THE REAL LIFE ROLE MODELS

well time to stop writing about myself....time to use this blog for airing my views on general happenings here...thanks for those ppl swamy,radha who asked me to do this.

As my first venture, I am writing about my real life role models. For me I find these ppl more inspiring than a Mahatma Gandhi or a Martin Luther King. I find that every human in his true form can be a role model to me in one way or the other.

Let me first start by describing about my brother's friend who is a doctor. His name is Hari. He practises what he preaches which is basically doing good to others. He doesnot charge patients who couldnt afford to pay 50 bucks. He sometimes gives away medicines for free. There is nothing gr8 about a person like cherian wo makes millions every month doing this. But this is hari. He has not yet settled down in life but yet he sticks to his principles. He has also made me (an 24 hour hypochondriac) into a more stronger person. speak to him for 5 minutes and then you would be mesmerised. He would recite gita effortlessly and explain the same. He has really motivated me to perform charity related activities. He is certainly one of those few people who would be in my top 10 list of role models. Tomorrow he starts his own clinic and I wish him all the best.

Then I would like to list out my friends AK , Muni and Tressa . Come what may, these people never lose their cool. They stay calm and face the situation. They never lose their poise in the most unlikely situations. And they always go by their convictions. I know that there are million more people like them in this world and I truly recognize and salute these wonderful people. And these are very amicable people whom you would start liking the first minute you meet them.

I have always been intimidated by tough situations in my life. I have panicked and felt paralysed. Take the instance where my father suddenly complained of chest pain. I had to rush him to the hospital. Suddenly I found the courage to drive him in the congested chennai traffic to reach the hospital. But after that I freaked out. Then came Hari and my brother who totally took the situation in their hands. Even my elder brother in UK started panicking. It was my younger brother Senthil who showed that keeping cool helps. He managed the things at home and hospital for the entire 3 days my father was bedridden. Even today the guts he showed is a lesson to me.

Sometimes its these people around who inspire you a lot. Only if you are willing to learn. Think of your office colleague or college mate who has faced the worst in his life and come out unscathed . Think about your close friend who donates money to charity and arranges provisions for the poor every week when he could be relaxing. Think of your friend who refuses to be dull inspite of heavy pressure at work.These are all role models.you are lucky to be associated with such people. and only if you want to be inspired , you would be. Keep thinking about this while I get back to you soon..........maybe even I have inspired a few people..:)...Well keep reading this blog...more thoughts soon... I will be back...