Enjoy the ride!
Today was a rather long day at work. As I walked home from the metro station, I passed by a little girl, maybe a little over an year old, gleefully running around - literally in circles. And her joy was contagious. Many, like me, actually stopped to watch her and smiled as they walked on.
That cheerful little girl taught me something this evening ...
She had no destination - no set purpose; she had possibly only just learnt to run without falling. She knew her mom ( who stood with a smile a few paces away ) was looking out for her and would "take care", in case she stumbled. She was simply enjoying the rush of cold wind against her face as she ran, not bothered about where she was going - she was simply enjoying the freedom she had newly acquired. She was not bothered about anything else at that moment but the sheer joy of that run. And that delight spilled over ... to onlookers.
Many a time, I have complained about running around in circles, because I was frustrated and stressed.
Many a time, I have complained when I did not know where this was all heading towards, because I didn't seem to have control.
Many a time, I have complained because I was focusing more on what I did not have, rather than counting my blessings.
Many a time, I have felt dejected because I felt I was left to my own defenses with no one to "look after me".
Many a time, I have focussed so much on where I thought I needed to be, that I have been oblivious to the joys that came from where I was.
In Life, we often come across situations where we simply don't know what lies ahead. We seek to understand, yet find no satisfactory answers. And because we seem to be losing control, we start to freak out and fret. And that stress spills over .....
Look around you...
Everyone, or most around, seem to have some luggage or the other. May be it's the times we live in. Where no one seems content. Where we are always seeking what we don't have, chasing things that seem to move farther as we approach them. Where we worry more about the destination. Where we struggle for answers that evade us than seek whats staring back at us.
Yes, these are tough times, more for some of us than others. But is all lost?
That little girl reminded me today that it was not. That while the destination may be unclear, the direction unsure, there was still beauty in the journey....
Yes, I know not what my future has in store - but then, do you? Does anyone?
Yes, I need to prepare for my tomorrow, but if there are too many unanswered questions, do I remain frozen till I find the answers ? Do I crib about being crippled by my circumstances because they just don't seem to change?
Or ...
Do I stop trying to get anywhere for now and simply enjoy the moment I am in? Do I live the moment, as tomorrow is not guaranteed to anyone? Do I renew my faith in the One Above, who watches over us as the little girl's mom did and trust that the clouds will lift, sooner or later and a new road will beckon?
That little soul has reminded me of a life lesson once more ....
I don't want to only get wet!
That cheerful little girl taught me something this evening ...
She had no destination - no set purpose; she had possibly only just learnt to run without falling. She knew her mom ( who stood with a smile a few paces away ) was looking out for her and would "take care", in case she stumbled. She was simply enjoying the rush of cold wind against her face as she ran, not bothered about where she was going - she was simply enjoying the freedom she had newly acquired. She was not bothered about anything else at that moment but the sheer joy of that run. And that delight spilled over ... to onlookers.
Many a time, I have complained about running around in circles, because I was frustrated and stressed.
Many a time, I have complained when I did not know where this was all heading towards, because I didn't seem to have control.
Many a time, I have complained because I was focusing more on what I did not have, rather than counting my blessings.
Many a time, I have felt dejected because I felt I was left to my own defenses with no one to "look after me".
Many a time, I have focussed so much on where I thought I needed to be, that I have been oblivious to the joys that came from where I was.
In Life, we often come across situations where we simply don't know what lies ahead. We seek to understand, yet find no satisfactory answers. And because we seem to be losing control, we start to freak out and fret. And that stress spills over .....
Look around you...
Everyone, or most around, seem to have some luggage or the other. May be it's the times we live in. Where no one seems content. Where we are always seeking what we don't have, chasing things that seem to move farther as we approach them. Where we worry more about the destination. Where we struggle for answers that evade us than seek whats staring back at us.
Yes, these are tough times, more for some of us than others. But is all lost?
That little girl reminded me today that it was not. That while the destination may be unclear, the direction unsure, there was still beauty in the journey....
Yes, I know not what my future has in store - but then, do you? Does anyone?
Yes, I need to prepare for my tomorrow, but if there are too many unanswered questions, do I remain frozen till I find the answers ? Do I crib about being crippled by my circumstances because they just don't seem to change?
Or ...
Do I stop trying to get anywhere for now and simply enjoy the moment I am in? Do I live the moment, as tomorrow is not guaranteed to anyone? Do I renew my faith in the One Above, who watches over us as the little girl's mom did and trust that the clouds will lift, sooner or later and a new road will beckon?
That little soul has reminded me of a life lesson once more ....
I don't want to only get wet!
LIVE FOR TODAY
By Michael Sage
There are times when life seems to be a dark shade of grey,
Your problems seem overwhelming & your nerves begin to fray,
The expedition you’re on, seems to be in total disarray,
And instead of being the hunter, you feel more like the prey.
Don’t get caught up in slander, nor gossip or hearsay,
Don’t dwell your mind on bad things that others have to say,
Don’t think about disaster or believe the worlds in decay,
Else you’ll continue your slide down that hellish slipway.
Don’t waste time or dwell on the regrets of yesterday,
Or walk around as if you have some broken vertebrae,
No one has burdens that GOD's scale cannot weigh,
He’ll never give you challenges if it would lead you astray.
Believe in the wonders brought forth with each new day,
Feel refreshed so as to tackle whatever comes your way,
Be joyous and happy as you climb on Life’s Golden Highway,
Don’t fear tomorrow, plan if you must, but live for today!
By Michael Sage
There are times when life seems to be a dark shade of grey,
Your problems seem overwhelming & your nerves begin to fray,
The expedition you’re on, seems to be in total disarray,
And instead of being the hunter, you feel more like the prey.
Don’t get caught up in slander, nor gossip or hearsay,
Don’t dwell your mind on bad things that others have to say,
Don’t think about disaster or believe the worlds in decay,
Else you’ll continue your slide down that hellish slipway.
Don’t waste time or dwell on the regrets of yesterday,
Or walk around as if you have some broken vertebrae,
No one has burdens that GOD's scale cannot weigh,
He’ll never give you challenges if it would lead you astray.
Believe in the wonders brought forth with each new day,
Feel refreshed so as to tackle whatever comes your way,
Be joyous and happy as you climb on Life’s Golden Highway,
Don’t fear tomorrow, plan if you must, but live for today!
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