Two Zero One Three!

Most people who know Swamy also know that he doesn't 'wish' anyone on any day! Before you assume he must be an arrogant fool, be assured that he does 'will' them instead. Reading his post 'Wish you Will' will help clear any cobwebs of doubt that still linger in your mind.

But what's a blogger who misses a wonderful opportunity such as the dawn of a new year? So here goes Swamy's message to all enthusiasts for 2013, right when it begins!

Life is binary for all those who don't know 'Life the way it is' (that's pretty much all of us)!

Shiva & Shakthi; Yin & Yang; Purusha & Prakrithi; Guru & Sishya; Male & Female; Day & Night; Sun & Moon; Fire & Water; Heaven & Earth; On & Off; Best & Rest; Government & Inaction; Writers & Readers; Facebook & Like; Sports Federations & Old Politicians; Bat & Ball...

It's better to stop the duality examples right here, before they become laughing stock like IOA or ICT.

In a nutshell, it takes Two to Tango. Whether it is Dance or Life. Your performance will always be better with a capable partner. Find such partners. Collaborate willingly. Share openly. Succeed together. You + Partner = Two!

Zero is the beginning. An endless beginning. Zero can either be perceived as no value or as most valuable, when combined with other numbers. Zero also means emptiness. The universe is full of emptiness (no it isn’t empty, silly), yet it holds a multitude of planets and at least one – ours, naturally – with Life, as we know it.

An empty vessel can be filled with anything, and whatever is filled in takes the shape of that vessel. Be an empty vessel and be keen to fill yourself with knowledge. Not just of one variety or type. Unlearn the old ways by emptying yourself. Learn or Relearn new ways to grow and shine. Be a Zero!

One is unique. One is also singular. One follows Zero, the beginning. One can also add value to Zero. Go after unique, singular goals, One at a time. Focus on only One thing – Outcome. Ensure that the outcome is impactful.

Go all out for that unique, singular goal with unwavering focus on outcome, beginning today. Don’t worry even if there’s only a Fifty-50 chance for success. Never fear ‘No, we can’t’ for impossible is nothing. To make anything happen, believe that you’re the One!

If two is a crowd, what could Three be? A throbbing, maddening, wildly enthusiastic swarm. That’s how your crew should be. Each member of the crew should busy with a specific task to perform or program to implement or initiative to drive, in a borderless space that enables them to seamlessly connect and collaborate. And learn – both by self and from others. Crew members are the plants in the garden and you, their leader, are naturally the Gardener.

Three is also exemplified by the holy Trinity. Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma (let’s not get into the pointless argument of the order in which they should be represented).

Shiva ensures Transformation (not destruction, as misunderstood by most). Change is transformation. Change is critical for revival and renewal. And change is the only constant. Be the change agent, like Shiva.

Vishnu assures Sustenance (not protection, again as misunderstood by all). Sustenance is important for growth. Assure business sustenance, like Vishnu.

Brahma enables Creation (no misunderstanding there, thank God). Create new ideas, solutions and methods and deliver results consistently like Brahma.

That’s how the Leader – You – that any crew looks up to should be. An Ikeator who is a powerful combination of the Three!

Before you know, present will be past in the future. Personal Life on the slow lane may be enjoyable, but professional Life is always on the fast lane, whether you like it or not. So start today without waiting for a shubamuhurtham or hoping for a grihapeyarchi, and rev your engine right away.

Let 2013 be the defining year of your personal transformation. One in which you won’t shift just goals, but even the goalposts. One that’ll bring a smile on the face of everyone around you. One that’ll be the source of boundless happiness in your family. One in which not a single day will be useless. One that only you can make that happen. And the only skill pill that you’ll ever need to make that happen is Two Zero One Three!

Willing all enthusiasts a joyful Life, in 2013 and beyond

Love + Gratitude = @PrakashSwamy

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12/12/12!

12-12-12 is a wonderful once in a lifetime day for all beings in this Life. It is also the last repeating date in this century. But despite its monumental significance, most of the earthlings would’ve gone through this day just like any other day in their Life.

All Super Star fans the world over would’ve at least remembered this day because it happens to be his 62^nd birthday, a day probably shared by some of your near and dear as well. 

And millions of music lovers all over the world would've also mourned the departure of a soul, whose name was synonymous with Sitar, the instrument he played. Pandit Ravi Shankar's music has stirred their souls (which naturally includes Swamy's) with his mellifluous music, that transcended artificial global borders and went on to prove Music indeed is the only language that can transcend borders, races and all other pointless things that prevent universal harmony and peace. He may've left his mortal physical form, but his music will remain immortal, inspiring many a soul, now and forever after!

A minuscule percent of the planet’s population would’ve done something memorable on this day, which none of would be around to see again in this lifetime. Swamy, naturally, chose to be part of that minuscule population, which decided to do something memorable and everlasting, in the lifetime and beyond. We may not live until the next 12-12-12, at least in this form. But we certainly can be Joyful, cherish Life, nourish Love and spread the Cheer today! And here are Swamy’s 12 ideas that can turn this memorable day be the best start for making the rest of this Life better!

12 Things To Do on or from 12-12-12

1-11 Here’s the list from 1-11. You don't have to go by the given order. Do as you'll play. Or paint. Or Dance!

12 Get started on Social Media (Ostrich is the closest example, if you steadfastly refuse to). Here’s the “Social Media for Dummies” kind of starter kit, if you haven’t started already.

12 Ways To Do those 12 things

Now that you’ve accepted the challenge (what choice is there other than Hobson’s), here are 12 Ways to do those 12 things (there’s a bonus too)!

12 Months To Go to get the 12 things done

Get started today. Here’s a compelling reason for getting started today itself.

12 months is a pretty long time. A lot can happen during that time, like the marvel of a single sperm finding an egg and springing to Life in the form of a newborn child into this world! Or a tiny seed liberating a plant full of blossoming flowers or a massive tree bearing fruits or offering shade! The wise may easily explain the ‘what and how’ of this Life transformation. But try explaining the ‘why only this way’ or ‘why not any other way!’

During every single day of those 12 months, ask yourself these questions and seek answers, within. And if you still don’t believe you can pull this off, take a look at this list of 12 things Swamy changed, did differently or anew, on 12-12-12!

12 Souls To Share

Find 12 souls to share the 12 things you’ve dreamt, learnt, started, influenced, applied and changed. If you can’t find even 12 souls to share what you’ve learnt from this post, it’s time to learn ‘How to win friends and influence people’! And once you complete learning, don’t wait to translate that into action till 11-12-13!

Be Joyful, cherish Life, nourish Love and spread the Cheer today and every single remaining day of your Life! For that, you really don’t need a once in a lifetime day such as 12-12-12!