Who Owned that Hut?

Heading towards an unknown destination was filling my heart with joy as all I could see around was the lush green surroundings. With the gently moving wind, trees appeared like caressing one another; birds were not only chirping they were rather singing a melody of love; the rising sun was adding tranquillity and the waterfall with beautiful sound of gushing fresh water, I felt refreshed and uttered“What a fine day!” 

Out of curiosity, I looked around and found there was a small hut, perfectly covered to assure the privacy. It was made of wood and seemed recently built. I wanted to move from there but my heart didn't allow. “How would the inhabitants react seeing me?” asking myself I walked towards the hut.

I did not require knocking as the door was already open. To my surprise, the hut was very tidy as reverse to its outside appearance. There will be people in torn clothes, tangled hair with pathetic faces, I was expecting. The hut was small but it was partially divided to keep a private section. As I could not see anyone in the premises, my brain asked me to make an entry through the small, private section.

What I saw was again something that added to my curiosity. A small and well-cleaned table was sheltering few pictures of Gods and Goddesses. The glass pictures were perfectly shimmering and the Gods seem like smiling and showering their blessings to the onlookers. All the sacred worship items were perfectly placed in a golden ‘Thali’. It contained sandalwood, vermilion, turmeric, rice grain, coconut, grass and not to forget fresh flowers. I looked around, expecting to see the person who had set all this. I walked out of the small temple area and stayed in the main hut for a while.

There was a makeshift bed, made out of bricks. Unable to find myself standing for long, I rested on the bed. 1 hour passed, nobody came and then another hour with none’s presence. I was bit baffled and question myself “Why I have sojourned here?” Finding no answer, I again walked into the small area where I came across worship articles and pictures of God.

I could not believe my eyes, there was an ‘Agarbatti’ (Incense Stick) which was recently lit up. “Who lit this?” my curious mind was seeking for an answer. I was confused and the fragrance of incense stick was also adding to it. I came out briskly and found nobody was there. Walking out of the hut was my brain’s decision. My heart still wanted me to be there. As I came out, the whole surrounding was changed. There were no trees, birds and sun!

With a big question mark on my face, I woke up and checked time. It was 6:00 a.m. “Oh! Was it a dream?” I asked myself and got occupied with my routine work but the soothing fragrance of incense sticks chased me for days. 


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Sometimes Life Does Not Allow...

Turning back the pages of my life, I am festooned with emotions that took a hold on me. We keep fighting to do things that we like and once we do so, start pondering over was it right. Losing someone you love is like a pain that keeps you teasing throughout your life. One thing that will never leave you is the very thought that you could have hold him going away from you but things just did not work out. 

Dwelling in unexpressed and hard to retain emotions, I simply could not walk out of the memories that needed to be forsaken by now. Who says your life is what you make of it? Sometimes things just slip out of your palm like uncontrolled sand. How hard you may to try to retain sand in your hand, you tend to lose it within few seconds.

How many cherishable moments that I could have spent with the person but it spoiled because of the self-obsessed ego. Once I realized, it was too late to get the things back on the track. It is not about just one person, indeed there were many.

Life is an exquisitely woven network of webs which challenges us to get out of them. That network sometimes brings complications, unfolds surprises and then leaves you with unfulfilled desires.

Similarly, you come in contact with a person who shares good equation and seems to paint your life with a different colour. His charm keeps you hypnotized and he occupies a prized place in your life. When you start sharing your emotional bond, he takes control over your life.

Soaking in his affection, you exactly cannot figure out ‘Why’. Enjoying his company, you grow as a person and then left with a silent adieu...

Sometimes life just does not allow you to be the way you want!



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Dedicated to a person who I always wanted to be friends with!

New Year's Resolution-Commitment to Yourself

“Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right,” – Oprah Winfrey

Today my train of thought stopped over New Year's Resolution, a promise you must make to yourself. When it comes to New Year's resolution, people enthusiastically set their resolutions but only few have the stomach for it. After some time, they become reluctant and escape from following it.

2014 is here, another year of hopes, aspirations and joy! Many people must take the New Year as a good time to set their goals, priorities and preferences. They also set their New Year's resolution to conclude over the things that seem unachievable.

I am determined up a storm to make the most of this time and have set my New Year's Resolution. "Health is Wealth" as we all have heard and my resolution relates to the same. Like other people, I do find it hard to follow healthy habits. Even though I do not hold back myself from trying and this year my resolution comprises of small but healthy habits.

·         I have decided to ward off using escalators every time whenever I walked in public places and will use stairs to let my body move on the go.

·         Will inculcate the habit of eating healthy food as much as I can. Will think twice before grabbing something that appears tempting and unhealthy.

·         Will keep myself calm to gain inner peace and speak less only and when required to restore my energy.

·         Will feed my soul with classical music that I think, has the supreme power to tranquillize you.

·         Will restart dancing, the forsaken hobby. I hope it will be helpful to keep me fit and active.

·         Last but an important one, sincerely practise these habits and tweak this transformed lifestyle.

In my opinion, it is only Health that makes you achieve your goals. So take time off from your busy schedule and follow your dreams with a healthy body and mind. I believe that my New Year's resolution will pave the way for a good transformation.

That was mine resolution! What's yours?



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