Gratitude

Did you notice the above posters? Did it trigger something within you? You felt saying, “Wow, a great poster”? This has been created by a friend named Shenbagam. She is working full time in a corporate sector. She squeezed her time and did a lot of effort in making wonderful posters for Story Carpet. 

On this day, I felt like saying my heartfelt gratitude for the beautiful person who worked tirelessly to sprinkle some goodness around with her magic wand. Story Carpet is being cradled by many wonderful people who is always been there with me thick and thin. I like to thank each one of them. Goodness exists in the world because good people and good thoughts are around all the time.

If you feel like saying "Thanks" to someone in your life who has been instrumental in making you of what you being today, write a letter, make a phone call or ping a WhatsApp and express your gratitude. It may be your husband, your children or your parents or relatives or friends. Your gratitude makes a difference in your life and their lives. 

Transformation

I was looking at the sky and mesmerized at the beauty of the clouds transforming into different shapes and sizes. The scene I saw few minutes back in the sky didn’t exist now. I could see an alter ego. This show has been played so well for a good period of time. A magic movie in the sky with no cost involved.

When I was observing the clouds transforming into different shapes and communicating with the fellow transformations, I realized something beautiful.

Few years back, when I quit my software career for the sake of my home and children, I was wondering what to do and utilized my being into writing. After publishing few articles in Magazines, I was very interested towards creating a positive version of children rhymes with Magic Box Animation and also my very own blog, Positive ripples.

After few years, I was much interested towards Toast mastering and Yoga. In another few years, I was drawn towards Storytelling. The path was diversified. Nothing came by force. As I traveled along the path, whatever I liked kept embracing me soft and gentle. I enjoy being an instrument in the journey. When I look back and see the path, it is very contented and beautiful.

As the clouds transform once again, I don’t know where the path will carry me. As I flow, I begin once again. Life is a journey. Enjoy it as the way it comes. 

Keep Trying

Life doesn't flow in the same way everyday. Some days we are riding high and some days really in a low pitch. It is the same with everyone. In one of those days, I was having a conundrum on one of the goals which I was trying to think and achieve. I felt like giving up and moving on.

In another side while I was cooking in the kitchen, my 5 yr old was practicing skipping. After few minutes he was shouting in angry and throwing tantrums at me. I was wondering the reason. He came to me and said, "I am not able to skip like a pro". I told him, "Honey, start with few skips, it may be irregular and not so good, but eventually you will reach there and become a pro".

When I said that reply to my younger one, it nailed me in the right corner. In one side, I was trying to think and achieve something which is way beyond my scope at the moment, but if I keep executing the same for a long period of time, I can achieve what I wanted to achieve. Anything you feel like to achieve can be accomplished when you prolong doing the same for a longer time. Keeping the awareness of the inspiring spirit will lead you to the super destination.

For me it was a life lesson learned from a minuscule guy. I never mind to learn from little ones, for they teach you lessons which is way beyond our thinking. No wonder they are the blessings of our life.

Hope you all agree.

Open Mind

Life is a fair trade;

I bet you try and behave;

Those who seek good

     will be bestowed best;

Those who seek bad

       will have a fallen edge;

If you have an open mind;

These laws will never be secrets;

So, understand and play the game;

Those who succeed will earn 

their name and fame;

Poets United -Midweek Motif

Linking to 30th day of UBC

Citizenship

No matter where you live;

Love is all one can give;

Hurt and revenge let's forgive;

Let's make the peace survive;

The world is a global place;

Borders are just a trace;

Everyone has an equal base;

Live life at your own pace;

Citizenship is a responsibility;

Living by values is an ability;

Citizenship is an opportunity;

I also believe it is a security;

The region or place doesn't matter;

Let the peace and love flow and scatter;

Let us not take the world for granted;

A simple living is all we wanted;

This poem has been written for Poets United - Midweek -Motif

Linking to 7th day of UBC

What is Happiness

The term Happiness has its own definition for everyone. For me, happiness is when my sons come back from school with a smiling face knowing that they enjoyed their day. Even though some of the days don't go well, assuming that a silver lining will emerge after the experience will make me happy. 

During the recent Chennai floods, i was making a phone call to my maid and was checking if she was okay and to ask for any help. I was upset with the complete blackout in my house. When I called her I was expecting a very sad tone. But to my disappointment, she responded in a very normal happy tone. There was no whining and no irritation in the voice. There was no blaming the nature. She said "Ma'm there is water half way through the cot and we are sitting above the bed. Let's see what happens in the morning. Then I will ask for any help if I need any". Her reply was calm and soothing. That was the last call I could make before the phone signal went off. I learnt how to smile even in the middle of crisis. After talking to her, the black out in my house seemed to be so teeny tiny issue. 

If we all can evolve to be happy in all occasions of life which is really possible if we learn to flow with the stream of events in life. There are certain events which happens in our control. Many incidents does happen without our permission and not in our control. If we all understand, everything happens for a reason then we can find happiness even in the middle of disaster.

Chennai floods devastated lives. But the whole world witnessed the spirit of humanity. Even though it was a disaster it has opened many minds and changed many lives. If we question life why this happens? we can't be at peace. However if we trust that this happens for a reason, we can be happy at any point in life. Happiness is a religion when you flow with the flow of life. 

This post has been written for "Happiness" prompt from IndiBlogger

Longing...

I long for you every day and night,

To come and sit beside me for a quick chat.

I see your days are busy and long,

I know you forgot , which is very wrong.

I long for the magic bike rides in full spin,

That's all seems to be a mere dream to begin.

I long for you to hold my hand and walk,

But there is no sign of you willing to talk.

I long for you to give me a gentle pat,

When I achieve dreams just like that.

I long for you to care for me,

When I am down in spirits as wide as sea.

I long for you throughout my life,

It doesn't seem to end in my dream or real life.

In waiting for you, my love unfolds,

To carry the zest for life to the gates of gold.

Longing is painful described by many,

The outcome is so precious observed by plenty.

The next time you long for something special,

Trust that life's wonderful gift won't come in normal vessel.

For Prompt Nights 96 - Longings

Mind Fencing

All the day around my life,

I build a fence to stay away from strife,

Temptations come in all the way,

To break my fence every other day.

A strong will and commitment keeps me disciplined,

To keep the torch glowing within,

But life has its own position to stand and stare,

To cut my fence, intrude and tear.

With strong power and determination,

I stay fit and cut frustration,

Life is still a jolly ride,

Even though fencing is part of my life.

This post is written for Theme-Thursday
Day 24 of UBC

Fun with Mountain...

A sight from a long distance,

I could see a Mountain with rocky substance.

It looked very huge and gigantic,

The feeling made me very panic.

I went nearby to touch and feel the rough side,

The fear in me grew wide and took a ride.

I looked on the side for a path to climb by,

All were rocks, they left my hopes dry.

I saw someone in the middle of summit,

Waving hands and asking me to try a bit.

Fear inside, braving outside I decided to try,

Keeping my first step and aiming high.

Step by step I progressed towards the top,

Keeping my spirits up, without losing a drop.

The fear in me hiding away in corner,

I started the journey before a way longer.

A Mountain of distress flew like a cotton candy,

Courage and hope came together in handy.

Always move ahead, don't stand and make a stare,

Life will be easy for those who dare.

Day 21 of UBC

This post has been presented to Midweek -Motif -Poets United

Learn

There is always something to learn from anyone in your life. Even the ones you think that they don't know anything. From the little child in your home to the aged grandparents there is always at least one thing to learn and implement in our daily lives. Look for that single learning whenever you meet them.

What is your learning for today?