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We all, at root, are time optimists. We always think there's enough time to do things with other people. Time to say things to them. And when time flies, we stand there holding on to words like 'if' 'I wish', "i hope' - Unknown

Patriotism to me will always be about an unselfish effort made to bring a difference in the world we live in. Unless we do that, the flag hoisting, ethnic display, greetings exchange will just be the temporary noises that are destined to fade with the sunset of our independence day.   I know it is a long shot, but worth giving a try. With whatever resources we have, can we begin or contribute to a change? Is a question we all need to ask ourselves and respond. Happy Independence day India and its people! 

You may believe that you are responsible for what you do, but not for what you think. The truth is that you are responsible for what you think, because it is only at this level that you can exercise choice. What you do comes from what you think. -Marianne Williamson Reflections on the Principles of "A Course in Miracles"

"The problem with today's world is that everyone believes they have the right to express their opinion AND have others listen to it.  The correct statement of individual rights is that everyone has the right to an opinion, but crucially, that opinion can be roundly ignored and even made fun of, particularly if it is demonstrably nonsense!"  ― Brian Cox

At the end of the day, you should try to remember that it's not about the number of followers you have or the numbers of likes, comments, and shares your posts are getting. It's the number of people who will be present in the room when you fall terribly sick. It's the number of people who will remember your birthday like they remember their first name. It's the number of people who will actually show up to look at your newly bought house. It's the number of people who will make a slightly larger than a thumb effort to be there for you.

"All people have three characters, that which they exhibit, that which they are, and that which they think they are."  ― Alphonse Karr

Despite firm convictions, always be a person who tries to face facts, and accept the reality of life as new experience and new knowledge unfolds it. Have an open mind, which is necessary to the flexibility that must go hand in hand with every form of intelligent search for truth. ― Modified version from an abstract of Malcolm X, The Autobiography of Malcolm X

"It's ok to change your mind. You do not have to stick to the same beliefs or convictions for the rest of your life. We are all learning and growing. We may uncover a new perspective and understanding which goes against everything we thought to be true. There is nothing wrong with that at all!" ― Akiroq Brost Sent from my iPhone

You have to appreciate the agency handling PR for Congress these days. Forget their governance track record, without doing much even in opposition for last four years, The Congress appears to have found a formidable strategy for 2019. In my opinion, if the sentiment is all that it takes to win an election, BJP aka Modi will have to conquer an overwhelming anti-incumbency which seems to have got stung the people.

A lot of the conflict you have in your life exists simply because you're not living in alignment; you're not be being true to yourself. ― Steve Maraboli