No, this is not about that splendid little icon featured by the predecessors of Windows XP that allowed you and me to connect to the Internet!
Rather, I'm attempting to understand what is it that is each of our most sought connect, the feeling that renders a sense of joy, togetherness, or oneness, that is experienced when the mind engages with that avenue, person or passion!
For instance, I experience a strong yet unspeakable and indescribable connection while looking up at the night sky, something that I can be sure of spending a few hours doing, comfortably away from the maddening chatter of daily chores and the constant hum of cell phones, which I have slowly but steadily and clearly come to detest!
So then, purely for the sake of understanding, what really is your connect? Do write to me about it!
Monday, upcoming, is the festival of Eid and is also the International Day of Peace! I take this opportunity to wish all my Muslim brethren a very happy Eid, one that furthers the common ideology of peace and brotherhood above all else!
Most importantly, for me, it is a day off work! You can imagine my state of bliss already! :)
Have a good weekend all.
I too have enjoyed staring at the star studded sky. But that was long time ago. These days, I turn to blogging and that is the best connection I have got till now.
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Happy eid from my side as well....
ReplyDeletemy connect...well..it is a long sleep....
Well I guess I will sit and watch the future coming and reflect on the good and the positive things in life ;)
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend ...
Thanks to Google friend connect and facebook that keeps us connected Rakesh! Wish you a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteMy best connection...
ReplyDeleteHmmmm...It was things about the past! You may wonder why!
Whenever a girl of my age face some stress in their life what will they do?
They will go to their mom and seek advice!
But I lost that wonderful opportunity of being with my mom..So whenever am happy or sad, i will go, stand before her photo, weep continuously! I will remember all those wonderful moments i shared with my mom!
So i am very much connected with my past!!
Btw, happy weekend ;)
Its a true bliss!! I like your writing.. Am blog rolling you Rakesh!
Calm night sky..
ReplyDeletethat's it...
I think that the best connection after all is when you REALLY meet people, often thanks to our virtual connections!
ReplyDeleteI think the waves at the sunset along a sea beach.
ReplyDeleteI find alot of solace there.
:)
For me an absolute 'solitude' does that.
ReplyDeleteSadly, I could never figure out skies.
ReplyDeleteI feel like i'm connected when i'm in to a really really good novel. some music tracks also do the same to me. but that's it.
ReplyDeleteits so cool that you asked! I had to ponder over it..and I loved the exercise!
ReplyDeleteFor me my connect is looking into someone's eyes while talking. Not staring, but looking. And what happens when the other person is looking straight into your eye as well? That's something that i cant put in words!
I think my best connection is with silence.. only that we seldom experience it 'coz theres always some ho-hum noise all around us..
ReplyDeleteenjoy the weekend..
pS - thanks for those lovely wishes .. means much :)
Nature can have such a calming effect!!
ReplyDeleteMy connection?, that's a tough one but I do have some of them
I should say this blogging connect me to the world. I love being connected with even simple things from nature and I would leave any work being done, whenever I listen to birds chirping outside.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day out on Eid Rak. let us share and wish when world celebrates something for peace and friendship.
Monday leave for you???
ReplyDeleteWaahhhhhh !!!!
The love of nature, the mountains, forests and wildlife is my peace...
ReplyDeleteI wish you peace on your Monday, my friend.
~Michele~
Eid mubarak hoe :)
ReplyDeleteI think I connect with loneliness...only me,my thoughts, dreams, sorrows, happiness...it gives me a serene feeling ..especially while you are in a beach..watching the waves and the setting sun or as you said standing on the terrace and looking at the night sky.
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy your holiday and 3 days WE.
ReplyDeletemy connect is a beautiful sight that Nature offer us...or anything that pleases my eye.
It can be in the middle of the desert or in Museum ...
connections are dynamic
ReplyDeleteyet do i connect well to rain??
not so sure..
take care..
My connection is internet.When i start reading blogs and wikipedia,i forget the real world.As this is my vacation,I nearly spend 12 hours a day on internet.
ReplyDeleteBefore Internet,it was novels and gym.Now I had to renounce both bcos of internet.
Take care!
DI
ReplyDeleteYes, nothing beats the night sky! Although I blog, exceedingly observ nature, follow music and read, I find the night sky equal to none of that!
A deinite connection!
Cheers
Rakesh
Rahul
ReplyDeleteHmmm..... sleep is the softer and better side of life ;)
Wishes
Cheers
Rakesh
Anya
ReplyDeleteThat is very interesting certainly! Quite a connect, a measure of pleasure indeed!
Cheers
Rakesh
Neeraj
ReplyDeleteIndeed! Thanks to social networking - the electronic connect is strong!
Cheers
Rakesh
Shruti
ReplyDeleteAlthough, I will not understand the pain that you endure, I must say it surely helps you connect to a realm and with a feeling that is unparalleled!
Do so without doubt and seek to improve upon what you already are!
God Bless!
Cheers
Rakesh
Shruti - Many thanks for your compliments! Appreciate it!
ReplyDeleteMohsin
ReplyDeleteNothing beats a calm night sky!
Cheers
Rakesh
Peter
ReplyDeleteYes! Connecting with fellow bloggers in person is a great experience I understand!
Cheers
Rakesh
Tarun
ReplyDeleteYes, an evening on a beach is also wonderful!
Thanks for visiting and leaving me your comments!
Cheers
Rakesh
Vee
ReplyDeleteYes, solitude is a definite connect! I can fully understand!
Cheers
Rakesh
AJ
ReplyDeleteYes reading a good book is a wonderful connect! Music too works in the same manner!
Cheers
Rakesh
Jeet
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that this post stirred you on in thought!
Yes, connecting with a person in conversation is the best, especially a connect with the eyes! Unparalleled!
Cheers
Rakesh
Aria
ReplyDeleteSilence brings about the best from within! And the best part about silence is that not only is it golden, it is seldom misquoted too!
Cheers
Rakesh
Suvivor
ReplyDeleteYes, nature does have a very calming effect!
And many connections is a good thing!
Cheers
Rakesh
Jeevan
ReplyDeleteBeing connected to the world at large is good indeed! That apart your connect with the nature is also very commendable!
Wishing you unending peace!
Cheers
Rakesh
Rahul
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for the wonderful award! Truly appreciate it!
Cheers
Rakesh
Vimmuuu
ReplyDeleteYes! But what about your connect, as I asked? Perhaps music, blogging & travelling?
Cheers
Rakesh
Michele
ReplyDeleteNature is a wonderful realm to be connected to, one of bliss, sheer bliss!
Thanks very much!
Cheers
Rakesh
Deepak
ReplyDeleteAapko Bhi! How abt your connect? Photography I presume?
Cheers
Rakesh
Old Monk
ReplyDeleteIn effect, connecting with loneliness is connecting with yourself! Perhaps you meant solitude, which is more of a positive term!
Wonderful to hear your thoughts!
Cheers
Rakesh
Marie
ReplyDeleteI had a wonderful 3 day weekend! Many thanks!
Nature, like I said before is a wonderful realm to stay connected to and offers many a rare and blissful sight!
Cheers
Rakesh
MIP
ReplyDeleteYes, connections are dynamic indeed!
Cheers
Rakesh
Srivatsan
ReplyDeleteInternet is a popular connect! And reading blogs and wikipedia can be a very good connect!
But to forsake one connect for another......? I'm not sure that should be!
Cheers
Rakesh
You are right Rakesh..I did mean solitude...it's a matter of not getting the correct word at the right time...thank you.
ReplyDeleteOld Monk
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure!
Cheers
Rakesh