Chasing daylight......The book that changed the way I look at life

This is not a review of the book as you can easily find hundreds of those on the internet - this is brief description of what I think about the book and the changes it brought in me.

I picked the book - "Chasing daylight- How my forthcoming death changed my life" from the book store I visit regularly without having read any reviews about it - and am I not glad that I got it. It is a wonderful book that has had a lasting impact on me, the way I look at life and my relationships. This book has been my favourite gift to people I love for the last two years :-). I read the book when I was realising the various sensitivies of different relationships and how relationships change with passage of time and changes in circumstances - which is probably why it made such a strong impressionon me. The most beautiful part of the book is towards the end - the way Kelly goes about unwinding each of his relationships.

There are several take aways of the book - but my take away was one - life is uncertain - you may not get another chance to tell your loved ones that they are special- so do it now :-)

‘It is our moral duty not to live upon our fellow animals’ - Mahatma Gandhi.

Visit the website of The International Vegetarian Union to know you want to know about vegetarianism - http://www.ivu.org/

Christmas time in London!!!

London

London is the capital and largest urban area of both England and the United Kingdom. Most websites and guide books give similar listing of things to do and see in London city - art galleries, museums, change of guards, traflgar square and royal parks. Yes, these are all lovely places and one must see these. However, London has a lot more in store for tourist - especially those who have a little on their hands after visitng the places listed above. One of the best ways to explore London city is to walk. The city is so beautiful and simple to navigate, that one would never got lost.

A walk in Camden is a must - for those who love to shop, the Camden market is a treat. A leisurely walk alongwith the Camden canal is so beautiful, that one does not wish to ever leave the place. Another amazing place is Primrose Hill - the hill has a clear view of Central London and once on top of the hill- it doesnt seem that city that you see if full of activity and buzz all around (The novies "Run fat boy run" was shot in this area extensively!).

If you happen to visit London close to Diwali time, you can experience how the entire community comes together to celebrate this festival. Diwali meals are organised thoughout London. The Neasden temple also organises a get together duirng this time. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Neasden temple) is the first traditional Hindu Mandir in Europe and their snack shop has all the Indian goodies including papri chaat!!!

If you happen to be in London during Christmas, a must not miss is the walk on Oxford street- on a particular day the street does not allow any vehicle- and everyone is on foot. Whole of London is beautifully decorated and if you are lucky, you can see the several Santas on bikes!!

So much for now..More on London will come - break ke baad!!!

Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.
~ Greg Anderson