So, yesterday while i finished the gym and started walking out, i was trying to revisit my new year resolutions mentally, and gosh.. I didn't blog for a month, I thought what was it that I was planning to write the last time I blogged, I was to right about people and thoughts., When I initially thought about the topic I thought I should write about what I think about various people i've come across, Suddenly I realized how does that help me, It'd be more a gossip column, So I'm now switching on to what is it that attracts me in people.. and of course try to improvise on many of the qualities which i have and many which I don't.
So here I go with the list of characteristics, that I admire and think a blend of all this in a person would make one a very interesting human..
In Kids
Of course the Smile - I think a kids smile is genuine & Divine.
Mischief - I love mischief, in fact my mind still works of what to do next, Not to harm people but some kind of pleasure to irritate. And yes I get irritated too. I don't claim to be a big sport.. despite that fact I still love irritating people.
Curiosity - A Child's Curiosity is their building block to knowledge they gain. Their adaptation to the environment they are in is amazing.
In Others...
Well there are various things that attract me. Many of which comes by practice.
One who has Positive Attitude - "Wherever you go no matter what the weather is bring your own sunshine", comes more by practice than naturally, I have couple of friends who adapt themselves to what situation they have and excel, not because they accepted a failure, but because they believe 'misery or happiness the effort is the same'. I love to be around such people because the attitude is contagious :). I've heard a lot of times from Kashyap about his running coach who coaches and motivates people , he is a live wire, a lot of energy and a lot of positive attitude.
One Who Accept Faults - I find that it's very difficult to accept faults if someone points out . I have that problem too, probably i put forth a defensive argument, unless i realize it myself. It gives a great relief if you try not to be defensive and accept the fault.But beware of those who wait to point out :).
One who is Composed - Many of us are temperamental, I've met one of Kashyap's cousin who happens to be a doctor, and is composed, may be the profession demands it, or by habit, I'm amazed by that nature. He might have his downtimes too, but as far as I know his talks, his lifestyle, his temperament are worth motivating.
One who tries to keep in touch with all his well wishers every now and then , out of love and concern than as formality, One habit I have to develop. I just can't check on people unless I have a necessity, or I want to share something. I don't know if I will improve , but let me try. One of my new year resolution was to weed out friends who don't care for you. But I now doubt, because I don't keep in touch with everyone I know they'll weed me out :)
Modesty : Those achievers who have worked hard through their life, have excelled in their profession, but yet are modest about it. I observe that people who are modest, also do not have the 'I' factor, appreciate hard work, opportunity, and circumstances. I'm not against material possessions, If you have enough, you can spend enough but am definitely against pompousness.
On the lighter side.
Intelligence , Wit and Social - Intelligence, Any person whom I can have interesting conversations with or gives me information regarding something, other than gossip/small talk, Witty people, Keeps me happy, I have couple of friends who have amazing sense of humor, I can't stop laughing with them around. I can laugh at the most silliest of jokes , even after hours it's been said. I love to be amidst people who laugh.
Hyperactive - My mom, I have no other definition for it :). I'm close, but definitely not like her. She has a lot of positive energy about her, She says there are no problems, just challenges, if you've to face it you've have to. Smart, Social, helpful, talkative, tactful,practical,efficient,lives more by example than advice and hyperactive. Except for her temperament.. I think many of them are temperamental...
Travelers - I could be wrong, but i feel, people who are well travelled have better sense of appreciation of things they have/possess. I personally love to travel a lot. So i think there's a natural affinity towards them.
Interested in Philosophy - I used to have terrific conversations with one of my neighbor on the various philosophical aspects of our rituals, he was an older man and a great scholar, he always said, Hinduism is not about religion, it's more about practicing social life, the problem either we have misinterpreted or never understood it because of the way it's been passed through generations mostly orally. I can't spend most of my time talking only about this, but definitely i'd like to discuss it with people.
And of course All those 12th Std , Bsc Final Years, BE Final semesters, Studious kids. Healthy competition is good.
I've met a lot more people whom I admire and respect, I just can't think of all the qualities right now.
