Social enterprise ripples in Sri Lanka

Last evening we had a great session on social enterprise in Sri Lanka.

British council did a wonderful job convening it. 

It was a dream to have this kind of conversations in Sri Lanka. 

Back in 2006, when I started the journey, I never thought this much progress was possible.

War ended, internet penetrated thick and fast, and it seems all the stars are aligning fast.

Good to see this. More on the conversations will follow as separates blogs later.

I for one, is inspired and energized. 

Start with you.

It's always a pleasure see Loku Sir (Dr.Ariyaratne) speak.
He spoke today to Sarvodaya leaders at all levels.

He said, "problems start inside you. Answers are also with in you."

Do not look for faults in others. It's just a waste of your time and energy.
Start from the smallest step. Let the compassionate thoughts lead you.

It takes lot of first steps to realize the beauty of it. But there's always a first step.

Mel

Following @MelGuna was how I knew her. I interacted with her few times on twitter.
I did not meet her, I did not even know her face.

That paint bass came to rob her phone. She happened to be in between bass and phone.

She's gone now.
Gone like the wind.

I tried to swallow this hollow piece of tragedy for a week.
I don't know her, she lived closer to my office, she's one like us, living in Colombo.

Like everything else, we keep on moving. Life is too busy to pause, to contemplate.

Next time you see a thief or get hit by a car, might be a good idea to leave them alone.
Think of it as compassion to your own self, by letting go.

Is Cricket loosing it ?

At age 15, I used to wait in-front of TV impatiently for the commentators to come out to the pitch and give their analysis of the pitch for the match. A test match. A bloody 5 day test match, which I would watch ball-by-ball.

Insane right?

I saw a tweet today that ICC has shaken their powers for the money or something like that - and I don't feel a thing. I don't care.

Well, lot of people care. Lot of people love IPL. I'm not. Who cares ?
People loved Kerry Packer. People hated him.

People love excitement. There are many alternatives to keep you distracted.

A little dining experiment.

Can you? 

Can you step in to a restaurant, and dine, with out taking a look at your phone? 

Can you step in to a restaurant, and dine, with out phone by your side ?