A resolution for 2010

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SHERYL DIXIT examines the year gone past and plans for the one ahead do, and that their logic is simple, instinctive and wonderfully insightful. I learned that cruelty comes in many forms, that trust and betrayal are synonymous and that the power of affection is the strongest emotion in my life. I learned to trust my instinct and to be thankful to an omniscient presence who, in some indefinable way, always protects me and my family.

As 2009 drew to a close, I began to wonder if it would be worth opening a doc and speed-typing a few New Year’s resolutions. Of course, laziness and good food made short work of that thought, and now that 2010 is well upon us and I have a deadline to meet, I have decided to put the last year into perspective and think about what this year has on offer.

For me, 2009 was a year of revelations, particularly in the latter half, and specifically during my trip to India. I guess living in Australia lulls one into a sense of comfortable balance and routine ennui, so being up against it in India certainly caused an upheaval in my relatively placid life. However, some memories are best forgotten as we glide into the New Year, and I guess this was one of the most important lessons that I learned from the past year – to haul up one’s chaddis and move on!

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2010 would have been a year like any other for me, if it wasn’t for all that I learned and experienced in India. I would have gone through another year without realising the value of family and their unspoken, but unshakeable support. My good friends would have continued to be entities on Facebook and Outlook, without the reassuring intimacy that only actual contact can bring. I learned to see people from a different perspective, from the humble istriwala by the side of the road, sifting coals to reload his iron to the wealthy, living in the lap of luxury and making sure everyone around knows it. I realised that children have the ability to comprehend much more that we think they

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Fiji Indian Hindu family from Sydney, seek alliance for son, age 26, Australian citizen, fair, educated, 160 cm. Seeking bride under 25 years, slim, fair, sincere and pleasant personality. Contact parents at PO Box 502 Plumpton NSW 2761 or email at hum772009@gmail.com

Which is why, this year, I have decided to make one single New Year’s resolution. To be a better person. In every way, on many levels – physical, moral, emotional, social, perhaps I can even endeavour to be politically correct, an area in which I sadly lack common sense. I want to shape up a bit, having finally convinced myself that regular exercise is indeed good for health. I hope to lock away my excuse about housework being an adequate substitute or feigning tiredness to mask sheer laziness.

On a moral level, I hope to be less judgemental and more compassionate, to listen more, “even to the dull and the ignorant…they too have their story.” I want to think before I talk, and to never, ever commit an act of deliberate cruelty to any being, in word, deed or even thought, if that’s humanly possible. Well, that last one will certainly be a tall order, but I can try!

On an emotional level, I want to try and not lose my temper, particularly when some jerk in the car behind me keeps flashing his headlights to make me change lanes and also when my kids are being their cheeky selves. I want to learn how to take a deep breath and count to ten before losing all rational thought, regardless of how provoking the situation may be. I have had little success with this one too, but fellowmums console me that yelling at your kids is an essential part of a mother’s job description. On a social level, I want to give more to society than just articles on how to live life, and I am determined to make this happen.

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I have deliberately left out forgiveness of slights, insults or people I dislike, because if I did, I would be up for sainthood. I am not a forgiving person. I brood, ruminate, occasionally even forget, but I don’t forgive. It’s an unpleasant and certainly unchristian trait in one who was brought up with the highest ethics of the religion.

In retrospect, I realise that I’ve set the bar a mite high, but if I can get through a day, a week, a month or even this year by achieving any or all of the above, I think it will make a difference to my life. It is probably one of the most clichéd lines in the world, but the important thing is to try

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Like the rest of humanity, I wonder what 2010 will have in store for me. There will be challenges, opportunities, and at the same time, disappointments and perhaps even tragedy. But with the resilience of the rest of humanity, we will all plod through the year and as it draws to a close, we will either heave a sigh of relief or look back with regret at its passing. But whatever the year ahead brings all of us, I hope it will be one that has its fair share of moments filled with joy and laughter, happiness and contentment. And that is my wish to all of you, even those who haven’t made a single resolution and don’t intend making any. Find time to enjoy this year, be at peace with yourself and the world at large, and in the words of Max Ehrmann, strive to be happy.

Australian citizen, Indian origin male, uni educated, govt job, own house, mid 40s, seeks honest Indian/ Fiji Indian lady for marriage. Please send details to email: tamave@hotmail.com or phone 0404 263 400.

Indian Catholic gentleman, 38 years, innocently divorced, handsome, responsible and affectionate nature, excellent family background, requests to meet a girlfriend or a female in matrimonial alliance. Hindu vegetarian lady welcome; nationality, religion or caste no barrier. Detailed information will be given in person. Please contact me by phone for appointment: (02) 9676 2512 or 0419 792 947.

AGujarati Brahmin family invites proposals for their pure vegetarian, non-smoker, non-drinker, broadminded, family oriented son, Permanent Resident of Australia, 24 years, 5’ 7”, B.E.Mechanical Engineer, settled in Perth. Alliances are sought from well educated, family oriented, spiritual and good looking girls from well cultured Gujarati families. Initial contact can be made at kulfunda@ gmail.com or 0402 433 385. recent pictures to Meghna.joshi@ato.gov. au or contact 0433 613 676.

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Sister and brother-in-law seek a suitable groom for a lovely Hindu Punjabi Brahmin girl, professionally qualified. Family well settled in India. Seeking a 25-29-year-old, professionally qualified match, with strong cultural and family background. Please email bio data and recent pictures to mittalarvind@hotmail. com or contact on 0421 669 534.

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Sister seeks suitable bride for her handsome professionally qualified Punjabi Hindu Brahmin boy 27 working as MBA in HR department in a reputed company in India. Boy teetotaller and belongs to well respected and well to do family in India. Please respond to sharmamona26@yahoo.com.au or call at 0433 602 032.

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Sister and brother-in-law seek suitable groom for Gujarati Brahmin girl, professionally qualified. Family well settled in India. Seeking 26-29 year old, qualified match with strong cultural and family background. Please email biodata and

Parents seek educated and wellsettled boy for Hindu Punjabi girl, IT professional, Australian citizen, born 1977, 5’ 6” slim, never married. Please send details and recent, clear photo to vnsb2009@gmail.com

Australian resident, born December 74, 5’ 3” slim, fair, Hindu Punjabi Khatri girl, never married, seeks Hindu Punjabi educated boy. Please send details and recent photo to ranjeev333@yahoo.com phone 0061432 020 702.

Sister and brother-in-law invite well settled/educated match for a lovely Jatt Sikh girl, 24 / 5’6”, completing IT in May 2010 (USA), plans to settle in Australia. Early marriage. Caste no bar. Seeking a suitable match with strong family values. Genuine enquiries please e-mail to shaadi1109@gmail.com with biodata and recent photo.

Seeking a groom for sister who is very warm hearted, caring, attractive, good cook and home-maker. Never married, 47-year-old Hindu Marathi. Hotel management qualified. Can work in Australia as a Certified Cook. Half of the family based in Australia. Australian PR or citizen only. Please email at rnita45@ yahoo.com

Seeking alliance for our 24-year old, 5”4’ beautiful Sikh daughter. She is a finance professional with strong family values. We are settled in Sydney for many years. Please send your details and photo at kuldeeponly@gmail.com

Brother seek suitable groom for Hindu Gupta girl, professionally qualified. Family well settled in India. Seeking a 2830 year old, professionaly qualified match, with strong family values. Please send biodata and recent picture to vikjas@gmail. com or contact 0401-318-439.