Life always finds a way...
Life has been a little rough for the last one year. Won't bore all with the details but I am kind of broken in all aspects of the word. There are hundreds of motivational books, spiritual gurus, therapists, pills, alternative therapies and the most annoying - 'free ka advice' which people never tire of giving. I have heard this particular one innumerable times- 'Once you hit rock bottom there is only one place to go and that is up'. From people on my side; read 'mental illness fighters' let me tell the rest of you all that these optimistic words are total bullshit to us. So if you really want to help just listen don't spout these empty words.
Nonetheless, if I go on to speak about how to deal with us- 'the special cases' it won't be sufficient to just write a blog. The point here is, the four word caption above are also empty words when just said but they came to me when my flat foot hit this broken paver block and I almost fell. With my nose almost pressed to the soil and my big ass spectacles dangling dangerously on my oily nose I suddenly fell awake and I literally uttered these words- ' Life always finds a way'.
Liar, liar pants on fire.....it is obvious that when you hit something and are about to fall you just utter all the awesome gallis you know and don't even dur dur tak think of such philosophies!
But ya the poor old navra prevented my fall and I did think of clicking this pretty pic. Later when I was looking at it I felt calm and peaceful which let me tell you is a big ass achievement for a person fighting the two headed demon of anxiety and depression. Those little green leaves braving their way out of that small little square of concrete just said so much more than all those books, gurus, therapists, and free advice spouting idiots. Over this year I have found solace in nature and just observing soil, leaves, flowers, clouds, the sea, trees, wind patterns, even the swirls of dust rising from the farm in front of my home (ya be jealous). Every element of nature teaches me something, calms me down, makes me and my troubles feel small in comparison to the entire creation. It also makes me feel really important because I am a part of the same creation.
Ok , so before I become a part of the ever growing advice spouting clan I will stop from further gyaan. There was no point in writing this piece. But I just wanted to share something which has helped me and continues to do so. If someone out there is facing a similar situation, they may try taking solace in nature like I did. It may or may not help you but there is no loss in been aware of the power of creation.
Till next time then....
Sneha Karle
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