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Family June 13, 2009

Family – a unit of Humanity…a haven of togetherness … a Sanctuary of culture.

It’s the co-existence of parent’s Love, Grandparent’s Wisdom and Sibling’s affection.It’s the place to learn some of  your life’s most important lessons of Selflessness and sacrifice. Since its almost rare to see such values personified in the outside world, which is full of trickery, hatred and self-interest.

Parents are Gods on earth is something that I agree whole-heartedly.The ideals of selfless love, sacrifice and unswerving care can only be experienced in a Mother’s bosom and a Father’s lap. Childhood is the time when we experience it so routinely that we often take it for granted.

Its only when we are exposed to the outside world, that after seeing all the nasty things that life has to offer, that we look back and cherish those moments. This holds especially true for all of us, who came so far and have become so immersed in “makin it big”.

We miss the overflowing love of  Mother, the pragmatic teachings (and often scoldings ) of Father, the love and care of a Sister/Brother and the timeless wisdom of Grandparents.

Its true that only the absence of something can make us realize its importance.Consider yourself to be lucky, if you still have the opportunity to love them back. Never trust time, take it seriously and make the most of it to give something back.

When you are away from them, there would be no one who would nag you for the morning cereals or would scold you on watching too much TV.

The very things that seemed irritating in childhood are the things that I miss now.I miss being woken up at 6 in the morning and being reminded to study for that exam.I miss being told to brush my teeth.I miss being scolded for excessive spending … I miss that nagging…

You too would.