29.4.2012 - This is the second diary. Almost as a miracle, I managed to complete a diary - cover to cover - for the first time in my life. It must be a sign of (a) getting older, (b) getting sensible, or (c) developing a compulsive writing disorder. One of my students has already certified that I do have a compulsive writing disorder, but that included all other forms of writing, including blogging and writing on the net.
It is very difficult to keep writing nowadays. The handwriting has become bad because of excessive typing on the computer. The mind seems to focus only on SMS-type of communication and the earlier discipline of studying, reading and writing has gone.
It is very difficult to concentrate on any one task for a longer period of time in a sustained manner. The mind jumps rapidly and takes on different ideas and pathways very rapidly. Perhaps it is the impact of the internet and perhaps, it is the way we are nowadays.
Should we improve this behaviour? I do not know. Something tells me that this is the way we would be in the future.
It was one of the most fascinating moments in my life to witness the birth of a group of my associates (KSSA). It was indeed amazing. Friends who have stayed with me, over these many years, and have never failed me in all the interactions. All of them came together and expressed their solidarity. They began their talk with the words, "My friend...." and it was so very touching. I should set up my own way of sending handwritten letters of thanks to all of them. Some of them, I met for the first time, and yet I know that I am going to meet them again and again for many times. They are all going to be part of my life now.
As usual, in all my new ventures, certain friends came through, senior, colleague or on honorarium, they came through, when I needed them the most. Some are indeed lucky for me, and they helped me get through the downwind after all the excitement got over.
I needed to ride the crest of the wave again, and for that I have to take my own surfboard, create my own sea and ocean, and create the waves and surf and ride them out, and each time, to return and create stronger and more tougher waves. Affection, friendship and bonding are amazing feelings for human beings. It does not certainly seem to be limited to relatives and relationships.
It is very difficult to keep writing nowadays. The handwriting has become bad because of excessive typing on the computer. The mind seems to focus only on SMS-type of communication and the earlier discipline of studying, reading and writing has gone.
It is very difficult to concentrate on any one task for a longer period of time in a sustained manner. The mind jumps rapidly and takes on different ideas and pathways very rapidly. Perhaps it is the impact of the internet and perhaps, it is the way we are nowadays.
Should we improve this behaviour? I do not know. Something tells me that this is the way we would be in the future.
It was one of the most fascinating moments in my life to witness the birth of a group of my associates (KSSA). It was indeed amazing. Friends who have stayed with me, over these many years, and have never failed me in all the interactions. All of them came together and expressed their solidarity. They began their talk with the words, "My friend...." and it was so very touching. I should set up my own way of sending handwritten letters of thanks to all of them. Some of them, I met for the first time, and yet I know that I am going to meet them again and again for many times. They are all going to be part of my life now.
As usual, in all my new ventures, certain friends came through, senior, colleague or on honorarium, they came through, when I needed them the most. Some are indeed lucky for me, and they helped me get through the downwind after all the excitement got over.
I needed to ride the crest of the wave again, and for that I have to take my own surfboard, create my own sea and ocean, and create the waves and surf and ride them out, and each time, to return and create stronger and more tougher waves. Affection, friendship and bonding are amazing feelings for human beings. It does not certainly seem to be limited to relatives and relationships.
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