When we are bogged down with worries and troubles, we should remind ourselves of the 'valuable' but free things in life that we usually tend to overlook. How many of you ever came across a beautiful smile with a 'hello' to brighten up your messy day? How many of you offered help to someone and felt good about 'giving' rather than concentrating on 'taking'? How many of you looked at the beautiful sky or at a little bird chirping, and suddenly felt good about life?
At this stage of life I get surprised when somebody says that an email I wrote years ago when he was leaving a job and starting all over, made a big difference for him; or somebody was boosted up with just a smile; or somebody still misses my classes, somebody names his daughter Tahsina and so on . . .
I ask myself what are the things that I'M grateful about? A long chat with a friend staying far away or near who is supportive of my decisions, a 'miss you' phone call from an ex student, Abbu who still cares enough to get worried if I don't have the help of the maid and have to run things alone, an emotional text, help or nicety from strangers and so on...
The most precious gift of life is my little girl. A caress from her, a 'burum' on my tummy, a 'mumu' on my cheek, a response 'I love you choto' to my 'I love you big', a triumphant smile on her face when she beats me in UNO, a silly giggle or just a hearty laugh when we are doing something together . . .
Mummum & Tomtom
These are the things that instill courage in me, these are the things that keep me moving, these are the things that let me love life more.
I have become stronger with days. I remember the first time I went on air after Ammu had passed away in 2005. There were tears in my eyes and I thought I couldn't make it. Because Ammu used to watch all my news and was the greatest critic. The feeling of vacuum was too much to bear. But as you all know life goes on. We move on. Got blows after blows in life but I survived. But even in the midst of all this struggle I got help from very special people around me. I am thankful of the wonderful blessings.
Life's good! :)
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