My Wish List

The three things I badly wish I could have are......

If I could have three things, I'd wish for the following that make life worth living. They are the best gifts anyone can have. They are-

          

Love

"The one thing we can never get enough of is love. And the one thing we never give enough is love"

-Henry Miller

Knowing you are loved is a sweet feeling. It adds smiles to your day and shine to your eyes. It adds more color to your life and more life to your years, a swing to your walk and a rhythm to your talk. It gives you the confidence to stand up for yourself. I wish that my life is filled with more such love! :)

Peace

I wish to be at peace with the people around me. The world is full of different people. It is a huge task in itself to handle all the differences. There are many more lessons to be learnt and unlearnt. May I always have the strength and sapience to deal with people. 

I wish to be at peace with myself. May I always have the courage to pursue what I love.

Happiness

Happiness follows love and peace. I wish to have my share of happiness in life and more lovely people around to share it with. I do not wish to have a lot of wealth but I wish to be content with whatever I have. I wish each day ends with a new lesson, a new experience and wonderful memories of love and laughter, to be treasured for a lifetime! :)

This post is in response to the prompt given here-  http://www.justamotheroftwo.blogspot.in/2012/12/the-secret-wishlist-wednesdays.html   by Preethi Shenoy, as part of the launch of her fourth book- 

Preethi Shenoy's writing has a warmth and simplicity to it, which I admire a lot. Here's wishing her great success with her new book :)

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Life, or something like it..

It was around 2 o' clock in the afternoon. This summer has been very hot! I was walking to the bus stop, sweating under the scorching sun, when I saw this old lady(very old.. aged above 80, I guess) walking ahead of me. She had two handbags by her side and wore a thick pair of spectacles. Her back was hunched, her gait, slow. I felt pity for her..thought she may be returning to her home. I walked past her but kept looking back to see if she was alright.. She was too old and weak to walk in that burning sun. I noticed that she was begging for alms. She did not look poor, maybe she had lost her way, maybe she needed some help.. I walked back to her.

"What happened Ajji?" I asked. "Nothing ma.. I've grown old, you see.." she replied. I gave her some money.. I couldn't think of anything else to do and walked to the bus stop. She continued begging. It was not obvious that she was begging, unless one observed carefully. She did not go to anyone. She just held her hand out and walked slowly. She reached the bus stop too and  found a lady she knew, almost as aged as she was and started a conversation with her. Ajji, her friend and I got into the same bus. She sat in a seat next to me and opposite to her was her friend. The lady sitting next to the friend enquired about Ajji.. "Does she work as a maid too?"(I learnt from their conversation that both the old ladies seated opposite to me did domestic work for their living). "You think she can do household work? Poor lady, she does bhikshaandehi(begging for alms)" she replied. Ajji who heard this, said, "Don't go by the good saree I am wearing. I beg for alms and somehow I'm managing to pull through my last few days."

When I got down from the bus, I asked Ajji's friend as to why Ajji had to beg. "Doesn't she have any kids to look after her?". She replied, "Ayyo, she has a daughter ma. But she beats her up for money. Everyday Ajji comes at around 6 o' clock in the morning and starts begging. At the end of the day, they beat her up and snatch all the money from her. Now, look at me only. I too have kids, but I do domestic work for a living. All aged people face the same ordeal." My eyes welled up. I gave her some money too. But I wish I could do more than just giving them money, talking to them or blogging about it.

"Cross the road carefully" she called from behind me as I walked away..

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Just one of those nights!! :)

11.30 p.m the clock shows.. It is one of those nights where I'm wide awake, walking on the terrace, gazing at the stars with music plugged into my ears.. Yes, it is one of those nights where I'm actually smiling and thinking how beautiful life is.. :-)
Standing on the terrace and staring at the sky brings so much peace to the mind, doesn't it..?
The night sky is one of the most beautiful sights in nature.. And today to my eyes, it looks more beautiful than usual! :-) It looks like a scene from a fairy tale.. I imagine a marriage celebration in my mind..

The trees look like they are in high spirits and celebrating.. They are dancing to the tunes of the soft breeze, waiting to get a peek at the Groom..!!
Oh! There comes the Baarat.. All the stars gleaming and glittering with pride, equally excited..!!
"Hey! We are from the guy's side..better treat us well!" they seem to say!! Hey look look.. Do you see the groom? There there.. Yes, among all the shining stars stands the handsome Moon, the groom!! Dressed in white, doesn't he look elegant!! Yes..Why else do you think he is sporting that drishti bottu :-)

"Where is my bride?".. the Moon seems to ask, casting mischievous looks!! The stars are also trying to catch a glimpse of the bride, peeping stealthily to the left and the right.. Can you see that in their twinkle? :-)
But the trees are their usual playful self..!! ;-) They have covered the beautiful bride under the veil of their branches.. Of course, isn't it a tradition to not show the bride's face until the wedding is over!! ;-) ;-)

This wedding definitely seems like a grand affair!! But I bid adieu to the scene.. It's time to sleep..! By the time I wake up in the morning, the wedding celebrations will be over, maybe.. :-) Hehe..

Good night all of you.. Dream sweet dreams.. Wake up to a lovely morning tomorrow! :-)
And remember, life is beautiful!! :-) :-)

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