Make the most of it...Enjoy it !!!

I was in high spirits coming back from work on Friday evening. I decided to prepare ‘kheer’ to mark the start of weekend. On my way home, I bought a packet of milk; and some raisins (I just love raisins) for a more delicious serving. After reaching; I switched on the music, emptied the milk in a pan and put it to boil. I splashed some water on my eyes to relax myself. The mood was setting in for a lovely weekend. My craving for ‘kheer’ had also intensified.

As I crossed the mirror, something stopped me. I looked myself……………I could see the reflection of my entire life………….each year, each day, each moment of my life that had passed. Tears, pain, happiness, smiles, success, trouble……….every lost memory came alive. Millions of thoughts rushed to my mind….somehow I was not happy with the life I had lived …….I Regretted for some of the things I had done……….and some others which I should have done but I hadn’t…………..Regrets over something spoken and something unspoken………wished that I could change certain things and times.

‘Ah, the milk…..’ I completely forgot. I rushed to the kitchen……..half of it was already spilled. I was numb. ‘Come on….move……..at least don’t waste the rest of it’…….this surge of thought hurried me to turn off the burner. At that point, I was not disappointed instead I felt elated, as that very thought clicked something…………"At least don’t waste the rest of it (life)".No point crying over the split milk………No point regretting for what has already happened.

Only a glass of milk was left, I thought of making the best of it; simultaneously decided to make the most of my remaining life, as well. Few years later, looking again into the mirror, I don’t want any regrets……….. I would like to see my life lived to its fullest………with no ‘possible desire’ left unfulfilled……..with no ‘right word’ left unspoken….with no ‘wildest craziest thing’ left untried…….with no ‘dream’ left dissuaded.

I chilled the milk; and with a yummy mango, prepared a cool sweet shake. Added a scoop of ice cream with chocolate chips………dropped some nuts and raisins over it. My perfect serving was ready. I enjoyed every bite and sip of it……..declaring the sweet start of weekend

Wonders of Rain !!!

It was a Saturday morning; I was woken up by thunder clouds. Getting up from my bed, I slowly opened my eyes and moved towards the window. It was drizzling outside………..’Beautiful’ was the first word I uttered that morning.

Watching the rain drops, my thoughts wandered …………I felt these drops were the tears. Something inside me cried out…….Let it rain so heavily, let it pour down, let it wash away all the pain of my heart, let everything be clear, clean, fresh and new inside me. Lightning hit the sky and the rain started dancing, thumping its feet on the ground. I closed my eyes; I sensed the rain drops slowly finding way to my heart – drenching it with beautiful emotions, feelings and thoughts. All wounds were healed….everything inside repaired.. I felt renewed…….no part of my life was left dried. As I looked out, every bit of nature was afresh, green and lovely. The cool breeze perfumed my morning. I stepped out and danced with the ‘Rain’!!!

~ Shail

बस आगे बढते चलना तुम.................

जब राह धुंधली पड़ने लगे, जब दिल घबराने लगे
जब साथ न हो कोई साथी, और मंजिल नज़र न आती
जिंदगी से लड़ना तुम, बस आगे बढते चलना तुम.........


जब अँधेरे हों घहरे, जब रात हो काली
तूफानों का शोर हो, और हाथ हों खाली
उम्मीद न छोड़ना तुम, बस आगे बदते चलना तुम.........


तमनाओं की लों को तू कभी न बुझने देना
आँखों से ख्वाबों को तू कभी न छंटने देना
आंसुओं को दिल में तू कभी न उतरने देना
हरा दे जो दुनिया, तो खुद को न खोना
बस आगे बदते चलना तुम...........


जीत की आशा कभी न छूटे
मन का ये दर्पण कभी न टूटे
लिखना तू एक नयी कहानी
गम की न रहे कोई निशानी

होठों पे हो हंसी, हिम्मत हो मन में
कदम न डगमगाएं तेरे, बस आगे बढते चलना तुम.................


~ Shail

Canvas of Life !!!

Deep asleep, I was woken up with a thunder blast. Absolutely shocked………..opening my eyes……to the blurry sight.


Hey.... suddenly I could glimpse the shinning and glittering light. I have been offered the pure white canvas of life. Scribbling my own story………. Playing with millions of colors………. painting and decorating my world. Oh, I could touch the sky, could collect the stars and the moon and paste them to my lovely canvas. I could bring the rainbows and sunshine to my nest. Beautiful flowers, Divine nature around, I am sailing through the clouds.

I am the fairy with a magical wand; I am Cindrella with magic shoes. I am the angel; I am the princess. Thrilled with the beauty of outside world………. Sensing my inner beauty as well…………Dancing to my own tone, singing my own song……… living by my own rules…………..creating the best of each moment. I am so happy; I am so content. I am the fire, I am the water. I am the one illuminating my own world. I am the river taking my own course. I am the free bird enjoying my flight. Hope, desire, beauty, love, smile, success, dreams, happiness, miracle, peace………….describe my world. No one can make me cry, no one can hurt me; for I am in-charge of my universe.

I could hear my laughter. I could feel the life smiling back………………………………

.....................................I am not done…………infinite joyous thoughts still struggling to find words…………..........................................

Once again................. Love You, Life. And Love You, God, for all the beauty of my world !!!

The People

In our life, we cross different people. The wider the variety we meet, the richer our experience becomes. Over the years, I have found kinds of people and many of them have amazed me & have added to my learning.

There are people whom your friends will say are bad but you could not understand why; as they always remain good to you. However, it becomes difficult for you to trust them.

There are people who try to show you that they are your well wisher and friend, but they shall spread bad words about you behind your back. It’s difficult to deal with such people.

There are people who are everyone’s best friend, without knowing the meaning of friendship. It’s better to keep away from them.

There are people whom you never understand. They behave abnormally under different circumstances; and you always strive hard to know why and how.

There are people who know their rights but not responsibilities. These are real selfish people. They just frustrate you.

There are people who can’t say sorry. They are real cowards. Ignore them.

There are people to whom you connect immediately without even knowing them much. Probably, they send their friendly vibes the moment they meet you first. It’s good to have them.

There are people who are easy to talk to. You tend to share your life with them without any fear.

You find people who are not your friends but will support you in your tough time unexpectedly. They are people who will stand up for you just knowing that you are right, not concerned of what relation they share with you. They are worthy of your friendship.

You waste your emotions on certain people and they will take you for granted. No matter how much you care, these people just don’t give back. Just get over them.

There are certain people whom you always feel like trusting, even after your trust is broken once. It’s better to be careful with these people.

The dangerous of kind: Give your life to them and they will backstab. You are unlucky if you find one.

There are people who are your real friends, talk to them after years – they are still the same. You can approach them during any difficult stage of your life. Such friendships are to be cherished. The more you have, the lucky you are.

Certain people know their limits and understand what to talk and what not to. And, hence, it’s immense pleasure talking to them. Then,there are opposite of kind. You feel like shooing these buggers away.

There are people who are fun talking. You simply enjoy their company. These people make you laugh. Spend time with them and appreciate them.

Certain people love you through out your life. When in pain, they come by your side and assure that they are always there. They never press you to tell them everything, giving you the liberty to share as much as you want. They shall listen to you, as well patiently, hoping that you feel better and just wanting you to be happy. These people are life's real treasure.

~ Shail

For Ma

I just caught hold of my old dairy this morning and found this poem written by me in my school days for my mother. I remember sending it to her with all emotions of a little girl studying away from home.

Thought it’s a perfect occasion, being Mother’s Day today, to acknowledge my mom’s contribution in my life………

"She is a candle.........showing me the light
She is a flower.........telling me to look towards the light

She is a cloud..........showering on me the rain of love

She is a tree...........protecting me from hotness of sorrow

She is a river..........giving me the water of happiness

She is the earth........teaching me to be patient

She is a mountain.......preaching me to be strong

She is nature..showing me the peace hidden in simplicity

She is the silver moon light.......inspiring me to write "

~Little Me

I am in Love

Yes, I am in love. I am in love……………. with myself.
For me, loving self means:

Looking into the mirror for long and feeling that I am beautiful……

Dressing up my best each day……

Enjoying my morning teas……

Indulging in long cool baths…

Having Chocolate for breakfast………

Sleeping till late on Saturday mornings…………

Taking afternoon naps in air-conditioned room on hot Sundays…

Waiting for weekends from Tuesdays………

Dinners, Spas, Shopping, Pizza Huts…

Reading ‘Two States’ travelling back home………

Gossiping with my female friends……

Taking off from office to relax at home, just like that…………

Listening loud music while getting ready for office………

And tapping my feet on dance numbers knowing that I am bad at it……………

Smiling often, without any reason……

Being lazy sometimes…

Being myself always.........

Talking to my ‘few but good’ friends………

Allowing myself to be angry with people and talk it out as well, at times…………

Being selfish sometimes………

Treating myself with Chocolate Truffle Pastry, Temptation – Rum & Raisin, Sweet Corn, Kala Khatta, Water Melon………(Little pleasures)

Having ‘I am the best’ kind of feeling………

Being happy always………

Dreaming a good life ahead…………

Believing that whatever wherever……….God is with me

These days I catch myself doing most of it; I am truly, madly, deeply in love with myself. It is a beautiful feeling, most enjoyable. And believe me it is the best kind of love…………….because it can never ever hurt!!!

- Shail