Same War, Different Heroes!

Some noteworthy differences between Anna Hazare and Baba Ramdev and why i don't like Ramdev :-(

- Anna Hazare does not own a trust worth crores of Rupees unlike Baba Ramdev. So while Ramdev has a 'set' business and is doing whatever he is doing for quick publicity, Anna is selfless and righteous.
- Anna Hazare does the right thing (fight against corruption) and gets support from followers. Ramdev on the other hand has to ask and coax his supporters to join him and later save him from the police. Many of the so called supporters are hurt and roughed up while Ramdev crossdresses and fleds to Haridwar !
- Anna Hazare talks less and does more, Ramdev does nothing but talks and talks (remember his viewpoint on gays and item girls. how can such a pervert fight for the democracy and the people?)
- Anna Hazare doesn't affiliate to any political party and does selfless service for the betterment of the countrymen. Ramdev on the other hand supports & seeks support from political groups like RSS and BJP.
- Anna Hazare does not run from his fast site and certainly does not need an 'army' to achieve what he has started on. Ramdev runs sheepishly (come on, the most police could have done was to arrest him for an hour and then let him go! Why so much hullabo about that?) and wants to build an army to fight the government. how is that different from a Maoist?
- Ramdev does not support Anna Hazare when the latter is on a fast. Anna, in spite of the fighting tactics of  Ramdev supports him and assured him, he will join him.
- The government respects (and probably is a little fearful of) Anna Hazare, but do not care much about Ramdev.

Lifestyle???

You hear about this word now and then, 'Lifestyle'. The most common phrase being 'These days, all diseases/disorders are lifestyle-induced'. A whole new list of disorders called 'lifestyle disorders' have emerged and a whole lot from the earlier disorders have been added to this list fully or partially.

Everyone has advise for people on how to cope up with these lifestyle disorders or avoid them altogether. Some of these being Yoga, Meditation, Exercising etc. Well, i have thought of some innovative & funny ways myself (and i am sure you would not have seen most of these earlier).

1. Don't read the newspaper. Or may be just go through the gossip and magazine supplements. Avoid the main newspaper altogether. No, bad news, no tension, no problem! If you get depressed easily, you could cut out even the magazine supplements.

2. Do at least one creative thing a day. It will lift up your spirits, make you feel more satisfied with life. It could be anything, painting, writing, sketching, etc. But don't confuse this with your hobby or something you like doing. e.g. your hobby could be reading novels, but that's not being creative. This is more to do with donning your thinking hat and getting your creative juices flowing. Creating something (good or bad isn't at all the question), gives satisfaction.

3. Real adventure. Get your adrenal rush. Go for an adventure activity like bungee jumping or visit your nearest amusement park for the wackiest rides available. The real (not kiddish) video games are also an option. Anybody who says that video games are not 'real' adventure hasn't yet played a good game. Basic idea is to induce the right hormones!

4. Shop Smart. I don't mean shop spending half your salary on most things you don't want and then get depressed all over again. I mean, plan your shopping, and look for offers on things you want. Nowadays, with more than one store in the same mall, you could buy different stuff (which you had planned on buying) from different stores at great discounts. Apart from the fact that shopping is therapeutic, when you will look back that you got everything you wanted (and planned for) at the least price possible, you will feel elated!

5. Do something for people around you. This could range from helping a friend shift his/her flat, to doing some service at the local blind school. And don't think of money when you wish to do something for the underprivileged, actually do something. On the ground helps! Satisfaction from this is guaranteed...

Trust these help. In case they don't you don't have any option but to succumb to the vagaries of your lifestyle!