Morning Sunshine

Just thought of writing my mind, many may not agree, my purpose will be fulfilled even if one gets motivated

My visa journey spans from 2013 to 2017, but never I had worried for the long time it took, I gave priority to things which I considered were significant in my life. Although the idea of going to Australia happened in 2003 at the time I was selecting a college for the engineering program.


During school days, exams ended around 15th and results were declared on 30th, new session started thereafter, the period between 15-30 was the best days, no worries of anything, just enjoyment, I used to get up earlier than usual, just to explore the places around my house in the morning breeze, read comics and even newspaper which was not that exciting when school session started, I used to enjoy that every moment within those 15 days.

the period between visa application and grant letter is something like those 15 days, no worries of English test, arranging RNR letter, going for PCC etc, we are free to relax and do what we have been missing for many months/years, we are looking forward to enter a prospering country, a hopefully good future, but in this wait many don't realize the golden time we have in hand, we should enjoy life, we have invested a lot of time after visa, this is the time when we should invest in ourselves, our mind, our body. our skills. Visa will come eventually but we shouldn't miss the opportune moment
to develop ourselves.

The waiting time takes a toll and I have seen even seasoned person falling prey to it, but let us at least try to overcome that, we can invest time in

- read a book or whatever stuff we like
- develop fitness by yoga, walking/running, join a gym
- learning a different language - not English, something else, like we have so many languages in our own country which we can learn and practice, this activity is one which interests me, so far I have been able to speak Bengali & odiya, not fluently but to some extent, there was a time when I was conversant in Tamil but unfortunately I lost touch, I will try to gain grip again
- painting, gaming
- take a break, enjoy a holiday
- volunteer for an orphanage or an old age home
- work towards improving your technical skills which can help you in job search in the new country
- or anything which gives you peace

We are so much engulfed by elements of visa journey that we miss to realize the things beyond this, the sunshine we are not able to visualize. Remember, PTE/IELTS, Eoi, visa, Job etc are just part of a journey, we have a life larger than that. Meet new persons, make companions for life not just for small steps of visa journey, stay away from negative people, enjoy time with family members, visit your hometown, your ancestral place, and yeah do keep DIBP informed of your travels, let them know you have a life beyond visa journey, DIBP will be pleased to know that the applicant is a person who enjoys life.


Regarding how I spent my time after visa application, I kept myself busy with a significant project and I was able to convert it into reality before I got the visa, I am not at liberty to share this thing in the forum.

Good morning and Have a Great Life

Jai Maaheshmathi (Victory to Life)

Lessons of Life

Written by a 90 year old

This is something we should all read at least once a week!!!!! Make sure you read to the end!!!!!!

"To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 42 lessons life taught me. It is the most requested column I've ever written.

My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.

3. Life is too short – enjoy it..

4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and family will.

5. Pay off your credit cards every month.

6. You don't have to win every argument. Stay true to yourself.

7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.

8. Save for retirement starting with your first pay check.

9. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

10. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.

11. It's OK to let your children see you cry.

 12. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

13. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it...

14 Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.

15. Get rid of anything that isn't useful. Clutter weighs you down in many ways.

16. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.

17. It's never too late to be happy. But it’s all up to you and no one else.

18. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.

19. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.

20. Over prepare, then go with the flow.

21. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.

22. The most important sex organ is the brain.

23. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.

24. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'

25. Always choose life.

26. Forgive but don’t forget.

27. What other people think of you is none of your business.

28. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.

29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

30. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does..

31. Believe in miracles.

32. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.

33. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.

34. Your children get only one childhood.

35. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

36. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.

37. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.

38. Envy is a waste of time. Accept what you already have not what you need.

39. The best is yet to come...

40. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

41. Yield.

42. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."

Mom & Dad

Beautiful letter written by a father & mother to his son & daughter.

The words are actually applicable to all of us, young or old, children or parents.!

All parents can use this in their teachings to their children.

Dear son & daughter

We are writing this to you because of 3 (three) reasons:

1. Life, fortune and mishaps are unpredictable, nobody knows how long he lives. Some words are better said early.

2. We are your parents, and if we don't tell you these, no one else will.

3. What is written is our own personal bitter experiences that perhaps could save you a lot of unnecessary heartaches. Remember the following as you go through life

1. Do not bear grudge towards those who are not good to you. No one has the responsibility of treating you well, except your mother & I.

To those who are good to you, you have to treasure it and be thankful, and ALSO you have to be cautious, because, everyone has a motive for every move. When a person is good to you, it does not mean he really likes you. You have to be careful, don't hastily regard him as a real friend.

2. No one is indispensable, nothing is in the world that you must possess.

Once you understand this idea, it would be easier for you to go through life when people around you don't want you anymore, or when you lose what/who you love the most.

3. Life is short.

When you waste your life today, tomorrow you would find that life is leaving you. The earlier you treasure your life, the better you enjoy life.

4. Love is but a transient feeling, and this feeling would fade with time and with one's mood. If your so called loved one leaves you, be patient, time will wash away your aches and sadness.

Don't over exaggerate the beauty and sweetness of love, and don't over exaggerate the sadness of falling out of love.

5. A lot of successful people did not receive a good education, that does not mean that you can be successful by not studying hard! Whatever knowledge you gain is your weapon in life.

One can go from rags to riches, but one has to start from some rags!

6. I do not expect you to financially support me when I am old, neither  would I financially support your whole life. My responsibility as a supporter ends when you are grown up. After that, you decide whether  you want to travel in a public transport or in your limousine, whether rich or poor.

7. You honour your words, but don't expect others to be so. You can be good to people, but don't expect people to be good to you. If you don't understand this, you would end up with unnecessary troubles.

8. I have bought for lottery tickets for years, but I could never strike any prize. That shows if you want to be rich, you have to work hard! There is no free lunch!

9. No matter how much time we have with you, let's treasure the time we have together. We do not know if we would meet again in our next life.

 Your Dad & Mom

Read it twice

Ask your son and daughter to read it thrice.