An ounce of optimism..!!

Back at home, I always happen to hear these lines from my sister:

“Li’l bird in the sky,

Dropping shit into your eye,

You don’t worry, you don’t cry,

Just thank God that cows don’t fly.”

Cute, aint it? Or personally I feel so :)

Every time I feel there is something bothering me and taking away a major part of my attention (undeservingly, though), I find these lines really buoyant to keep myself from fretting over the smaller things in life. I strongly believe that everything in life is a part of a Higher plan, and that everything that happens has a reason to it. Life has its own set of ups and downs, for every scorching summer is followed by the monsoon and the winter comes with a promise that spring would follow soon.

Life is beautiful, and happens just once. All of us have many promises to keep and a lot of dreams to fulfill, but the biggest promise to keep is a promise to be happy, and to keep others happy. As it goes, life comes as a circle, whatever you give comes back with a full swing! So, don’t worry about things which went wrong in the past, for better things await you in future. Being optimistic helps us move the petty things out of our sight and lets the bigger picture come into our view. For, we all live with the hope that life is always changing, nothing is permanent, not even the tough times. An optimist might not win the race, but he surely has a happier journey.

I truly believe that life never gives you something you can’t handle. If it is good, it’s wonderful…if it’s bad, call it experience :). Both help you grow through life, and are essential. So, next time you see yourself passing through a dark tunnel, don’t close your eyes, just move ahead, for you’ll definitely find light at the end of the tunnel.

All is well :)

Mother…working MAGIK!              
20 years back: whooo…what is this all around me, I see people moving and smiling, different shades of white teeth showing up at a distance, I’m terrified, and here I go, crying and dirtying the place. I see a lady; she picks me up, smiles and clothes me lovingly. I feel better and go to sleep.

17 years back: wow!! It’s my birthday party as my parents say it is. I see a large cake with Mickey mouse’s face. I have a lot of gifts around me. Some dolls, a few teddies, new clothes, and a train set. :) I was playing hide and seek with Ayan and Devika, when there is a power cut. I see a petite monster moving towards me making a bad noise….MAMMAAA!!!! And she comes and lifts Ayan’s mask… I hate him. She clutches me in her warm hands; I like the feeling when she is around me.

10 years back: My friends and I plan for a movie. This is the first time I will be going without my parents. I ask her for permission. She seems disgruntled with our plan, but I am not taking a NO!! They are my friends after all. I am ready for a fight; she sees I am ready to burst into tears after all the fighting. Finally I have her assent. Wohoo!

6 years back: What on earth does she want? It was just a late night movie and a sleepover. Why can’t people take things the way they are. She is incessantly blowing it out of proportion. I am a grown up now. I can live my life my way!! When will she understand!!?

5 years back: I have my board exams in less than a month. Staying awake till 2 a.m. and beyond that’s the routine. But hey, she’s there awake, waiting to give me a cup of coffee whenever I need it. I think she’s doing it overly now, I mean, come on!! But anyway!

4 years back: I’m in at a new place. Whew!! Miss my school and friends, well yup parents too… But I like it here, I am a free bird!! But wait, am I missing something..?

NO, of course not! It’s a new world here :)
 

Everything in life can’t make one happy, not everything around you can be perfect. For each one us, God is there to take care of us each point.

He is somewhere there sitting on a golden throne up there. Isn’t that what we think!?

Right from our childhood, we’ve been shown several idols, saying that God resides in those. We learn to revere them. As we grow up, we hear stories about people going away to find peace, to pursue the path to God. We hear about antagonists having their own theories and headstrong atheists standing firm on their beliefs. We look around visit temples, gratified about God being invisible, yet taking care of us.

And there are points we fail to reckon that God does exist. I realize God has always been taking care, but in the form of a mother. He is not sitting up there, he is there beside us.

He is definitely taking care, but he is not invisible - that’s the reason of a mother being around. There is always something to what she says, it might not be the best elucidation, can seem too trifling a reason, an inane point, but she is immensely in love with you. And God does miracles; it’s her love which is miraculous. It cannot really be able to move mountains, but can really help you from breaking down in unfavorable moments. Her support can be the greatest solace. It’s healing…her comfort can heal hearts and mend shattered lives. Her love is assuring; even if the entire world leaves you, she’ll always be there – to love you, to comfort you, to make you smile, to have faith and look at life with a clearer vision. As I said, God sees it all…nothing escapes God’s eyes; the same power lies in a Mother…nothing about her child escapes her eye.

God loves us all, that is the reason of a Mother being so special. She is the most powerful and beautiful creation of God. She not only gives birth to a child, but stands with it right from the time it is a toddler,  teaching it to walk, to eat, to speak, and through the time when we all feel we are all grownups to live our lives our way, she teaches us how to live. It is rightly said, God created Mothers when he realized he couldn’t be present everywhere. Mothers are mothers and that’s why are so special. No matter how doting a mother is, she might as well not be given the same love in return. Nor she does go demanding or searching for an iota of love in return. She is the embodiment of true love and selfless care; Mothers deserve way more respect than what they get. This is just to make them feel special :)

Luv you Mother!!

Life, as I see it

A few months left and then I finish my graduation. Wow! I look back and keep wondering how time flies!! I still remember the petite, naughty, quiet li’l child in me playing with her kitchen set and her set of dolls….that was around 16-17 years ago. Then, I remember the studious girl burning the midnight oil through the unit tests and final exams in middle school. And then comes the high school interlude ….friends, parties, new responsibilities, tourneys, hangouts, sleepovers, discussions among buds, combined studies and the doleful thought about leaving school soon. And finally came the not-so-awaited-but-still-I’m –proud-about-it day- the Graduation Day in school or rather our formal farewell. School over, prep leave for exams and all competitive exams were on. Exams came and went, results elated parents. I was exultant, though I was quite unsure as to where I would be going. Memories make a lifetime, as I have heard, and memories, good or bad make life tremendous. School gave me innumerable memories….days which I loved back then and I still continue to treasure those sweet days captured in my memories.
Counselling sessions over. Finally, zeroed in at coming over to this place to pursue my Bachelors in Tech. In the beginning it was a bit difficult adjusting to this place. But there was something in this place which bound me to itself. From being a first year to a final year. Friends make life easier and they seriously do. I realized after being here. Being away from home, adjusting with new people, coping with studies, extra curriculars, cribbing about college rules, being lazy about having a clean room, appreciating the mess and canteen food, late night movies, sleeping in classes….friends add a spice to all of it. Finally I’m about to step away from all of this...I’m glad I have memories. Mostly good, some bad...Nay, not bad...a bit harsh- after all I have learnt to believe that everything in life happens for a reason.
Everything that’s bad or not-so-good has something good coming after it. Trust me, nothing in life is permanent. If happiness is elusive, even the bad moments do not stay long. The only thing about life is that it’s unpredictable. You might be happy for some time, while after those moments something might happen which fill tears in your eyes. They say, happiness is like a butterfly, the more you chase it, the more it eludes you. And it does come, when it’s the most unexpected.
It’s just one life we have, all I believe in is living it to the fullest and giving in your best whatsoever be in front of you. Life’s too short to carry a frown, leave aside the worries and grudges…fly free, live with a light heart. Inspire others, get inspired. Smile.
Life is short but beautiful, so give in the best and the best comes to you. Looking around, I feel there are people with lives messed up to a greater extent, there are people who look as they have everything and nothing but a void exists. I’m thankful, for what I have and when something goes wrong, I’m sure there are better things to happen. Optimism is the key- there just can’t be an unhappy ending, for if it is unhappy, then it just isn’t the ending. But all that’s needed is faith, confidence in oneself, some zeal and a big smile! And you see problems melting away. The power lies within you. It is something that fills you with joy. The power which lets you let go of things which wouldn’t help. And it is this strength which makes you stand tall in the times of adversities and face challenges with valor. Happiness is evasive but not long gone, being happy is our right.
So, when life gives you rocks, u still have a choice –to build a wall around yourself or to build a bridge. Life is waiting for you!! It’s never too late to appreciate its beauty and to be happy! Keep Smiling :)