Celebrating Success, by Bishan Rajapakse, MBChB, PhD

At the moment my world is inundated with study, work and exams.

As I am progressing through the arduous and challenging journey of completing specialist training in Emergency medicine, most aspects of my life outside medicine have taken a back seat, to dedicate focus towards the path of learning the matrix of what is is to be a specialist. I am doing what I feel is effective, and and have learned to possibly be helpful, such as reading widely in books, attending practice exams, studying alone and in groups. I have sometimes been sharing the highs and lows with others on the path, but mostly experiencing them alone, in a solitude that will never be known to the world at large (apart from in daring writings such at this).

Every time I try and logically explain the benefits of meditation– it doesn’t equate to the actual benefit.

Today I wake up with 4 hours sleep after a grueling day– and still have a smile largely because I woke up and sat for 5 minutes in silence, listening through awareness to my little nephew being dressed by my brother in the other room.

I am here, present, aware, and conscious.

Now I have a dream of surfing in the ocean today- whether it comes true is irrelevant to some degree- because during that present state awareness- I already have experienced surfing through imagination.

In a sense meditation allows me to simulate beneficial activities. I also simulated something that I am avoiding- like studying. I will now get up and try to do some questions as part of my exam prep.

Celebrating success

Celebrating success,
Is perhaps the real test,

Cherishing what has been already achieved,
Instead of allowing the glory to be thieved,

By the next goal,
And other reasons for not feeling whole,

Instead be in the know,
Like a boarder gliding through the snow,

With awareness of life’s ebb and flow,
In the act of a single breath.

Two days away from the hustle bustle of emergency medicine and I feel like a new person. A little meditation, some surf and hint of life music has such a healing touch. Sometimes in the space between the business and intensity of an active work-life lies the balance that perhaps we all strive for.  I by no means have found the perfect balance, but I feel that I am moving towards it experimenting in with work, and relaxation in a variety of forms. It is a daily practice rooted in breathing and the exploration of philosophies that brings meaning into my life.

We can always find our own definition of success, and it doesn’t have to require a definite endpoint. To date the best definition of success I have come across has been one that I heard from a person called Earl Nightingale who was a motivational speaker from the 60’s: “Success is the step-wise realization of a worthy ideal.”

Bishan is a doctor, surfer, meditator and blogger. He was born in Sri Lanka, immigrated to New Zealand and now resides in Australia. He is currently finishing off his Emergency Medicine specialist training in Sydney.  He has studied and practiced medicine in 5 countries over his 20 year career (US, UK, New Zealand, Australia and Sri Lanka), and has quite a global outlook to the culture of medicine. Follow him at www.bishansworld@wordpress.com. 

649 Replies to “Celebrating Success, by Bishan Rajapakse, MBChB, PhD”

  3. I have been exploring for a little for any high quality articles
    or blog posts in this sort of space . Exploring in Yahoo I eventually stumbled upon this web site.
    Studying this info So i’m glad to convey that I’ve
    an incredibly good uncanny feeling I discovered exactly
    what I needed. I so much for sure will make certain to
    do not disregard this website and provides it a look regularly.

    Feel free to visit my webpage http://www.helpformommies.com

    Reply

  15. Good day! This post couldn’t be written any better!
    Reading through this post reminds me of my old room mate! He always kept chatting about this.

    I will forward this post to him. Fairly certain he
    will have a good read. Many thanks for sharing!

    Feel free to visit my blog post gonebeachin.com

    Reply

  22. Thanks for some other fantastic article. The place else could anyone get that kind
    of information in such a perfect method of writing? I have a presentation next week, and I’m at the look for such information.

    My web site – riyapola.com

    Reply

  23. I must show my appreciation to this writer just for rescuing me
    from this circumstance. Right after researching through the internet and seeing strategies which were not pleasant,
    I believed my life was over. Existing without the solutions to the issues you’ve resolved through your main post is a crucial case, as well as the ones which could have negatively damaged my career if
    I had not discovered the blog. The natural talent and kindness in taking care
    of every aspect was precious. I don’t know what I would’ve done if I
    hadn’t discovered such a thing like this. I am able to at
    this time look forward to my future. Thanks for your time very much for the reliable and amazing
    guide. I won’t hesitate to refer your blog post to any person who would
    like support on this problem.

    Also visit my site – http://www.babybargains.com.au

    Reply

  24. I?m amazed, I have to admit. Rarely do I encounter a blog that?s equally educative and interesting, and without a doubt, you have hit the nail on the head.
    The problem is something that not enough men and women are speaking intelligently about.
    Now i’m very happy that I stumbled across this in my search for something concerning this.

    Look into my page; http://www.luckyclan.com

    Reply

  25. Excellent article. Keep posting such kind of information on your page.
    Im really impressed by it.[X-N-E-W-L-I-N-S-P-I-N-X]Hi there, You have performed an excellent job.

    I’ll certainly digg it and individually recommend to my friends.
    I’m confident they’ll be benefited from this site.

    Feel free to surf to my website: http://www.funkyfreeads.com

    Reply

  26. Definitely consider that that you stated. Your favorite justification appeared
    to be on the web the easiest factor to consider of.
    I say to you, I certainly get annoyed even as folks
    think about worries that they plainly do not recognise about.

    You managed to hit the nail upon the highest and also outlined out the
    entire thing without having side effect , other people could take a signal.
    Will probably be again to get more. Thanks!

    My web blog https://trainingteachers.org.za/groups/how-raise-libido-in-males-best-natural-in-order-to-increase-your-desire/

    Reply

  29. Hello i am kavin, its my first time to commenting anyplace, when i read this article i thought i could also make comment due to this sensible piece of writing.

    my site; Indiana

    Reply

  31. I would like to consider the opportunity of
    saying thanks to you for your professional advice I have continually enjoyed browsing your
    site. We are looking forward to the actual commencement of my school research and
    the general preparation would never have been complete without dropping by your site.
    If I may be of any assistance to others, I’d personally be thankful to help as a result of what I have learned from
    here.

    My blog post http://www.groovyfreeads.com/user/profile/387605

    Reply

  33. Please let me know if you’re looking for a writer for
    your blog. You have some really great articles and I think I would be a good
    asset. If you ever want to take some of the load off, I’d really like to write some content for your blog in exchange for a link back to mine.
    Please send me an e-mail if interested. Kudos!

    my web blog :: http://www.mailstreet.com

    Reply

  34. I needed to draft you a tiny observation to
    finally thank you very much over again for all the marvelous secrets you
    have provided on this site. It’s really remarkably generous of you giving
    freely what exactly a number of us would have supplied for an electronic book to help make some cash for themselves, especially seeing that
    you could possibly have done it if you ever considered necessary.
    Those techniques also served as the great way to be aware that
    other people have similar passion really like my very own to learn more
    and more in respect of this matter. I think there are many more fun times in the future for those who go through your website.

    my blog … productshipfree.com

    Reply

  35. I seldom leave a response, but I browsed some responses on this
    page Celebrating Success, by Bishan Rajapakse,
    MBChB, PhD – HealThySelf HealThyWorld. I do have a couple of questions for you if you do not mind.
    Could it be just me or do some of these remarks
    appear like they are written by brain dead individuals?
    😛 And, if you are writing on additional places, I would like to follow you.
    Would you list of the complete urls of all your public sites like your twitter feed,
    Facebook page or linkedin profile?

    Look into my site … firmware-unlock.com

    Reply

  38. Hello, Neat post. There is an issue with your site in web explorer,
    would test this? IE nonetheless is the marketplace chief
    and a big part of other folks will pass over your magnificent writing due to this problem.

    Also visit my homepage elandspirit.net

    Reply

  44. First off I want to say wonderful blog! I had a quick question that I’d like to ask
    if you do not mind. I was interested to find out
    how you center yourself and clear your head before writing.
    I’ve had a difficult time clearing my thoughts in getting my thoughts out.
    I truly do enjoy writing however it just seems like the first 10 to 15 minutes
    are usually lost simply just trying to figure out how to begin. Any recommendations or tips?
    Thank you!

    Here is my web-site: http://sphinxcompetition.org/__media__/js/netsoltrademark.php?d=www.helpformommies.com%2Fgroups%2Fcanvas-most-authentic-base-for-oil-painting-2017830605%2F

    Reply

  45. Thanks a lot for providing individuals with an extraordinarily terrific chance to read from this blog.
    It is always so awesome and also stuffed with a lot of fun for me and my
    office mates to search your web site at least thrice a week
    to study the new guidance you will have. And
    indeed, I’m also actually fascinated concerning the mind-boggling tips served by you.
    Certain 2 tips in this post are in truth the finest I’ve had.

    Here is my website Manual

    Reply

  49. My brother recommended I would possibly like this web site.

    He used to be entirely right. This submit truly made my
    day. You can not imagine simply how a lot time I had spent for this
    info! Thank you!

    Here is my homepage saro-decor.ru

    Reply

  50. I was wondering if you ever thought of changing the page layout
    of your blog? Its very well written; I love what youve
    got to say. But maybe you could a little more in the way of content so people could connect with it better.
    Youve got an awful lot of text for only having 1 or two pictures.
    Maybe you could space it out better?

    Visit my blog post: http://friendsoftibet.net/__media__/js/netsoltrademark.php?d=www.fidofuntv.com%2Fgroups%2Fprevent-acne-with-the-dietary-plan

    Reply

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *