Adorning the Cliché

Mumbai Monsoons are here. Finally the thunderous sound of rain drowns the traffic noise. The hot humid noons are replaced with the dull cold atmosphere. Even though as clichéd as it may sound I love these days cuddled up and waking up lazily. A day spent off work can revitalize the soul. Watching out the window appreciating nature as it cleanses the world is a spectacular sight. Sipping off hot ginger tea while laying hands on the best book around is heaven for me. I see a crow sheltered in my window trying to protect it's slightly drenched feathers. I see colorful umbrella tops of various shapes and sizes. Children wobbling in their over-sized raincoats waiting for their school buses.
Most of the time we're so encapsulated in our work that we seldom appreciate the beauty of the simplest things. Many a times we're physically at one place but our mind is cluttered and boggled with thoughts. I wish we had a switch to turn our mind on and off at the right moments. Time is running out our hands, appreciate little things. Spreading a smile across someone's face is the least we can do. We often feel demotivated and inferior to others. We compare our lives to another's when there is only one unique being on earth like you. It's alright if you feel like you aren't moving closer to your goal or even if you don't know what your goal is! Keep trying new things, look out for that silver lining. With a content and happy attitude no entity can ever push you down.

I head out for a walk with friends and we have hot "batata vadas" (Crisp potato fritters encased in a gram flour batter) and chai. We sit down and laugh as we tick off our list of clichéd things to do on a rainy day. It may be the same old practice being carried out for years but it makes my heart beam as we chatter away relaxing and making the most of the monsoons!