सोमवार, 3 मार्च 2014

Rex Ideas For Action Conclive: A Galaxy Of Extraordinary Change Makers


Rex Ideas For Action Conclive: A Galaxy Of Extraordinary Change Makers

This blog cannot capture the extraordinary contributions being made by so-called ordinary people spread far, wide and deep in Indian society. They are the unsung heroes who are holding this nation together. It is their silent contribution that is providing harmony to a nation torn between various discordant forces. It was a privilege that I participated in the conclive and rubbed shoulders with what I call doyens of the `Contribution Industry`. That I got an opportunity to share space and stage with such purpose-driven people was reward itself. Though a huge personal moment, but in the overall contribution space of humanity, my receiving an award in recogntion of my work in the field of Reiki was the least important one in the conclive.


The mind and heart are still coming to terms with the extraordinary experience of having attended the Rex Ideas For Action Conclive, organsied in New Delhi from February 26-28, 2014 by iCONGO (International Confederation Of NGOs). Every moment spent at the conclive listening to extraordinary speeches is worth cherishing for a lifetime, though you know that what you witnessed was just the tip of the iceberg in terms of the kind of humane work that is taking place all aorund the world.

The speeches were not extraordinary because they were great examples of public speaking. They were extraordinary because the people who delivered it were doing far more than what they were saying. Over fifiy speeches spanning varied age groups simply created an energy and aura which comes only from the strongest of intent to do good to people. The audience did not evaluate the speaker, they simply watched dumbstruck at the contents of their work.

Just sample this. A gentleman by the name Mr Ravi Kalra shared how one day he was moved by seeing a dog and a human eating from the same garbage and decided to do something about it. And something he does! He picks up abandoned people from the streets in Delhi and nurses them at his The Earth Saviours Foundation home. He lets them die in his arms and provides them with dignity in death.

There was another speaker Deepa Malik, who is an Arjuna awardee and a swimmer. But that is not the whole story. She is a swimmer, biker and athlete despite being a paraplegic. She is paralyzed from waist down. Listening to her speak at the conclive was awe inspiring.

Then there was also Amala Akkineni, a celebrity film actress, who carried herself as just another volunteer. Her passion – to give dignity to animal rights.

There was another another speaker Mr Sunil Jain, a successful chartered accountant tied to a wheel chair due to polio affliction early in life. He spoke about how we cannot rid of our problems, and therefore the best way was to embrace a problem and dedicate our life for a cause. Surely, we found people who had dedicated their lives to a problem: rural development, senior citizens' welfare, women empowerment, etc, etc, etc.

This blog cannot capture the extraordinary contributions being made by so-called ordinary people spread far, wide and deep in Indian society. They are the unsung heroes who are holding this nation together. It is their silent contribution that is providing harmony to a nation torn between various discordant forces. It was a privilege that I participated in the conclive and rubbed shoulders with what I call doyens of the `Contribution Industry`. That I got an opportunity to share space and stage with such purpose-driven people was reward itself. Though a huge personal moment, but in the overall contribution space of humanity, my receiving an award in recogntion of my work in the field of Reiki was the least important one in the conclive.

I returned from the conclive humbler, more committed and empowered to continue to do the good work. For sure, a lifetime won't be enough to accomplish the humungous change that our fellow humans and fellow creatures deserve.


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