The First Post

Dear Readers

I am attempting yet again to write a blog. I initiated a blog called "Connoisseurs of Happiness" with my good friend Surahit some time back. But since he moved to Germany to pursue his PhD he is not able to write regularly. Same is the case with me. I am on the verge of finishing my second year of PhD and things are starting to get harder, challenging and demanding. But hey, that's why I signed up for this. The thrill of research, teaching, publishing, patenting and what not. 

Yet it is my belief that you can get stuck in your routine very quickly, even get attached to it. Your life can become mundane and monotonous in no time if you don't take efforts. I have seen this happen all around me. And I simply cannot live like this. 

Taking a risk of self appreciation, I can say that I have varied interests. Apart from research I mean. That includes food, friends, music, reading, acting, performing, teaching and what not. I consider myself really lucky to be able to explore so many things at a go. People ask me these questions routinely. "How do you do all these things?" and I search the answer again and again. But with no luck. I don't know how I find time for all the things...May be I have great friends who are even more good at multitasking...I don't know. Only thing that I definitely know is I personally like to explore these things and yes....I am curious about the world.

A few years back I was not at all like this. I mean I still liked doing all these things. But my world view was bit stereotypical. I was very good at studies and still managed to do co-curricular and extra curricular activities nicely. Still I was not open minded. Whenever someone used to ask me something which was not in my comfort zone the first answer that came to my mind was always "No". Without even trying. 

When I came to Mumbai I realized that this attitude is taking me nowhere. I must change myself and be able to enjoy (or at least try) new things rather than ruling them outright. I was fortunate enough to find friends who were as dynamic (May be more) and as ready to explore things as you can get. And now after spending 5 years in this beautiful city I can definitely say I have given my best. I made so many friends, I gathered experiences for life time and now I think I am mature enough to share them with all of you..That means whoever reads this blog. Lols.

The articles which will follow are recollections from my memories and my perspectives and experiences as the name of the blog clearly indicates. These are my avenues of happiness and ultimately I believe your goal should be that. Being Happy. Being Content (Not complacent). Think beyond the worldly and materialistic attachments and find happiness in small things which may not be expensive but cherished. And if this blog can help you find your happiness then I will be very happy for all of you. As Sant Dyaneshwar says in Pasaydan.."जो जे वांछिल तो ते लाहो" ...Let everyone get what he/she wants....I wish you all the happiness in the world...Its raining outside. Go and enjoy the Monsoon. Cya. Take care.

Mihir