Many people, especially Indians are very quick to criticize say someone like the Singapore government, for putting on directed and concocted shows. But what about these new IPL “after parties”? They seem like a miserable drill the cricketers follow, night after night after night. Not only does the show seem completely put on (at least to this author), women are invited, celebrities perhaps flown in and the cricketers seem like they have to “keep up” with this new party culture; and all-in-all it looks like a sad and forced regimen for everyone. To top it all you have VJ’s and some others, pouncing around in over-excited tones, acting like it’s the greatest party on earth. Unfortunately, most of the visuals indicate to the contrary. The cricketers look jaded and tired, the VJ’s over-the-top, the invited mini skirt women flashing false smiles and celebrities who look like they would rather quickly get to their hotel room to get a good nights sleep. But its a free country and so people are free to celebrate and do as they please, but I would caution readers to be mindful before consuming boring visuals of a “put-on” party, weather on TV, in print or on radio. True celebration comes from the inside, through a solid understanding of your own inner being…no wonder you never find Sachin Tendulkar at any of these concoctions. Great example.
Month: April 2010
Seeming Everyday Reality?
Most people are grounded in the seeming reality they see around themselves. Their work, their career, their job, the people they meet, their social life, their friends and family. But what about those who have glimpsed a different reality, a different inner world, a world filled with love and happiness, of rest and rejuvenation, of wondrous music and dance. Once that inner glimpse is seen, how do you still remain ambitious, how can one plot anyone’s’ downfall, how to play politics at work, how to even be remotely interested in a job; the larger question is – how to bring that glimpse of a vibrating and throbbing inner universe, into not only your daily life, but the daily life of everyone you touch – your friends, family, clients, the people you meet, the taxi driver, the person on the road.
Dennis Taraporewala 