Are you the kind of person who begins the day with a prayer? Do you give thanks for a new day or ask for something to go smoothly or are you simply grateful for all the blessings that you have already? There’s a special reason why I’m writing this blog and asking this question..
I was away for the weekend to my holiday home in
Lonavala and had gone with two of my dearest friends.. the people for whom I
hold the greatest love respect and admiration.. It was a precious time of
sharing.. growth.. asking questions to each other and ourselves.. understanding..
and learning.. These are the people who aren’t hesitant to ask the sometimes
uncomfortable questions.. to tell like it IS (and isn’t) and just be completely
honest and upfront with each other!
Am back home feeling very much at peace.. very happy..
and just so grateful to have people like these in my life.. who make me think
about my journey - the decisions I make.. the people I interact with.. the
choices I make.. and the reason I do what I do.. and why I feel the way I
feel..
I am just reflecting and thinking if everyone had a
really genuine “sounding board” who listens patiently without being
judgemental.. understands what we are trying to say but sometimes struggling
with finding the words to express it.. advises gently.. gives clarity and puts
things into the right perspective.. the world would be a much nicer place!
Sounds like a tall order to fulfil right? Just have compassion and kindness..
and listen to understand instead of “half-listening” to reply.. and it will all
work out for the best!
A very important thing to remember in life is that we HAVE
good people in our lives because we DESERVE them! When God sends good people
into your life.. recognize.. acknowledge.. be grateful and cherish them! Make
time for them.. have amazing conversations.. share what’s happening in your
life.. your hopes dreams desires plans and concerns.. Discuss ideas back and
forth.. analzye and find solutions together.. and most of all.. RESPECT each other!
Just had a lovely conversation over the phone with a
very close friend who lives in Bangalore (I refuse to call it Bengaluru!!) and
that was again a long relaxed and meaningful “catch up” and it’s made me
understand for sure that I’m not really cut out for just the superficial chatter..
and I’m not good at it either!
Super grateful to all those of you who share these
incredible “real life” stories with me.. all those of you with whom I have a
mutually “nurturing” relationship and to all those of you wonderful people who
have trusted and loved me enough to make me an integral part of your life.. and
allowed me to make you an integral part of mine as well.. Ending by sending out
lots of love light and happiness into the world to everyone in the Universe..
remain blessed!
As always, thank you so much for reading and please
share your names at the end of your comment (if you should choose to write
one)!!
It's true maam
ReplyDeleteGod does send good people in our lives. And God sent you to that lady who you helped for her treatment that she was struggling to cover. For me it is the kind gesture that makes a Karma ...act into a Dharma ...Divine act. Bless your heart Pallavi.
ReplyDeleteThat's what friends are for to listen and to express.
ReplyDeleteGod truly does work in the most mysterious of ways and shows Himself through other people. Close or not close, He is everywhere and all-knowing. But His ability to show unconditional love through the ones He chooses for us is the most beautiful thing life has to offer, I feel. It gives our existence meaning and purpose and this blog post definitely sheds light on that fact. Thank you for being such an enlightened, loving soul that God has chosen for me!
ReplyDelete-Shanaya
V well conveyed and on a lighter note I too still insist they are BOMBAY AND BANGALORE- Yukti
ReplyDelete"Listen to understand instead of half-listening to reply"....absolutely right!! Most people just want to make their presence felt or feel important and tend to ignore what the actual essence of the conversation is. Sometimes you just need to be heard and cared for and then the advice is welcome too.
ReplyDeleteYes, I too have many good people in my life and I am very grateful to God for it.Feeling blessed, as always.
Much love to you Pallavi. Stay happy and healthy!!!
V well penned Pallu.. Life's lessons, straight from the heart 🥰👍🏻😊
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