Small Pleasures

 Small Pleasures in Monotony of Life.


Every day for most people is the same.Including myself.
Alarm rings.Wake up to face another day.
Some exercises or a Morning walk.
Enter kitchen. Boil milk.Prepare Tea and Coffe.
Breakfast and Lunch.
Argue with the Househelp for some reason.
Get ready and rush to work.
Return home but pick some veggies or groceries on way.
Prepare Dinner.Wash and Clean.
Day ends.

As a Student, life was Monotonous. School/ College, Classes,Tutions,Studies,Enterance and other Exams.

Monotony in Life as a Student continues till Adulthood too.
Initially it was for Exams...later it was for Targets completion.
Struggle has always been evident.

Amidst this....
Small things....
Small gestures....
Give pleasure ....joy.
Kickstart the day...and work.

Early morning, as I collect the newspaper and milk packet ...my Geriatric neighbor gives her dentured smile,waves ....All is well.
As I leave for my work hurriedly, the 2yr old is heard crying as her mommy too is leaving for work.I shout her name....she peeps down the stairs...smiles sweetly at me in between her tears and waves back.....Kickstart to my work.
As I enter the hospital, the Ganesh moorti is covered by sweet smelling fresh Mogra flowers....the fragrance freshens up all to begin the long OT list.
As I return back home from work,the lady on the way who has a small kiosk selling tidbits....waves and asks " How are you ?" ...a small gesture which has become a routine.Smiles exchanged by 2 ladies all tired after a long busy day.

There are many such small things and gestures...which help us cope the struggles of our very Monotonous life.....
They enlighten our moods.
Ensure that Life is beautiful inspite of daily struggles and challenges.

- Dr Tripti Milind Galgali
Hubli 

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