The NGO Diary: Miracles Happen!

When you wish for something it most likely comes true - in forms small or big. You can be assured that there is a real connect with that one person out there. I had only wished to work with my present organisation while working at 'the Titanic' (My previous organisation - that's what I call it now). No matter how bad the experiences might have been, I still appreciate the Titanic for the opportunities given!

Talking about Miracles - I experience many as I live each day. Miracles just happen without giving a hint.At the verge of calling it quits since the day I joined, this feeling had overpowered a belief of taking experiences that were only good not bad. Well, as a matter of fact, there was nothing bad!

 The Titanic has people joining in as soon as they leave and it goes on and on and on..... I was ridiculed to my gut during an encounter I had with a senior at work on the first day. While it is normal to be welcomed in a new organization with a great hint of positivity and motivation. You want to be the least surprised with first day shocks. Now that I recall all the instances it only gives me a good loud burst of laughter and great memories of experiences taken. 

I say 'miracles happen' - my resignation at the Titanic was a miracle in itself that brought me out of that sinking feeling. The next moment my fellowship application at a U.S. top notch organisation had hit the block. Next miracle - I did fairly well in the selection rounds came into the Finalist category. 

And it continues.....

There is so much happening around us that we forget counting those MIRACLES. The smallest one that ever happened is sure to turn into a big one someday!

SAY NO!

By: Karuna Dayal

This Blog is part of the Men Say No Blogathon, encouraging men to take up action against the violence faced by women.
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I walk alone each day -
even when you’re by my side.

Fighting this
Not once…not twice,
But, over and over again, while they look at me with those eyes….

Teasing, tearing, ripping, raping eyes…..
and I turn to you, to see some respite.
But sadly it’s a dream,
you’re not with me.

I walk alone amidst the crowd, in the lanes of life
Brushed against, jostled and grabbed, its not a fleeting moment but everyday strife

I SAY NO…..

With rage I scream to let the scavengers know
that we are more than one to SAY NO!
Fighting tears of fears, veils of shame
With a steely will and a steadfast frame


WHAT MAKES ME THINK……

Is this storm within,
Every time I face it! I shake it!
to wake up again,
to take a stand ALONE.

Still hoping that someday you will come this way…..
Embolden my action, not let me be an easy prey
Standing together to SAY NO!

Days pass and I wait to see there is some change
You come together with me to fight back and SAY NO!
To see the scavengers go!


Picture Courtesy: Spirits_of_December_by_KatjaFaith