Confession being good for the soul.. mine is
that after having wasted a fair bit of time during the pandemic.. the
realization came to me that it’s now time to do something constructive!
My greatest achievement over the past year
was coordinating orders for the people in my building and a few neighbouring
buildings.. particularly since there who were (and still are) a number of
senior citizens who weren’t particularly tech-savvy at doing all this online
stuff so.. April 2020 onwards was a crazy blur of ordering jalebi-fafda.. sourdough
bread.. fruit - exotic and mundane.. dishwashing liquid.. the ubiquitous farsan..
and a fascinating plethora of other things!
When my dear friend Ami lovingly accused me
of being a “compulsive samaaj-sevika” I pled “guilty as charged” but in
retrospect, it was a beautiful time of getting to know so many people in my
building and around me.. quirks foibles and all! WHY did I take on the role of
doing something that was exhausting exasperating fulfilling and rewarding all
at the same time?
The answer is very simple – because I COULD..
Not being a social worker by qualification, the one core belief I have always
had has been “No matter what I do.. or wherever I go.. I want to do things that
touch other people’s lives in a good way.. and make a difference.. however
small that difference may be”..
With the blessings of the Universe, I have
been privileged not to HAVE HAD TO work for a living (to make ends meet).. but
have gotten to work in all kinds of ways and places that ensured that I was
touching lives all the time.. for which I am deeply grateful..
All of a sudden, the dam has burst and there
are so many stories that I want to tell.. and so many thoughts I want to
share.. but this is it for today.. and there will be many more to follow!
Thank you from the heart to all of you who
have had the patience to read so far.. your patience and willingness to spare
the time to read my blog means the world to me!
God bless and much love always!!
PALLU TALK!!!!! Wow!!!! Instantly fell in love with the title!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou have such a command over the English language! 👌Literally the ‘Queen of Words’!!!!! 👸🏻 ✍️
I love your conversational style of writing. It feels as if you are right there. It gives a sense of ‘connectedness’ and one feels immediately drawn into your energy.
Yes! You are the ultimate giver! An angel! A modern time Florence Nightingale!
‘A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step’
Lao Tsu
You’ve taken a confident first step! The world is all yours!
Heartiest Congratulations!
Thank you to the High Empress of words! You are a constant inspiration!
DeleteNot to mention sending goodies (edibles and others) all the way to the 'burbs from SOBO! Well done, Pallavi... If only more people who could, would. That would really define 'privileged with a conscience'.
ReplyDeletePallaviben, This is very touching style of writing simple words and reaching many hearts. Please continue writing and sharing your views and experience...
ReplyDeleteHeartiest Congratulations Pallu,
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to reading some superb experiences and stories penned by you, on Pallu Talk.
Good luck on this journey and may be some day it is published in a book and i could proudly say thats my friends book!!👍
Ketki
Way to go girl....and i know you have a lot of fun and soulful stories to share with the world...looking forward to reading more from PALLU TALK...nice title ...hugs
ReplyDeleteThank you for the kind words.. but who is this?!
DeleteYour blog took me back to our college days when you used to write such amazing letters with similar detailing which I always looked fwd to and enjoyed reading.
ReplyDeleteLoved the simplicity in the blog, keep it going...
Enjoy writing and we'll enjoy reading, Congrats👍😘
You always teach me so many things in many different ways ��thank you for that��Waiting for next��
ReplyDeleteLove u my munchkin🥰🥰
ReplyDeleteWaiting read more real life experiences you had in last one year.
ReplyDeleteUr positivity inspires me always.
ReplyDeleteThank you but who is this?
DeleteYour blog shows how everyone can meaningfully do something for the society of which they are a part.
ReplyDeleteMany people are fired with excitement and seem to be impatient to do something or other in the form of social work.
Their excitement wanes the moment they realise that they may have to move out from their comfort zones for sometime at least to do something meaningful.
Identifying the pain points faced by the community, finding a solution, and then implementing it with determination, is what you have done.
Thanks for sharing your experience, in your inimitable lucid style.
Congratulations Mam very well written as expected.... Yes indeed you have touched my life for sure..God bless always & Regards
ReplyDeleteMam this is R P Singh ...Regards
DeleteWay to go Pallu!! You passion for writing was always there and now will look forward for your next blog.
ReplyDeleteWriting is right up your alley Pallu. And it shows. You've always had a flair. Naturally a blog to express yourself was bound to come. Happy blogging!
ReplyDeleteThat was very well expressed , sincere , honest and straight from the heart . 💖
ReplyDeleteWay to go Pallu! Such a lovely write up, looking forward to more..
ReplyDeleteAnd I must say, I have been a recipient of your "samaj sevika" and how grateful I have been! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.. �� When I was in quarantine, YOU were there.. like a guardian angel... I will be eternally grateful for all you organised for me!!! God bless you and happy blogging ��
Your kindness shines through.I am sure many many people have reason to be grateful for it.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant Peice of well written blog.
ReplyDeleteV Interesting Read! Could Identify with the Part where you chose your Vocation
ReplyDeleteSuperbly Written. . Just loved it. Waiting for more 😄😍
ReplyDeleteYour blog is such a delight! Eloquent and articulate! Being a teacher myself I could identify with your transition and transformation. Your remarkable achievements have made you an accomplished and an established teacher! May the world be blessed with more teachers like you... shaping young minds and touching little lives in your own special way!
ReplyDeleteKanan Nair