“Let their feet rule
your heart” proclaimed the headlines in Time of India. Yes, the World Cup in
Sao Paulo literally kicked off to run amuck in our heart. Scolari’s expressive
antics, Neymar’s impressive two goals, Oscar’s dream run to give Brazil its
third goal – every single one of them made you dance on your feet. Marcelo’s OG
(own goal)…produced guffas in the stadium and his naïve looks after the even
and the goal keeper’s understanding pat on his back will remain one of the
memorable and humorous incidents in World Cup 2014.
But what actually
touched my heart most happened 10182 miles away to the east of Sao Paulo. Lt
Gen Chatudom Titahsiri, Head of the army run Channel 5 in Thailand said “Happiness
for the whole country is more important than money” after the military junta
ruling Thailand decided to broadcast World Cup matches free of charge!!
Years before, a friend
of mine taught me a valuable lesson “when you love someone or something, show
it in small deeds. Osho, one of the most profound intellects to have walked
this earth also said that it is passion that defines your thirst for truth, not
renunciation. The person who wrote the headlines in Times of India and the Thai
general both have just proved this right. When you give your heart to what you
seek, you receive two bounties: first, you live; second, you achieve.
Do not forget to switch
off the drudgery of your life when you can and watch World Cup 2014. It is not
just football. It has many wonderful lessons for life. Happy watching and happy
living!!!
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