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In an era where rabid commercialism rules
the roost and the media seeks to pander
to the lowest denominator to sell its wares,
with truth and sobriety sacrificed at the
altar of Mammon, Frozen Thoughts stands
out as a glorious exception to the rule.
Each issue is an eclectic mix of the sublime
and the inspirational, affording readers
not only the mere reading pleasure but also
stirring and moving them to develop social
consciousness as the ‘Unposted Letter’
advocates a love for our fellow beings and
an awareness of the plight of the have-nots,
who unfortunately are a majority in our
country. Indifference, cynicism and rhetoric
will lead us nowhere. A simple good deed
could make a world of difference. I am certain
that FT will continue to render yeoman service
to its readers and through them to the community
at large through its future issues too.
My kudos to FT and I wish more strength
to your elbow.
Aravind C V, Bangalore
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There is learning in every sentence of
Paraman's article. Each word in this writing
is powerful. Thanks to Paraman for writing
such a transforming article. Let me flow
the Michael Phelps's way.
Mukunthan Narasimhan, New York
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Just sharing a thought dear friend... Some
of the articles in the recent issue of Frozen
Thoughts are related to 'Who am I?' and
flipping through these pages, the frozen
folds of my brain thawed down to reveal
an equation I read as a kid. This has had
an immense impact in my life and I would
wish to share it through your pages.
“Man is but a fraction,
The numerator is what he is,
The denominator is what he thinks he is,
Greater the denominator,
Smaller the fraction.”
Sultan Ahmed Ismail, Chennai
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I have been reading Frozen Thoughts for
the past two years. The content and quality
of the articles are always very good and
decent. The articles which are about relationships
bring out the emotions very well. But I
feel most of the articles seem to be of
high standard, which targets only professionals
and business people. Can we have some articles,
which are humorous? ‘Intimate Strangers’
should be a regular column. Hope FT team
will take our suggestions and maintain this
quality forever.
Vidhya S, Chennai
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‘Don't judge a book by its cover'
goes the cliché. But who doesn't
get attracted to a book by its cover? Truly
speaking, the beautiful designing of the
cover page of FT actually drew me into reading
this life changing magazine. Since then
FT (Frozen Thoughts) is being the FT (First
Thing) in setting out my days. I should
appreciate the FT team for not only giving
us life changing articles, but also for
the marvellous cover pictures and relevant
photographs attached to each and every article.
Every time I see FT, the very picture on
the cover page rejuvenates me and restores
in me all good hopes and trust back into
life. The excellent photographs attached
to every article lure me to peer into it
and eventually get me engrossed in it! Kudos
and hearty wishes for such great designing!
Padma Gopal, Chennai
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I head a residential school. It is heartening
to write that Frozen Thoughts has been the
most sought after magazine by all of us.
Almost all my staff read Frozen Thoughts
regularly from cover to cover, and share
those important gems with our students.
What a way to reach the student community!
My assembly talks on Mondays, as the Principal,
are invariably on topics that I read in
Frozen Thoughts. ‘Unposted Letter’
is photocopied and pinned in our staff noticeboard
the day Frozen Thoughts is received. The
entire school community is grateful to you
for introducing the realities of life to
us.
Ganesan V, Mettupalayam
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With increasing power and success there
is always an increase in responsibility.
Failing to recognize this will certainly
lead to a fall. FT is flimsily able to balance
this success and responsibility aspects
and I have never come across any other magazine,
which successfully withstands the pressure
of growing and changing expectations of
readers. Limitations cannot limit you. Great
going. God be with you.
Naachimuthu K P, Salem
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I am based in Chennai, and have been in
publishing trade for over 30 years! I teach
Brand Management and Corporate Image building
and soon my first book will be released.
I have, during my days with Doubleday Inc,
owned by Feffer and Simons, handled over
300 magazines, and also while working with
HBM Singapore we had nearly forty magazines.
Most of them were printed in HK, Singapore,
Italy.
Let me be very candid. FT is one of the
BEST magazines I have ever read in my life!!!
(I just finished my 59th B'day!!!) In fact
the chemistry of reading or should I say
the physics of reading - is sharing the
author's thoughts and all the articles featured
trigger thoughts in the reader and this
is a very difficult job of any publisher.
If at all one has to give a positive side
of 'reading between lines' I bet you folks
have a hidden agenda of being responsible
to create value to the society. And this
is where you score 100/100. Honestly, my
wisdom tooth is finally active!!! The content
is so good and informative, thoughts come
alive really, editorials first class, production
value superb... wait.... I am looking for
few more great adjectives!!!! The production
quality - including the paper used, fonts
for features, is of international standard....
and no wonder you are able to sell space
for ads... Great Work! Keep it up!!! I am
bankrupt in my vocabulary to say any thing
more....
Ravi Shivram, Chennai
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It's been a while,
Having started reading this magazine of
delight!
And been truly inspired,
By the genuine posts piled,
My passion has grown no doubt
As long as River Nile!
One year down the line,
I cherish the moments divine,
Few more are on the cards,
And if anything is as per the past,
I'm bound to have a Blast!
And I landed up in this maze,
Reading with a question marked face,
But was more than amused,
When I saw some write-ups genuinely phrased.
The strangest philosophy enwrapped in 'Awakening'
that I'll shout it loud,
'Voice of Love' is all, but not life without!
Browsing forth into the post of 'Unposted
Letter',
Is the editor's simply Atomic chit and chatter!
Nurturing into the 'Health Glance' coup
d'oeil,
The workouts and diet recipes with all,
but oil!
Chew the Cud or 'Chew the Gum',
The more you chew, the more the plumb!
Making Lasting 'Impressions' in this biography
section,
No matter what you think, it's not any fiction!
Straight line, stream line, so, know your
'Body Line',
Taking care of your health and mind; keep
it fit and fine!
Wise and Campy Thoughts pouring into 'Wisdom
Thoughts',
Apply them in your life and drain all the
dirty spots!
The section I love is 'PLUS' and 'Quotes',
I always ponder from they gather all these
witty notes!
When all that Matters is 'Alma Mater',
Helping one realise oneself, no matter!
But of course any praise of FT is all but
incomplete,
If I don't mention that 'Clarity is Power'
is a treat!
Nithya
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Helen Keller's saying, “The best
and the most beautiful things in the world
cannot be seen or even touched. They must
be felt with heart,” reminds me of
FT. FT is one magazine which helps us stay
focussed, motivated and supercharged amidst
the hustle and bustle of today's world.
I have met with lot of failures and problems.
Often I get dejected. FT taught me one thing,
“No problem lasts forever. Whatever
we experience in this ever-changing life
is sure to pass, even pain.” FT helped
me gain clarity and insight into the design
of self. Now I am placed in a big IT company.
I thank FT for making me realise that success
is to be measured not by the position one
has reached in life, but by the obstacles
he has overcome. Voice of Love taught me
that happiness is the spiritual experience
of living every minute with love, grace
and gratitude. And he who is filled with
love is filled with God himself. Nothing
will uplift you more than powerful and inspiring
words. A daily dose of motivation helps
us to cope with the challenges we face daily,
giving us strength and reinforcing our beliefs
in our own abilities. There is no better
way to start the day than having a motivational
and inspirational quote with your coffee.
Get started with FT.
Vijayalakshmi Manikandan, Trichy
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Hats off to the illustrious FT team! I
pray to Almighty for all of you Ayushman
Bhava. In the April'08 issue, at the outset
I couldn't comprehend the statement, “In
pushing the lower the higher delights.”
But as I went through the article, as expressed
by Avyakta, I just couldn't control my tears.
Can anyone express such a sublime concept
in a better manner? Preeta Krishna's musings
on her observation of her baby leading to
God's leelas - what a terrific analogy!
Simply great! For the past three years I
have been a regular reader of this unique
magazine. I have been a teacher from nursery
level to college level for more than 36
years, moving heaven and earth to inculcate
values among my students. Still, as a teacher-educator,
I strive for the same among future teachers.
I never imagined that such an attempt could
be made through a magazine like Frozen Thoughts.
All educational institutions need to subscribe
for FT. Every article is to be read deeply,
chewed and digested. Certainly it would
transform the world into a better place
to live in for the future generation. May
God be with you in all your endeavours.
Spiritually yours,
Sasikalaa AR, Chennai
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I am 15. I love FT and I'm always eager
to get the next issue of FT. I am very much
thankful to my uncle Mr.Aloke who introduced
me to this wonderful magazine. I consider
FT as one of my mentors. FT has been of
immense help to me and has filled me with
positivity and energy. 'Awakening', 'Unposted
Letter', 'Clarity is Power', and 'Alma Mater
Values' are my favourite columns, but even
the others are good as well. I love FT as
a whole and I'm grateful to FT for all it
has done for me. Happy Reading!!
Shweta V, Chennai
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Frozen Thoughts of March'08 was informative
as well as enlightening. 'Unposted Letter'
has posted a powerful thought in me, stressing
how a leader of a society should set values
within himself so that others can imitate
and the world will follow. The caption from
Bhagavad-Gita was so powerful. Most of us
waste life thinking about the past, but
a few foresee the future. Our dignity lies
not in falling, but in rising. 'Awakening'
would have enlightened many, I believe.
I always feel that others do not love me
or accept me. 'Classroom on the bridge'
teaches me that it is up to me to start
liking and loving others. I have to hold
on to the hand of the person who loves me.
Every religion stresses upon one God, each
one is created in the image of God, and
so are all children of God. But, in reality
we are not able to follow this and that
is the cause for agitation in the society.
If everyone is made aware of one source,
surely there won't be any boundaries. If
this thought is set by you and me, then
the world will follow. Thank you Megha.
Let Frozen Thoughts continue to melt the
hearts of many.
Bro.Christy Raj, Chennai
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I am glad and proud that FT touches the
lives of readers from over 60 countries
across the world. All the articles in FT
are soul touching in one way or the other
in everyone's life. Examples cited in FT
would have happened in everyone's life yesterday
or will happen today or may happen tomorrow.
If we read all the articles, they relate
to our past, present and future. The galaxy
of writers, writing articles in FT are bringing
out everything in life - from small to big,
from their heart. In FT there is an answer
for everybody's question, whether organisational
issues or individual queries. Sometimes
I wonder, how the writers are studying the
reader's mind? Every article is superb.
I don't think there are words in the dictionary
to explain what I feel about FT.
I feel, instead of reading the messages
given in FT articles once, we must read
every article more than once and every time
I get different messages from the same article.
I am 70 and I have read a lot of books and
magazines in my lifetime. I can vouch FT
cannot be compared with any other magazine,
either in India or abroad.
My only request is please avoid publishing
multiple articles from the same writer in
an issue. Finally I conclude FT is creating
a silent revolution by changing lives -
from 17 to 70. I have seen this change in
my own life.
Durairajan, Chennai
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I have been religiously reading FT for
the past two years. I met with a couple
of disastrous failures in life and was helpless,
rather completely confused as to how I should
proceed with life. Everything seemed so
dark and nothing could console me. I thought
my life bumped into a dead-end. Suicide
seemed the only option. Call it immaturity
or stupidity, but that was it. 'Awakening'
in March 2008 issue turned to be an eye-opener.
It was sooo made for me. I've now pledged
to profit from my losses and I'm working
on it. The article made me realise how sadly
ignorant I was, on the realities of life
and there's a way to go. I'm now living
in the present continuous. I've presented
myself to the present. Thanks FT for being
there. Blessed to have you.
Veronica Antony
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Good things take time to happen. In my
case, with reference to Frozen Thoughts,
it has taken hell lot of time. I have been
visiting my friend's house almost every
week and (later I understood) he has been
subscribing for FT for the last two years.
I was not destined, even to see the book.
Only yesterday, in the midst of casual conversations,
I was mentioning as to how civilised and
polite we are when dealing with strangers
and office folk, but behave like beasts
at home, with our kith and kin. My friend's
little son, who was within earshot, came
to me running with a copy of the February
'08 issue of FT. He showed 'That's wisdom'
page and said, “Uncle, what you have
said just now is already there in this book.”
I took the book in my hand and went through
that page. Lo! I was fully lost in the book.
I did not know when my friend's wife brought
me snacks and coffee and how I took them.
The book, articles therein, were so absorbing…
Oh! What a book!
It is a superstore of all matters under
the sun - Voice of Love, selfless love,
pure devotion, self-confidence, inspiration,
modern techniques, medicine, what not? The
book is really a treasure house. I carried
all previous issues of FT when I left my
friend's house. I had completed reading
all issues in two or three days. I know
you would have received lot of letters of
appreciation and one more may not mean much.
But still, I had to do my duty. I had to
fulfil the desire of inner voice which commanded
me to write this letter. Kindly accept my
congratulations and good wishes.
P R Srinivasan, Chennai
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I have been reading Frozen Thoughts for
the past few months and to my surprise,
in such a short span of time, I have become
addicted to it. Almost all the articles
are heart-warming and guide me in my thinking.
Believe me, it is the best food for the
mind and the soul. To say the truth, I never
heard of FT until I got to know about it
from my sister-in-law. But, from the time
I got to read FT from her, I have found
a new friend in life. I am really thankful
to both my sister-in-law and obviously you,
Frozen Thoughts.
Aarti Agarwal
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I always long for the first week of every
month for the new issue of FT. The very
name 'Frozen Thoughts' gives me so much
inspiration. FT has helped me to change
my outlook towards various things in life.
The best part of FT is that it has the power
to change others without themselves knowing
it and that is the impact of FT on the readers.
I want to thank the entire team of Frozen
Thoughts for their unimaginable efforts
to change humanity. Seeing me, today, many
of my friends have also started reading
FT. FT has helped me in making my life more
purposeful. Thanks FT for entering into
my life and making me realise what life
is all about. Thanks FT for always being
there for me and adding the required spark.
Pradeep J
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I am an MBA Student. I
had no interest in reading magazines, but
now I look forward to read FT because it has
changed my life. 'Clarity is Power' and 'Unposted
Letter' impress me very much. Every month
I read these two columns first. I want FT
to change the life of my friends too. FT is
a gift in my life.
Sivagami K, Tirunelveli |
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Every month I eagerly await
the issue of FT and when it comes, the first
thing I read is 'Unposted Letter'. To be frank,
FT is like a scripture for me. I read it again
and again, and to the maximum extent possible
I pass on the message to my friends and relatives.
Issues of FT are really very inspiring. Hats
off to the whole FT team - a great job FT.
Kkaaran Sanklecha D, Chennai |
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Recently one of my friends
gifted me with a copy of Frozen Thoughts.
I read it with great interest. Your encouragement
and inspiration for life-affirming thoughts
are wonderful. And to see them getting actualised
in real life situations of many people, who
are again put on the track of life as recorded
in your magazine, is something beyond words.
I enjoy it very much and pass on this book
to many others in my office.
Parameswaran K, Puducherry |
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Every
month, my wife and I eagerly await Frozen
Thoughts. In fact, I read it several times
to gain inspiration. The articles gave me
tremendous energy and willpower during the
bad phase of my life, when I had all kinds
of negative thoughts.
Balasubramainian L, Hyderabad |
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