Vishwaas

Life is full of changes. One way or the other. The transition process is however slow. But of all the phases of life, childhood is God's gift. That is the phase where there is no fear of the future. No memories of the past. Only the present. It has never ceased to awe me, the natural instinct in a baby to smile. People these days find it time consuming even to smile. They keep saying "I have work...I have work". It may be true, but then, a smile is not going to kill you. Joy or happiness is always the source of smile. But sometimes, a smile could be the source of joy or happiness. A child is so carefree. Everything provided or not, a child is one of the most bravest living things. Compared to we grown ups, they are far more braver. A child takes the first step in its life. It falls. Senses pain. Seeks compassion. Then does not give up. It continues to try and try again...it tries gripping something...then move slowly...then onwards...until mastery that process cont

Diwali!! I have a lot of emotions attached to that term. May not be really significant, but it seems to have its own relevance when it comes to Family. Sometimes, I do feel that these festivals which are stated to have their respective significance – have some other ulterior motives. It is a sort of real fun to see people getting up early in the morning, wearing new clothes, distributing sweets, etc. The only days when I get up so early other than Diwali are my e-days (exam days). During other festivals I do not see many wearing new clothes. And with the fast moving days, the only time that I get to see my neighbors is when I go to their house distributing sweets. It is really fun getting new clothes for all the family members. Going shopping with all members despite grunts from the bread winner about the expensiveness of the clothes, making sweets at home before “The Day” and at the pretext of checking on the accuracy of sweetness, having some helpings and then getting shooed aw