Risky Business
An Inconvenient Truth - Interesting title for what seems like an interesting documentary featuring Al Gore, who for a while was touted ‘The Next President of United States’
Saw a review on telly about this film which is about global warming. Al Gore seems to have quite a grip over the issue and makes his arguments very strongly and convincingly.
What captured my attention though was not just the movie but the man himself. Never paid much attention to Mr Gore earlier but this movie review made me stand up and take notice. It is quite a drastic change of paths, from running for Whitehouse to being in Hollywood. We usually have people travelling the other way around so I think it was a risk he took.
I have always admired people who listen to their heart, follow their true calling and challenge themselves. For I know its not easy. When one is able to meet certain benchmarks in their life it would be quite daunting to make a shift and enter the world of unknown.
One can’t make it big, actually one can’t make it to anywhere and to anything without taking risks. No matter how calculated a risk you take, it is after all a risk. What you are willing to risk tells you what you value in life.
Thinking of all the significant events in history it only becomes more evident that ‘Great deeds are usually wrought at great risks’
What are you prepared to risk
Is it hope or going down a slope
What are you prepared to win
Some hearts or just some bucks
What are you prepared to lose
Some sleep in the night or knowing you did right
What are you prepared to find
Light at end of the tunnel or a treasure at rainbow’s end
posted by dumbdodi at 8:42 am
70 Comments:
oh what a observation and insight. thanks thanks. for sharign this
@Known stranger
Now that was a quick comment, within seconds of me posting it :-)
Thank you so mcuh buddy
Highly inspiring poetry
hey dodi,
hope u are doing fine......
good one....
poem was interesting...
Good insight. I am a big fan of Al gore and actually voted for him. I think he is not going to run for the presidency any more.I am so glad he is making people aware of global warming with this new film.
Good luck to him in his endeavor of bringing attention to our beautiful climate that needs lots and lots of TLC. :)
Hi Dodi
I do like Al Gore... and have seen this film... It is very good!
Everybody should go see it!
Even George Bush... but no hope of him going to see it!
Thanks for this post...
You always make us aware of the important things...I do appreciate that!
Oh, about uploading your profile pic. I was not able to do mine....
I had a friend help me, and I do not know what he did... so sorry I
cannot help. But, I am sure there are many who could help you... maybe ask Starry!I bet she knows how to do it!
Have a great day!
I send luv n Huggggz!
Margie
Over to you ddd,
What are you prepared to
-say?
-do?
-write?
I like the poem.
Radhika,
As usual you bring up wonderful points for us all to consider. What are we willing to risk of ourselves to follow our hearts, our spirits, our passions, our essence? These are questions each one of us need to reflect on and challenge ourselves with.
It is wonderful to see a post from you.
Blessings to you!
well said
i'm sure there are many of us who still rue "the road not taken"
thank you
@Deepak Gopi
Thank you my friend, I am glad my poem could inspire
@Music Fan
I am fine, thank you for asking :-)
Those were real hurried lines, may be one of these days I will try and continue it...
@Starry Nights
Oh I am sorry he lost. Yes, he said in his interview he won't run again. I think he has more to offer without needing any titles anyways..he did seem an awesome chap
Thanks for coming by my friend, felt very nice
@Amit
Yes globe does need lots of TLC, thanks for stopping by mate!!!
@Margie
I will try and see the movie too. Marg you seem to be quite updated with latest releases ;-)
Oh I have to figure that thing about my profile pic...I am a bit shy to ask her.....
I did have a good day, it was warm today, took half day at work, went to the uni and lazed around with a friend for couple of hours on campus grass :-)...
@Ufukhati
Hi my dear friend. Nice to see you.
I am prepared to say the truth - mine as well as the world's as I see it
I am prepared to do everything I can, to better myself and better the world
I am prepared to write......donno that what Ufu....
I would have said: I am prepared to write when and what my heart speaks to me...but the truth is I don't write everything that happens
@Serenity
I wanted to see you before you came here..but you came first :-) Thanks for that
Thank you its wonderful to be back and see a post from myself too. I think blogging is a way of life for me now...and probably to all of us...it pains too much to not do it
@Floots
'The road not taken' and 'What ifs'. Playing it safe in life is I guess the biggest risk of all.
Thanks for coming by Floots
Perfect. I have nothing to add.
WB girl!
As usual GREAT topic and superb write-up.
The risks I take are usually very close to my heart. It's my calling. If my instincts say something should be tried, I go by it. If it says I should keep away, I keep away from it. It's basically what u want to do and what u think will fit.
**‘Great deeds are usually wrought at great risks’
Spot on! If we dun take chances in life, will there ever be any fun? I dislike ppl who dun wanna try anything out just cos they fear of failing. I say TRY..then only u'll know whether u can or cannot. B4 that u will never know. Even if u fail, atleats u tried.
Keshi.
You are so right. These people amaze me. I recently read about John Wood who left a wonderful job at Microsoft to do charity work. Some times I get very inspired. In such cases, I look at my out standing loans and am slapped back into my reuglar world.
you make perfect sense!!!
;-))
Excellent post, and great writing, very interestingly said, about Gore, you made me remember that I did vote for him. At the time I was less of an environmentalist, I have since, thanks in part to people like you, and blogging, increased my appreciation and even advocacy of it. In short, I now have a better appreciation of Gore, I might even see the movie, again, thanks to you!
You are an inspiring commentor as well as poster, a voice to be looked forward to, glad to hear from you always. Be as critical as you feel, be yourself, you are valid and you will be considered always worthy of attention and one to learn from, even from an old man like myself.
I hope your job and schooling endeavors work out without too much pain, without too much sacrifice, without too much disruption in your life. But like you said in your fine little poem, you have to make the leap where you see fit, and take the risk, there are always risks to progressive moves. Take care of yourself, be yourself, and much love to you, Radhika, Dodi.
dumbdodi
u must be a blonde
wishing me happy bday
when its over
TANKS
Some people don't enjoy their lives because they are not taking enough risks or are taking too many!
Radhika,I am a risk-taker but I have been a risk-avoider, as well.Me started shrimp culture immediately after my engineering gradn..Taken risk to mint money..but when virus got affected deliberately wound up the business and changed my field to my original engg profession..Like dint wanna take further risk..hehe..
And well,One of my friends has been miserable in his job. He has great talents and options but will not take the risk to change. Not making a decision to risk has drained his energy, his motivation-and has cost him dearly..And some people're always willing to take risks whatever the outcomes may be like my dad..Sort of risk addiction..Hmmmm..i think there's a movie with a tagline,"risk addiction"...haha..
Btw how's u buddy? Taken a very long gap to post this one..Seems busy..
take care
@Rob...Thank you
@Keshi...my darling friend
I go by my instincts too but I am no dare devil. I mean I do brave and take chances but then I worry and get scared. But I do take risks :-) Have taken some big ones so far, looking back I feel now how big risks were and shivers run my spine when I think about what could have happened if they didn't go according to the plans.
Nevertheless I will go where my heart wants me to go
@Twisted DNA
oh yeah loans..loans..tell me about it....
But hope we still get some chance to do something inspite of our loan webs. I really envy/admire people who are debt free. How do they do it man!!!
@deepsat...oh thanks
@Jim
You are so kind and encouraging. I had a terrible day today actually, real bad. But I visited my blog and others and there were messages of good wishes from you and others and I felt reassured.Teething problems I am having going back to the Uni...hope will get through them soon but as you said without too many disruptions.
Attention even from an old man like you...hehehehe Jim :-)
@saby
Now I ought to be careful, after reading keshi's post on you.
Anyways in my 'what may come' attitude here I go...
Me Blonde...No I am not...don't try to please and amuse yourself :-)But I do have many glorious blonde moments.
Anyways thanks for getting back to me ,I know wishes were belated but its the thought that counts (thats what you were supposed to say)
@GD
Royala Business, GD I have not heard of anyone making money in it, only heard of people losing out. :-( sorry about that but I am glad you seem happy where you are.
I have taken few risks too actually. Got married very early when neither of us were settled,moved/moving careers. You know I actually worked with a telugu TV channel for a while as well, and while leaving it did some anchoring too in Telugu (Language which I can barely speak and can't read and write)It was fun!!!
And about my gap, yeah I am taking some chances now as well, hope they go through fine though. I have enrolled myself for a masters here in UK. So I have/am busy with loads of things right now.But I hope to be regular now
Hi..
Very interesting...d poems, d ideas, d insights behind every poetry...it's really incredible!!
Most inportant:
D words u use so simple[not bombering] but so powerful to convey d message..
Nice to land on ur blog..
Roy
Hi Radhika
well thought out
even better laid out
well deep & profound
well of wisdom lost & found
PS - Have a magical weekend!
Al gore is an Hollywood actor?
The Poem in the last was very nice. Have a wonderful weekend dear:)
Excellent poem!
I still don't know what really matters more. Money or fame? I think Love.
@Roy
Welcome to my blog :-)Thank you Roy for all your kind words.
About me not used difficult words, the truth I don't know many hehehehe. So It is true than that sometimes 'Ignorance is a Bliss'
See you soon Roy
@Quasar
Thanks you for your comments. I had a nice weekend. Had great fun
@Jeevan
Al Gore is not exactly a Hollywood actor, he actually used to be a politician who recently featured in the documentary I mentioned.
I am glad you liked the poem Jeevan. Wishes to you too
@Imemine
Well if I had a choice between money and fame I would go for MOLLAH...MOney MOney MOney...;-)
But if there was a choice between money and love, without any doubt would go for love.
me too..I have taken some very scar risks :) But Im happy i did. Cos if not for em, I'd really not be me.
Follow ur heart indeed!
Keshi.
Hey honey I am back, great posts.
I liked the poem a lot. Life is a gamble and one has no choice but to take it and play the game.
No matter how much you plan there will still be things left to chance.
Hi Dumbdodi, I think your post is not about life being a gamble as Rhea says but about one being pro-active in life.
Your poem conveys so much in a few eloquent words. Carpe Deum! (Seize The Day!)
Love your poem! i haven't yet seen Al Gore's movie about Global warming, I believe Global warming is happening now...my father-in-law in El Paso Texas had his roof cave in due to rain! it hardly ever rains like that in El Paso. lots of people dealing with roof damage,and it's not even rain season yet.
Good one again Rads...
I agree we need to take risks. But having taken some myself, some turned out good, some turned out bad. But all of these experiences make you wiser.
Though I would say one shouldn't make rash decisions and take risks, one should try and make contingency plans and then go ahead. Thats the lesson I learnt
What a great write, do I need to add anything to this....just one word MORE
***scary
Superb blog... keep that running... and nice poem...
"I have always admired people who listen to their heart, follow their true calling and challenge themselves."
Very true!:) I agree cent percent, but its seldom few!
@Keshi
It comes as no surprise that you are a risk taker babes...and what you say is true, if not for 'em we won't be us
@Rhea
Welcome back :-)
I am glad you liked the poem, yes they are always things left to chance..I agree
@Bazza
'Pro-active' in life...yeah thats what I meant but you gave me a good word :-) thanks....
Yesterday the day seized me...but today I am determined to return its gesture
@Kathy
Oh...yes temperature everywhere is becoming more and more unpredictable...Global warming is the biggest world problem probably after terrorism
@Moses...
Thanks sweets
@Malcolm
Thanks for your wise advise, we got to make contingency plans. Agreed
@Plus Ultra
Thanks for coming by doctor :-) and for your kind words
@Ketan
Welcome to me blog Ketan. I will keep it running hope you keep coming. I tried visiting you as well but your blog hasn't been made public :-(
@Alex
Hulllo
Yes....more and more people are taking challenges and getting out of the comfort zones
Thats great!
Wish you a happy weekend! :)
I was just passing by,stopped here to say have a wonderful Vijaya dashami.
Hi Radhika
A little something for you
Video-Tron-ics
youtube
Inner life of a cell. - Enjoy!
Saw it to and then witnessed first hand some of the implications, I hope more are listening...
Thanks for the reminder Dumbdodi. I believe glbal warming is a reality. It's scary how the weather pattern has changed in so many places I've travelled to. Hope you are well.
@Alex
Oh thanks for stopping by again :-)..and where have I been tagged..I ahve to check that out!!!
@Deepak Gopi
Thanks for the Dusherra wishes..wish you the same my friend
@Quasar
Great video thank you...great images and awesome music...it is quite a master piece..thanks for sharing that with me
@Kuan Gung
Thanks for coming by...I hope I have a voice and the content to reach more..and make some difference
@Don
Yes..I agree..weather everywhere seems to be taking us by surprise....it is a very big problem- this global warming
I am well Don, thank you for asking
Dont know much abt Al Gore..but i like the poem and also now i wanna know abt Al Gore also.
Keep posting......
@Prashant
Thank you
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