Thoughts on life..

The things you do in a day can be divided into the following categories… Whenever you do something, be conscious of the category they fall into. Do them consciously with the purpose in mind.  And make sure they keep up the spirit of that activity type.

  1. There are some things you need to do to inculcate discipline. These are essential. Considering the current state of discipline, the more of these tasks the better :) Their power lies in the regularity. Do them regularly. Even if quality suffers, they HAVE to be regular. Otherwise, the purpose is lost.

  2. Then there are things you do to gain knowledge. Keep doing them..  It is important to keep the thirst alive… To learn.. and to evaluate.. Answers dont come easy. Keep learning.. and keep getting perspectives.. and be true to your values And finally, have a goal.

  3. Then there is the oiling. There is the mental oiling. They can be mindless activities.. Yes, you keep them to a minimum, but you must also realise that they are necessary in small doses (like oil in an engine) to keep you running. And you cannot do an overdose :) Keep them small.. but keep them.

  4. And there is the physical oiling. You need to take more notice of this. Or you ll have great software but the hardware wont be able to support it. Do it with obsession :)

  5. And then there is the “spiritual” oiling. They have a wide range of benefits some of it you cannot comprehend. When you do these things, go into them fully. Get out of everything else. Leave the so-called “material world” behind. You need these true breaks. To just get out. They can range from praying to giving a big hug! :)

While 1 and 2 are core activities, 3,4,5 are support systems. All of them are indispensable.

Some activities however might fall in multiple categories. And therein lies the biggest learning here. GIVE THESE OVERLAPPING ACTIVITIES A PRIMARY CATEGORY. AND MAKE SURE YOU KEEP UP THE SPIRIT OF THAT CATEGORY. :)

And if there is an activity which doesnt seem to fall into any of these, ask yourself what the purpose is. If there is a new purpose, add it in this post. Otherwise, get rid of it :)