Day 8 - Be Happy : 21 Days. 21 Virtues for Life .

 

When the waves of life sweep in to wash away the faintest of light, what is the first thing that your heart looks for? A virtue that is divine, an emotion that is regarded as the most expensive antidote to tackle any situation, a powerful vitamin to align thoughts in the direction of your goals in daily life. A positive remedy that in itself is the purpose – Be Happy.

In pursuit of living a pattern of life, somewhere the essence of happiness is influenced by external factors. Happiness is not a destination; it is to be acknowledged with gratitude, it helps us confront with a brave heart.

While essaying the magnitude of success in professional or personal life, every individual does, at some point of time, pause to be refueled with this most powerful virtue. Be happy, whatever it takes to give up or to embrace.

What are the small steps you can take to be in this state consciously than articulating?

Read light inspiring books, call old happy friends or connect to like-minded people, paint abstracts, watch comedy, listen to music, journal gratitude daily, take a day at a time, be kind to yourself, try to meditate when calm.

Slow down. Pause. Detach. Restart. It is perfectly fine as it is important to heal and be happy. You are unique and so is your journey.

Are you KIND enough?

The phrase 'Be Kind' is probably the most commonly used phrase specially during the pandemic times. I remember during my childhood days, whether it was at home or in school, it was part of our everyday life interactions.

Whether it was helping anyone who came to my parents, neighbor or family friends or dad's colleagues, I used to see him listen to them patiently and calmly and suggest the best solution or the best help possible. My mom would always help those who came for a little bit of grocery stuff that would be needed to treat the guests at home (sugar being most common one).

At school we were taught to be helpful to our fellow students, share our things, solve a sum if they get stuck, offer notes to help them improve. We have all have learned it naturally, as we grew up to become responsible humans. 

So then does ' be kind' have to be told to us each time or should it be our innate nature?

 It costs absolutely nothing to be kind, and to help unconditionally is truly a rare quality with benefits manifold.

1. Smile and be kind to yourself

2. Random acts of kindness makes others happy

3. Kindness multiplies gratitude

4. It is a free gesture attracting solutions and blessings

5. Kindness gives inner peace

Be Kind. The world needs more of kindness above money or power. 

A Writer's First Attempt with A Paint Brush

 

When a WRITER steps into the world of painting for the FIRST Voyage, magic happens the moment she chooses to become a CHILD, to PLAY with the colors, while brushing away the RULES. -  Sreelatha 

                                                                                                                                           

Ever since my childhood days, the world of wet and dry colors on the canvas always lured me and I would stand in awe as an admirer. Thanks to the childhood patterns in our mind, where once we believed that if we could not do anything, rest assured, we would never bother to invest even an ounce of energy, to give a try. At least in some cases. Art to me has been a classic world reserved for the highly intellect, I was happy with a pen in hand or the word document to give wings to my power of imagination, with absolute clarity and profoundness in communication. Yet, every time I would get a chance to enter the aesthetic art room in the school, I would be fascinated by the world of astounding human creativity in the form of painting, sketches, drawing, graffiti, tapestry, animation, sculpture, calligraphy and many more that I could even imagine. 

With the preconceived notion deep-rooted and constant, I was playing safe despite the humble words of motivation by my art-friend S who teaches the essence of art with so much love, passion and appreciation. I remember she once gave me a random task to sprinkle the glitter on the earthen pot, which made me so conscious, yet she was like, there is no right or wrong way in art. Whatever you do from your heart with a creative zeal manifests best in line with one’s own imagination.

Few months back, my dear friend N started unleashing her love for art by making miniature portraits using acrylic paints. They caught my attention for the simplicity and the perfect choice of colours and the brilliant narrative through her customized masterpieces. She assured me I could do it too, just try it girl!  Call it an inspiration, followed by the law of attraction where I received a painting kit as a gift from my cute niece A, followed by many more materials from my dearest nephew V. I had it all with me yet I did not know how to begin. Well again, it takes time to recondition the decades old mind-set. Like in yesteryears, when we used to rewrite the memory in the floppy disks with new memory, I chose to 'go with the flow', another magical phrase gifted by a good friend, M, I went ahead with a child's curiosity to finally create the FIRST painting of my LIFE. Truly Grateful for the surprise and the blessings!

Clueless of the rules, all I know is that I followed my heart, anchored my focus and the brush reciprocated my instructions flawlessly. Letting go the fear of self-created assumptions is the best way to liberate and express freely. S was happy and was surprised when she said what I painted was a 'Silhouette'. :) 

Takeaway: To slay the fear of doing anything off the regular, you have got adapt to the childlike approach, soak in curiosity and enjoy the process without thinking about the end result. Then magic shall happen. 

 

My Mesmerizing Morning Date

I woke up to experience a magical surprise in the wee hours this morning,

When that ray of my familiar friend touched my eyes and was so glistening.

Like a child I rubbed my eyes, drew the curtain a little further and opened the window for a better view,

To watch my dear friend who seemed to wait patiently just to say ‘Good Morning to you’!

The presence that hour for sure was unusual, yet it brightened the blue sky at dawn beautifully

As we were habituated to greet and smile when it is dark sky at dusk gracefully.

The breeze was cool and the leaves of the branches of the were swaying gently,

The chirping of the birds and the sweet smelling flowers made the view celestial absolutely.

I smiled and promptly realized it was sliding away to make way for the rays of the Sun,

I knew that this was the right moment, if gone I would get none. 

I hastily said my gratitude prayer, made my way straight to the hall,

It was still dark inside, I did not waste time in switching on the light at all.

Broke the morning rule, first thing grabbed the mobile, and came back in no time,

I was so much allured by the charm, yet I managed to treasure the memory just in time.

Nature is definitely showing us miracles, these days, just that we ought to be ready to perceive,

I feel happy to share this pleasant moment, ' I woke up to greet my Morning Moon Date and receive '.

A Magical Glow Miracle

The lightening tore the black clouds hard.

Her frail wings fluttered in the wind.

Her shelter was safe yet empty.

They had all gone to a safer zone .

She waited to test her fate again.

She had no choice but to wait with patience.

Days passed and food was scarce.

The Sun would come out and dry her wings.

She would then fly to seek her peace.

She would watch the rain and fight the chill.

Twigs were damp and so was she.

Her eyes were straining and paining.

Few feathers withered away.

She was all set to give up once and for all.

A sparkling glow of light flashed upon her.

She was unsure if it was a dream or a magic.

She saw the glow encircling her with care.

Her feathers were dry and she felt safe and peaceful.

She flew seeking her next destination far away.

She discovered new places and loved the adventures.

The sky, water, sun, snow, sand, flowers were magical

The glow would rarely appear and it was Divine.

She flew on with a glowing smile and gratitude.

The climate changed and time to head back home.

The weather was bright and sunny with fun times.

As the clouds reappeared she held her heart.

She was sure that the glow will rise her again.

As the glow of confidence, love and happiness within her.