When your dreams come true

 I can see a pattern right in front of my mind’s eye, that of eternal suffering. We humans crave, cry, bang our heads, plead to God for our dreams to come true, for our wishes to be made real, as if there was nothing more that could mean the world to us. God sees us in pain, more pain and when the going gets too tough, sometimes, he says “Wish granted!”  

The wish comes by, elates us for a few seconds, minutes, days, perhaps a few months, after which like any other thing, becomes ordinary and boring. It loses its charm because we have it now. Isn’t it? 

For a moment, observe all the things, situations you wanted to be in, people you wanted to be a part of your life badly. Reflect on what you went through to plead to God to have them and later ending up with your wish granted. What happened next? Are you still ‘greatful’ for that? Or it has lost its shine and lustre? 

The truth is, it is still the same, but your feelings toward it or the way you look at it or the person now has changed. I often go back to my words which I had written years ago, when I was in pain, wanting someone so bad in my life. These words are my sounding board, they help me to be grounded. They help me to be grateful for what I have now. It is not that I’m not greatful, on the contrary I feel blessed everyday for what I have. Yet, life and our way of living a ‘doing’ life often rips us from the very blessings that stands in front of us. 

In a world where we are living today, it is , indeed saddening that people have forgotten the difference between people and things. Today, things are treated more precious than people and people are thrown around like used objects, waiting to be picked by someone who will use them far better than they did. Even writing these words makes me cringe. 

The essence which I wish to convey is : People whose dreams, they wished for, turn into reality are indeed the lucky ones in the lot, those who wish and keep seeking, would rather be in the shoes of the lucky ones than anywhere else. Cherish what you so dearly asked for, love it the way you promised to God, when you wept those heavy salty tears. Hold your dream close to you, nurture it, with all the promises you made to God. This life is one, go beyond your fears and roar like a lion protecting his cubs ( dreams). 

Love

Aakriti

7 June 2017

Tamanna-ae-Noor

Is bekhabar dil ko,

Kaeen khabrein pahunchi,

Kuch tamannayein, kuch sapne

Poore karne ki kasak jagi.

Rab ne dia jo chaha tha,

Phir ek din socha,

Has ke mar jaungi abhi,

Agar kisi ne yeh sans mangi.

Is sapno ke mehal mein,

Kuch dhadkanein aur kuch raag,

Jag kar nache, aur bole,

“Ae muskaan-ae- chahak,

Ae dil- ae- gulshan,

Is khwaish ki potli,

Ko ja khol de is qadar,

Ki panchi ban tere sapne,

Mehka de asmaan,

Aur choo le unchaiyon ko,

Poori ho yeh dastaan”.

Aakriti

High on Dreams

High on dreams

I’m intoxicated,

Drunk to the brim,

These images I see,

They call dreams,

Oh! mistake them not for hallucinations

I’ve studied psychology,

So I know what that means,

I’m simply, delightfully high on dreams!

I cried last night like a water fountain

Knowing not where my creativity shall go

Today I smile at my innocence

For I know it has already begun to show

You see that lake in the midst of the campus

And that serene bench right under that tree

A bag full of books

Some in hand too

A diary along, giving me company

I’m happily drained and high on dreams!

Some ticked off on my chart,

Some yet to work on and complete

Vigour, brilliance entices me

My brain dances its melody

My recent past, a beloved friend

My future, I guess shall be as friendly

Oh! Yes darling, call me mad, if you wish

            But, I ‘m truly high on dreams


                                     

Like the Calm of an Ocean

LIKE THE CALM OF AN OCEAN

As my winter break comes to an end, I remember these days spent lazing around, out in the sun on a charpoy basking in the winter sun and soaking myself in the sun light until I slept in the warm sun. Then there were days, when I would AS USUAL without taking bath, prepare a nice breakfast for myself, with the whole house to myself again, I would eat every bite in the company of my sun!

Today, perhaps being the last day of my vacation I sit in a warm blanket sipping my mug of Green tea.

And I feel the bitter pills are swallowed by us only to make the days of future taste more sweeter than usual!  

I did panic in these hols for a while as I was SUPPOSED to do my literature review of my dissertation in this vacation. But what is SUPPOSED, remains supposed!!;)

I met a wonderful young lady at one of the International Conferences I attended during my hols. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Philosophy from Oxford. It was so inspiring to meet her! The best thing was seeing her appreciate my university system, I realized it actually emulated the University of Oxford.

I felt great! It’s inspiring to meet people who are into research and doing well. It’s even more inspiring coz they help me realise that my DREAMS CAN BE FULFILLED!

And then this Bangalore trip happened out of the blue. Have to say, these days felt sweeter, sweeter than honey. They were not tasted, they were FELT!

The dosas, the thick coconut chutney, the sweet sambhar, the fresh pulpy orange juice, the colourful flowers, the cool breeze- all made me fall in love with the city. The daily route to go to a part of Bangalore to attend a course made me feel as if I was there to stay!  I JUST DIDN’T feel like coming back.

But yes I’m back. Back to my city to enjoy the chilly winters, where every season gets its share and time to hang around and show its magic!

Starting tomorrow begins my last semester for my Masters! Four rigorous months and then I’ll be a Post Graduate:P

Wishing you lovely 11 months ahead!:)

Aakriti

PS: For those of you who are working, you may be thinking how lucky I’m to have winter break, that which is longer than what school kids get here in Delhi:P

PPS: I truly deserved this break, and trust me you yourself can create your lovely breaks when the situation reaches a BURN OUT phase!

Songs on my playlist since last night:

·        Hai apna dil toh aawara na jane kis pe ayega

·        Abhi na jao chod kar ki dil abhi bhara nahi

·        Jeewan ke safar mein rahi milte hain bichar jane ko