Speak Inside Out

Cricket has probably become the most transformed sport over the past 10-15 years. In depth analysis, advancement in technology; as well as evolution of technique has revolutionised the sport. I want to show you an example of a catch that has started to become more common in the sport. For all of you people with a cricket phobia let me explain a quick rule before you watch the video. When the batsman hits the ball and the fielder catches it without it touching the ground, the batsman is out, but if the batsman hits the ball and it clears the boundary without bouncing he is rewarded with 6 runs. If however, the fielder catches the ball beyond the boundary or he/she is touching the boundary rope while catching the ball, then the batsman is still awarded the maximum score (6). Right, I hope that makes sense, here is the video: This type of catch has become quite common in the modern game and there is one key ingredient which has helped cricketers to master it; periphe...

Did you think this was about marriage? Well sorry to disappoint, but it's not... I used to love the thought of being a travelling monk, no responsibility or accountability to anyone, no arguments, just travel and do what you like. Obviously my idea of it was tinged with a level of escapism. Being in close proximity with the same people in a spiritual community is great but inevitably, over time there are disagreements, quarrels, the rise of envy, pride etc; familiarity usually breeds contempt. It's expected when many conditioned souls who are all trying to purify their hearts come together over a prolonged period of time. Material relationships generally don't suffer many subtle difficulties because the foundations are usually based on gross activities, and any potential conflict of anarthas (lust, envy, pride etc) hide behind the veil of mutual hobbies and habits.  Spiritual relationships are different; yes they are more powerful and rewarding, but to get to...