WOW..... Watta day....:)

 Today, was a fulfilling day... Thats what I can say. I have no other word in my mind nor have the briskness to go and search in the thesaurus for another word. Coming to the point, Yes, today was very fulfilling. Oh... my... loved every moment of my free periods today. Usually as in every day 4 order we had after lunch, NSS, which never took place, I usually rush home to catch up on my sleep. But today, I thought of spending my time in my class. I spend my 2 free periods in the adjoining class, with one of my good friend. The day was one of the rainy days of the Madras city. I sat on the ledge of the class window. Oh.. WOW... thats the word that was constantly echoing in my mind as the view from the class room window 11 floors above, enthralled me. and I let the music take me away from the confusing world to the calm one. I was transported to a serene world, a world where I felt as if I was on a beautiful, not just beautiful but exquisite island, all alone. Sometimes being alone, is very refreshing, its as if you can hear the voice of your soul. I was bewitched by Nature or in others words I was swallowed but the surroundings. That moment I realized what a very gifted life I had. Everything around me felt more beautiful. Every thing came to life. And I was awaken from a deep slumber of sadness. That hour and a half, time stopped, and all I did was let go of myself and relished what was given to me to the best of my ability. I had the best family, the best friends, the best in everything, but rather I didn't realize it till today. I thought I had the worst life possible but now I know its the best.. Watta self-realization right?? There was no future, no past, not even the present but just me, the music and the calmness... I felt a wave of positive energy around me. A invisible sphere of Good started to surround me. I know to my fullest that today might change my perspective of the world and me forever. I will surely cherish this day eternally... Love my life... <3 

Smile - Its easy..!!

 The other day, as I was going on the train, with my own train of thoughts. I started the interesting job of noticing other people, especially how they looked, their face, etc. That is when I noticed only a few people smiled. Others faces were drooping, frowning, some were sleeping. I had read some where that it takes 37 muscles to frown and only 22 muscles to smile. So I just thought, c'mon people, 2 birds, one stone.. Less work and a beautiful face.. Thats when i recalled an incident that happened to me years back.. 

 When I was in 3rd std my class teacher, got me to participate in a 'Laughing contest' in our school during Children's day. At that time I didn't really know the essence of the contest. I was happy that I was participating in some way. The day before the contest, I wanted to practice laughing (sounds ridiculous, i agree). I tried to laugh continuously for a minute, but I couldn't do it. I felt my laughing was sort of embarrassing. That was when I got tensed, I was perplexed of what I was gonna do on stage. the only thing was to cry.. Thats when my mom cracked some jokes, to take the tension off me. And thats when I noticed what a beautiful smile my mom had. Until then all I was trying to do was laugh, then I thought, I can also smile right. So I asked my mom, how can she smile so cutely. That was the day I learnt to smile. So the next day, it was time for the competition. I went on stage, and the time began.. All I ever remember of doing was sporting a BIG GRIN.. Thats all I ever did. As you can guess, I won, and got the 1st prize, it was a writing pad. And it became my lucky pad. That day I was so happy, not that I had won the 1st prize but  rather I had won it for being happy and smiling. Thats when I realized how rewarding life is when you have the right attitude. So back to the future, that incident helped me become an optimist.. So my mantra now is 'Don't worry, Be happy.. Live life every moment... :)  

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