BE GOOD: FEEL GOOD

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Do someone a favour.

 

Accept imperfection.

 

Empathise with someone.

 

Be thankful.

 

Be Patient.

 

Reach out after an argument.

 

Be genuinely enthusiastic.

 

Accept mistakes as part of life.

 

Have fun.

 

Stop feeling sorry for yourself.

 

Do not forget the big picture.

 

Be Kind.

 

Collaborate not command.

 

Be curious.

 

Be who you are.

 

Maintain Focus.

 

Drive away fear.

 

Be positive.

 

Be realistic.

 

Pursue happiness.

 

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SHIQURDU 17

  • Shiqurdu is a collection of thoughts. Although an odd sounding name, but felt appropriate for the collection.

 

  • These are simplified quotes in Hurdu (Hurdu being a mix of Hindi and Urdu akin to Hinglish i.e., hindi and english). Although in some cases the language has been simplified but attempt has been made to retain the thought and the poetic flavor.

 

  • These thoughts have been picked up from various publications. Credit goes to all the original writers who penned down these deep meaning messages.

 

98

तू जिंदगी को जी,

उसे समझने की कोशिश ना कर।

चलते वक़्त के साथ तू भी चल, वक्त को

बदलने की कोशिश न कर..

 

99

सवाल सी ज़िन्दगी हैं, जवाब नहीं कोई…

शोर तो बहोत हैं, पर आवाज नहीं कोई

 

100

मुकद्दर की किताब

साँसे गिनती की

और..

ख्वाहिशें बेहिसाब

 

101

भविष्य सिर्फ हाथों की लकीरों में दर्ज़ नहीं होता

नसीब तो उनका भी होता है जिनका हाथ नहीं होता

 

102

दिल से फैसला करो

दिमाग तरकीब निकाल लेगा

 

103

जिसकी कदर करो वह वक़्त नहीं देता

जिसको वक़्त दो वह कदर नहीं करता

 

104

मेरे सजदों की इबादत

हाथ उठा कर सबकी जिंदगी मांगी

सर झुका कर सबकी ख़ुशी मांगी

 

105

कुछ कह गए, कुछ सह गए,

कुछ कहते कहते रह गए,

इस छुपने छुपाने के खेल में,

जाने कितने रिश्ते डह गए,

 

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Basics of Airpower Application

It is always good to remember the basics at all the times.

With the ongoing debate about proposed organisational changes, it will be worthwhile revisiting the basics related to application of airpower.

Effective airpower application requires a unique perspective. This perspective has been formed through a century of air operations experience.

Following quotes, principles, guidelines and tenets are part of  doctrinal publications of the air Forces world over.

 

Air warfare cannot be separated into little packets; it knows no boundaries on land and sea other than those imposed by the radius of action of the aircraft; it is a unity and demands unity of command.

 

-Air Marshal Arthur Tedder

 

 

The other Services have air arms—magnificent air arms—but their air arms must fit within their Services, each with a fundamentally different focus. So those air arms, when in competition with the primary focus of their Services, will often end up on the short end, where the priorities for resources may lead to shortfalls or decisions that are suboptimum. It is therefore important to understand that the core competencies of [airpower] are optional for the other Services. They can elect to play or not play in that arena. But if the nation is to remain capable and competent in air and space [sic], someone must pay attention across the whole spectrum; that is why there is an Air Force.

-General Ronald R. Fogleman,

15th Chief of Staff, USAF

 

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