juice

Chilli pickle

Take green chillies (medium hot) and cut them into half-inch pieces

Add adequate amount of salt and Hing (asafoetida) powder

Roast methi seeds and mustard dal and grind to powder

Add lemon juice (1-2 lemons based on preferred sour-ness)

Add some hot oil with turmeric powder

Mix everything, store