Diwali or Deepavali means many things to many people; it is time to reunite with family and friends for some; for others it's time to have a blast, a fortunate few head off to foreign shores, while a few hardy others try to tempt lady providence into blessing them by shelling out a few thousand at the roulette and card tables in a rather foolhardy attempt to woo lady providence........
As far as I am concerned, the festival of lights has always been time to take stock, a time to sit back and analyse all that I did and achieved over the past year or so, exult in my highs, try and forget my lows, and above all rededicate myself to my ideals and life's goals.......
Diwali has and will always be a timed for giving, giving away sweets, fruits, clothes and notes to people who are not as fortunate as me, showering blessings on younger one' and receiving love and blessings from the elders in the family; as we have always believed that giving is so much more fun than receiving..........
Dark clouds of sorrow and desolation have however overshadowed our family's celebrations this time around; I lost my dearest Papa just a little over two months back and am still trying to come to terms with this astounding and debilitating loss, so no sparklers, flower pots, fun, frolic and gaeity this time around.........
The giving will however continue unabated as this is what my parents taught me and I have never ever questioned either their wisdom or noble intentions in this regard and rededicate myself with renewed vigour to making a difference no matter however insignificant...........
Missing you lots Papa, wish you were around to bless and guide us as always.........
As far as I am concerned, the festival of lights has always been time to take stock, a time to sit back and analyse all that I did and achieved over the past year or so, exult in my highs, try and forget my lows, and above all rededicate myself to my ideals and life's goals.......
Diwali has and will always be a timed for giving, giving away sweets, fruits, clothes and notes to people who are not as fortunate as me, showering blessings on younger one' and receiving love and blessings from the elders in the family; as we have always believed that giving is so much more fun than receiving..........
Dark clouds of sorrow and desolation have however overshadowed our family's celebrations this time around; I lost my dearest Papa just a little over two months back and am still trying to come to terms with this astounding and debilitating loss, so no sparklers, flower pots, fun, frolic and gaeity this time around.........
The giving will however continue unabated as this is what my parents taught me and I have never ever questioned either their wisdom or noble intentions in this regard and rededicate myself with renewed vigour to making a difference no matter however insignificant...........
Missing you lots Papa, wish you were around to bless and guide us as always.........
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