ToastMasters CC Project 4 Speech - My Stress Buster - 21st May 2011

How many of you want to live a Stress free Life ? 

This shows most of us like to lead a Happy, Harmonious and Hassle free life.

Good Evening Mr.Toast Master, Fellow Toast Masters and Distinguished Guests.

My desire is to lead a Stress free Life for 100 years.

I approached a Doctor.  The Doctor asked me “What is the Problem?”  I told him that I wanted to know the Secret to Live a 100 years.  He was stunned.  

Mr. Do you know, where are you Living?  You are in Bangalore….Do not keep such Long Term Goals.  

I pleaded him to help Me and assured him of his Fees. He advised the following 3 secrets:

1) Eat Fruits and Vegetables. 2) Exercise Regularly. 3) Enjoy your Life.  

I started eating raw Vegetables like Carrot, Beetroot and Tomotos.  I was feeling Energetic.  

I started Walking Daily for One hour.  Initially, it was Good. After a few days, it was monsoon and gave up on the second secret. 

As far as third secret was concerned,  I wanted to follow what the Doctor said. “Enjoy your Life”   

It was 2^nd April 2011.  I decided to enjoy that Day Completely. It was a Memorable Day in my Life.

That was the day when India beat Srilanka in World Cup Finals and made History. Pride was swelling inside of me.  

In fact, that day I was in Kannur in Kerala.  We were 8 friends staying at a Beach Resort called Palm Shore Resort. 

The place was fabulous. Our resort faced the Muzhapilangad Beach. The distance between the pristine Beach and the serene Resort was a mere 500 metres. 

Later that night, we headed to the beach. There was complete darkness. Deadly silence all over the place. A Low, Subtle and Melodious Voice came from one side. We searched for it. Could not find anybody. Kiran said “dude, today is Amavasya Day, it may be a Ghost”   

We sat on the Sea Shore. Crispy, Tasty and Red Hot Gobi Manchuri and Mushroom Manchuri were in front of us.  Within a minute, the plates went empty. 

The Hot Kulchas and Rotis invited us. Paneer Butter Masala and Cashew Nut Masala fought with each other for Importance. The Butter Naan and Paneer entered my Indoor Stadium.   It just scored Fours and Sixers.  

The food was hot and melted in my Mouth.  The wind was Cold and soothing to the Body and the Mind.

Next Morning, a roaring sound awakened me! I looked at the window. The silent and melodious waves had become furious in the morning.  The waves were Milky White in Color and were coming to the sea shore like Lions.   

It was about 6 in the morning as the sun was playing hide and seek with the grey clouds.  The muddy sand became Smoother and Smoother as I entered the Beach.  The Milky waves came silently and touched my feet. I felt Blessed. 

I found White sea shells all over the beach.  Five Star fishes were making hectic efforts to go back to the sea.  Sand particles appeared Golden Color when the Sun rays fell on them. Opposite the beach, Coconut Trees stood in a Queue and welcomed the Sun. 

I went for a walk on the Beach. On to my left side was the Milky sea and  On to my right side was the Raising sun. Above my head – a Clear White sky and below my feet – a Wet and Smoother Sand.   

A song of Dr.Rajkumar ringed from my Mobile - “Oh Yentha Soundarya Kande, Oho Oho Yentha Soundarya Kande’.

That was Magical, Musical and Memorable Experience for me.  Though I just spent 3 days there, I left my heart and soul in Kannur.

Dear Toastmasters, Whether I will live for 100 years or not, but I enjoyed every bit of the time I spent at Muzhapilangad Beach.  Now, Whenever I’m stressed, I just close my eyes and think of this wonderful Experience.

I found that one of the best Stress busters is to visit New Places and enjoy New Experiences.  

I conclude by quoting St.Augustine: “The world is a Book and those who do not Travel read only one Page.”            


Back to you Mr.Toast Master. 

Toast Masters - CC Project 3 Speech – Title: Our Beliefs - Our Lives - 9th April 2011

William James said “We achieve only when we believe in our Thoughts, Abilities and Actions. Beliefs are the key to unlock our Lives”.

I say “Negative Beliefs are the key to lock our lives forever!”

Good Evening Madam Toast Master, Fellow Toastmasters and Distinguished Guests;

It was 1980- The year when I was studying 3^rd Standard.  My School was in a small locality called Ammapet in Salem District of Tamil Nadu.

Being the eldest son, my parents wanted me to DO WELL in my Studies.  To fulfill my parent’s dreams, I studied hard and secured I Rank in 2^nd Standard.   To my surprise, my father presented me my favourite sweet – Burfy.

When the School Vacation got over after Two Months in June 1980, I was very eager to go to School and study hard to get I Rank and my dream was to get a Box full of Burfies. 

On the third day of the school reopening, the Maths Teacher came and took our Class.  I was feeling very sad.  I saw a New Maths Teacher in the place of my favourite teacher - Sharada Madam.   At the end of the year, when the results came, my Rank was reduced to 10^th, due to a low score in Mathematics.  

It was a hot day in June 1990. I joined SJRC College for Graduation. On the first day, I went to the college early and had sat at the Front Desk.

Slowly, new students entered the class room.  A short, thin, dark skinned person sat beside me. I introduced myself and asked his name.  He did not open up. With lot of hesitation he mentioned his name as Raju.

He was very shy and reserved.  He would rarely speak and avoided people and crowded places.   His attitude remained the same, throughout those 3 years. 

Mamatha and Sunitha were best friends. They knew each other for more than ten years as they were colleagues.  Another colleague - Nalini got married and after marriage she stayed in the same locality as Sunitha.

Being from the same locality, Nalini and Sunitha came to office in the same cab.   After three months, Mamatha stopped talking Sunitha due to some issues with Nalini. Their friendship of Ten years broke!

Dear Toastmasters, such instances happen in our Day today Lives. Why is it so important?

Because it creates a BELIEF SYSTEM in us about our Attitude, Skills and Relationships.  It might happen directly or indirectly.

In my case, my affection towards my Teacher made me like Mathematics.  When another teacher came, in her place, it influenced me negatively and my liking towards Maths also got hampered.

In the case of Raju, it so happened that one day his uncle came home and spoke to him. Raju did not open up. His uncle said “Raju why are you so Shy and Reserved ? Subsequently, in his School, Teacher asked Raju to answer a question. He did not open up. Teacher said ‘Raju why are so shy and reserved?

These instances indirectly created a BELIEF in Raju that ‘He is Shy and Reserved’ so much so that he is still unable to overcome his reserved nature.

In the friendship of Mamatha and Sunitha. Sunitha got close to Nalini. Nalini was jealous about sunitha’s friendship with Mamatha.  She made false allegations on Mamatha. Sunitha believed Nalini.  One day their friendship broke due to false beliefs created by Nalini about Mamatha.

Dear Toastmasters, now we know how Negative Beliefs impacts our Lives.  Negative Believes may be created by us due to Circumstances or by somebody consciously to discourage our Spirit.

It is important to identify our Negative Beliefs in respect of our Personality, Relationships and Skills and take action to overcome them.

It is possible with imbibing Positive Thoughts, Feelings and Action. Positive Beliefs creates Mellifluous Life and we deserve it.

Dear Toastmasters, all of us are already on the path of Positivity.  Can u guess that? 

We have taken a step to Overcome our Negative Beliefs.. Our Negative belief about our “Speaking and Communication Skills”.  That is why, we are here at Toastmasters.

I conclude with a quote of Tony Robbins:

Beliefs have the Power to Create and the Power to Destroy. Human beings have the awesome ability to take any Experience of their lives and create a Meaning.

Back to you Madam Toast Master.