Yet again its that time of the year, festivities are in the air and all around us... the sky is lit up with bright outburst of color, and so our hearts with the happiness of sharing!
Over the years, the festival of lights has become meaningful to me in more ways than one. I remember as a child how i was always petrified to burst crackers for the fear of the loud noises, but was always fascinated with colors and sparks in the beautiful flower pots, chakra's and sparklers. Surprisingly over the years, that has not changed. I enjoy the sights and not the sounds this time of the year.
Another experience which has become a ritual for me over the years has been, to go up to my terrace and watch the colors of the sky, soak in the sights of houses lined with "Diya's", just watch people burst those long trails of loud noisy crackers, and how excited they are as they burn them down. The sounds actually excite them though i see them going for ear cover(!).
Amidst all the grandeur and smiles this festival brings with it, there is also that sense of responsibility which it has brought in me towards Mother Nature, and all those little chidren who are subjected to child labor and everyone else involved all round the year to make our day colorful.B .ut sadly enough we all give it thought only this one day of the year :(
We all celebrate this festival to its full glory, but little do we realise the power of the Diya's we light. Diya's (Lamps we light) have inspired me, given me the strength and speaks a thousand silent words about how this festival is the best way to enlighten our lives. It takes away the darkness within us, ie all the feelings of hatred, jealousy, negative thoughts and lack of self confidence. It signifies the feeling of joy and happiness of bringing a smile on your face. It brings within me the joy of sharing, caring and love; a feeling that everything is going to be fine, and a new found hope it instills in me.
As i light the Diwali/Deepavali lamp, i hope i can bring smiles and spread love to everyone around me and that the light is not only seen at the end of the tunnel, but guides me each step of my way through the tunnel......
Happy Diwali..... :) Spread the joy.....
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Choices......
Life is all about choices.. In fact our lives are defined by the choices we make. I’ve always felt, that everything we have, every situation we are in, and how life has shaped up for each of us, is all a result of the choices we have made. Hmm...Choices, have I considered or rather known the choices I’ve had when I have made a decision, most times than not, the choices have been invisible, or not known, and like many of you, have regretted decisions made.
We as humans complain and crib, and most often than not blame destiny and fate for how our life has shaped up! But I feel, we are the craftsman of our own life, and the final art piece is a representation of the decisions we have made, may be today or in the past. So, making informed decisions is the key to a beautiful master piece called "life".
Wow... all these years after having made a zillion decisions all through, I encountered the toughest cross road in my life off late, which triggered my thoughts about the importance of making the right choice. Life does not give you a second chance, and for me I had little time and a huge decision to make.
Life was all nice, and I was sailing through, until something it threw in front of me an option, which was the last thing on my mind! That's life I guess, this crossroad indeed put me in a miserable state, to say the least. My choice was between a path well known, one I was comfortable in, all things familiar, with thorns I knew of, and found ways to avoid getting a prick. Then there was this new path, which meant "CHANGE", something which I’ve always been resistant to, for its unfamiliar grounds, unknown bumps, and its uncertainty which leaves me jittery.
There were questions, hoards of them running through my head, and one big one saying "WHY this now?", because at that point I felt there was no way I could step back and face the world. I was so clear with what life had in store for me, and had come to acceptance of what is going to be and not to be... But it was time I made a decision.. The choice was clear between compromise, dealing with loss of self confidence, changing the person I am and simply living the fantasy I’ve dreamt of all my life.
As cliché as it may sound, I wondered many a times, what my loved ones my friends and everyone I knew would think of me. But then, I told myself that the ones who are going to be judgmental of me at this point in my life, are not the ones i should connect with, and I am lucky that today, after all I went through all of them have stood by me, in support of my feelings and my decision.
And what was my decision, I followed the voice of my heart, and boy am I happy or what!! :) Yes the road has been rough, but fulfilling, hard but worth the effort, emotionally taxing, but has given me the courage and confidence. Courage and confidence I need most, to get through the other half of my thorny pathway, but the green pastures and sunny skies waiting for me makes me feel it’s worth all the pain.
So, as I wait in sweet anticipation to live my fantasy, I just have one thing to say, "Follow your heart, craft your life into this beautiful masterpiece, and enjoy it while it lasts!!”
Ciao....
We as humans complain and crib, and most often than not blame destiny and fate for how our life has shaped up! But I feel, we are the craftsman of our own life, and the final art piece is a representation of the decisions we have made, may be today or in the past. So, making informed decisions is the key to a beautiful master piece called "life".
Wow... all these years after having made a zillion decisions all through, I encountered the toughest cross road in my life off late, which triggered my thoughts about the importance of making the right choice. Life does not give you a second chance, and for me I had little time and a huge decision to make.
Life was all nice, and I was sailing through, until something it threw in front of me an option, which was the last thing on my mind! That's life I guess, this crossroad indeed put me in a miserable state, to say the least. My choice was between a path well known, one I was comfortable in, all things familiar, with thorns I knew of, and found ways to avoid getting a prick. Then there was this new path, which meant "CHANGE", something which I’ve always been resistant to, for its unfamiliar grounds, unknown bumps, and its uncertainty which leaves me jittery.
There were questions, hoards of them running through my head, and one big one saying "WHY this now?", because at that point I felt there was no way I could step back and face the world. I was so clear with what life had in store for me, and had come to acceptance of what is going to be and not to be... But it was time I made a decision.. The choice was clear between compromise, dealing with loss of self confidence, changing the person I am and simply living the fantasy I’ve dreamt of all my life.
As cliché as it may sound, I wondered many a times, what my loved ones my friends and everyone I knew would think of me. But then, I told myself that the ones who are going to be judgmental of me at this point in my life, are not the ones i should connect with, and I am lucky that today, after all I went through all of them have stood by me, in support of my feelings and my decision.
And what was my decision, I followed the voice of my heart, and boy am I happy or what!! :) Yes the road has been rough, but fulfilling, hard but worth the effort, emotionally taxing, but has given me the courage and confidence. Courage and confidence I need most, to get through the other half of my thorny pathway, but the green pastures and sunny skies waiting for me makes me feel it’s worth all the pain.
So, as I wait in sweet anticipation to live my fantasy, I just have one thing to say, "Follow your heart, craft your life into this beautiful masterpiece, and enjoy it while it lasts!!”
Ciao....
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