My name is Shivaram Kumar and after two and a half decades of working with people from every conceivable race, religion, ethnicity, language, nationality and orientation, empowering them with self-belief and confidence, my wife Anjali and I know for sure that words make all the difference. The words we listen to, and the words we speak.
The aim with this blog is to make people aware of the power of words, because once we know how to surround and program ourselves with the right words, we can collectively increase self-esteem in society. Looking forward to get with you on our exciting journey called life and benefit from our stories and experiences.
Let my words play a small positive role in your world.
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Will may not be the way
“If you control your environment, you don’t have to control your will.”
I love this quote not just because it is mine. I do believe that if we put our will to test unnecessarily, it is only a matter of when, not whether we will succumb.
If you are a teetotaler, and you insist on spending every evening with friends in a local bar, it is only a matter of time before you try a sip.
A few years ago a holy man India with a massive following was caught on video in a compromising position with a movie star. Many people argued that it was a case of entrapment. My question- Why was he alone with the movie star in a hotel room in the first place?
On an earlier post, Thanksgiving, Tourniquets and Trains, I talked about how the internet can foster unhealthy relationships. I know of a married man who sent a friend request on Facebook to his ex. Soon after, his wife caught him blue-faced and red-handed in middle of the night, on Skype. He tried to convince her that he was just helping his ex out with her “current relationship”.
Maybe,at first, he genuinely wanted to help his ex, or maybe he liked the attention, but his problem started when he sent the friend request. Once he was in the environment, and refused to get out, it became a slippery slope. Things did not end well.
One of my coaches, Kanti Gala, often shares this funny quip:
“Doctor, every time I jump off the stairs, my shins hurt”, says the patient.
“So first things first,” says the doctor, “don’t jump off the stairs”.
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Boomerang
I believe that words and thoughts are like boomerangs that bounce off our dreams and goals in the future. What comes back to us are signs, people and pathways that… Continue Reading →
Humuhumunukunukuapua’a
Hawaiian names are often energetic alliterations, rhythmic and happy. The state fish is called Humuhumunukunukuapua’a. It is also the name of a restaurant at The Grand Wailea Hotel in Maui…. Continue Reading →
4 Responses to “Will may not be the way”
Thanks , So well written about ‘sleepers slop…’ same is true for being successful… if you keep ‘ waiting for a right moment and having all the knowledge ‘… and then you will do something- Forget it, in no time you will hit age 65…. and not much to show….
Thanks Kumar for this blog…you hit the nail on the head …. bulls eye … One can relate to various habits we get into …its not the “Will” which matters …Bills talk on Self image and attitude …..drives home the point of goal orientation ….and seeking happiness ….this blog sums its up so aptly …as you say that each one of us have a bill britt in us …super fired upon this association and the thought that you are connected to us @ 40000 feet on ur flight to INDIA FED season…
Absolutely true Kumar – thank you for much for sharing this wisdom.
wonderful