AOL and the Marketing Aspect

Once again SIMC proved itself and started the second semester on the very next day after first semester exams. Ok, absolutely fine, we are equipped with all superhuman capabilities to cop up with these kind of situations. Now what is there in store for us- 'the lost in wildernesses'?

The workshop was announced at 8 am and fortunately I woke up at 7.40. As usual, a bit startled and puzzled I started my day, giving a pitiful glance to Darpan and Kausik who were still sleeping. Started with brushing, I finished all the early morning chores by 8.05. Rushing my way to the class I heard an unearthly voice from sky; ‘the classes will start at 9 am only’. God! you are so great, I looked at the sky to thank God, only to find Rejil’s D-Peck standing on the third floor.

The first workshop was my favourite topic ‘Marketing Management’. Though a bit sleepy, I enjoyed the whole session. Though there were complaints like it was a repetition of earlier marketing classes, I guess marketing is worth studying again & again.

Here comes the twist in the story. Till the day before AOL was America Online for me and suddenly it turned to ‘Art of Living’.

Fade in to Flashback:

Amma (My mom): You should control your short temper or your life will be a total mess.
Midhun: Amma, I don’t like advice
A: But you should attend some meditation courses to keep yourself calm.
M: I don’t believe in such things
A: I heard that ‘art of living’ is a good course for overall development of emotional stability.
M: I don’t believe in demigods (Still I don’t ;) )
A: Its not about a demigod, it is for you
M: Amma, you better stop or I’m going out
With love and prayer for son’s well being ‘Amma’ stops

Fade out
Now, it’s a matter of attendance, a part of 75%, cant help avoiding it. Attended four classes and till the date, what I gained is muscle pain on various parts of the body, learnt Ujjai 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 and Sudarshan kriya. Also I’m practising to do five kind deeds a day as a part of take home assignments.

On a serious note, till the date I don’t feel much psychological or spiritual change. I’m leaving the ‘course’ now as I’m returning home and I’ve to submit a lot many assignments before that. Thanks Mr. ‘Easily Irritable’ instructor and team.

My lesson: I learnt that 'marketing aspect' is important to everything including AOL, but dear Sree Sree sir, your package is not alluring for me. After continously breathing for 45 minutes to one hour it is obvious that everyone will feel some or other kind of weird feeling.So market the programme well, all the best for you.

I'm as kind as earlier, as loving and caring as earlier and I believe in my uniqueness.

Others refer this for further reading www.coconaughty.blogspot.com :)

PS: Five days and I’m coming home; no one knows how much I miss everything and everyone, as a matter of fact I never gave any clue about it, anywhere.