Category: Testimonials

03 Nov 2024 22:46

Joined:	19/06/2011
Level:	Gold
Points:	87960

Points:	5

Out of sight is NOT out of mind

We have heard often the saying 'Out of sight is out of mind'. This means that when we do not meet a person for long time, we tend to forget about that person, or the erstwhile relationship with that person will not remain same once contacts have ceased.

In present world with the popularity of social media sites and internet, it is actually easy to keep connected even without personally meting. So even when out of sight we can be 'in each other's mind".

I had a very pleasant surprise in this regard when I received a Happy Diwali greeting call from an erstwhile active '"ISC forum member". The real surprise is that we had never contacted in private while in ISC nor after. We did not know each other's contact number or email ID.

But on this Diwali day morning, this formerly active ISC member telephoned me personally and wised me a Happy Diwali. It was really a pleasant surprise , and even the first of direct personal Greetings I received on that day. We exchanged greetings and best wishes and had some talk and enquiries about present status of each and brief family details. Hope to be in tele-contact periodically and maintain the contact.

I appreciate his efforts to get my phone number and calling me on that auspicious day and extending good wishes.

So members "out of sight' need not be 'out of mind'.

#782383

04 Nov 2024 11:39

Joined:	02/06/2009
Level:	Diamond
Points:	145553

Points:	5

Yes. I agree with the author. Out of site may not lead to out of mind always. I have not seen many of my friends for a long time. But they are not out of my mind. I search for my old friends whenever I go through my Facebook account. I could contact 10 to 15 friends like that through Facebook.
I also received a call from a member who was very active earlier on this site on Diwali day to greet me on that day. We have been in contact for two or three years. We even met personally once or twice as both of us stay in Hyderabad.
One incident I want to mention here. This happened 4 or 5 years back, I was coming back from Mumbai to Hyderabad. I was about to board the flight. I heard somebody calling me by name. I looked back and I was so surprised to see one of my best friends during my PG. We met almost after 25 years but he could recognise me by seeing me from a distance.

drrao
always confident

#782398

05 Nov 2024 21:21

Joined:	23/09/2015
Level:	Gold
Points:	63032

Points:	4

When I returned to this site on 3rd March 2022 after a forced hibernation (i.e. after a long suspension of two years), two members (who have now become inactive) managed to get my mobile number and contacted me.

One of them was the person mentioned by Venkiteswaran Sir. After the demise of SuN, who used to contact me through e-mail during my absence from ISC, nowadays this particular member keeps regular contact with me over phone.

I am really touched by this attitude of him. Some other members have also contacted me, but this particular member is very regular. This is remarkable because generally I don't reciprocate (don't call him on my own).

My gratitude to this veteran but presently inactive member of ISC.

(a) Those who have forgotten Noakhali, how can they protest Sandeshkhali?
(b) Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it. ---------- Salvador Dali

#782399

06 Nov 2024 11:48

Joined:	18/10/2008
Level:	Platinum
Points:	260858

Points:	4

As far as ISC is concerned, I agree that out of sight is not out of mind and never will be. I smile on recalling earlier interactions, the funny ones, the acerbic ones, the serious ones. Sometimes I remember a forum post or an article that was very interesting and search for it to re-read it.

Naturally, members themselves I have not forgotten, both those who were active in the forum and in other sections. Over the years, I have often contacted them through email, sending them greetings on festive occasions or inquiring how they are. However, as I mentioned in another thread, it is sad that some of them have not responded even once.

When you make a commitment, you create hope. When you keep a commitment you create trust! ~ John C. Maxwell

#782409

08 Nov 2024 19:02

Joined:	10/12/2016
Level:	Diamond
Points:	109190

Points:	1

It is a great feeling when some people contact us on phone though we never met. I also got calls from some erstwhile members and felt good about it.

Knowledge is power.

Out of sight is NOT out of mind

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