Time for the Change..!!

 Its been a long time, since I blogged. But here I am, back again. And as usual I have a 'Story' to share with you all. This one's not about a Life lesson but rather about a certain issue, that is faced by the World, that needs change.

 As always my story begins with a train ride. The other day I was coming back from my college with my friends. We were chatting when suddenly we heard music from somewhere. As we looked around, we found a girl maybe of 2 or 3 years dancing around with a hoop. She was crying, with nose running, but still performing. Next to her was her mom, with a baby wrapped around her, playing a tune with some tabla. The little kid was hungry and crying but her mom wouldn't let her stop, she just asked her to keep performing. Then the little kid went around asking for alms.

 This sight bought tears into my eyes, the girl was just a kid. I couldn't ever imagine, a 2 year old performing things that she wasn't even supposed to remember. A kid who was earning to buy the food for her whole family. A responsibility she was thrust with when she didn't even know what it means.

 There are so many stories untold. I just felt helpless that day. A child like her, should have a proper place to live and education. And there I was standing, chatting about things that doesn't even matter. Something drastic should be done, but still poverty can't be solved overnight. Everything begins with a small step.

 Here I am sitting, thinking about that small step I could take to change things, and when I figure it out, I certain will do it. And I do hope you all out there do the same. After all, "Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference has never tried to fall asleep with a mosquito in the room."

Find the change..(money)...!!

 I always seem to find something interesting when am going by the train. Its my daily routine to travel by train, especially in the ladies compartment, an hour in the morning and evening to college. So you have two options- to sleep (only if you get a seat) or just stare around. I prefer looking around I must say and usual I love to stand near the door with my friend, hearing songs and solely observing out the doors. Coming to my point, I do always find something quirky or interesting to share when I am travelling. And here goes my newest experience...

 The other day, as usual I boarded the train, but this time my friend couldn't join me. So, I had to travel by myself, and this meant I got bored soon. At the next station a impaired person boarded the compartment, he couldn't walk so he just clambered around. Usually many a people board trains to beg. And my thoughts were proved right when he began to ask alms to us. I don't habitually give alms but he sure changed my mind. He bought with him a broom. I was curious and peeked just a little out of my mobile to see what he was up-to. And surprise of surprises he started cleaning the floor. For those people who haven't seen the floor of a train's compartment I tell you its not a sight to behold. Its always dirty and dusty with food particles, etc, etc. He didn't go around calling "Amma, akka..!!" etc. He started sweeping and people started noticing him. He didn't stop until he cleaned the whole compartment. Then, he looked and just put out his hands. I have never seen so many people giving money and rummaging their bag for it. Even I started looking in my bag for change and at last found it and gave it to him for his 'service'. Yes, I say his service demanded his 'salary'.

 He showed me a valuable lesson 'to earn what we need'...... :)