Life's about..

.. celebrating, loving, sharing and laughing out loud.
..listening to a close friend pour her out over a relationship that ended and feeling the tears brimming at the surface.
..reaching out with a warm embrace, a loving hand that conveys 'i'm there'
..relaxing into a quiet space and letting the daily activity come to a standstill.
..watching the world whizz by yet smiling at the inner stillness.
..trying out all the new flavours of gelato and throwing all caution to the wind.
..knowing that eventually we all come around full circle and we're not here to make a point.
..allowing emotions to surface, expressing them with freedom and not fearing that people will run away.
..that we are precious, loved and lovable just the way we are.

ANKHIYON KE JHAROKHON SE..

I found this song after a very very long time, which I love so much..
Its about a woman who is deeply in love, vulnerable, innocent, simple and full of humility for her love, grateful. She has some fears.. but then, has a stronger intricate belief.
Its almost devotional.. but then again, those are feelings of an indian woman. I realised at the core, an indian woman is so full of love, a giver . Thats why there are so many customs and rituals and prayers for men. Men are their gods, their protectors. An indian woman is almost fragile and delicate in essence. (of course she is strong too)

(It's in Hindi and I've attempted to interpret/translate it into English)

Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se Maine Dekha Jo Saanware
From the windows/eyelashes of my eyes..when I saw you, my love..
Tum Door Nazar Aaye Badi Door Nazar Aaye
you seemed so far way..very far away...

Band Karke Jharokhon Ko Zara Baithee Jo Sochne
When I closed the windows/eyelashes and sat to think/ponder..
Mann Mein Tumhi Muskaye Man Mein Tumhi Muskaye
I saw you smiling/warming in my heart/mind, I saw only ( the only thing that was imp) you smiling..

Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se ..

Ek Mann Tha Mere Paas Woh Ab Khone Laga Hai
I had only one mind/being.. but now it seems, I am losing that..
Paakar Tujhe Hai Mujhe Kuchh Hone Laga Hai
(After meeting you)..sigh, somethin's happening to me.. (there's been a change)

Ek Tere Bharose Pe Sab Baithee Hoon Bhool Ke
On your faith/trust..I'm sitting(ready to) forget everything else (the sorrows/past)
Yoon Hi Umar Guzar Jaye Tere Saath Guzar Jaye
Let life/age just pass/transgress just like that, let life progess/evolve with you..

Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se..

Jeeti Hoon Tujhe Dekh Ke Marti Hoon Tumhi Pe
I live looking at you, I die for you..
Tum Ho Jahan Saajan Meri Duniya Hai Wahin Pe
Wherever you are my love, my world is right there..

Din Raat Dua Maange Mera Man Tere Waaste
Day n night, my heart asks for your blessings/your well-being ..
Kabhi Apni Ummeedon Ka Kahin Phool Na Murjhaye
Let not the flower/bud of our hopes/dreams wither away..

Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se

Main Jab Se Tere Pyar Ke Rangon Mein Rangi Hoon
Since the time I've been coloured in the colour of your love..
Jaagte Hue Soi Nahin Neendon Mein Jagi Hoon
In awakening, I haven't slept..in sleep, I've been awake..

Mere Pyar Bhare Sapne Kahin Koi Na Chheen Le
My love-filled dreams.. that someone/something might not snatch away..
Man Soch Ke Ghabraye Yahi Soch Ke Ghabraye
My mind/heart shudders .. (when i think of this) it shudders..

To My Child

I happened to receive this and wanted to share-

Just for this morning, I am going to smile when I see your face and laugh when I feel like crying.

Just for this morning, I will let you choose what you want to wear, and smile and say how perfect it is.

Just for this morning, I am going to step over the laundry, and pick you up and take you to the park to play.

Just for this morning, I will leave the dishes in the sink, and let you teach me how to put that puzzle of yours together.

Just for this afternoon, I will unplug the telephone and keep the computer off, and sit with you in the backyard and blow bubbles..

Just for this afternoon, I will not yell once, not even a tiny grumble when you scream and whine for the ice cream truck, and I will buy you one if he comes by.

Just for this afternoon, I won't worry about what you are going to be when you grow up, or second guess every decision I have made where you are concerned.

Just for this afternoon, I will let you help me bake cookies, and I won't stand over you trying to fix them..

Just for this afternoon, I will take us to McDonald's and buy us both a Happy Meal so you can have both toys..

Just for this evening, I will hold you in my arms and tell you a story about how you were born and how much I love you.

Just for this evening, I will let you splash in the tub and not get angry.

Just for this evening, I will let you stay up late while we sit on the porch and count all the stars.

Just for this evening, I will snuggle beside you for hours, and miss my favorite TV shows.

Just for this evening when I run my finger through your hair as you pray, I will simply be grateful that God has given me the greatest gift ever given.


I will think about the mothers and fathers who are searching for their missing children, the mothers and fathers who are visiting their children's graves instead of their bedrooms, and mothers and fathers who are in hospital rooms watching their children suffer senselessly, and screaming inside that they can't handle it anymore.
And when I kiss you goodnight I will hold you a little tighter, a little longer. It is then, that
I will thank God for you, and ask for nothing, except one more day...