Yes, I know that lately I've been introspecting quite a bit on my blog...and I hope those who read this will forgive me for taking it one step ahead...
As I sat on my terrace this evening (a rare luxury for me, caught in the mad rush of tuition hopping and the unceasing care of two dogs),a thought struck me. It's so strange-life. Why some people are born and do mothing but suffer all their lives. While others, seemingly less deserving, enjoy riches, looks, good health, whatever the case may be. I don't intend to start discoursing about karma or Lady Luck-that is not my forte. However, this line of thinking led me to believe that I'm so very blessed, and that most of the time I tend to take these blesings for granted...
It's easy to rail at God and ever elusive Fate.Easy to preface all your sentences with,'If only....' and sigh, going,'If only I were taller, prettier, or more muscular. If only my parents were richer, cooler, or still together. If only I could score that A+, if only I could get into an IIT...IF ONLY BLAH BLAH!'
I mean,every time I think of people who are blind, I can't imagine what it would be like not to watch an occasional sunset( the sight drives me nearly crazy with joy) or look into darling Neo's brown, limpid eyes when I refuse to take him for a walkie...When I think of people who are mute, I look at my public speaking certificates and Literary badge and wonde what life would be like without them.When I think of people who are deaf, I can't imagine what it would be like to not listen to my sister's nagging(!)...well I knt pretend that wouldn't be an improvement!...When I think of disabled people, I fel grateful that I can cycle down steep slopes with the wind in my hair...And when I think of people dying of terminal illnesses, I'm so SO glad I can live as though I'll live forever...with no fear of the morrow...
So I think today I'll write in my paper journal, call up my old friends, and take my dogs for a walk...And tomorrow, I'll go hang out with my usual gang at the movies,but I'll take care to listen closer and look a little more deeply into people's eyes than usual.After all, I have just one life to lead, and I know it's only worth it if I can change sum1 else's.And about this whole inspiration thing, if life isn't sumthing to celebrate, I don't know what is.
Megs
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I shall write short next time.
haha good one sid... ,y comment will also be on the blog... go read there... not yet posted so cant give ya the permalink
Guy, i want comments on that, its more than a reply, counts as a blog too, and is an article in development requiring feedback...
Well, just went through your post now. As far as I am concerned, some of the comments made have been unfair. You ask.. why is it that some people are seemingly born to suffer...etc. Well, the clinching word is "seemingly". In simplest terms, the grass is always greener on the other side. At the same time, it is important for us, not to step on the flowers of our own garden, when looking at the neighbours garden in awe. Life will be good if and only if we want it to be good. There is no need for any of us to look at others with exceeding sympathy or empathy... for the simple fact that such emotions are called for only circumstantially. Nobody's life is bad. There is god. The almighty. The great equaliser. Someone who is suffering now, would have reaped what he sowed a long time ago... when maybe, his life was "good". I cant think of anything more now. Cheers!
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