It is 24th June once again and I complete 40 years….
There are umpteen things I am grateful for!!!, for what life has offered me. Jotting
down 40 thoughts that just came spontaneously, for which am ever grateful!!!
- 1. My loving parents- who make me feel secure
- 2. My life partner- who makes me feel special
- 3. My first born- who makes me feel blessed
- 4. My younger son- who makes me feel loved
- 5. My brother- who makes me feel proud
- 6. My best friend- who makes me feel myself
- 7. Friends in my growing up years- who were reflection of my own self
- 8. Friends from around the world- who added more colour and meaning to my life
- 9. My cousins and relatives – who teach be the value of family bonding
- 10. My girls at Udavum karangal- who teach me the power of touch and the necessity to express
- 11. Books- they speak my own thoughts and teach me life lessons
- 12. Music- takes me places
- 13. Travel-gives me taste of freedom
- 14. Forgiveness- helps me let go and embrace freedom
- 15. Driving- which instills in me a sense of direction
- 16. Dance- takes me one step closer to myself
- 17. Yoga- an answer to many questions
- 18. Moments of silence, reflection, introspection
- 19. Elation I experience from creative ideas and choreographies
- 20. Hot food on my table after an exhaustive day
- 21. Foot massage after a day of hard work
- 22. A pat, a hug and a cuddle from a loved one
- 23. My teachers from my kindergarten to today who are forever giving
- 24. People who help me clean my home, my car and workplace- they make me a better person
- 25. All my students who look up to me- they add purpose to my life
- 26. My phone – which is an extension of my hand today
- 27. Poetry- which are spontaneous expressions of my soul
- 28. My institution- which is my charging station
- 29. Dairy milk fruit and nut- after lunch… yum!!!
- 30. Early mornings before anyone is up—it’s my me time
- 31. AC in hot Chennai summers
- 32. Unrestricted laughter and freedom I relish with a few
- 33. Acts of kindness
- 34. Smiles from strangers
- 35. Sudden drizzles and walk in the rain
- 36. My dancing bells
- 37. My fingers on the strings of the veena
- 38. Sunrise and chirping of birds
- 39. Starry nights
- 40. My spirit of youth
