Random Thoughts

“Happy Birthday my dear friend, you have aged beautifully. Wishing you many more glorious years.” “Thank you for your wonderful wishes, but aren’t you a bit late today? I mean the whole world has wished me in morning.” “Yes, sorry for the delay, this year your birthday has brought more sleep hours; you see.” “ Yes, indeed.” “So, 68 it is. Tell me about your experience of the period of time” “ Hmm; so it has been a difficult journey…for being conceived for 2years, 11 months and 18 days my birth was a difficult task. I am happy that a veteran like Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was given vested with it. I was happy to be in the form I was born; my documents were beautifully handwritten in calligraphy.” “Wow; that is amazing. You truly are special.” “Indeed, I am. My features were inspired by kids of other nations; to give me an in-depth character and wholesomeness.” “Really, that is unique. You have seen so many generations; so many people and so many changes, share some insig...

Elated and happy, I woke up with my heart full. After all, it was Christmas and I was about to get the biggest gift of my life…my dream was turning to reality. Everything was falling in line as if it was destined to be perfect, I still remember my grandfather convincing my parents about it; generally it is the other way round and that made me more confident. Today, it was the most awaited phone call for me; though we have talked umpteen times before; but this call was the seal of approval we have been waiting for 8 long years. I knew it will be a happy call; after all your parents approved of me…us…WE. The day was slogging by; while my emotions were getting the best of me. I was not able to decide which emotion was striking me when; I was happy at times; anxious at the next; joyful and suddenly distressed. The only emotion my mind was not in a mood to process was sadness. The phone rang and I jumped to attend it and suddenly the time, the place, the season, the emotions all...

Each year when the clock strikes 12 on 31 st of December, people welcome a new year with open arms and heart. Some people make new resolutions; some new promises while some new targets. But, overall we all feel that it is a new start. The question is…is it really a new year, yes; the date changes, we throw our old calendars and replace them with new ones. But what makes us believe that it is a new year? New Year symbolizes new start, a beginning and new chances. We as a human always strive to do our best in whatever we do; we dedicate ourselves to our goals, our aspirations and/or our relationships. But at times we feel that our complete devotion is also not enough. We may fall in the trap of believing that we may be good for one thing, but; not for another. For e.g.: we may have achieved our best in our careers, but are emotionally drained due to lack of nurturing our relationships. So, when we get another chance to rewrite the wrongs, we take it and promise ourselves to impr...