After multiple visits to and fro, complaints about the food, hygiene and sanitation standards and the lack of decent people around, I am now nearing the end of my first semester. Time surely flies by quickly. A month more to go, a month full of term papers and presentations and then it is time to take to the sandy beaches of Thailand. For the first time in my life I shall be heading on a family trip. The entire responsibility of preparing a tour itinerary is on my, rather limp, shoulders. Knowing how meticulous for detail my dad is, I have a huge task at hand.
Stage one: Purchase the flight tickets (done)
Stage two: Book hotel rooms (currently working on it)
On the flip side, I feel I am now at a point in my life where I should let go of all the sanctions I have held on to for so long? I have been giving it a lot of thought and each time I only end up smiling. After all the disappointments, I think the time for some pampering is nearing and I don't want to look away this time.
I once heard this in a movie and I like the thought behind it. Ancient Egyptians had a beautiful belief that went something like this- When we die and our souls reach the gates of heaven, the guards asked two questions and the answer to those questions determined whether one got entry or not. The questions were:
Have you found joy in your life?
Has your life brought joy to others?
Has your life brought joy to others?
I'd like to believe I am working on both the answers.
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