40...Is not just a number!!!

It is 24^th 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