Just a month to go before the end of the year and I still can’t believe
that I haven’t written a single word on this blog. Like a lot lost this year, I think this labour of love too has gone
to waste.
I think it has a lot to do with the year. Have you ever had a year when
you simply hated and loved it for some reason? 2014 was that year for me. It has
been the topsiest-turviest time of my life ever, yet.
Again I emphasize the use of the word ‘yet’, because just when you
think life couldn’t get any sweeter or worse, something to its extreme happens.
But all through this, you are subject to
a lot of life lessons. I have learned mine. I am glad I had this year.
Thanksgiving just passed by. Although an American tradition, I believe
each of us should have a thanksgiving ever year. We do not take the time to appreciate
the itty-bitty details of life. I have given thanks in silence and else to them those who matter. I am
glad I had this year.
We have been blinded by our own privileges. Until tragedy strikes or the
untoward happens we stick to the pattern, accepting everything in a
devil-may-care attitude. At my worst self, I had the support I never felt before, reassuring all is never lost. I
am glad I had this year.
It was a good year to cut out on those souls who you made it a point to
stay in touch but didn’t bother about anything else but them. I’ve learnt to
give and receive nothing. I am glad I had this year.
Families come in all shapes and sizes. The year which began with the
small world of ours has grown bigger, warmer and brighter. It has just
reaffirmed my belief in love, faith and trust. I am glad I had this year.
I am not a person anymore. I am a ‘we’. Life hasn’t altered, planets
haven’t misaligned and the world is as wonderful as ever. I am glad I had
this year.
No matter the good or the bad, you know you have moved on. You have had
your experiences, frustrations, exultations – but none of that matters until
you thank your stars and say I am glad I had this year.
