We live in unusual times. Our lives have been abruptly
reined in. The virus is determining what we can do and how. Dates
for a long-planned trip to meet our new grandson are now uncertain. We engage
with the world outside cautiously mostly through phones, internet or with masks
and distancing. And we cannot entirely get away from the onslaught of information
or the raucous acrimonious opinions expressed on TV and Social media. Does any
of it make sense?
Yoga, deep breathing, a spot of meditation, prayer, supporting
someone in need, a balanced daily routine, all help to bring some sense back
into our little worlds. But there’s more………
Little snippets of happiness that unexpectedly come my way. When I discover - or sometimes rediscover - a
good book, carefully choose a bookmark that feels just right for it, then
linger on to admire my entire collection of bookmarks. Or when I listen to an audio clip from a
young friend. His five-year-old daughter is singing a classical song, easily, delightfully, in her clear lilting voice. Another friend, a young mom, has sent
me a video clip. Her little daughter is sitting under their pooja table
seriously watching her mom draw a “kolam” on the floor. A cheery wave from a fellow masked walker, a pet beagle sticking its head out through the railing in the balcony to watch me
walk below…….
These heartwarming nuggets from life, these small moments of
joy touch me enticingly. I don’t have to look far. They are all around me.
Waiting to be found……...
I go back to that old quote that I once wrote under another of your blogposts - "The magic of ordinary days". There is so much charm around us. But default unrestrained human nature always wants the next hit of artificial awesomeness. The content of this post is such a testament to the fact that you, Amma, know the secret of "Living". Do write more on how life enthralls you.
ReplyDeleteLittle things give a lot of joy. The only thing is we should see it😍..beautiful writing.. bring it on!!
ReplyDeleteA delightful read as always or more appropriately "this small moment of joy". Actually there's beauty in monotony and the pandemic has helped us rediscover its beauty. The joys you have described are magical and invoke a sense of serenity and wellbeing. As I was reading your blog, I was also thinking of watching the rain from the balcony, the dance of leaves when one waters plants and the divine aroma of rasam as it boils on the stove. Keep writing Suchi. Brings joy.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely sync with your thoughts! This is so true if we only care to look, so many little things that truly warm your heart and bring a smile to your face...Lets focus on the bright spots and sprrad only positivity sharing such sweet posts 🙂
ReplyDeleteThank you so much
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