tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740777121261184425.post2514288633262987533..comments2024-03-26T19:37:00.949+05:30Comments on Life is Like This: Indolent PleasuresC Sureshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07447144019185253116noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740777121261184425.post-27977706300936017492016-10-06T10:52:29.484+05:302016-10-06T10:52:29.484+05:30In the rush to get all that, we seem to use up all...In the rush to get all that, we seem to use up all the time that is needed to enjoy all that :)C Sureshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447144019185253116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740777121261184425.post-39932598142219814012016-10-06T10:40:09.969+05:302016-10-06T10:40:09.969+05:30If there was a way to measure true happiness, I th...If there was a way to measure true happiness, I think we would find that the cave men of yore were much happier that we are today. It might also be that animals, even the lowliest of them, might be happier beings?! I think it is time we humans paused a bit, this headlong rush, this reckless haste is just generating more misery. We need to understand, or at least make an effort to, that comforts Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07902477722975419630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740777121261184425.post-4499589888324382962016-07-02T14:14:30.303+05:302016-07-02T14:14:30.303+05:30We certainly will :)We certainly will :)C Sureshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447144019185253116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740777121261184425.post-67229420434372367112016-07-02T11:36:16.642+05:302016-07-02T11:36:16.642+05:30Have I read this before? If not, then I still thin...Have I read this before? If not, then I still think it does because these words echo my own feelings so closely.<br /><br />We will prove to the world that idleness is a virtue! Inspirational!Percy Slackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12743973968486575362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740777121261184425.post-10624320101234438312013-09-13T12:55:32.511+05:302013-09-13T12:55:32.511+05:30Quite right! As though it is not enough trouble to...Quite right! As though it is not enough trouble to do something you are also perpetually looking over your shoulder to see if you are still ahead of those laggards or looking enviously at those who are ahead :)C Sureshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447144019185253116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740777121261184425.post-80459130015021891432013-09-13T12:33:46.085+05:302013-09-13T12:33:46.085+05:30"Ode to Indolence" in prose! Since when ..."Ode to Indolence" in prose! Since when did this race for everyone to be a someone gain predominance, I fail to understand. Thats when all the stress started :) A wonderful write up as usual Suresh!ilaksheehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15988877396944840266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740777121261184425.post-30301400682852447052013-06-22T08:20:53.836+05:302013-06-22T08:20:53.836+05:30Will be waiting with the welcome mat spread :)Will be waiting with the welcome mat spread :)C Sureshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447144019185253116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740777121261184425.post-28687224498621558562013-06-22T08:20:30.922+05:302013-06-22T08:20:30.922+05:30I skipped off in time :)I skipped off in time :)C Sureshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447144019185253116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740777121261184425.post-51170919935723203312013-06-18T19:57:34.496+05:302013-06-18T19:57:34.496+05:30You, dear Sir, are an inspiration. I wish to follo...You, dear Sir, are an inspiration. I wish to follow in your footsteps in a few years. Hopefully. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740777121261184425.post-5603347436602543642013-06-17T10:36:30.444+05:302013-06-17T10:36:30.444+05:30This complete laziness or freedom is rare to find,...This complete laziness or freedom is rare to find, Suresh. Even if it is, it may come at the cost of working for 25+ years and end up in us being bed-ridden for life.Diwakar Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935804329101619790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740777121261184425.post-16924450613839016342013-06-14T23:15:11.564+05:302013-06-14T23:15:11.564+05:30Indolence consists in not HAVING to do anything th...Indolence consists in not HAVING to do anything that you do not WANT to do :) The 'Not Wanting' may be temporary or permanent :)C Sureshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447144019185253116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740777121261184425.post-70646165477811142242013-06-14T19:57:35.949+05:302013-06-14T19:57:35.949+05:30I really admire the decisions that you have made a...I really admire the decisions that you have made and the 'indolent' life that you lead Suresh. Kudos and keep having fun :DJayashree Srivatsanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07187741357853447742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740777121261184425.post-41302750510000410832013-06-14T15:42:03.778+05:302013-06-14T15:42:03.778+05:30We are too busy toiling to impress a world which i...We are too busy toiling to impress a world which is too busy toiling to impress you to notice what you are doing :)C Sureshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447144019185253116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740777121261184425.post-72822119969810658252013-06-14T15:35:33.375+05:302013-06-14T15:35:33.375+05:30Thanks Rachna! What makes it easy to be a maverick...Thanks Rachna! What makes it easy to be a maverick is the support of people like you.C Sureshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447144019185253116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740777121261184425.post-57858672079577721572013-06-14T15:31:11.855+05:302013-06-14T15:31:11.855+05:30Wonderful to hear that.Wonderful to hear that.C Sureshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447144019185253116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740777121261184425.post-91398816950130208982013-06-14T12:11:30.639+05:302013-06-14T12:11:30.639+05:30I dont know whether other people see it or not, bu...I dont know whether other people see it or not, but its courageous of you to do what you want (in your case not do :) ) a lot of people would be jealous of you for this..coz most of the times we are toiling to impress the world when in reality that should be least of our worries.asteria's canvasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02408565009305995259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740777121261184425.post-78462586248030028032013-06-14T11:01:58.205+05:302013-06-14T11:01:58.205+05:30I'd say about 90% there. The end of the tunnel...I'd say about 90% there. The end of the tunnel is in sight! :)Rickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03218141712437311308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740777121261184425.post-49923566762595669392013-06-14T10:06:43.814+05:302013-06-14T10:06:43.814+05:30A really good post, Suresh. Food for thought too. ...A really good post, Suresh. Food for thought too. Indeed, why do we seek validation of ourselves in what we do or what others think? Frankly I share your views. Haven't worked as much to completely retire but am pretty happy with the way I work now, but you have my admiration for leading your life on your own terms. Rachnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02275266551382931603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740777121261184425.post-70900500579041105982013-06-14T08:46:51.999+05:302013-06-14T08:46:51.999+05:30I, too, was a bit apprehensive about being totally...I, too, was a bit apprehensive about being totally idle. Now I know that I was made for it :)C Sureshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447144019185253116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740777121261184425.post-56858577530916893102013-06-14T08:46:11.774+05:302013-06-14T08:46:11.774+05:30Thanks Akanksha! Missed you a lot - not just a lit...Thanks Akanksha! Missed you a lot - not just a little :)C Sureshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447144019185253116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740777121261184425.post-65336046696501013582013-06-14T08:45:43.807+05:302013-06-14T08:45:43.807+05:30Thanks Rickie! Hope you have progressed a lot in w...Thanks Rickie! Hope you have progressed a lot in what you set out to do :)C Sureshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447144019185253116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740777121261184425.post-52948056562121938902013-06-14T08:45:08.529+05:302013-06-14T08:45:08.529+05:30Now you are and I knew it would strike a chord wit...Now you are and I knew it would strike a chord with you :)C Sureshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447144019185253116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740777121261184425.post-61219516322519009932013-06-14T06:15:04.630+05:302013-06-14T06:15:04.630+05:30It is indeed good to be out of the rat race. Theor...It is indeed good to be out of the rat race. Theoretically idleness is a praise worthy quality. Only in practice people want to be occupied all the time.T F Carthickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12417105427125776020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740777121261184425.post-74144297109501183252013-06-14T03:37:40.326+05:302013-06-14T03:37:40.326+05:30Loved it! I too wish to just 'live' someda...Loved it! I too wish to just 'live' someday...Happpy Living! :) Hope you had a great time at Delhi and missed me a little. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11310927633438983428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740777121261184425.post-46136488745797557982013-06-14T01:18:04.707+05:302013-06-14T01:18:04.707+05:30Well, clearly you are already master and I am work...Well, clearly you are already master and I am work in progress! <br />Classic Suresh! <br />Good luck with the trek! Rickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03218141712437311308noreply@blogger.com