Critical choice....

I was always told as a kid... that we are made by the choices we make. And that these choices are what determine our lives and existence.

But even as a kid I was confused if this really was the facet of the truth. The choices we make are made either by the heart or, by the mind. And what I feel is more critical is , to decide which to listen to rather than the choices we make.

Sometimes the end to means become more important than the means themself. The choice we made could be the best to make ... but it still may not be the right one , just because the means to it could be the wrong one.

Sometimes giving up a lucrative offer just for the sake of a loved one could be ridiculous from some one's perception and priceless from someone else's .Thus the choices we make are relative to individual perceptions.

At the end what matters is the essence of the choice and its end to means , because choices would always be individualistic but the beauty of it would always lie in the process of its realization.

Expressions redefined...

Last week I found a card within my books... it was a hand made card with a heart shape cut at the center. I opened it and just beneath the heart shaped cutting was written in a beautiful handwriting ... in bold letters... "I Love You " .

I smiled and felt an emotion that was beyond the measureable domains of language and expression.

The card was simple... nothing expensive or, classy about it. And the expression that it spoke about wasn't something that I had never heard of before... but it was precious because it made me realize that I was special and cared.

That day I learned a lesson... how small things and moments can add value and give an essence to your life. You don't need to have materialistic assets to have happiness ... because love can even make a smile more priceless than a thousand diamonds.

My niece through that card taught me... how I should value those who have been with me through thick and thin. The need to let my loved ones know.. how much I love them and how precious they are to me.

Its often that we express our displeasure , but how often do we even hold on for a second to express our love for the people for whom we care. Its not that we don't love them but we just think that the expression for our love for them is oblivious.

To love is precious... but to keep expressing that love is priceless.

So try saying to all those who are your world ... how special they are to you and how much you value them. And believe me the happiness that they will feel through it would reflect in your love for them.... and your life will shine with the luminosity of your mutual love and compassion.

Traffic Sense

The one thing that bugs everyone alike , no matter what age they may be , is waiting in a traffic jam. I have always been amazed seeing how impatient and insensitive we become to the other people on the road once we get behind the wheels. I guess one of the major frustrations of the life in a metro is due to this impatience and insensitivity.

How often do we pull over to allow a pedestrian to cross the road ??
or, How often do we smile when a fellow vehicle honks and cuts through the space to rush ??

Never.. right ??

Its not the fast paced hectic life or, congestion on the road that is to be blamed for these situations.. it is more due to our behavioural oblivion.

Its not something which can be changed overnight. But yes, its something which is definitely worth an effort.

Time is not a commodity that needs to be exploited at every moment to make sure that we snatch every bit of it for some investments or, gains.Its more about moments to live and treasure.Its worth slowing down a bit to live what you have and observe how sometimes going slow makes you reach your destination much faster.

So next time when we get stuck in a traffic jam , lets try to give the fellow person a chance to pass if its his lane to move. And believe me his smile would be a better thing to receive for that than few seconds of your saved time in the bargain.