pranav

Our trust has the power to move mountains, but our doubt can just as easily make them stand still, unmoving, unyielding. Relationships are never built on the illusion of conquering others; they thrive when we learn the art of humility. To nourish a bond, one must bend, endure, and sometimes even lose oneself so that the other may rise. Only in that selfless surrender can relationships truly flourish and endure.

True relationships are the most precious wealth we can possess. A moment of recognition can spark thousands of connections, and a single smile can dissolve the weight of countless sorrows. Yet, we must walk gently on this journey called life, for misunderstandings—like wildfires—can burn down the dreams we’ve spent a lifetime building.

For a man who lives in poverty, beauty lies in the promise of wealth, in the freedom that abundance brings. It is found in the hope that one day he might escape the harsh grip of want and step into a world where his needs are met, where his dreams can take root.

For a person whose stomach rumbles with hunger, beauty is found in nourishment. It is in the warmth of a simple meal, the comfort of knowing that the pain of emptiness will soon be soothed. In every bite, there is a moment of solace, a fleeting taste of peace in a world of scarcity.

For someone who walks in solitude, beauty is in companionship, in the shared laughter of a friend, the understanding in another’s eyes. It is in the connection that erases the silence and fills the heart with belonging. A kindred spirit, a hand to hold, makes the world feel less cold and the path less lonely.

And for those who seek truth, beauty is in awakening—an awakening of the soul, the mind, and the heart. It is the beauty of clarity that comes when illusions fall away, and the light of understanding reveals the deeper essence of life. To awaken is to transcend, to see the world with a new lens, where every moment is infused with meaning and purpose.

My heart, why do you weep in despair? Understand that what is destined will unfold, and what is meant to be will happen. When one door shuts, do not mourn, for ten more doors open before you, each leading to new possibilities and growth. Trust in the process of life, for it always carries you forward.

Consider the trees that stand tall, even when their branches bear no fruit. Do the birds not still find shelter and build their nests there? Life’s beauty is not always in the fruits of our labor, but in the strength to persist, to grow, and to adapt. What do you gain by letting fear and doubt take root? The dawn can only break after the long, dark night — every challenge carries the seed of new beginnings.

And though you may soar high, even in the boundless sky, remember that every living being must touch the earth at some point. No one flies forever without grounding. Do not let your spirit sink in sorrow. The world may seem harsh at times, yet it is in the deepest struggles that your resilience is forged. I’ve heard that those who feel most alone are the ones who, in the end, find a deeper connection, a sense of belonging that is more profound than they could have imagined.

So, hold on. Trust that life’s ebb and flow carries meaning, and that when you feel lost, there is always something, someone, waiting to guide you home.

When someone betrays us, lies about us, or slanders our name, it cuts deep. The initial sting of disbelief and hurt often gives way to sadness, anger, or even frustration. Our emotions, like a storm, swell up, and before we know it, the heaviness weighs on our hearts and our spirits. The body, too, feels the impact—stress, anxiety, even illness start to creep in as we carry this emotional burden. Relationships, once filled with trust and warmth, suddenly feel distant, strained, like cracks in a foundation we once thought was unbreakable.

In these moments, we often feel like we’ve lost something precious: our peace of mind, our joy, and even our health. The strength we once had seems to drain away as we try to come to terms with the pain that’s been caused. We find ourselves questioning everything—our choices, our trust in people, the very nature of the relationships we’ve built.

But here’s the most important thing to remember: while people may try to harm us, they can never truly touch the most sacred part of us—our inner state of mind. Though the external world may try to break us, our peace, our thoughts, and our spirit are ours to protect. We have the power to decide how we respond to these challenges. The pain may come, but it doesn’t have to define us. We can heal, we can rebuild, and we can rise above the things that once tried to tear us down. The strength to move forward is not dependent on the people who hurt us, but on the resilience we find within ourselves.

An aimless life is a life filled with confusion and dissatisfaction. Every individual should strive for a clear, meaningful goal. However, it’s essential to recognize that the quality of your life is directly shaped by the quality of your aim. Set your sights high and broad—choose aspirations that are noble, generous, and selfless. In doing so, you not only elevate the worth of your own life but also enrich the lives of those around you. A life lived with purpose is a life that leaves a lasting impact.

It stretches before us, winding and uncertain, with challenges that seem to arise at every turn. Some days, the world feels like it’s burning under a scorching sun, relentless and unforgiving. There are moments when the weight of it all bears down, and it feels like we’re walking in a haze, searching for an escape from the heat.

Then, out of nowhere, the skies shift, and rain begins to fall. It’s gentle at first, but sometimes it pours, washing over us, leaving us cold and vulnerable. And yet, even in the rain, there is beauty. There are moments of joy, too, fleeting bursts of laughter that seem to grow in the most unexpected places—lifting us, even if only for a while.

But life isn’t all sunshine and rain. Sometimes, my eyes fill with tears, tears that don’t seem to have any answers. Sometimes, the world feels heavy, as if we’re carrying it all on our shoulders, trying to keep going despite the weight of it. Then, there are moments when everything feels like it’s falling into place—when the people around me come together, when everything clicks into harmony, and I remember what it means to truly belong.

And yet, there are times when the quiet is overwhelming. When, despite being surrounded by a crowd, all that remains is loneliness. It wraps around me like a cloak, pulling me into a solitude so deep it’s hard to find my way back.

It’s hard to understand how life flows, how it moves from moment to moment, always changing, always shifting. There’s no map to guide us, no blueprint that tells us what’s next. We walk this path not knowing what we’ll face around the corner—whether it’s a storm, a burst of laughter, or the quiet echo of solitude.

But through it all, one thing is certain: Life is a journey of constant transformation. It tests us, molds us, and teaches us in ways we never expect. And maybe, in the end, it’s not about understanding every step of the way, but about finding the courage to keep walking, even when we don’t know where we’re going.

Some of the best advice I’ve ever received was to seek out the kind of person who understands how to bring out the sun even during the fiercest storms. The kind of person who sees through your struggles and knows how to make you smile, even when you feel like you’re sinking into sadness.

But perhaps the most important piece of wisdom was to find someone who, in moments when you’re at your lowest, reminds you that even in the most broken of times, there’s still something worth holding on to. Someone who knows how to make the best of things when you feel like you’re beginning to unravel.

Because, at the end of the day, it’s not just about finding someone to share the good moments with—it’s about having someone who stands by you, not in spite of your flaws, but because of them. Someone who makes the difficult times bearable, and the beautiful moments even more unforgettable.

Everyone yearns for peace, but how many are truly willing to give it? The world is filled with the desire for tranquility, yet we often hesitate to offer it to others. It’s easy to overlook our own mistakes, while turning the smallest missteps of others into monumental issues. We complain that our minds are not at peace—how can they be, when we’re constantly preoccupied with counting the flaws of those around us?

How do we expect to find serenity when we stir chaos in our minds over every little thing? If you truly seek peace, start by letting go of petty judgments and learn to forgive. Don’t let your soul get tangled in trivial matters that serve no purpose but to disturb your inner calm. Peace begins within, not by pointing fingers, but by releasing the weight of resentment and choosing understanding over criticism.

I don’t trust anyone anymore. No matter how kind or genuine someone may seem, I can’t bring myself to believe in them. People have always only given me as much importance as it served their own needs. Once they’ve had what they wanted from me, I was forgotten, left to fade into the background.

No one ever bothered to check on me, to ask how I was doing. Yet I gave everything, always with honesty, pouring my energy into every relationship, always there when they needed me. I supported them when they were down, walked alongside them through their darkest times, and despite carrying others, I’m left alone.

I can’t stand pretending anymore. I don’t want to meet people who wear masks, pretending to care, pretending to understand. I now prefer the company of my own thoughts, my own heart. Alone, but at peace.

And the pain? It’s numb now. No matter how deeply someone cuts, or how hard they knock me down, I feel no sting anymore. Because the hands that pushed me were the same hands I trusted more than my own. Those who I thought would hold me up, instead were the ones to betray me.

I’ve learned the hard way. I see through the deception now, recognize who took advantage of me and how much. Half of my life was spent deceived by the illusion that everyone is good, that kindness is real. But now, I know better. I know the truth, and I’ll never forget the lessons I’ve learned.

Success or failure often hinges on one factor: attitude. Your attitude shapes your perspective, dreams, resilience, and ability to seize opportunities. It’s not external circumstances, but your response to them that matters.

Take control of your attitude; it’s the one thing you can always control. While outside events influence your emotions, you decide the meaning you attach to them. You can choose to see setbacks as opportunities for growth rather than roadblocks.

Instead of letting circumstances dictate your mindset, consciously choose to respond with positivity. By practicing this, you’ll unlock the potential for remarkable change. Remember, attitude—not aptitude—determines your altitude.

That’s a beautifully poignant reflection. It profoundly captures the way time, in all its subtle cruelty and quiet grace, both heals and scars us. It reshapes our relationships and perceptions in ways we never fully expect. The way what was once a constant—something we held so close—slowly slips away, turning into something distant, almost foreign, is achingly real.

It’s like trying to hold onto sand—the harder we grasp, the quicker it slips through our fingers.

How do you find your way through all of this? Does writing like this help to make sense of it all, or is it a way of navigating the depths of pain?

The true value of life is not measured by what you accumulate, but by what you stand for. It is through fulfilling your purpose that the beauty of life is revealed and magnified. One of the most profound ways to enrich your existence is by dedicating yourself to a noble cause, living each day with intention and meaning.

What matters most is not simply that you existed, but the positive impact you had on the lives of others. The best way to discover this sense of purpose is by engaging with organizations like Rotary, which provide countless opportunities to make a difference and live a life of significance.

As Nelson Mandela wisely said, “There is no passion to be found playing small, in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.”

In a world often divided, we must ask: What truly separates us? Is it our differences, or our inability to embrace them? Rotary allows us to celebrate diversity—across cultures, religions, races, and opinions—building bridges instead of walls.

While the world strives for peace, fear and competition too often drive division. But Rotary shows us that differences are not threats; they are opportunities for growth and connection. As Audre Lorde reminds us, “Difference is a reason for celebration, not destruction.”

Let us celebrate our differences, not as obstacles, but as pathways to mutual respect, understanding, and unity. In doing so, we can shine the light of Rotary and move closer to a world where diversity is embraced, not feared.

Time is relentless and does not wait for anyone. Circumstances evolve, people change, and at times, even those closest to us may become strangers. However, the true victor is the one who transforms every challenge into a valuable lesson.

Success in life is achieved by those who possess the resilience to rise after each fall. Those who avoid difficulties will find it impossible to move forward. Remember, behind every struggle lies an invaluable lesson.

When love, friendship, and relationships are genuine, they endure through even the toughest times. Conversely, those who are driven by selfish motives will eventually part ways.

Therefore, cultivate inner strength so that the arrival or departure of others does not destabilize your world. Do not fear challenges, for it is through these struggles that you develop your greatest strength.

(1). You will never able to fully satisfy anyone.

(2). Your responsibility will never end.

(3). No matter how much you live for others, no one will appreciate you.

(4). You cannot change someone’s life even if you want to. Because he is getting the fruits of his actions which are not in control of any individual.

So stop worrying about all the happenings and live a little for yourself.

FOCUS ON THE TRAIL AND LEARN A LESSON

A friend of mine usually goes for hiking with his group of friends. One day I happened to ask him what pleasure he gets that he loved hiking so much .

He said, “When I’m on the trail I’m only focused on the trail. I’m not thinking about yesterday or tomorrow. I’m not thinking about my problems . I’m only focused on the trail and my next step. With loose rocks and uneven surfaces, hiking requires you to be in the present moment.  Your next step must be your priority or else you can trip, fall and hurt yourself.”

What a great lesson for me and all of us! When you are on the trail, only focus on the trail. When you are with your family, focus on them, not work.  When you are at work, focus on your work. When you are with your kids, focus on them not your cell phone.

Be where your feet are. Be mindful in the moment. Live in the present, instead of always worrying about the future and rehashing the past.

When you’re on the path to success, focus on the process, one step at a time, to reach your destination.

It means to focus on the steps you have to take today. The 5 feet in front of you that you can see the steps. When you look at the mountaintop you can’t see the trail and the details, but when you focus on the trail in front of you, you can step over the rocks, maintain solid footing, and traverse the needed ground.

Focusing on the trail will lead to a lot less trips and falls and create more peace of mind and a much more enjoyable and successful journey!

REWARD FOR GOODNESS

Once a king was roaming around villages to ask about the well-being of his subjects.Then a button of his clothes broke and the tailor was called. When the tailor fixed the button, the king asked- what reward should be given for fixing the button.

The tailor said, “Maharaj, it was a very small job, it is my good fortune that I got a chance to serve you.”

The king wanted to see what the tailor asked from him, so the king insisted and asked what should be given, he said “Maharaj, whatever you wish, you can give it.”

The king told his minister to give two villages as a reward to the tailor. Now the tailor started thinking that he was asking for ten rupees and now the king made him the owner of two villages. Similarly, when we leave everything to God, then He gives according to his wish. Which is much more than the thinking of man.

PREPARATION BRINGS SUCCESS
If you wish to achieve long term success and everything you want in life, you need to have solid foundations such as character, values and attitudes which can happen only if you spend time in mental preparation. This is the only way you can meet the demands of pressure-cooker situations in life time and again.

It is true that if we fail to plan ahead in life we cannot succeed. It is in this context that Abraham Lincoln once said, “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.”
Thus, in pursuit for instant success, wealth and gratification many people do not spend quality time in preparation, resulting ultimately in their failure at the task at hand.

The quality of time you spend in preparation will be manifested in the quality and effectiveness of your life. There is no such thing as overnight success. Real success takes time, diligent preparation and painstaking effort.

THE POWER OF THANK YOU

In the spirit of Thanksgiving this week I’d love to share with you the benefits and power of two simple words. THANK YOU. They are two words that have the power to transform our health, happiness, performance and success.

Normally you will find that grateful people are happier and more likely to maintain good relationships . A state of gratitude also improves the heart’s rhythmic functioning, which helps us to reduce stress, think more clearly under pressure and heal physically. It’s actually physiologically impossible to be stressed and thankful at the same time. When you are grateful you flood your body and brain with emotions that uplift and energises you rather than the stress hormones that drain you.

Gratitude and appreciation are also essential for a healthy work environment. In fact, the number one reason why people leave their jobs is because they don’t feel appreciated. A simple thank you and a show of appreciation can make all the difference.

Gratitude is like muscle. The more we do with it the stronger it gets. Therefore be thankful for everything that happens in your life.

 Perseverance Pays
No life is devoid of problems and challenges. When you get knocked down in your life, what do you do? Do you give up easily or bounce back with greater determination strength?

A successful life often requires you to persist in the midst of setbacks. Perseverance is a skill that anyone can learn to not only survive, but thrive through life’s curves. When adversity strikes, it is not what happens to you but how you respond to what happens to you that has the greatest impact on your life.

Perseverance is the commitment you make to yourself to do whatever is necessary to accomplish your dreams and goals. Perseverance means you refuse to give up in spite of the difficulties that may surround you. It is the attitude that challenges you to say “why not?” instead of “why?”

Being persistent is the one thing which separates the winners from the losers. The world history is full of examples of people who succeeded as a result of their perseverance. “Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all,” reminds Dale Carnegie.

The key in developing perseverance is taking small steps that result in small achievements, ultimately resulting in success with your objective. It is like building a jigsaw puzzle, one piece is added at a time, and eventually you have the finished picture.

It always seems impossible until it is done.” “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.”

Remember You Are ONE Not Separate  

The One Truth is that everything in life is influenced by oneness and separateness. For example, a team that is divided is disconnected and powerless. A team that is united is connected and powerful. The same applies to you. When you feel a sense of oneness, connection and unity, you feel strong. When you feel separate from yourself, from others and spiritually you feel disconnected, negative and weak. It’s why all mental health disorders report feelings of being isolated, disconnected, alone and separate. The more connected you feel the more positive you will be.  

Appreciate To Elevate  
When you appreciate, you elevate. You elevate your state of mind, you elevate your mood, you elevate your performance, and you elevate the people around you.
Since you can’t be stressed and thankful at the same time, when you practice gratitude or the appreciations you counter the stress that drains you.

Instead of focusing on what you lack, you appreciate what you have. Instead of feeling small, you are thankful for it all. Instead of a scarcity mindset where you don’t feel like you are enough or don’t have enough, you develop an abundance mindset.

Abundance flows into your life when gratitude flows out of your heart. Where stress and entitlement cut off the flow of positivity energy into your life, gratitude for things big and small connects you to it all.

Develop an attitude of appreciation for everything that happens to you, it will certainly carry a step forward toward achieving something bigger and better than what you are presently experiencing . Appreciation is the open door to abundance

It’s true that showing appreciation is one of the simplest yet most powerful things humans can do for each other that can take us for better tomorrow.
Let’s start with the simplest things of appreciation as such thing will leave with a warm feeling to all around.

REJECT FEAR – CHOOSE LOVE
This is a popular refrain and wonderful advice. Many believe that there are only two primal emotions in the human being, love and fear, and that we cannot feel both at once. And, that in the same way that light removes darkness, love can remove fear.

Love is the ultimate way to live with a high state of mind. Love is more powerful than fear. Love casts out fear. Love is inside out. Fear is outside in. Love radiates from us. Fear tries to invade us. 

We create and live from the love inside of us to overcome the fear that tries to sabotage us. When you focus on love, fear dissipates. So, instead of worrying about the outcome, love the process. Instead of fearing what people think, focus on loving what you do.

Instead of fearing and making a mistake, love the moment and opportunity you have. Instead of living in fear, choose to live with love. You will be stronger and more powerful as you take on your daily struggles and the challenges in the world.

And once you start choosing love over fear, I bet your world will become infinitely more safe, loving, and open, so you can in fact, do what your heart most desires and grow more into your person. All it takes is an open heart, a willing mind, and the desire to feel more love.

LOOK WITHIN AND NOT OUTSIDE
When you look outside and worry about what people think, focus on the outcome, feel the expectations and pressure from others and believe you are a victim of your circumstances, this lowers your state of mind.
When you look inside and realize the truth, that you create your life from the inside out and that you have the power to transform your circumstances, this raises your state of mind.
So don’t look outside at your circumstances. Look within your heart, mind, soul and the power you possess to create a better circumstance.
“Your vision will become clear only when you can look within your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” Says Carl Jung.
It is not only the most difficult thing to know oneself, but the most inconvenient one too. Therefore, look within to find yourself. You get an opportunity to improve.

When You Experience Doubt, Choose to Trust  Higher Power

The answer to doubt is trust, and it’s only a thought away. When doubt comes in, choose to trust. Trust in yourself. Trust in the creator of the universe. Every addiction program believes in a higher power because it’s well known that you aren’t strong enough on your own. Your will isn’t powerful enough. But when you trust and connect with a higher power, you become more powerful than the forces and addictions that are sabotaging you.

The seeds of doubt will always come in, but you don’t have to let them take root in the garden of your mind. Each day you can weed the negative doubts to feed and nourish your garden with trust.

UNITY BRINGS STRENGTH 
When we are united, we can bring the change. So unity not only gives hope and courage but also brings a change. Unity Gives Motivation: When we work as a team, we get motivated by each other and are encouraged to work harder. With motivation and hard work, we can accomplish greater goal.We cannot get inspiration in isolation but when we are together, we get inspired by each other in personal and professional matters.

Building unity demands effective communication, mutual respect, and a shared purpose. It requires transcending individual interests for the greater good and embracing compromise and consensus building. In a world often divided, recognizing the strength that emerges from unity is paramount. The force of unity can bridge divisions, shape societies, and conquer challenges, cultivating a brighter and more harmonious future when harnessed in personal lives, communities, and on a global scale.

TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER

This phrase just indicates towards the unity and teamwork. Its true that together we all are stronger than when we are alone. Together we all can win any battle by overcoming all obstacles because together we empower each other.

Unity is strength means staying united in all situations. It has great value in all walks of life. When we are united, we can surmount challenges and accomplish any goal. The development of our society and country depends on this spirit. 

We all know that India was not an independent country till 1947. The British had come to India as traders but ruled for 200 years. It was just because of a lack of mutual unity among the people of the country. The Britishers took the advantage and adopted divide and rule policy. When the Indians came together to fight for their freedom from the British, which was a must, they united and fought against the British. This example proves that when we work unified then we can bring success.

No one can grow alone. We need support from others. If we want to grow we need to work together. If we have to achieve big success , we need to work together towards that success.

Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results

“None of us, including me, ever do great things. But we can all do small things, with great love, and together we can do something wonderful.” –Said Mother Teresa

Henry Ford’s quote, “If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself,” is one of my personal favourite quotes on teamwork. 

In short Together we accomplish even the most difficult tasks.

HAVE A POSITIVE MINDSET

To keep on growing in life you have to keep on learning from things that happen around you. Many people are of the opinion that learning stops after you complete your education. But it is not so .

You are learning and growing every moment. Learning is only effective when you start implementing the wisdom and knowledge you get, in lives.

The more you fail, the more you learn. The more you learn, the better you get. The operative word here is to learn. If you repeat the same mistake several times, you are not learning from it. You must learn from your own mistakes and from the mistakes of others before you. The ability to learn from mistakes has value not just in business but in all aspects of life. If you live to learn, then you will really learn to live.

“Look for the good in every situation, seek the valuable lesson in every setback, look for the solution to every problem. Think and talk continually about your goals.” – says Brian Tracy

TAKE A RISK IT’S WORTH
In life, there are no safe places or risk-free activities. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Everything in life brings risk. It’s true that you risk failure if you try something bold and new  because you might miss it. But you need to understand that you also risk failure if you stand still and don’t try anything new. The less you venture out, the greater your risk of failure.

Ironically, the more you risk failure and actually fail, the greater your chances of success.Remember that You will not able to fulfil your purpose in life without stepping outside your comfort zone and take a risk . You’ll never know what you are capable of if you give in to fear, uncertainty, and doubt. You won’t make the positive impact you want without taking risks.

Remember, . “Security is mostly a superstition. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” Says Helen Keller

PRACTICE IS THE KEY TO GREATNESS
Since our childhood we were taught that “hard work pays off if you wish to be good. You need to Practice, practice, practice “. Practice can make everything possible for any one and make them perfect. We must know the importance of practice in our daily life

Experts are not people with natural abilities or talents in a particular domain but ordinary individuals who attain and maintain a high level of consistency in terms of practice. So, as the old adage goes, “Practice makes perfect!”

Think about how you became good at something – be it some sport, dancing, writing, talking or whatever else you’re currently proficient in – at which you were once a novice or thought it impossible.

There is no substitute for practice, the only ‘magic formula’ that is capable of giving you the results you’re after. Practice empowers and enables you to cross boundaries,

Practice is the beginning of beautiful miracles waiting to happen. Therefore, whatever your goals, your desirable skills, your artistic aspirations and dreams of creativity, work towards building a steady and unshakable practice schedule around it. Having inserted yourself into that schedule, you will find yourself willing to entertain no compromise in exchange for your path to success and greatness!

Yes, it true “Without continuous practice, one cannot achieve great heights in life.”
DON’T PRACTICE UNTIL YOU GET IT RIGHT , PRACTICE UNTIL YOU CAN’T GET IT WRONG!!

SAVE THE CHILDREN
Congenital heart diseases (CHD) account for as much as 28 per cent of all birth defects. The incidence of CHD is around 8-12 per 1000 live births. In India, every year, approximately 240,000 children are born with CHD, of which one-fifth need early intervention to survive the first year of life. These estimates are based on regional hospital-based data and the actual numbers may be higher considering the high rates of maternal infections during pregnancy and a significant percentage of unsupervised home deliveries where critical CHD may escape detection.

The magnitude of the problem is further compounded by a large pool of older infants and children who may have survived, despite no intervention.

Taking the prevalence of CHD into consideration, there are an estimated 25 million (2.5 crore) children, adolescents and adults with untreated CHD in India, which poses a huge challenge and burden on the patients, their families and on society.

If access to screening, early diagnosis and treatment is available, the baby has a 95% chance of survival with good long-term outcome.

Such advanced care is practically unavailable to over 90% of babies born in developing countries, including India.

A number of cardiac centers have been developed over the last 10 years. However, most are in the private sector, and are not geographically well-distributed.

Challenges to pediatric cardiac care include financial constraints, health-seeking behavior of community, and lack of awareness. Government of India is taking a number of steps for improving health of children through its various program and schemes that are likely to benefit children with congenital heart disease, especially those who are vulnerable and marginalized.

It will not be out of place here to mention that the number of children born with CHD in Asia have no or minimal access to healthcare, which ultimately results in a much higher child mortality rate compared with the rest of the world.Hence Rotary has to play a pivoted role in addressing this issue.

In Mumbai, Rotary District 3140 now 3141/3142  started Pediatric Heart Surgery programme in 2012-13 named as “Touching Little Hearts”. Initially limited to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital (KDAH) at Andheri, District 3141 and 3142 are now undertaking such surgeries in many hospitals. Currently, apart from KDAH, Pediatric Heart Surgery programme is going on in SRCC Hospital, Haji Ali; Wadia Hospital, Parel; Fortis Hospital. Mulund and Jupiter Hospital, Thane and some more hospitals. Starting with just 50 surgeries in 2012-13, the programme has gone from strength to strength in subsequent years.

It is estimated that annually, Rotary Districts 3141 and 3142 supports about 1500 surgeries in all these hospitals costing more than Rs.30 Crores – undoubtedly the largest philanthropic activity of Rotary in this part of the Rotary World.

India is a country with more than a billion population and a crude birth rate of 27.2/1000 population. This would amount to about 28 million live births every year. Going by an
incidence of congenital heart disease (CHD) of 8/1000 live births, we could expect about
180,000 children born with an abnormal heart from these, nearly 60,000–90,000 suffer from critical CHD requiring early intervention.

Apart from Rotary District 3141/42 there are some more Districts in the county which are involved in this activity under Gift of Life or Save the little angels. We do appreciate the support Rotary is receiving from some of the corporates under ÇSR and the support from the Rotary Foundation. All the same we must realise that there are very few Charitable organisations in India which are working for the children born with this disease.
Let Rotary promote this project whole heartedly and save the children. Let’s support and help Rotary to heal little hearts and give a chance of life to children born with Congenital Heart Defects.

UNITY IS STRENGTH

Everyone has their unique definition of unity is strength, but all definitions could be summed up as one word: solidarity. The proverb unity is strength means stronger together.

“United we stand, divided we fall” is a popular proverb we have been taught since our childhood . It indicates the necessity of unity and collaboration. It implies that when people are ready to stand together and work together, they are able to accomplish great things while divisions and dissensions result in downfall. In a family, group , society or nation, when the members are ready to stand together, it is not going to be easy to defeat them. But, if they are divided it is easy for others to do so.

There are many benefits of staying united in tough times, as it helps to face challenging situations with courage. The importance of staying united has struck a chord among many people throughout history.

Where there is selfishness and narrow-mindedness there’s greater tendency to fight and stay apart from each other. Where there is generosity and large-heartedness, people know how to stay happily together. Wherever we are, do we have an earnest desire to stay together and work together? Or do we, at times, or may be often, remain as agents of division and disharmony.

Yes , . when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.

Positivity is the Competitive Advantage 

Love is the difference!

BEING YOUNG IS ALL ABOUT BELIEVING YOU CAN!

The key ingredient of youth is self-belief that you can. The foundational belief of the young should be that you can always become better. It is this belief which propels one to try new things even when one feels uncertain.

If you don’t believe that it’s possible to make new things work or to make things work differently, then it’s hard to make any progress. However good the idea be, if you don’t believe in it and in yourself, nothing will work for you. 

People who do not believe in themselves run the risk of being filled with self-doubt, low self-esteem and failure. Low self-esteem can be the root cause of some mental health problems and can set in motion a vicious circle. 

You feel bad about yourself, so you get depressed, which makes you feel even worse about yourself, so you get more depressed and on it goes, being ever so difficult to break! Only positive thinking and belief in yourself will help improve your youthfulness.

Many young people have talents they’ve never benefited from because they have never “tried” to do something new with those talents. Maybe you should give it a try. After all, nothing ventured nothing gained!

Ashok Mahajan
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I counted my years and realised that I have already spent 0ver 75% of my life and now have less time to live than the time I have lived so far.

I have more past than future…

I remember the story of that  young boy who had a a bowl of cherries . At first he grabbed them hurriedly , but when he noticed there were only a few left, he began to taste passionately.

I no longer have time to deal with people with negative attitudes .

I have no desire to sit with egoistic people .

I have no time to find myself amongst those who are occupied  with meaningless discussions about the lives of others who are irrelevant to me…

I am no longer interested in spending my precious time managing the sensitivities of those who , despite their chronological age , are immature …

I hate to confront those who are selfish and interested for themselves.

My time has become scarce to debate labels.  I can understand the inner essence in this world now ….

My life is in a hurry …
Only few cherries are left in my bowl …

I want to live close to people who are “ Human “ – Humans who laugh at their own weakness, and away from those filled with self importance…

For me , the  essentials are more than enough !

Yes ! I am in hurry …

I am in a hurry to live with the intensity and passionately that only maturity can give …

I just can not afford to waste any of the remaining cherries …

I am sure they will be exquisite, more than those eaten so far. …

I strongly believe the golden words spoken by someone  “ We have two lives . The second begins when you realise you only have one.” …

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On this special day, we want to take a moment to express our love and gratitude for everything you have done for us. You are the one who gave us life, who nurtured us and supported us through all the ups and downs of our lives. You are the one who taught us how to walk, how to talk, and how to be a good human being.

You have been our constant companion, out confidante and out rock in times of need. Your unconditional love and support have given us the strength to face any challenge that comes our way. Your sacrifices and selflessness have taught us the true meaning of love and compassion.

We cannot imagine where we would be without you and we are so grateful for all that you have done for us .You are an amazing mother, and we are so proud to be your children. You inspire us to be a better person every day and we hope to make you proud.

On this Mother’s Day, we want to say thank you for everything. Thank you for your love, your guidance, and your unwavering support. We love you more than words could ever express. You might have left us but the memories will never die within us

Happy Mother’s Day.

With unending love and gratitude to you all our lives.

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1. You are here for a reason and the most important thing you can do in life is to find, live and share your purpose. It’s the one thing in life that truly matters and if you don’t pursue it, everything else is meaningless.

2. Follow your passion. It so often leads you to your purpose. You may not know what your passion is right now. That’s ok. The important thing is to make it your life mission to find it, live it and share it. To help find your passion, seek out jobs and experiences that allow you to use your strengths and gifts. Do what energizes you. 

3. Beware of hobbies. Just because you love spending time on Facebook doesn’t mean you would enjoy working for the company. And just because you love to cook doesn’t mean you would enjoy owning a restaurant. 

4. Quit for the right reasons. Don’t quit because work is hard or you’re experiencing challenges. Quit because in your heart you know there is something else for you to do. Quit because you are not benefitting yourself or the organization you work for. Quit because you are absolutely certain you are no longer supposed to be there.

5. Learn from every job and experience. Every job, good or bad, prepares you for the work you were ultimately born to do.

6.Your current job may not be your ultimate purpose but it can serve as a vehicle to live and share your purpose.

7. Whatever job(s) you take after graduation simply decide to serve. When you serve in small ways you’ll get more opportunities to serve in bigger ways.

8. Your dream job is likely not the one you dreamed about. So often we end up in amazing careers that have nothing to do with our college degree or childhood dreams.

9. The quest for your purpose is not a straight line. It is filled with mystery, signs, obstacles, victories, dead ends, delays and detours. Your job is to stay optimistic and faithful on your quest. 

10. Don’t rush the future. There is a process that seeds must go through in order to become all they are destined to become, and you must go through this same process to become the person you are meant to be and do the work you are meant to do. You may want things to happen NOW but more than likely if you got what you wanted NOW you wouldn’t be ready for it. The purpose process prepares you, strengthens you, shapes you and grows you to be successful, not in your time, but in the right time.

11. Be the Seed. Seeds surrender themselves to the ground so they can be used for a greater purpose. Wherever you work, decide to plant yourself where you are and allow yourself to be used for a greater purpose. When you plant yourself and make a difference you grow into the person you were born to be and produce a harvest that will benefit others and change the world.

Ashok Mahajan
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1. You are here for a reason and the most important thing you can do in life is to find, live and share your purpose. It’s the one thing in life that truly matters and if you don’t pursue it, everything else is meaningless.

2. Follow your passion. It so often leads you to your purpose. You may not know what your passion is right now. The important thing is to make it your life mission to find it, live it and share it. To help find your passion, seek out jobs and experiences that allow you to use your strengths and gifts. Do what energizes you. 

3. Quit for the right reasons. Don’t quit because work is hard or you’re experiencing challenges. Quit because in your heart you know there is something else for you to do. Quit because you are not benefitting yourself or the organization you work for. Quit because you are absolutely certain you are no longer supposed to be there.

4.  Don’t rush the future. There is a process that seeds must go through in order to become all they are destined to become, and you must go through this same process to become the person you are meant to be and do the work you are meant to do. You may want things to happen NOW but more than likely if you got what you wanted NOW you wouldn’t be ready for it. The purpose process prepares you, strengthens you, shapes you and grows you to be successful, not in your time, but in the right time.

5.!Be the Seed. Seeds surrender themselves to the ground so they can be used for a greater purpose. Wherever you work, decide to plant yourself where you are and allow yourself to be used for a greater purpose. When you plant yourself and make a difference you grow into the person you were born to be and produce a harvest that will benefit others and change the world.

The best is yet to come!

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“What we think, we become” says the Buddha. The ability to think and thank is something that makes humans unique and different. Psychology tells us that whatever you wish to accomplish in life you must first fix in your subconscious mind. So impress your subconscious mind with thinking and thanking.

Always think of something positive. Every dawn has something to look forward to. As soon as you get out of bed, think of something positive and make the day productive .

Watch your negative thinking. If thoughts of being helpless and hopeless continue to enter your mind, you might just need to take a nap and overcome such thoughts. Give a thought to what Norman Vincent Peale has said  “Change your thoughts and you change your world”. So start thinking of yourself as the person you want to be.

Grateful people live great lives. Learn to thank God for what you are and what you have . You will be much happier if you focus on what you are and what you have. Be thankful for the opportunities that are everywhere around you, the things you enjoy doing, the place you live in, the friends you have and so on. Gratitude also turns your negatives into positives. Appreciate what life gives you every day and you’ll be happy.

And finally “Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn’t learn a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we didn’t learn a little, at least we didn’t get sick, and if we got sick, at least we didn’t die; so, let us all be thankful.” – Buddha

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Does not your heart burst with happiness when someone speaks to you words such as “You’re so wonderful,” “I love you,” etc.? Yes, they give you a high; they sure make your day! You feel positive, encouraged, motivated and loved. How about when someone’s words hurt you? Suppose they call you “stupid,” or “ugly” . You probably would feel like someone piercing your heart with a sharp double-edged sword.

True , the right words spoken at the right time can make all the difference in building people up. Right words delivered at the right moment have tremendous power and enormous weight.

You need to be mindful of the words you speak.It means thinking well before speaking. Give a thought to how your words could make or mar others in a given situation. Be aware of what you say at any given moment. Your words can make a big difference in someone’s life.

When you know the power your words can have you’ll do well in choosing the right words. Do not take your words for granted.

Remember: It’s not just what you say that matters, but also how and when you say it. A right word spoken at the right time can actually be life-changing and life-giving.

Avoid making unkind remarks and statements. Be empathetic. Let your well-chosen words be comforting and soothing in moments of pain. Let them bring about a change in someone’s life!

Always remember, Those sweet souls who speak kind words when they could rightly criticize are the most influential beings in all the world.

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“Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity,” thus health is defined by World Health Organisation. 

Being healthy is not merely the absence of disease but a combination of sound body, mind and spirit. It is quite natural for all of us to aspire to be healthy physically as well as mentally, emotionally, morally and spiritually though it is not always attainable.

 
Studies have shown that our thinking and our state of being are interlinked. We are able to think better when we are physically healthy and fit. So pay attention to your physical appearance and feel good about your physique. Nourish your body with healthy food, regular exercise and sound sleep every night.

Our ability to function well will also depend on what we choose to think . If we choose to think positive of ourselves and carefully watch our thoughts and thinking pattern, we will be healthy. So one needs to strive to have an optimistic mindset.

Spiritual and mental health is something we often ignore and we don’t even consider it to be part of our overall health. It is, in fact, in this realm that we discover the purpose and meaning of our lives. It gives us peace and harmony within us as well as outside. 
Hence the importance of maintaining a well-balanced lifestyle which willl help you to think positive thoughts and live a truly healthy life.

Ashok Mahajan
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Based on your unique priorities and goals, measuring success in your personal and professional life can be a subjective and complex process.

 However, here are some general tips:

Identify your goals: The first step in measuring success is to identify your goals, both personal and professional. Make a list of what you want to achieve in different areas of your life, and be specific and realistic about what you hope to accomplish.

Set measurable targets: Once you have identified your goals, set measurable targets to help you track your progress. 

Review your progress regularly: Review your progress regularly to determine if you are on track to achieve your goals. This will help you identify areas where you need to adjust your approach or set new targets.

Celebrate your achievements: Celebrate your achievements, no matter how small they may be. Acknowledging your accomplishments can help you stay motivated and inspired to continue striving towards your goals.

Seek feedback: Seek feedback from trusted friends, colleagues, mentors, and coaches to help you assess your progress objectively. This can help you identify blind spots and make adjustments as needed.

Remember that the key to measuring success is to focus on specific, measurable goals that are relevant to your own unique personal and professional aspirations.

By tracking your progress and adjusting your approach as needed, you can stay motivated and achieve the success you desire.

Finally, always remember,

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” “Success is not the key to happiness, happiness is the key to success.” “That should be the measure of success for everyone. It’s not money, it’s not fame, it’s not celebrity; my index of success is happiness.”

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Life is a consequence of the times we live in. Life is the real thing. Many people spend their life worrying about everything. Even the smallest obstacle is branded as a problem. If problems can be solved, why worry? If problems cannot be solved, then worrying will do no good. If you consider your life as a blessing enjoy it and do what interests you, at least one person will be happy.

Have a Guru (teacher) in your life. A good coach can change a game. A great Guru can change a life. In this life, Rotary has become a guru to many of us in more ways than one. It has taught us, guided us and helped us to do good to others even when you know that they cannot return your kindness except to say, “Thank you,” from some corner of the world. Rotary has enriched our life by making us realise that even the smallest act of caring for others is like a drop of water – it can make ripples throughout the entire pond.

In this life, Rotary has shown us that it is much more than a movement that has given a space for us to gather and share some fun-filled moments. It has given us an opportunity to heal the wounds of people, create jobs, develop economic activities, eradicate diseases, hunger, illiteracy and more importantly sow the seeds of love and peace in the community. Rotary has shown that for our projects to be successful, the activity must not be just for the community, it must be built in partnership with the community. That is why day after day, life has to be a constant process of learning and Rotary gives us the opportunity to hear from people about their hopes for a better life and what they expect from Rotarians. 

One of the secrets of fruitful living is to understand that life is the most beautiful and gratuitous gift. We have to work hand-in-hand with our neighbours to ensure that our life goes on without much hiccups. We must use Rotary as an economic engine to bring hope to thousands of people during these trying times. This will make your life beautiful.

If you are looking for a source of inspiration lately, for a reason to be optimistic about the direction in which your life should move forward, look within yourself. Spend time today, tomorrow and every day visualizing good life for millions of people in this planet. You will be inspired and this is the promise of nature. This will make your life beautiful.

You will wake up every morning with a happy thought of life and will be motivated to engage with your community. You will see a recurring tension between your own ambitions and your duties to your family and society around you. But, it is a tension that anyone working for the welfare of the community and change needed knows very well. This is the beauty of life.

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Success is important. We definitely need to be achievers but we also need to enjoy the path we take to achieve our goals. At certain times in our lives, we need to be daring enough to take a path not trodden, or to befriend a person whose relationship with us is not likely to bring any economic or emotional benefits. Happiness and joy can be found not only in the destination but also in the journey.
We might choose the wrong way, might fall for the wrong person, occupy the wrong chair or board the wrong train, but remember, life is not all about well calculated moves. Although well made plans can help you reach your goal easily by minimizing hurdles and maximizing profit, allow yourself room for the occasional fall or the unexpected encounter with a perfect stranger in times of struggle. These too will give you as much or even more joy than merely reaching your goal without encountering trouble.

Always remember At each stage of life you can plan all you want, but learn to expect the unexpected because whether you want it or not, the unexpected will be a part of your life

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It takes a lot of work to create a world-class organization. It’s hard to develop a successful team. It’s not easy to build a great culture. It’s challenging to work toward a vision and create a positive future. It’s difficult to change the world.

As a leader, you will face all kinds of tests, challenges, adversity and negativity. There will be times when it seems as if everything is conspiring against you. There will be moments you’ll want to give up. There will be days when your vision seems more like a fantasy than a reality. That’s why positive leadership and building a positive team is so essential.

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Your vision is always greater than your circumstances and your purpose is always greater than your challenges.
Stop looking backwards. You can’t change the past, but you can find focus, optimism and peace in the present to create your future. Stop looking at the negativity on the screen and look up to the heavens. Then look out into your future and think about what you truly want to create. If you can see it you can create it. If you have a vision you also have the power to make it.
Remember to encourage and put courage into yourself and others each day. Don’t worry about the future, Just encourage yourself daily and give your soul the oxygen it needs to be fully alive and thrive.
Always Stay Positive,

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“It’s easy to find the talent. The key is to find out what’s inside them.”

While talent is easy to spot, it’s a more investigative process to attempt to decide if a person has the mindset, character, attitude, work ethic, grit and resilience to overcome adversity and failure in order to succeed at the highest level .

The interesting thing about trying to decide what’s inside someone is that I believe everyone has greatness inside them. I believe deep down every one has the potential qualities that every organisation is looking for. I believe everyone is born with grit. If you were a child learning to walk and kept getting up after falling down, you had and have grit. If you kept your promises or admitted when you didn’t, then you have lived with integrity. If you loved the game, before it felt like a job to live up to the expectations you and others have placed on you, then you’ve had a love for the game.

So, I think the deeper question is, ” Id there anyone who has discovered the power inside them?”

Is there someone who realizes that there is greatness within hin/her? Do they know they are more powerful than their circumstances? Have they tapped into the love, joy and goodness within them? Do they feed the positive or negative inside them? Do they allow fear to inhibit them or love to propel them?

Everyone has this power inside them. Everyone has the power to work hard, be resilient and gritty, live with character and integrity, stay positive and be an overcomer.

The ones who thrive are those who tap into it and unleash it.

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When the RI President for 2023-2024, Gordon R Mclnally, who belongs to Scotland, gave the theme, Create Hope In The World’ he gave all of us, especially leaders such as yourselves, the role to be Creators.

So, if you are going to be the Creator, what should you do? You have to cause something new to happen or exist. What is that you need to create urgently now? You have to create the atmosphere for bringing the world into an orderly existence.

In Rotary, like in any other field, when you want to be the Creator, you have to sharpen your skills, imaginations and ability to move with people. As a Creator you have to invent, produce, bring out new concepts, and achieve goals,

Today, with chaos and turmoil going on in many parts of the world, one can easily say, “The most dangerous creation of any society is the man who has nothing to lose.”

But that is exactly why Rotary’s theme is Create Hope In The World.

We have to create the desire and hope to live peacefully within people in every part of the world and show how it can be done.

The thrill that can go through the human heart of the Creator as he sees some of his creation of the brain unfolding to success is an unmatched happiness. Such emotions make a man forget food, sleep, friends, love, and everything.

When Rotary created the hope that Polio can be eradicated and all of you worked tirelessly, every year the results we saw made us believe more in our ability to bring hope to millions of children, especially to their parents, that we can conquer the crippling disease.

When India was declared Polio Free in 2014, the happiness that unfolded in the country within every one of over 1 billion citizens is a case you should remember.

For Rotarians who worked it was a momentous occasion and I can recall that I could not sleep for days and I went about thanking God, The Creator, for blessing our country.

Many of the leaders in the Rotary World have attributed the creation of the Ulema Committee by me as the major reason why Polio was eradicated sooner here.

I am humbled by your confidence in me and I again recall the many trips organised by the INPPC to remote areas in UP, Bihar , Malegaon and few other States which needed more messages of hope and confidence that the polio vaccine will work.

It did work and this was the reason why the Governments across India tied up with Rotary to fight Covid 19.

The Government knew that Rotarians can Create Hope within people that Covid can also be contained and as the Chairman of Rotary india’s Covid Vaccination Task Force, I was able to get all your support and we took the message of hope to millions who were unwilling to get vaccinated.

Be the Creator of such hopes. Any authentic creation will be your gift to the future of mankind. The richest source of creation is the feeling, followed by a vision of its meaning.

But first understand this. Life in Rotary is not about finding yourself. Life in rotary is about creating yourself.

You are God’s highest form of creation. You are a living and breathing magnet. You have the ability to control what you attract into your life. So, if you attract love and peace, you can create more love and peace elsewhere and create hope in the world that Peace is Possible.

It is said that before commencing creation of this universe and all that is here, Lord Brahma performed yagnas since anything created has to be maintained only through sacrifice.

This is what this DTTS and AGTS aims to do. If you want to be the creator, you should also put into action our sacred Motto, Service Above Self.

If you understand that Creativity is also about connecting things, you will not wait for inspiration. You will have to go after it with a hammer.

As our RI President-elect has said, you have to come up with creative solutions to develop the mental health of people. This is the basis for peace. So, what can you create new in the years to come?

First, you have to create confidence amongst your Rotary club members that the organisation they have joined is capable of solving mega issues the world faces now.

For this to happen you have to create a harmonious atmosphere within the members of the clubs and district. If there are bickerings about elections, posts, procedures, accounts and such matters in the club and in the district then DTTS and AGTS would not have served any purpose.

Only when you are able to look beyond yourself and see the Rotary organisation as an entity that was created to do good in this world, can you aim to create hope in the world.

Paul Harris created Rotary to constantly inspire the next of leaders to create the change they want to see in this world. The leadership programmes such as DTTS and AGTS were launched over the years by Rotary leaders to connect emerging changemakers and equip them with tools and support they need to create hope in the lives of millions of people.

You can say that these seminars are a way helping Rotarians to explore a career in public service.

As we wrap up this year and get ready for the next one, it’s worth taking a look back at how far we’ve come. By any measure, 2022 – 2023 is a historic year. We have a lady Jennnifer Jone as our world leader for the first time.

We were able to control the unchecked spread of disinformation about the spread of Covid and we also saw the growing number of Rotary District leaders who refused to stand up for any move that threatened to scuttle our democratic function.

What gave me hope this year was seeing so many Rotarians around the world fighting back, especially the young leaders that Rotary is grooming to change the world.

Our network of leaders in India are already starting to have an impact on different issues and in different communities. And the more activists, organizers, and entrepreneurs I meet, the more I believe in their potential to create hope in the years to come.

Your training here must empower emerging leaders, the young people committed to making their communities better through a values-based approach.

Let’s address issues of systemic racism and gender discrimination in order to build a more diverse and representative generation of leaders in Rotary.

As the calendar turns to a new year in July 2023 with new possibilities and opportunities to inspire positive change around the world, I hope you’ll celebrate by making a strong decision today to put an end to all negative energies that are preventing the growth of many clubs.

Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.

The challenges we face are too great for any one person to solve. It will take sustained effort from brave leaders, organizations, and committed supporters like you willing to work together to make progress possible.

This is what you learn here today and you have to share this knowledge with your club members. A post in the District Administration is not what counts in your life. You have to put life into Rotary, your life. There is no time to waste.

Rotary is expanding its work to train young people across this country with the DTTS and AGTS program that will allow more people to be a part of our growing network of leaders from around the world.

And while these young people are working on the front lines of a range of issues, one thing that has become obvious is that progress on so many of them is linked to a broader commitment to democratic values of Rotary.

Right now, democratic ideas are under assault around the world and also to some extent in service organisations and NGOs. This has nothing to do with traditional partisan lines or policy preferences. What’s being challenged are the foundational principles of the movement itself.

That’s why such training seminars aim to bring together some of the remarkable young leaders in our network with some of the top thinkers and practitioners in the field so we can protect, improve and develop Rotary clubs.

It’s fair to say that we won’t solve this in 24 hours. The reasons for democratic backsliding are complicated and varied, but leaders have identified a few issues where we can start digging deeper.

Stalwarts of Rotary explored ways to create a more inclusive and sustainable model of Rotary leadership, so that members feel they’ve got real leadership opportunity.

You must reimagine both our traditional and social media platforms to curb toxic disinformation and encourage a healthier exchange of ideas, strengthen the forces of pluralism in an increasingly diverse world by looking at the story we’re telling about our culture, values and identity – because for any genuine service organisation to function, all people need a seat at the table.

Making progress on many issues is a project that will take decades, not years. But it will be driven by the ideas and insights of a new generation of leaders who are better attuned to the changes that are taking place around the world. We want you to be those leaders.

So, what will you create? Create jobs, create healthcare facilities, create educational institutions, create confidence, create happiness for all these are the ways in which you can create hope in the world.

From the beginning, we’ve set out to be a different kind of organization, and that extends to the way we talk about our work. Rotary club’s annual report isn’t just a place to share financial data or metrics—the kinds of things you’d usually expect from a yearly readout.

You must see it as an opportunity to tell our story, the story of Rotary in every part of the country. Your voice will help shape this organization and by sharing it with your members, you must create hope that nothing is too difficult for Rotary to do.

Your Rotary story must be about how diversity and inclusion are core to our calling and our conduct.

For Rotary International, expansion is important as It will enable this organization to encourage and affect change locally, while showcasing the Internationality to the rest of the world.

Rotary’s plans have been collaborative from day one, built in partnership with thousands of people who have offered their ideas and feedback in person and online.

We’ve been building this hope together from the start. Let’s carry this over the finish line for that alone strengthens the hope that ‘We can do it together.’

As we look to the year 2023-2024, I could not be prouder of the work we’re doing and the change our young leaders are making in their communities. I hope you’re just as excited as I am for the year ahead. From my family to yours, I hope you have another joyful Rotary New Year.

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The millennium women – she is strong, yet gentle. Courageous, yet kind. She knows she can fly. She is the woman who is expanding her horizons. She is rooted in human values. She keeps in step with evolving hopes and aspirations of the Indian woman – ever changing, yet never changing.

She has the courage to dream and strive to make it happen. She is not content to drift along but has a definite goal and purpose in life. She plans to make a difference.

I applaud and recognise both the very essence of her femininity as well as the evolution that takes her bravely into the new millennium. A tribute that will make her proud, inspire and energize her to move on to new achievement.

As I salute the dynamic achievers, the women of tomorrow, I see them everywhere. She is there in your home, in your office, in the battlefield, in the sports arena and in every technologically advanced field. She is what makes the world go round. Yesterday. Today, in the new millennium and for eternity.

Please accept my greetings on the day that recognizes the contributions that women have made to make this world a better place.

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This RI theme given during 1988-1989 by the then RI President Royce Abbey from Australia is still relevant while talking about how to take our movement to greater heights, especially after a charged training seminar like this.

Rotary members are the true pillars of the Rotary movement in spreading the divine message of Service Above Self to one and all . And now you will be the source of communication and motivation to Rotarians in 3053 as the true representative of your Governor PAWAN .

This privilege of Rotary membership to bring about a change in the lives of people worldwide will be a doorway to the liberation from disease, hunger, illiteracy and such things which hinder the peace process.

Rotary clubs must be considered as a powerfully consecrated space which helps to hasten our inner growth with disciplined , spiritual and ethical practices.

To understand the beauty of life in Rotary you have to dissolve and see how you become as a human being.

If you have to dissolve in the life of Service in Rotary, you have to realise that something here is more significant than yourself.

That realisation will make things happen. You will become an extension of Rotary, not an individual existence. You will see that being an extension is not an idea but a reality.

But somehow many people got the silly idea that they are an entity by themselves in Rotary.

When you become an extension of creation, in this case an extension of Rotary itself, you become a Rotarian in its real sense . This means you have become a limb of the ultimate creation, in this case the Rotary movement itself.

When you become the limb of the ultimate Rotary philosophy, whether you become a President, DG, Director, Trustee, District Officer or club President and when you act, you will do only that which works for everybody.

Everything you do will support the ecology and environmental process in society and more specifically within Rotary.

This programme was designed to remind you of the importance of value-based leadership. You were made to know your role , the importance of membership, the value of our Foundation and many more important issues which will make things happen in 2023-24 .

Rotary’s history was shaped by how we were led and the future will depend on how you lead.

Rotary leadership programmes are dedicated to make you committed and empowered leaders who can change the world for the better.

Remember that Club Champions programme is an opportunity to take your efforts to the next level! I am asking you to launch of Club Champions programme in every club.

Make it a platform for celebrating the unsung heroes of your clubs .

Make it an award program to identify, recognise and reward members who are tirelessly working towards building a better future for the community and for your clubs .

The Club Champions awards will amplify their desire to continue in Rotary and give the members an access to a vibrant network to grow their ripples into waves of change.

I would like end by saying

May the road rise to meet you

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May the wind be always at your back .

May the sunshine warm upon your face .

May the rain fall soft upon your fields.

And until we meet again…

May God hold you in the palm of his hands .

Good luck ..

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Whether you are a leader of a business, team, or Rotary Club I hope you’ll be encouraged to be a better leader.

1. People follow the leader first and the leader’s vision second. – It doesn’t matter if the leader shares a powerful vision, if the leader is not someone who people will follow the vision will never be realized. As a leader, who you are makes a difference. The most important message you can share is yourself.
2. Trust is the force that connects people to the leader and his/her vision. – Without trust there is a huge gap between the leader and the vision. Without trust people will stay off the bus. However if people trust the leader they will hop on the bus with the leader and help move the bus forward towards the vision.
3. Leadership is not just about what you do but what you can inspire, encourage and empower others to do.
4. A leader brings out the best within others by sharing the best within themselves.
5. Just because you’re driving the bus doesn’t mean you have the right to run people over. – Abraham Lincoln said “Most anyone can stand adversity, but to test a man’s character give him power.” The more power you are granted the more it is your responsibility to serve, develop and empower others. When you help them grow they’ll help you grow.
6. “Rules without Relationship Leads to Rebellion” – Andy Stanley said this. As a leader you can have all the rules you want but if you don’t invest in your people and develop a relationship with them they will rebel.
7. Lead with optimism, enthusiasm and positive energy, guard against pessimism and weed out negativity.
8. Great Leaders know they don’t have all the answers. – Rather they build a team of people who either know the answers or will find them.
9. Leaders inspire and teach their people to focus on solutions, not complaints.
10. Great leaders know that success is a process not a destination. – Remember that winning is the by product of great leadership, teamwork, focus, commitment and execution of the fundamentals. As a leader focus on your people and process, not the outcome

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March 8 is celebrated every year, as International Women’s Day .  On this day, we specially honour, and recognise women and express our deep gratitude to them for what they do and sincere appreciation for what they are. It also reminds us of our duty to come together to create a world where women and men are respected, valued and treated as equals, free from various kinds of prejudices and discriminations. 

Women Empowerment means making women strong enough to stand on their feet and make their own decisions. Women have been the victims of male domination and exploitation throughout the human history and even today, they’re deprived of many of their basic human rights. Nowadays, a great awakening is taking place all over the world for women empowerment. Rotary Clubs all over india honour snd felicitate women throughout the month of March.

“A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform,” says Diane Mariechild, the famous author of Mother Wit. It’s enough that we encourage and support women to recognize and realise their real strength. Women’s empowerment has to be one of the top priorities in our country. Are we ready to make it one of th one of the top priorities in our lives . 

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“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” Henry Ford

In spite of all our differences, we need one another to grow as social beings. But the sad fact is that individualism has been raised almost to a religion. Success justifies greed and greed justifies indifference to fellow human beings. 

The fact is that we truly do complement one another. We share the commonality called humanity. Though our differences vary, our basic needs remain same. There is no true life and happiness for us in the absence of our fellow-humans. It is the feeling of getting accepted and being loved that acts as a driving force in our lives. We will experience the real joy of living only when we realize that each of us is a piece of a puzzle, and that without one another, we would make the picture incomplete. 

Our differences should make us reach out to one another. They should bring us closer together in order to learn from and about one another. That’s how we grow. We need to celebrate difference until it doesn’t t make a difference. 

Finally, togetherness brings about progress. What cannot be achieved by a single soul, can be achieved by the combined efforts of many. “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Says Helen Keller . Remember the age-old saying, “United we stand, divided we fall . 

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