"Everyday is a celebration because instead of waiting for happy endings, we open our eyes to the wonder of life, to see the humour and magic in each moment. Delighted in the way things turn out, amazed at the beauty of it all."

I Am A Mother

The Officer At The Driving License Counter Asked The Lady
"What is Your Occupation?"
The Woman Seeking Renewal Of Her License Seemed To Be Puzzled.

So The Officer Said

"Ma'am, Are You Employed,

Have Your Own Business Or........
The Woman Replied

"Oh, Yes!!

I Have A Full Time Occupation.

I Am A Mother"
Officer : "We Don't Have 'Mother' As An Option For Occupation.

I Will Write it Down As 'Housewife'.

That Takes Care Of All Questions."
This Had Happened Long Ago,

And Was Forgotten.Years Later When I Went To Get My License,The Public Relations Officer Was A Somewhat Pompous. Woman."Your Occupation?"

She Asked in A Rather Authoritative Tone.
I Just Had An inspiration And Replied

"I Am A Researcher in The Field Of Child Development, Nutrition And Inter-Personal Relationships"The Lady Officer Stared At Me in Amazement.

I Calmly Repeated My Statement And She Wrote it Down Verbatim.

Then, Unable To Conceal Her Curiosity,

She Politely Asked

"What Exactly Do You Do in Your Profession, Ma'am?"

I Was Feeling Good About Having Described My Occupation So Calmly And Confidently.

So I Replied

" My Research Projects Have Been Going On For A Number Of Years

(Mothers Never Retire!!).

My Research is Conducted in The Laboratory As Well As in The Field.

I Have Two Bosses.

(One is God and the other is my entire family).

I Have Received Two Honors in This Field.

(A son and a daughter)

My Topic is Considered To Be The Most Difficult Part Of Sociology.

(All Moms will Agree!!).

I Have To Work More Than 14 Hours Every Day.

Sometimes Even 24 Hours Are Not Enough And The Challenges Are Tougher Than Many Other Professions.

My Compensation is in Terms Of Mental Satisfaction Rather Than Money"
I Could See That The Officer Was Thoroughly impressed.

After Completing The Licensing Formalities,

She Came To The Door To See Me Off.
This New Viewpoint About My Occupation Made Me Feel Much Better On My Way Back Home.

I Was Welcomed By My 5 Year Old Research Assistant At The Door.

My New Project (My 6 Month old Baby) Was Energetically Practicing Her 'Music'.
I Had Earned A Small Victory Over The Governmental Red Tape Today.

I Was No Longer 'Merely A Mother',

instead I Was Now A Highly Placed

Functionary in A Service Vital For Mankind -Motherhood!!
'Mother' - Isn't it A Great Title.

Fit To Be Added To The Nameplate On The Door!!

By This Standard, Grandmothers Deserve To Be Called Senior Research Officers,And Great Grandmothers Qualify As ' Research Directors '.

Aunts And Other Ladies Of That Age Group Can Be Called ' Research Facilitators '
Please Share This With All Mothers, Grandmothers, Great Grandmothers,

All Ladies Currently Holding Posts Like

Didi - Tai - Chachi - Mami - Mausi - Bua ......

They Will All Shower You With Blessings And Life Will Be Happier.

"Love can never be exclusive. The sun does not choose to shine on some flowers in the garden and not others. Love is inclusive and has many faces - caring, listening, sharing from the heart. Just accepting someone for what they are right now, are all acts of love, as long as you seek nothing in return. It all starts with acceptance of yourself - you're just fine as you are right now, warts and all. It's not that you will stay that way for ever - but you might, if you don't accept. The secret key to the greatest door called love is Acceptance. First your self, then others (especially the ones you currently resist) and eventually ...all."

“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood.” ~ Marie Curie

Meditation

"Our Physical, mental, intellectual, and spiritual personalities must be blended into one harmonious whole.  Meditation is the technique for achieving this harmony.  It is the highest spiritual discipline.  Through meditation we come to experience peace within ourselves.  Internecine wars between desires end.  Conflicts between duties no longer torment us.  The mind is able to view life as a whole."

- Swami Chinmayananda

"If you approach life complaining about what’s missing then you’ll be dissatisfied. Satisfaction comes from knowing that things can always be improved but at the same time appreciating what is right in your life, right now."