On meeting yourself! :)

Not all good things are always planned, so was this!

Just on a random Saturday, totally unexpected, I got the evening free- and when I say free, I mean totally free- free from grading assignments, lesson planning (though, they did call me lucratively), liberated from the temptation of going out alone for a dine out, set free from the urge of watching anything on OTT (they also invited me with all fervour and zest), free from the regular household and familial duties/responsibilities, free from the guilt of not working out since I did work out quite aggressively in the morning :)

Amidst all this, I discovered that my mind is at ease (well the heart is not!) and the mind acknowledged that there is indeed some magical and healing power in slowing down as it is in those moments you consciously feel, reflect, rejuvenate, or probably do nothing and let the solitude takes over. Not to mention the heart did try its best to put me in shambles but I am glad that the mind took over and it is a rarity when I would want the mind to steer the wheel for me.

How did I spend this solitude time?!

Well, I arranged my cozy little library (alphabetically;), listened to some Kishore Kumar/Rafi/Kumar Sanu songs (Indian singers, unmatched lyrical quality), learned a new recipe from my father (not that I intend to cook anytime) but just the sheer joy and exhilaration of my father while he boasts off his newly found interest!

It took a Saturday evening to make me realise how important it is to meet oneself and just get immersed in that process, not to fret on doing things and let the time takes it own due shape and let it flow!

How so much trivial it might sound, I am going to cherish this unique experience for a very long time and probably draw strength from it.

When was the last time you met yourself? Time to think and act on :)