I feel blessed

Every time I see my 8 month son laughing endlessly, chirping enthusiastically, bubbling with energy, dexterously crawling from one corner of the room to another, excitedly clasping his hands, exploring things with wonderment, weeping to seek my attention; I feel blessed as a mother.

Every time my husband willingly accompanies me as a chauffeur to the market, holds my purse when I am tired, sincerely does babysitting while I go watching a movie, immediately lends me his handkerchief when I sneeze, firmly  holds my hand while crossing the road, gently kisses my forehead and wishes me goodnight,; I feel  blessed as a wife.

Every time my mother voluntarily takes my wrath, my dad solves my problems as if he has a magic wand, my mother in law calls me “Bata”, my sister patiently listens to all my angst; I feel blessed.

When I recall these memories and reflect upon them; I not only feel immense pleasure but have a strong feeling of love, gratitude and appreciation.  These things may appear very trivial but its absence will make your heart cry.

When there are so many beautiful things in life to relish about, then why worry so much about your paycheque not raised upto your expectation, why keep whining about the demanding boss, why be disappointed if your child loses the race, why keep cribbing about your mother in law, why make mole of mountain for petty stuffs and so on…

Just the way sand escapes your fist, so will these moments. The importance of these moments will only be known to you when they are gone. Your child will grow up and no longer will seek your attention, your husband may be transferred to some another city, your parents will pass away and there will be no guardian to look upto.

Live these moments, cherish them, savour them instead of brooding over heartrending, bitter and uncontrollable events.

Life has so much to offer, explore. There are so many tasks to be done, so many things to be learnt, so many places to travel. When so much is to be accomplished in one life span, is it not foolish to waste even one hour thinking about the grass not so green. Instead look at the good side of your life and feel blessed about it.  Let that motivate you, enthuse you to achieve something bigger.