Thoda Aur Wish Karo

The sea does not gift those who are too anxious, too greedy or too impatient.One should lie empty, open, choiceless as a beach-waiting for a gift from the sea.

The poor lack much, but the greedy more.

There is a very fine line between loving life and being greedy for it.

If wishes were horses beggers would ride.

It is a sad heart that never rejoices.

Kill not the goose that lays golden eggs.

The more you have the more you want.

These are some of the Proverbs which hit my cell screen post my Accident, from my friend, Mahi when she realised that my wishes were fast increasing day by day. Initially, I just prayed for a shift  from the hospital at home, which subsequently led to a bit of movement from the bed  and now for a stroll downstairs. She always guides me from time to time but her efforts are always put down by me when it comes to my impatient nature. After constant hard-work from her side over so many years, there is no reduction in my wants, on the contrary they are  fast increasing. She always tells me to be happy and satisfied in whatever I have and not to crave for more. Sending Quotes was one of the many methods adopted by her.

Thoda Aur Wish Karo has always been my principle of leading a successful life. I never understood or even bothered  to understand Mahi's fundamentals. As a symbol of courtesy I was forced to pretend, how much I was disturbed mentally by the biggest question of my life which she was trying to explain it to me:-

"HOW TO REMAIN HAPPY AND SATISFIED"?

 Life is a game and you can't enjoy it to the fullest if you obey all the rules religiously. I agree that I always urge for more things than what I have and even try to get them. I don't want my life to be monotonous  with no thrills and excitement. I don't mind even if there are pains and sufferings due to my impatient nature; of course not at the cost of my family and friends' happiness. Pains and Sufferings are the part and parcel of our life and  if they occur due to our own fault then facing them will be even more wonderful and enjoyable, I guess.

Alas! This effort of Mahi too might not reap any benefits.

It's My Life!

The Government's decision of no detention of Students till 8th standard has been appreciated by many but there are few who are dis-pleased with the same. Different views were and are constantly appearing in the news papers like; the students will be free from usual cut-throat competitions and stressful education system atleast till 8th standard after which they are mature enough to take their own decisions regarding their future career-plans; whereas some feel that it is just another way of pampering the children.   According to them the children should face all such academic examinations and so called competitions at tender age and should even be judged stictly which will truely be in their interests at later stage.

 Hearing about the present decision some obivious questions come to my mind:-
How can a child be promoted to next class without even gaining the basic knowledge of the previous class?
How will he cope up with the lessons of subsequent classes?

The detaining procedure may start from 8th standard onwards which is absurd. There is no point in forcing them to study academics at advanced stage when they are not interested. Basic knowledge is must but there should'nt be a over dose of Academics.

Well, if the Government has taken such decision then it should be seen that a child should be judged at initial levels (say from std.1) about his interests. His hidden talents should be found out and nurtured alongside academics. This will automaticaly develop interest and liking for education and will not be considered a burden at all. Just forcing them to mug up academics  is not a solution to the problem but taking the matter according to their likes and interests is much more crucial. In present times it is not at all difficult with such wide range of fields available where no child's likes may be left out. Initially, their interests should be properly guided and the parents and teachers should work accordingly. Unnecessary importance to academics should be avoided.

After-all each child is different and their potential varies. No child can be judged on definite categories. So let them bloom in their own way. By doing this I m sure every teen will be capable of selecting his own field and will also be successful in whatever he does. This will automaticaly lead to avoidance of un-wanted interference of parents and teachers at later stages. The children will be free to take their own decision with little or no concern from their elders and  will surely succeed in whatever that decision might be.

The children too will not have to remind their parents and teachers:-

IT'S MY LIFE!

Yeh Ghar Kuch Kehtaa Hai!

By the end of this year we might shift to our new house. We all are naturally excited about it but Raj is overjoyed with the idea as he is going to occupy a separate room of his own. He has already planned his room colour, colours of the curtains, his study and stuff like that since last 6 months.

With tears in eyes, Raj rushed towards me today morning and said, "Mom, I dont feel like changing our present home."
"What happened, Raj? Why are we not shifting?"
"Mom, I feel this house does'nt want us to do so."
"Why do you think so, Raj?"

Recently, I have observed that most of our household appliances all of a sudden are not willing to offer their services. When the need for the Inverter is maximum, that is when the current goes off very often it has stopped working. Same thing with the Water Purifier, Refrigerator too. They are not in a very good mood these days. In the morning before going to school, when I desperately urge for a hot water bath the Geyser does'nt permit me to do so.

I don't only expect services from them, but want them to be HAPPY. And looking at the situation I strongely feel that something is bothering them.Why are all of them dis-satisfied all together? I have never experienced it before and I am preety sure that they have come to know about our plans of shifting, and are displeased with the same.

Raj just moved away  and me with  pride and utmost respect began thinking about his innocent thoughts.