Mind speak

Yesterday was Daughters Day. The joy a daughter can bring can only be felt by someone who has experienced the pure and unconditional love that a daughter gives. My daughter brings sunshine into our lives, she possesses a gentle touch that can heal all wounds. She cares for me like none can, she cries when she sees tears in my eyes, she understands when I am angry and tries to make it better for me. She smothers me with kisses so delicate and sweet, wraps me in hugs that can keep me warm for a lifetime. She makes me laugh when things seem too hazy and dark. She fusses and throws a fit when things don't go her way but understands that she has crossed the line when she sees me angry. She stumbles and falls and hurts herself every day. Yet the pain never shows on her pretty little face! She has come into my life and changed me for the better. Life is no longer about shopping sprees, hanging out with friends or a sudden movie plan. It’s about play time at parks and shared ice cre...

                       For it is in giving that we receive.                                                     -St. Francis of Assisi Such true words. We stand so much to gain by giving than by receiving from another. There is so much joy one can experience when one gives and helps someone. It is a feeling that can only be experienced by actual action. I do not consider myself as being one of those generous people but when it comes to being there when someone really needs you or helping someone at the right time, I am not that bad. Today is one of those days. I am feeling good inside and feeling good about myself. Glad to ...

Look at that tiny hand print next to the big one. Notice any difference besides the size? Yes, the colour of course. But what I had in mind was different. When I was admiring it, I couldn't help but notice that the imprint of the big one was much lighter and blurred. In contrast the imprint of the smaller hand was more clear and more firm. That's what differentiates a child from an adult. Children are more open to experiment, more willing to try. As a result, the outcome is bold and distinct . The small hand is my daughter's. While we were doing this I was hesitant, not sure how it would turn out to be. My daughter, on the other hand, put her hand forward without any hesitation and pressed it firmly on the paper. She seemed so sure of what she was doing. When we are younger we have less inhibitions, we know little fear and hence don't dread failure. As we grow up the wall begins to build. We start drawing boundaries and limiting ourselves to what we think is our capa...

One of my favourite quotes goes like this-  We should be grateful to God that he doesn't answer all our prayers. Oh, so true! Sometimes when one of our prayers doesn't get answered we get angry with God. But then he has a reason for everything. A blessing denied may sometimes be a blessing in disguise. We often get as much as we deserve. Sometimes we don't, because it probably went to someone more deserving. Often we realize how fortunate we are when we see those who are less fortunate. It's like the poem about complaining you don't have shoes until you see a person with no legs! I am one of those who starts of with a "Why me God!" but goes on to pause, reflect and then say "Thank you, it's me God!" Just the other day, my daughter jammed her index finger in between the doors at playschool. For no fault of her's, she suffered (it was some other kid who slammed the door). I was naturally upset to see her in pain. When we went to the doct...