A booklet of random ideas and imagination A booklet of random ideas and imagination

John Winston Lennon Born 9 October 1940 - Liverpool, UKDied 8 December 1980 - New York Genres: Rock, pop Occupations: Musician, singer-songwriter, record producer, artist, writer

John Lennon, 1971

Imagine a hotline with the Universe Imagine a hotline with the Universe

We are inextricably linked to the environment and the universe -the principle of esho funi

It is only when, we realize this hotline between our sentient being and our environment that our perspectives change.

How are you connecting with the universe? How are you transforming yourself and therefore bringing about small but significant changes in your environment?

Imagine a new Identity Imagine a new Identity

People brandish their brands ever so easily through social networks, YouTube videos, podcasts, twitter and more.

But identity is not about calling cards and social presence. It is more about the value we create in our ecosystems.

In fact there are far more open spaces for you to create value that are not dependent upon your current calling card. Imagine those wide open spaces, and hit the road. You are likely to get an identity that’s invaluable

Imagine hiring ideasImagine hiring ideas

If you’re in a position to hire someone listen to the ideas she brings to the table and her iQ to run with them.

In institutions, only a few people learn to realize their ideas and projects. The few that do, learn to do work that matters, they learn to jump the walls and ignore the critics they can never possibly please. They choose their contributors and their rewards (most often it’s their own sense of fulfillment).

How many ideas have you hired lately? How many are you supporting?

Imagine a tribe that’s differentImagine a tribe that’s different

Sometime back I saw this movie Happy Feet - the story of a little penguin named Mumble who has a terrible singing voice. However, Mumble has an astute talent for something that none of the penguins had ever seen before: tap dancing.

Every successful tribe needs differently abled people. Only when these abilities converge can remarkable things happen.

How differently abled is your tribe?

Imagine a new pyramid Imagine a new pyramid

As you progress up the pyramid, the need for personal esteem and feelings of accomplishment take priority.

But are you building a pyramid or seeding a new civilization? Is your pyramid standing in the way of real value creation?

What have you done for someone at the bottom of the pyramid?

Imagine a new Cause Imagine a new Cause

Causes are all around you. Join one. Lead one.

Take the incredible story of Narayanan Krishnan a young chef who shunned the lure of an overseas job and a fat salary to feed the hungry and abandoned of Madurai. Akshaya Trust, which Krishnan runs, feeds around 400 people thrice a day.

Choose any that is relevant for you. The world needs your karma.

Imagine a new Human Revolution Imagine a new Human Revolution

There are all sorts of revolutions…. But the world will never get any better as long as people themselves; the guiding force and impetus behind all endeavors remain selfish and lacking in compassion.

No matter how you adorn yourself with the trappings of fame, rank, academic credentials, knowledge or wealth -if you are impoverished or bankrupt inside ? What kind of person are you when all those externals have been stripped away, when you stand unadorned except with your own humanity?

Human revolution is the challenge to change our life at the very core.

- Sensei Daisaku Ikeda : The Human Revolution

What are you What are you imaginingimagining today ? today ?

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