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.