Recently i happened to meet some of my friends who studied with me. we had an amazing time. Cracking jokes and pulling each other’s legs about things that happened in past was so much of fun. We had a long chat and promised to keep in touch and mail each other.All the time, we were wondering how we could change so much? Our thoughts, our ideas, our lives had changed completely from how it was when we were in our 12th std. we were now thinking about our jobs, our parents becoming old, the money and lots of things. So all of us had our own fears about settling in life.
The innocence in me had vanished. There was a time when i believed in my grandma and yearned to listen to her stories about the Gods. I fancied a world full of fairies and good people. But as life moved on, i lost belief and was transformed to a world of realities.
Now my viewpoint towards life is completely different from those of my parents. Only the major values mirror my thoughts. Today when i glimpse back, i feel that a string of guilt has tied me up.
I wish i could preserve that child in me. In the midst of responsibilities, errands, we have forgotten to lead a life which is so satisfying.
We work to make money. While doing so, we lose our peace of mind and a good night’s sleep. We gobble up 3-5 pills to make us fit. Ours is a global village and we have to be proficient in our field. We cant even think of slowing down as that will reflect on our profession.
Life has become so mundane and mechanic. How many of us really find time for our family or ourselves??? Parents hardly have time for their offspring. One would be lucky to see his/her spouse on a week day. kids adds on to the responsibilites.
At the end of the day, we are all stressed out and just pine for a good sleep. when was the last time you watched the sunset ,or went to the seashore to get your feet wet or counted the stars???
Our lives have changed for sure. It is also factual that we cant reverse back to how it was. However we can make small efforts in bringing joy to our life. Next time you park yourself at the dining table, don’t sulk instead Smile. Make an effort to read out the book you last brought for your child. Go ahead and attend the Yoga class or join that Salsa class next road.Maintain the cheer in your heart.
Bear in mind that no matter what happens, Life Moves On. Its never too late to make yourself and your family happy.
4 comments:
right said anu, life at times moves so fast that u just drift thr, nvr realsing the effect of our life on other',
i still remember the expectations when i was abt to join my co, n now when i look back i realise its been close to 13 weeks, i nvr realised hw fast thse 13 weeks hav been on my life.May b the fastest.
but then i realise that this life of mine is chosen by me not dictated by others. so life moves n lets also move at same time remembering to carry with it all t imp things, things v r al attached to with us. coz life is complete only with them. money as u said is just a means not the end.
This is very much true.
i cant tell you how much i miss the innocence in me, the child is forced unwittingly, to "grow up" and face the realities of the world. i feel like disbelieving in the harsh truth and go back to the fairytale land simply because i've now lost my smile...
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