The year gone by

Today, on 31 December 2009, as I look back on the year gone by, I feel very content. And I pat myself on my back for all the things I did this year:

I became a healthy and fit person, committed to being that way.

I remembered to wish all my near and dear ones on their birthdays and anniversaries.

I was there when my friends wanted to share their joys and sorrows, and sometimes even just random thoughts, with me.

I stretched myself to set larger goals and achieved them.

I spent some time following my hobbies, and also learnt a few new things.

I acknowledged each and every person who made a difference in my life in this past year.

I also took time out to make a difference in the lives of people in my life, sometimes even by doing nothing.

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I say this in the past tense because, today I declare my new year 2009 to be this way and, in my declaration, the future has already happened. Hope you too have a great time declaring and making things happen in the new year.

Happy Living!

An Indian Politician speaks

Hi. I am a politician in India.

Well, that's all you actually know about me.

You don't know my educational qualification, and you have assumed I am illiterate, or only moderately educated.

You don't know me personally at all, and you have made up your mind that I am dishonest and corrupt.

You have no clue about my income and its sources, and you have decided that I have earned crores of black money.

You don't know my standard of living, and you are sure I am a lavish spender.

You don't know why I joined politics, and you have assumed I am in it for personal benefits.

You don't know my dreams about India, and you have decided I will be selfish after coming to power.

For years, you have waited for someone to get into politics and clean the system. Maybe I am that person. If we work together, maybe we will cause miracles for our country. Maybe you will know this once you listen to me.

And you are not bothered to even listen to me, or ask me something.