From the Canvas of Life

These days everyone is in a hurry, a tizzy if you will.' There are so few of us doing so much that it seems incumbent upon me to hurry get the job done and move on to the next work.' It’s a mistake.' A mistake, I guess all of us have done, been doing, and probably will continue doing for the rest of our lives.' Bringing up a toddler is a big task in itself. 'I happened to meet a old friend who I could hardly recognize forget recollecting her name.' For once, I suddenly felt lost though I was surrounded with lot of people and each face seemed like a stranger and cold and I realized I spent so many hours of my day with these people and I have very little knowledge about them, may be just the names I can recollect and in many cases I don’t even remember their names.'' I have been in such a hurry that I just have no clue how years have flew by .' I feel it’s just few moments but the calendar has a different story to tell.' '

Come to think about it how many of us appreciate Life?' How many times have we heard of people learning to appreciate life and 'living like there's no tomorrow' after a life threatening event? And we all feel good for those people to have found a new chance.' Appreciation, like gratitude is an often over-looked tool for happiness.' How many times in a day, do you appreciate someone’s kind behavior, or the good service you have received?' How many of us tell “Thank You” and really mean it?' Do you notice when a waitress is courteous and timely, refills your drinks without asking and gives you plenty of napkins? Are you aware when other vehicles melt out of your way and you make your way back home without much traffic?

It is weekend here, yet I woke up early in the morning.' Of late I have to admit I am not the earliest of risers, but I used to rise very early and enjoy my morning walk during my college days.' The sun had barely made itself known, a sheath of light frost glistening atop the hood of my red car.' I brewed a cup of coffee and determined not to disturb my baby’s sleep, sat at the window, peeping out at the road.' Life did not hurry through like a frantic rush hour expressway telling me that I have to do this and do that, and the world around me looked so colourful and calm.'' As I sat there at the window I saw a old couple walking down the street.' The couple seemed so much in love, caring for each other and chatting happily they passed by the side.' I cannot successfullyconvey to you the ex-pression on their faces but I can sum it up and say that they seemed so content with life as if they had nothing more to ask from life. '

Appreciation is a gift which allows us focus on simpler aspects of life like beauty of sun, the birds singing in the trees, efficient cashiers, a kind coworker. It leads to a more satisfying life and heighten our enjoyment of simple things like receiving a hug, hearing a child's laughter or saying the words 'I love you.'' In simpler words makes life more meaningful.

Because of our fast-paced lives and the stressful demands of our jobs, children and personal responsibilities life is become so' mechanical.' A little appreciation helps us count our blessings '" we have plentiful food, clean water, a warm bed and time to relax it is just that we all have forgotten to treasure it.
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