To the little things in life

The speaking tree that features in the times of India is one column that i wouldn't like to miss most of the times.

There are many reasons why i enjoy the speaking tree but one of the most obvious reason is- amidst life's unending race and the deeds of mortals , it gives me a reason to sober up my morning with life's simple greatness that comes from great minds leaving behind a feeling of positivity lurking around in some part of me though there is some kind of hopelessness at times but that is again a good kind of hopelessness, if u know what i mean.

Coming across the simple greatness from great minds ,I recently came across 'zen and the art of cooking' by Marguerite Theopil, where she beautifully retaliates the art of cooking in much more deeper and meaningful lengths .
The beautiful observation and detailing couldn't help you but wonder the next time u head to the kitchen and notice the gentle rinsing of rice in cool water ;the regular action of slicing an onion ;the bursting freshness of  a ripe tomato; a satisfying thick batter;the hiss and splutter of tempering hot oil;the subtle aroma of peeling a cucumber ;the tangy scent while squeezing a lemon.

All of this let me thinking as to how many of us actually delve into the little things in our life that could be the source of pure joy and enjoyment.
These forgotten or neglected minor things could be the key for bringing about happiness and satisfaction with the tasks we perform and what other healing power could possibly exist other than a sense of innate joy and self satisfaction reeling inwards.

While one thought led me to the other and cliche as it may sound but i pondered as to when was the last time i let myself into the splattering rains and giggled like a retard (f.y.i  my idea of splattering myself in the rain would not necessarily mean like one of those flicks you've come across)-yes, it has been quite a long time for my memory does not seem to retain it but then again i wondered even if i let myself into it the next time could i  actually be able to let it all out and enjoy the splashes like nothing else mattered at that time
possibly yes, possibly no.....

In our hurried journey of life while we are are all proving and competing with others or to ourselves, we are left with no time or we just blatantly ignore to observe and enjoy life's grandeur emerging from the simple things .
As, swami Sivananda rightly said,put your heart , mind,intellect and soul even to your smallest acts .This is the secret of success.

I dedicate this post to the little magnificent glories of our life.....
until next time
xx

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