State of Mind

Last week, I sulked for 2 days over a problem, I wouldn't talk to anyone, nothing pleased me, I didn't feel like doing even my usual chores. I made the problem so big that I couldn't enjoy my baby's laughter, her small antics, my fave Tv show. I even tried cooking therapy and indulged in cooking and eating my fave dishes, but that too didn't help much. I kept cribbing for everything, nothing seemed good. Life suddenly looked horrible and I started wondering if there was a way out. I started feeling claustrophobic with absolutely no way out.

Then I happened to chat with one of my old friends who said, " neekenti amma life full enjoy"(i wouldn't translate this one, else it would lose its effect). It hit me big time. God did bless me with everything but here I was, still cribbing and sulking about one small thing I wasn't able to get? Why was I not happy and thankful to God? Why was I angry on him? It was completely my inability to be happy inspite of having everything. It was just that I was not getting something that I wanted badly at that point of time, which was ok. I only had to try harder.

I feel powerful today, as if in complete control of my whole life. I have realised that my happiness lies in my state of mind. That's my strength. If I try to keep my inner self at peace and stay happy, no matter how big the problem is, it wouldn't effect me drastically. I mean no problem could be bigger than you, big enough to affect you!

I promise, to count my blessings, find happiness in every walk of life, and spread the cheer! Amen!!

Me and Meri Maggi

Maggi has always been a comfort food for most of us, easy to make and yummy to taste. Delicacy right from school days. Till date I have come across only 3 people who said they dont like Maggi, My grandpa, my dad and my husband! The latter name came as a bit of surprise though but still my grocery shopping has never been complete without maggi!

Last sunday, my house maid came in a lil late, to be specific after our breakfast was done and before our lunch was prepared. She generally never asks for tea/snacks but that day she said, amma, give me something to eat, my stomach is burning(kadupu kaluthundi). I frantically looked around to see what I could give her to eat, rice not yet cooked, no snack stock at home( thanks to my dieting!!), idly batter got finished,no fruits too! My maggi to rescue.. my saviour any day! I cooked maggi for her and she ate to her hearts content. Thank you maggi, for keeping my lazy bones in tact and also giving me the pleasure of "art of giving"!

failure my friend..

It's frightening when you encounter failure from close quarters. It shatters your self confidence, makes you feel absolutely good for nothing. You even start wondering if what you achieved till date was just by chance and not by virtue!

Going through a bad phase of failure after failure, despite the will, hardwork and some brains! Lady luck as they say hasn't been smiling on me much.. but I know this too will pass on.. Good things are just round the corner.. all I need to do is hangon!! Its only making me stronger and better.