Hello there, Peekers (Positivity Seekers)!
Let’s start this week with an IMPORTANT ALERT. Apparently,
there’s this traffic constable in Bangalore named Bheemaraj B. More than one
person has spotted him doing his duty diligently, paying scant regard to his
own fatigue or the late hour. And he acts surprised when the public at large
praise him for his efforts. His usual response: ‘I’m just doing my job.’ If you
find this officer lurking in your vicinity, please watch out! You just might
become the next unwitting recipient of selfless service. Consider yourself
warned!!
Phew! Being negative about a positive development – as I was
in the paragraph above – was tough. Felt unnatural and contrary to the spirit
of the Positivity Weekly. And yet, so many of us constantly convert the
positive into the negative in our own lives. Without effort and, oftentimes, unintentionally.
That’s because our
brains are Velcro for the negative, but Teflon for the positive, as
mentioned in this handy article on relationships.
All the more reason for us to soak in a tub of positivity
every week. And that’s exactly what we will do now. For it’s Friday evening.
Time to feel good about ourselves and our universe. And following this week’s special
theme, we will find out how people are making strong connections using
the cement of knowledge.
News from the public domain
The world’s loneliest
library is actually a haven
Those familiar with quality Indian journalism have followed
the indomitable P Sainath’s work for the past three decades. Here’s a man who
proudly proclaims on his website that he is a Rural Reporter. If there are others like him, I haven’t heard of
them. He is that unique. So is this story he has unearthed for us from Idukki
in Kerala.
That’s where P. V. Chinnathambi, a 73-year-old Muthavan
tribal, has been running a
160-book library for very many years. Every book in the collection is a
classic – fickle or flippant works find no place in this library that is set,
quite literally, in the middle of nowhere.
Despite the distance and the demanding depth of literature
intrinsic to these books, Muthuvan tribals regularly arrive at Chinnathambi’s
hut-library. Urban Indians can expect many prejudices to be shattered by this
amazing tale.
Transgenders at a traffic signal
Transgenders at an Indian traffic signal are as ubiquitous
as bad drivers and road rage. They are known to approach stationary vehicles to
demand cash in exchange for blessings. Some might say that this is an extremely
visible form of begging.
But in this
video, you will witness some other behaviour from these marginalized people
of society. And as always, you cannot take your eyes away from what they are
doing!
Teens teach the
Elderly
The generation gap has never been wider. Consequently, the
opportunity to connect meaningfully has never been greater. You don’t have to
take my word for it. Just watch this
awesome video starring the Elderly and the teens.
Wabi Sabi Love
Wabi
Sabi goggles don’t work for bad behaviour, addictions and abuse. For any
other situation within a romantic relationship, this concept blazes a new path,
helping you acquire paradigm shifts in perception. Those practising Wabi Sabi
Love deal with their partner’s imperfections with joy in their hearts.
The technique seems to have worked for Barack and Michelle.
Chances are, you’ll find an idea you can use in this 20-minute video.
In conclusion
Starting the next week, shall we reopen the As told to me section? That can happen only with your help. Your contributions fuel this section. So do send me a positive story as experienced by you in your own life. You’ve felt goodness, haven’t you? Pass it on. Contribute here and share your happiness.
As always, all contributions need to be channeled to positivityweekly@gmail.com
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