This blog is about to turn a year old and inevitably, this blogger will also turn a year older later this year. Though the blog represents only a small piece of this blogger’s life, it has become an inseparable space of his life. A space which allows the liberty to share thoughts with distinguished readers. A space which serves as a repository of maturing thoughts, changing world and happening ambience.
Today change seems a buzz word. As someone said “change is the only permanent thing.” Only a few minutes ago, Novak Djokovic won his second Australian Open title. It is great to see young guns coming to the party and making the most of it. But, it also heralds a change in the canvas of tennis where we will not be able to see the vintage Fereder for many more times again. Yes, things are changing. For over past 12 years, Australia remained unconquerable in International cricket in all forms. The same was the case with West Indies in 70s and 80s. But, time has changed now and the game itself has become unpredictable. No one is a clear favourite going into the coming world cup. Change perhaps. We saw Spain claiming FIFA World Cup trophy last year for the first time. India put an unprecedented effort in CWG 2010 for the first time. South Korea shook China in Uber Cup tournament in May 2010 for first time in so many years. Change perhaps.
Similarly, life of a teenager has seen dramatic change in the past decade. Internet has come a long way and wi-fi is the order of the day in every middle class household. Nokia 3315 seems a handset of Stone Age and BlackBerry is favourite device of a teen. More time is spent on exchanging messages on facebook rather than the time spent on event itself. They are getting used to virtual mode of almost everything. Things are changing and changing fast.
Back to my organization, it is not the same since I started some 39 months ago. Within an eye’s blink, I now realize that so many people have moved on in their respective careers and lives. It is not the same at all. A lot has changed and a lot IS changing in every part of the organization and at so many levels. Infact, the business and economy has also changed in the past decade. One of the biggest recessions of recent times, surge of China’s economy and higher spend capacity of middle class consumers – so many changes.
In backdrop of all the above, this blogger thinks that he is now able to commemorate effects of all these changes. As the life moves on, we must embrace new things, new champions and new habits. At the same time, we must not forget old delights, old heroes and older times.
Today change seems a buzz word. As someone said “change is the only permanent thing.” Only a few minutes ago, Novak Djokovic won his second Australian Open title. It is great to see young guns coming to the party and making the most of it. But, it also heralds a change in the canvas of tennis where we will not be able to see the vintage Fereder for many more times again. Yes, things are changing. For over past 12 years, Australia remained unconquerable in International cricket in all forms. The same was the case with West Indies in 70s and 80s. But, time has changed now and the game itself has become unpredictable. No one is a clear favourite going into the coming world cup. Change perhaps. We saw Spain claiming FIFA World Cup trophy last year for the first time. India put an unprecedented effort in CWG 2010 for the first time. South Korea shook China in Uber Cup tournament in May 2010 for first time in so many years. Change perhaps.
Similarly, life of a teenager has seen dramatic change in the past decade. Internet has come a long way and wi-fi is the order of the day in every middle class household. Nokia 3315 seems a handset of Stone Age and BlackBerry is favourite device of a teen. More time is spent on exchanging messages on facebook rather than the time spent on event itself. They are getting used to virtual mode of almost everything. Things are changing and changing fast.
Back to my organization, it is not the same since I started some 39 months ago. Within an eye’s blink, I now realize that so many people have moved on in their respective careers and lives. It is not the same at all. A lot has changed and a lot IS changing in every part of the organization and at so many levels. Infact, the business and economy has also changed in the past decade. One of the biggest recessions of recent times, surge of China’s economy and higher spend capacity of middle class consumers – so many changes.
In backdrop of all the above, this blogger thinks that he is now able to commemorate effects of all these changes. As the life moves on, we must embrace new things, new champions and new habits. At the same time, we must not forget old delights, old heroes and older times.
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2 comments:
Well said. Change is in the air all the time and the trick is to embrace the change while retaining the joy of the past.
Happy blog anniversary.
@Ramesh - thank you! very true and philosophical statement. :)
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