As I add one more year to my life, it is prudent to look back a little and a indulge in some star gazing for what lies ahead. Life has been a roller coaster ride taking to new highs with all adrenalin rush and hitting the ebb in no time with a queasy feeling in the stomach.
Having got an opportunity to get a good schooling and thereafter study in a prime engineering college were the best moments of childhood. The fun filled life of gay abandon with almost no responsibilities passed away in a jiffy. The credit goes to my parents who despite their small income never denied me small pleasures of life. The bonding with my sibling at home and the set of friends in early years is treasured. Some of them were snatched away by the cruel destiny but were instrumental in laying the strong foundations of love and trust.
A career in the Navy gave me a sneak peak into unexplored areas of life like kissing the sea, taking dives in the blue sea and touching the sky. The adventure of sailing on the rough seas and braving the storms helped in shaping up mentally too, besides giving ability to endure a hard life.
A career move to venture in the corporate world opened the doors for working on leading edge technologies and moving around the world. A loving family support enabled to work without any hindrances. A love for travel, and see the world was more than fulfilled although a lot more remains to be seen.
The time has come to now seek the pleasures for which I yearned while working. The love for reading, writing, blogging, learning new skills and a foreign language take away most of the time.Nothing could be more satisfying in tending to the garden and see the mangoes ripening, ladyfingers and little bringals playing hide and seek ,and a bloom of lemons in the backyard.I have now more friends than at any point in life who have immense writing skills and enrich the life with new perspectives.A life time is not
enough to learn and thank everyone around on
getting mentally younger by yet
another year!
PS: Images Kind courtesy Google
Wish you a very happy birthday. May all your dreams come true. And may you seek the pleasures that you yearn for.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot Alka, for those kind words!
DeleteAnd what better day than your birthday to introspect and feel gratitude for the life you've had!
ReplyDeleteVery true Purba! There is a lot to thank so many for what good things happened:)
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DeleteBirthday wishes Sir :)
ReplyDeleteone beautiful life journey it has been i bet
Absolutely true Sujatha, and it is a delight to see you back!
DeleteHappy birthday - may you get younger by the second!
ReplyDelete:) Thanks Lady Fi!
DeleteHappy B-Day Rahul-though a bit late.
ReplyDeleteI hope all your desires are fulfilled.
A sincere thanks for your kind wishes, Induji!
DeleteBeautiful post rahul sir, it was a seank peak into your beautiful life. Belated birthday wishes.
ReplyDeleteThank you for liking the post and your birthday wishes which are not belated:) Despite your hectic schedule with the little one you found time to read is creditable, Ramya!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like it was a day to count your blessings. Belated birthday wishes to you.
ReplyDeleteHere's wishing you many many beautiful years with lots of travel, reading, writing and a whole lot of lovely memories.
Have a great week!
Thanks a lot, Divya for your kind wishes:)
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