Freedom to Watch, Catch and Match

 
I used to watch the girls hold hands and walk their way back home. They were talking, giggling, well the expressions on the face of the one with the pony-tail hair style were cute. What caught my attention was the sound of the anklets around the time they crossed this way. Well the sound of the passing vehicles was load enough yet I could hear this rhythmic sound.

The children resided on the other lane, parallel to my street. They would generally take the street where I stay, probably to talk and enjoy the time, because this was a longer route. I had seen the other child many a times, at the kirana store near that street so figured it out, that they stay there.

Now the interesting observation. Well I had taken a break off my laptop screen gazing and was taking a stroll on the corridor. I would watch the people on the street and the vehicles plying once a while. These two children would be seen once a while, I assume they went to fetch milk or some grocery because they both held a cloth bag. At times, one would probably accompany the other.

The sound of the anklet was always a mystery until that day. I saw them walk up to the end of the street. There is a peepal tree there and the leaves provided a good canopy to those who chose to take shelter. These two girls stood there for some time and then they took a turn and head towards their homes, again. I could now see the source of the anklet sound. The pony-tailed kid. But how come I never noticed.

The truth is I would not notice anyways. She wore it only after they stopped by the huge tree. I figured out their bond of understanding and friendship. She would give it to her friend to wear when they were safely away from the sight of their families or homes. Once they were near to home, the owner adorned it again. The momentary joy was precious and unseen to the world.

The gratitude gesture was the smile of the other child , expressed through her eyes, only her eyes. The rest of her innocence look was hidden under the grey long veil (burkha). Freedom as we take for granted every time, might mean, just a few 20 steps of the same as a short-lived liberation from reality, to experience freedom and to pass it on for a beautiful dream.

You are indeed lucky if you have the freedom to wear anklets or do anything you love, for that matter. FREEDOM - one should watch, catch and match its frequency that humans of different religious communities believe and make others do the same.

Celebrating Life !

Time flies so swiftly. Another year in my life has gone by. A quick anamnesis should be an ideal farewell as I welcome another year with a smile.

When you are left alone in the battlefield one fine morning where even your shadow disappears and the support forces offer prayers for your victory and well-being, it was the same for me. A hope that was to weave new dreams was shattered and the companionship was being distanced for a better cause. A battle where there was no enemy but a rugged road and uncertain destination. I had no choice but to pick up that was available. The journey was not a smooth one but then as I have completed 365 days, I definitely understand the meaning of life better and emerge a wiser human.

Celebrate Life

1.       At times when we truly put our head and heart into achieving a goal, destiny may change things against our will, right when we at our zenith of accomplishing that dream. It takes some time foe us to realize that it was something meant for the good, or a blessing in disguise that we thought was unjust and wrong.

2.       Experience and knowledge is always appreciated as long as you obey those who have the power and wish to say the last word in anything. Appreciate that your talent is treasured but we want it that way. Two ways to survive – be a good listener that an orator. You save your energy and gain appraisal.

3.       Good support system is always a blessing. Family, no matter how far they are, you can always feel their warmth and love. You do miss seeing them often due to commitments in life, but their prayers always help you in life.

4.       Friends add a magic. Life is like a flowing river and friends are like the streams that join you while you meander through different ridges and terrains. Some of them stay close and help you cross the obstacles on your journey of life easily. Some are busy yet they remember to wish you once a while for a smile.

5.       At times life gives magical surprises. You perchance get acquainted with like-minded souls who seem so much familiar in faith and deeds. The little surprises and the happy notes that we share with for them is truly genuine and unconditional. It is perhaps when God wishes to pass a message, he says it through messengers. You meet many friends often but you treasure good friends lifelong.

6.       Angel friends especially who cross a couple of decades are your soul. They will be there no matter what. Even when technology and smiley rules, it is always nice to hear the voice of your good friends and this cannot be replaced by any innovation or social media. Make a call and they would be there. Not much thought required and no excuses too.

7.       People who can make others happy feel relaxed and content. You should try it more often and it can be anything simple too. Anything from your heart will be appreciated and will win many smiles. After all people want a little bit of care and love that is all. Rest is the karma of life that makes us all running behind money and fame.

8.       You will be so much encircled by the social issues around you. It is only when you look at the world around and the atrocities happening everywhere in the name of humanity, that you will start counting on your most prized possession- “Freedom”.

9.       Every human is gifted with intelligence and you should use it for good deeds and well-being of the society, promote unity in thought, and respect each other’s religion for the righteous actions.

10.   Love is a universal power. It is boundless and can help you win a battle without a fight. All that is required is patience, empathy and the human connect. Aggression is needed only when things fall apart from the path of peace and love.

These are the major things I observed and am glad I have lot of reasons to smile, a lot many things to accomplish, a family that believes in happiness and love, a treasure of good special friends to cherish in this life. God has His ways to connect so many people, near or far. Technology helps them connected today every second. Celebrating life for every episode that comes by with a smile!