The 'Do not Litter' Preach

I contribute to a cleaner environment by calling out to friends/strangers who litter on roads/buses and condemn them. These are mostly 'educated' people. Every time I get out, there is at least once I end up doing this. Some people answer in arrogance and my argument with them is bitter; some answer in shame and hesitate to accept their mistake and I tell them nicely to remember to be aware and not do this from next time and they don't deny, the conversation ends pleasant. Either way leaves me with a sense of accomplishment because it matters. We need this. We need people to be wary of the aftermath that's created by what seems like a trivial unruly behavior. What's sad is that a large part of even younger generation exposed to the way the rest of the world works does not realize the significance. What started for me years ago as a conscious effort to help people litter less , is now an imbibed behavior. Even the thought of throwing a small piece of paper on roads or pavements makes me guilty.

                                         My friend, do You litter ???

If you resonate with my thoughts on importance of a litter free country, please spread the awareness, assume responsibility and encourage people to use dustbins, suggest them to save the trash in hand or a bag pocket until they find a dustbin. If possible, find a dustbin in front of them and throw out the paper they threw if they don't correct their act. Change starts with us. Practice and preach is the need of the hour.  
Let's not be a part of what largely describes Indians today:

Words for losses

These are some words from an old article i wrote that I believe help in soothing the pain at times of loss - 'Things that you love are not always the things that stay with you forever. But they are those that remind you of good times, a hope for living, and the cheer of life. They let you know that you've been lucky to have them, experience them and make them a part of your life. As much as it’s hard it makes us peaceful to try to live with the memories in all its positivity’s and move on. After all, the Joy of Life is in looking forward to happier days, lovelier moments.'

When we are faced with horrid situations like deaths of loved ones, we have only two things to choose to do further on ... one is to be doomed and spoil our peace, and spread that negativity to everything and everyone around, breaking our life's prior goals OR to accept the bad that happened and feel unfair - we are human and i can imagine how hard it must be - but still try to work on other things that will make peace for us and the rest of our loved ones and help us move on. This act doesn't make us cold-hearted but the sadness and strength we grow within to overcome the pain makes us warm, considerate and stronger.

   There is no loss like the loss of loved ones and that's the lesson and purpose from such a situation. You need to re purpose your life at such tough situations. Realize the significance of your dear ones, and work for the rest of such dear ones in your life. Pray for the soul to rest in peace and live for their wishes. What would they like for you to do? Would they want to see you happy? Live to live the life they would have loved to. That's the best tribute you can pay. Harder said than done, but its important for you to gather the strength.

 I pray for all of you in such hard times and wish you the best to move on strong.

A poem - http://thethoughtsofthestar.blogspot.in/2013/10/pray-for-bereaved_18.html