YOLO

Life is a kaleidoscope, and every turn is a vibrant mosaic. The patterns change, sometimes to your likes, sometimes unwanted. There is so much planned, and even then, things go haywire.

To-be-or-not-to-be is often a tough-of-war my heart and mind are at, and yet, after every dying wish, there is a new one born.

Commitments and responsibilities were taught to us as a way of life. But now, when I am living them full throttle, I understand the impact. Life is not about ME, it’s about US (the family).

Yet, the quest of what I yearn to do, and aim to be, and wish to see, is a constant tune my mind plays.

A close friend told me, she and her mom have been discussing me recently. That I have been riding the wave against all odds. My friend’s mom is a committed mother of three. She had a couple of prestigious bank jobs in hand back when she was newly married, yet she left a very promising career. Her conscious decision was to take care of her kids, family, and extended family.

She has raised a Management graduate, a Doctor and a B. Com graduate as her children. This is the wealth that she has fostered from her sacrifices. I have seen her working restlessly all these years and I am proud of her as a woman and as a mother.

Yet, they were discussing me because they have known me to have that passionate streak to dream and accomplish against all odds. Albeit, not many of them, not all of them achieved. Life is a rollercoaster, and nothing is all right on some days. Yet, every day is a new day and there is so much to experiment with.

I think one could age in numbers, but should keep the child in them ever playful.

Amidst commitments and responsibilities, why should anyone have a drab living? You Only Live Once, and thus live it the way you want!! We are all the way we are, because of our choices and experiences.

Life is uncanny and unfolding to new experiences every day, so keep it interesting, and live it every way.

Learning a new language

I am learning the art of body language, and my daughter is learning the dog's language. We both love signs.

Cheating as you have never cheated before

I cheat on food, and that is one love where I will always cheat.

Don’t save the Best for Last

Live now, live today, and live to the fullest.

I often saved the prawns last on my plate, to relish them in the end, only to see them flicked away by my husband and children. So, no more save the best for last, be it food or life.

Dance like no one is Watching

Who cares for the audience when there is no audience? Dance for yourself, catch the beat, move to the rhythm, even if you have two left feet.

Have you ever tried dancing in a Ganapati procession on the road amidst a sea of people? Try it someday and you will experience life differently.

Mourn, like you are dead

What more pain can you cause yourself? I mourned on my past so dead...It took me a while to understand that I cannot do anything about it.

I switch to painting my future now.

Flaunt like you are the king/queen

I am the empress of my life. Let me live it royally.

Damm the bad experiences!!

Ok, I know, I have learnt, and I am getting wiser with each passing day. Do a mistake to Damm, but not the same one.

Spirit of craziness

Guava flavoured Vodka... are you serious?

Yes. This is the craziest birthday gift I received from my husband because I love guavas.

Are you getting some crazy ideas here?

Bend the rules

I am a student of my children. I am educating myself under their wisdom.

Have your craziness partners

People who don’t judge you when you are yourself. You need such pure and non-judgmental relations. I am not sure if you all have one, but I am lucky to have a couple of them.

Finding Self

We are all searching for something. Yet the best find is finding yourself. A little contemplation, a little meditation, and life is beautiful.

Live with your spark, live with your light & crave if you must.

Don’t wait for the Magic to happen, sprinkle some gold dust for yourself!!

Remember,

YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE (YOLO)