Of Sights and Sounds..

On one boring day, (one of the many odd boring days that I had the pleasure of enjoying) having time to kill, I found even the softest of sounds..even the merest of sights..appealing to me..

Had never stopped to wonder how much the sound of footsteps on dry leaves fascinates me..the rustling of leaves in the wind..the sound of an enfield cruising by..

the sound of your favorite song playing across the corner..the sound of an airplane or a helicopter..that instantly makes you look up..the sound of your cellphone ringing when you are expecting a call..the sound of distant..rumbling clouds..the sound of the rain against your window..the sound of galloping horses ( yeah..don’t get to hear that often..)

the sound of the guitar being strummed (yes..it was Les Paul’s b’day yesterday..) the uncorking of a bottle..the boiling over of milk..the flapping of pages in the wind..( some books get opened only that way :P ) the splashing of water..

The list seems endless..but what nature enables us to see, too, is equally enchanting..

The sight of the setting sun..the rush of waves towards you on the beach (did I mention waves in the sounds?? )

a baby smiling at you..

great dancers on the floor..

a flock of birds flying in a formation (and you have no clue how they maintain it and why) the rains splashing..and the trees swaying happily..

the sight of good food ( a yummy dessert maybe? ) the sight of wispy clouds whooshing by.. a shooting star..the starry nights on a cloudless day..the crescent moon..that stays on only for a few minutes..

One could go on and on..but..how often do we actually sit down to enjoy what we really like?

Was this post about time to see and hear of all this..or the lack of it? No clue..

HAPPINESS..

A word which has different meanings for different people.. a word with a myriad of interpretations.. so how would you define the word? An A in the project? Getting your dream job? A lot of money in hand? Booze all day? A date with your spouse? A Long drive? 2-square meals in a day? A place to live in? Watching a movie for the umpteenth time and still crying at the emotional climax????

Or..when you get to smile so much, you forget all your worries.. and just want the feeling to continue?

As I'm writing this, I see myself remembering all the good times I've had in life.. and trust me, none of them connect with money.. I’ve had so many beautiful moments in life.. When I got a beautiful watch as a gift.. When I was thrilled with some results.. Whenever we went out with friends.. Whenever we friends, remembered our outings.. Some first experiences.. and lots and lots and lots more..

But then.. do we feel happy because we were able to get a gift without spending money? Because we could go out and get to spend money on stuff we really like?

Or is it because, you feel happy when others around you are happy? You get a surprise gift, it’s the surprise that gives you joy.. when you see your parents are proud of you, you feel you are worth it.. When your friends miss you when you aren’t around..your life’s got meaning..

When you walk on the streets and find a tramp begging..and you give him a chocolate..you see a smile light up his face.. doesn’t it make your day??

Happiness is all about perceiving it in your heart..not about measuring it in your brain..

Just go out there..and let loose.. probably that will give you the happiness you seek.. Holding yourself, restraining yourself..doesn't help.. Happiness is all about being yourself..not being what others want you or expect you to be..

Have a Happy Life..

This post is written in reply to a post by a friend, @ www.theplaceanindyo.blogspot.com

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