WHAT IS CHANGE

Change is Fundamental and Inevitable 

Weather we Like it or Not Is Going to Happen 

CHANGES IN LIFE

From Birth to Toddler to Childhood to Youth to Adulthood 

We have to Adapt to these Phases of Changes in our Life 

It is Given Natural Phenomena of Evaluation 

Cannot be Stopped 

Growth and Transformation of Life takes place

Shaping of Character 

Finding Pursuing Opportunities 

Setting Goals 

Experiencing Milestones 

Facing Challenges 

Shaping Identity Personal Development 

Winning & Loosing 

Learning & Not Giving Up

Striving to Succeed Again 

Looking After Your Loved Ones

Naturing Good Relationships 

Believe in Yourself 

Trust in YOU

Gracefully Aging 

Embrace Change 

Change is Not Static 

CHANGE IN OUR WORLD

Our World is going through Unprecedented Change

From Climate Changes to Covid Diseases to Political Turmoils

We don’t have much Control over these Changes

All we can Ask to Bless us With Good Health Peace some Happiness

Reconciliation of some Peace and Agreement to Nations at War

Live and Let Live

CHANGES TO OUR UNIVERSE

We should protect our Earth Oceans Sky Air – Our Universe from getting Destroyed by Unwanted Changes

Depletion of the Ozone Layer needs to be controlled

Weather Patterns are Changing

Let’s Protect our Universe

Let’s do our part how small it may be

Will make a Big Difference Eventually

Change is Unifying Theme Connecting Life World Universe

Serving as Catalyst Growth Adaptation and Exploration

Embracing CHANGE can Lead to Greater Understanding and Appreciation of Complexities of Existence

I am a Widower now

But I was Once Married 

To a Beautiful Simple Soft Spoken Lady

She came into my My Life Like a Bird 

Totally Surprising Me As if it was meant to be 

Was introduced to her by a Friend

Got a call saying:

“Are you Married Yet”

“I Said No”

“Then come for Dinner to meet this Lovely Person Visiting us looking for her Future Husband 

Hurry! Before She Flies Away”

It was not April 1 – Fools’ Day!

So Accepted the offer Presented myself to this Dinner 

My Journey of Marriage started. As Fate would have it

I was Once Married 

We did not know each other before 

Upon meeting and pleasantries 

There was instant liking for each other 

The dinner was Sumptuous which she had prepared 

As the evening passed 

Discussions Talks Jokes by her especially were so pleasant, engaging, Interesting

Resonated with my Thoughts & Likings

Our meeting became an Obsession 

As though we knew each other Well from before 

Thoughts of having  her as my marriage partner started to grow stronger and definite as the evening progressed 

My Mind was racing 

She captivated me: the way she carried herself with such Ladylike Class & Dignity & Intelligence 

We met few more times over coffee and Dinner 

And it got established that our liking for each other, ideas,  goals were Mutual and we both had Strong Desire to be Soul Mates 

After Approval of our Parents 

Were married within two weeks of our meeting 

Our Love, Friendship Grew and we got to know each other better as time went by

We got into the mode of having children and raising a family 

We had two Healthy Beautiful children

Girl and Boy 

We were so Happy. Devoted Quality time & love to our babies 

Her Motherly Love with Enthusiasm Pride & Joy showed in upbringing of our kids. They hardly got sick.

She was totally immersed in thier schooling and Professional Accreditations 

She became ‘The Go To Person’ to our Kids and Me 

But Kids got the Priority 

Today our Daughter has a Career in Business Development. And our Son is a Physician 

Time went by pursuing Jobs Opportunities and Adapting to Ups and Downs of Life in General 

I was Once Married 

I Was Once Married 

We were a Great Family of Four 

Enjoyed home life 

Going on Vacations & Cruises 

Celebrating our Special Days of Birthdays and our Wedding Anniversary 

As God doesn’t give you everything in Life

Takes away some things which are dear to your Heart & Soul 

I Was once Married 

My Beloved Wife became sick with incurable disease

Health deteriorated over 15 years period 

Gradually became bed ridden

We took good care of her at home. That is what she deserved and wanted

Learnt how to be  Caregiver without any training 

It was Painful to witness & feel how uncomfortable she was getting & suffering but her doctors could not do anything

Had Good & Bad days 

Finally her Time Came. We Lost her. We are Deeply Saddened but Relieved she is Not Suffering Anymore

I Was Once Married for 50 years to this Lovely Person 

Came Flying into my Life as a Bird and Left me Flying to her Next Journey 

It had been Awesome Partnership and Marriage Except last 15 years, which had not anticipated.

Very Bitter “Why Her”

No Amount of Words can Describe our Loss

Only left with Great Memories 

Which are Precious & Priceless 

I Was Once Married for 50 years 

Slow Down

Don’t Go So Fast

For I still have some Unfinished Things to attend to

Have to deal with my Obligations 

Have to Endure with some Painful Feelings 

Have to Fulfil some Responsibilities 

During My Life’s Journey on this Earth 

Some people got Upset

And Left the Relationship & Friendship 

We Had and So Cherished 

All Gone 

Nevertheless 

Have to Extend my Hand of Friendship & Love Again to these Upset Persons 

For I am A Pious Being

Don’t want to take Grudges as Extra Baggage on My Train of Life 

Ones Crying & will Miss Me

Have place in my Heart

Hopes & Desires which were not Achieved have to ‘Let Go’

Sad to Experience Some Relations have gone Sour and others showing no signs of changing their Attitudes & Feelings and have Drifted away

Phoney & Untrustworthy Relations have to be Forgotten and Eliminated to acquire Peace of Mind

My Good Lord: Allow My Last Breaths to Thank those Loved Ones who Deeply Cared and Devoted their Unconditional Time Energy & Love to be part of my Life’s Journey

My Life’s Train Move Slowly for I still have to Attend to Unfinished Matters before I Reach my Final Destination 

Yes, have not Published lately. Was busy going through my boxes from my house move.

What to keep and what to get rid of – that is the Dilemma. Things which have been acquired over the years:

Things which are so precious, important, valuable and irreplaceable; and so fond of that just don’t want to part with.

Things which have not used in years but as I think of getting rid of immediately my Mind says “No & No you may need it. Where will you run to find and get it now in your old age.” Hence, though that Thing may never be used by me again, Did Not Get Rid Off. And vicious cycle of Accumulation of Unwanted Things starts again.

Consequently not much is getting rid of and have no room for have Downsized to smaller and more functional home; yet newer, modern and convenient to my life style at this period of my life.

But with heavy heart and determination have to “Let Go” some unwanted stuff. And have to be Strong Minded to execute this.

So, preparing boxes of some good Things and in great condition for someone else to use and taking them to charitable places. Feeling very good & happy about this deed of mine. Just have to console and convince My Mind; this is right thing to do.

Going forward am mindful of hoarding things. And getting Out of the mindset that will need this and that so just keep it. As am of the Age in Final Quarter quite vulnerable to getting my call from my Creator: “my time is up on this Earth” And would not want my Loved Ones to deal with this Mess

I leave this Post to say: “very easy to get attached to Material Things” and unwilling to part with. This is meaningless as we cannot take them into our next life. But what we can take is Great Memories: Loving Moments, True Meaningful Relationships, Love & Faith for your Religion, Support of your Children, Family & Friends at your Hour of Need. All this is Priceless.

God Bless and Stay Attached to Good Memories and Not Material Things!

Had to Leave you All as I got Sicker and Sicker

Did not have Strength or Desire to Live Anymore

My Creator was on My Side

Witnessed my Pain & Suffering Gave me a New Start Helped me out of my Misery Ending my Time on this Earth

Did not mean to give you this Shock Have Caused much Sorrow & Bereavement & Left without saying Goodbye

Am Missed and lots of tears being shed for my absence but it is better this way for Me and You Looking after Me was not easy Chore

Now am Not in Pain & Suffering
Am Healthy & Happy in my New World

Remember Me As I Once Was

Healthy Vibrant Wife Had Two Lovely Children

Going on Trips Cruises and African Safari

We enjoyed raising our Daughter & Son with Pride & Joy

We were filled with Immense Pride and Joy when our Son Achieved his Accreditation as a Medical Doctor and our Daughter Graduated with her Degree in Commerce

Both have Wonderful Careers now

Cherish the Memories of the Wonderful Times we had

The Love Bond and Gratitude we Felt & Shared with Each Other was Priceless

So Fortunate to have known you All

Until we Meet Again!

Remember Me As I Once Was

We have gathered to perform 

“ANTYESTI”

The Last Rites

At your favourite spot 

‘The Falls’

With white water gushing from the mountains and turning into blue water stream surrounded by rocks and trees 

You would always say:

“what a beautiful spot”

That is why this is the chosen spot to perform your Ceremony of Ashes 

As we Disperse your Ashes into the Water 

Let your Spiritual Journey Begin 

Ashes to Ashes 

Water to Water 

Ocean to Ocean 

May you travel to the Great Oceans 

Let your Remains get washed of all Evils Diseases and Sufferings

You encountered in your life here 

Get Purified along the way 

Your next life be far better than this one 

Let tears from our cheeks flow with you 

Sorrow of “Letting You Go”

Your Final Persona 

May the Water Gods be with you 

Angels in Haven be on your side 

For Safe & Smooth Journey to the Oceans of this Earth 

May your Spirit be at Peace Happy Healthy Forever 

No Amount of Words can describe Our Loss 

Thank you for 50 years of Wonderful Time and Memories to Cherish  

Bon Voyage 

Tai-Chi is a Meditative Movement. A form of Martial Arts Emphasizes Slow Deliberate
Movement and Deep Breathing combines both Physical Exercise and Mental Focus promoting both physical and Mental Health

Tai-Chi is rooted in Taoist Philosophy from China.  Emphasizing Balance Harmony and Flow of Energy ( Qi ) within the Body 

Often recommended for Stress Reduction Enhancing Mental Clarity and overall Cardiovascular Health 

Slow flowing movements make Tai-Chi accessible to people of All Ages and Fitness Levels. Particularly beneficial to Adults to prevent Falls and Improve Mobility 

Tai- Chi encourages Mindfulness promoting Awareness of Body and Breath leading to Deeper Sense of Relaxation and Mental Clarity 

There are various Styles of Tai-Chi like Yang Chen Wu Sun each with its unique characteristics and forms. Practitioners learn series of movements that Flow Together Seamlessly 

Tai-Chi often practiced in Parks and Community Centres Fostering Sense of Community and Friendship 

Tai-Chi is a  Valuable Addition to a Balanced Lifestyle of Body and Mind 

Try Tai-Chi to Experience your Balance of Life ! 

To Most Golf is Rich Mans Sport

The Indulgence involves Membership of some Elite Club

It is beyond reach of affordability only Rich people can

Some of the Challenges:

The Play between You and Golf Ball and Layout of the Golf Course 

The Partnership or Adversarial Relationship you will have with your Game of Golf 

One has to Understand  Most Importantly how Golf is supposed to be played

Technique Rules & Etiquette of the Game 

14 Clubs are allowed in the Golf Bag

Drivers: 1, 3, 5

Irons: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9, 

Wipe dges: PW, + 2 more of choice

Hybrid: 1

From the Outset

It looks Easy to Pick up the Right Club and just hit the Golf Ball 

Nothing to it !

In Reality!

It is totally a Different Golf Ball Game

Why?

One has  to Learn & Practice how:

Each Club needs to be selected and Storked

Depending on what Segment of the Golf Game one is in:

From Tee off to Fairway play to Approach Green to Putting 

And moving on to the next hole 

To Navigate the challenging course 

To achieve Minimum Strokes or over the Par Strokes of Course 

Outcome of the Golf  Day !

Are You Happy or Totally Frustrated ?

How Did You Perform ?

Your  Play and Outcome

Determines Your Golf Day

It is believed Golf originated in 15th Century in Scotland and Historically St Andres Golf Course in Scotland is recognized as the “Home of Golf”

From the  well known names of Great Golfers of our Time. And the list is quite long 

One Golfer stands out !

Not only is He Great Talented Tenacious Resilient Person 

But also Renowned Golfer Earning Many Trophies to his Name 

Has Done An Outstanding Effort of Promoting the Golf Sport  to the Extent One can watch this Sport on Tv now and ordinary people without joining some Elite Club and paying hundreds in Membership Fee 

Can play the Sport of  Golf  Within their Means 

His name is The Tiger Woods  

Thank You Tiger 🐅 Woods 

You are our Hero!

For giving Us So Much Pleasure

In Watching You and Us Playing 

The Best of Best Sport on the Planet 

G O L F

One can play GOLF till you Can’t 

If played without being critical of your performance you can be out there on Beautiful Manicured Golf Courses 

Enjoy Nature Relaxed Happy Moments 

PRICELESS !

Try it & Enjoy

Wish you Lots of Fun & Pars Birdies & Eagles

Being CALM Feels Good.

NOT Stressful NOT Angry NOT Disturbed

BUT once CALMNESS is Disturbed or Agitated

HELL BREAKS OUT !

And Results can be from Varied to Distarous causing:

Stress, Anger, Not Happy, In a Fighting Mood, Looking for Trouble – Not Your Self

You become a Different Person You Don’t want to Be

So, How Do You Stay Calm – All the Time !

Practice & Practice CALMNESS by :

Listen First Think and React After and Talk Out if necessary

Be with the Moment, Focused and Positive Visualization

Forget and Forgive Small Things. Strive to build Meaningful Relationships with People who Respect each other and are going to be there ” at your hour of need “

Meditate and Focus on Calmness

Most of All Be Yourself ” CALMLY “