My Dear Aarshabh,
As I was rocking you gently back and forth, while making you sleep, it occurred to me that it has been ages since we had a mother - son chat! Baby, you have turned two! A big milestone indeed, and someone told me the 'terrible two' is a preview to the teenage! Here are some words of wisdom that I collected over my teen age and kept them locked in a diary for the day my child can have them! On your birthday, mama spent a month planning and getting all the 'right kind of toys' that will not just entertain you but also provide opportunity for you to use your creative instinct, for you to investigate, explore, experiment and enquire. But what I will give you now is for you to absorb, assimilate and imbibe in your day to day dealings ... as you grow in life. You may not understand most of it today ... or even in next ten years ... but after that ....this will make alot of sense! So happy growing my baby!
We start with 7 pearls of wisdom as it is your birthday month number(also I am tired and can't think of anymore for now, but will keep coming up with more I promise)
1. "Ghar se mazjid hai bohot door chalo yun karlein .... kisee rote hue bachche ko hasaayaa jaaye" always be compassionate to the lesser privileged, the helpless and the ones in need of help. If you can do something for someone, NEVER procrastinate,DO IT NOW; and always be kind, kindness pays!
2. In Shakespear's words "It is excellent to have a giant's strength; but it is tyrannous to use it like a giant". Always strike the perfect balance between physical strength and moral strength. Never be the cause of anybody's pain!
3. Always find a reason to smile (you inherit your smile from me)! Always be the reason for people to smile! Laugh alot, its alot of fun (trust me) as they say "Life is not a laughing matter, but can you imagine life without laughing?"
4. (this is something I keep drilling down your father's throat and I warn you DON"T FOLLOW IN HIS FOOTSTEPS) "The Perfect way to add drama to life is to wait till the deadline looms large!". Be like mama "a stitch in time, saves nine", be organised and always have a contingency plan in place. Keep your things in order, remember 'a place for everything, and everything in its place".
5. Childhood is measured out by sounds and smells and sights before the dark hours of reason grows .... always be connected with your inner child, because it is the childlike innocence in an individual that makes him unique and special.
6. Be careful about knowing excellence from perfection, excellence we all can strive for ... perfection ... is God's business.
7. Life is a movie and you are the star .... make it the ultimate block buster ... the grosser of the century!!!!
love you loads,
Ma!
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