The same thing can appear different

depending on where your focus is. 

It could change opinions radically!

Been a while...

And I have been wondering.. Why do we do what we do?

To take a small example - After the initial excitement of everyday posts, I have only blogged when I felt something significant.

Why?

 It is an unprejudiced question. There is no blame or guilt involved. It merely tries to observe human nature. And I would be the easiest subject to observe... Or would I?

Well, easy or not, the process is definitely very interesting.

So, why did I do what I did?

Maybe I was lazy.
Maybe I was trying to be different and didnt want to copy what my friend was doing (he has built a pretty successful blog since at alearningaday.blogspot.com :) )
Maybe I am a closed person and didnt want others to know what I was learning. But then, I didnt maintain a diary either.
Maybe I didnt like the idea of trying convincing myself that what I learnt everyday could be put in words. Maybe I thought my English was inadequate.
Maybe I thought I didnt learn much everyday.

Or maybe it was a combination of those.

So, what is the reason? I am not sure either. I could rationalize each/all of those reasons. Sometimes, the little voice in the head says "Naaah that cant be true!". Sometimes it says "Ah ofcourse.. that makes sense". At other times it goes "Hmmm.. maybe.."

But then what was I thinking when I consciously decided to stop? I had to pick a good reason to stop because otherwise, I would have had to conclude that I am lazy and uninspired. I could have picked any reason to rationalize. But would that be the real reason?

Your mind often prevents you from having a "heart-to-heart" talk with it. So, that you dont feel too bad. It builds a layer of rationalization on top to account for your actions - and synchronize it with what is "right" or "wrong" as perceived by the society.

I was watching Dexter (the TV serial). The process is very similar to how the serial killer rationalizes his kills.

So, which is real? The layer beneath or the layer on top?

The layer beneath because it reveals your true nature? - Or will this be replaced by the layer on top eventually?
Or the layer on top because that it what you are moulding yourself into? - Or is this a lie you are telling yourself?

Which is real? Which is the matrix?

The importance of the first follower!

http://mydd.com/2010/2/12/the-shirtless-dani

Find your first followers and build them. Even at the cost of ignoring everyone else. As long as the first followers stick to you, the rest will follow..

It is very true. What is also a great point is that being a first follower is not easy. So, be proud if you are one! :)

Cliched - but very true.

You dont realize the true value of something till it is taken away from you :)

Value your time.

There's no limit to what a man can achieve...

if he doesn't care who gets the credit.- Laing Burns, Jr

What happens when you have too intimidating an alarm?

You are so focused on switching off and going back to sleep - so, though it serves the purpose of waking you up, it does not help you stay awake.

It might be a good idea to follow it up always with a softer one which will remind you that the objective is to keep awake and not switch the annoying alarm off :)