I, look at me, and see myself
Over 20 years ago, in school
I studied… well…. Too well, some say
As I passed out, wondered ...
What should I do with my life?
Am still wondering… not all the time though
The question pops up, at odd times
When I am sitting with my guys in a sales meeting
When I am standing on my head during yoga practice
When I am talking to someone about Natural Hygiene, Nurition, Fitness,
When I am watching the sunset by the river
At the farm, and the kingfishers are flying home.
When I am eating "Death by Chocolate"
At my favourite restaurant once a year
Or
When I am having my first glass of juice
After a three day fast..
When son Krish is calling for me… “Daddyyyyyy”
When I see my wife Rita sleeping peacefully
On the rare occasions when I am sitting in Dhyan
When I am listening to my brother sing,
Or an “Ustad” play classical music
And a tingle runs through my body, goosebumps on my arms…
When I am standing at the hilltop at the end of a trek
With the wind running through my hair
While the beads of sweat of the climb
Run down my spine..
Or when I finish half-marathion,
Against all self-doubts whether I can do it again..
The question pops up
Why am I here, really?
What is the purpose of my life?
The question lingers for a while
I think I know what I have to do
But then there are doubts..
Can I? Is it the right thing?
Then the phone rings
Or the family calls
Or it is time to look for the “other” sock
To put on before leaving for work
Or it is time to go
Home
To sleep
To the movies
To the customer site
To dinner with friends
For a holiday
For a business conference
Whatever, wherever
Life goes on
The Year is gone
It is a new year again
Now a son
Now a brother
Now a husband
Now a father
Now a schoolboy..
I drove past my school today...
Was it really 25 years ago?
Now in college
Now struggling to set up business
Now established..
Until one day I wake up, to find
Myself at the bottom again
Dusting myself off, Getting up…
To work towards the top
Of the giant ferris wheel
Only to come down again
When?
Don’t know
Maybe tomorrow!
Up
Down
Around and about
It all goes too fast…
But then a little voice says
You’ve led a good life, you know,
Up so far… you have had a great time.
Be happy, enjoy, be grateful...
I Like to read – have a mini library at home.. shrinking, though - People are bad accountants but good book-keepers
I Like to write – almost finished my book on Natural Health (Its been “almost” done for a year now)
But patience == it will be through, real soon..
I Like to write "almost poetry"
Have written some in my life... well this piece is one..
I have written something like this after a few years
It brings a smile to my lips..
Especially, when I think of the last time
I wrote "almost poetry"
I Like to travel, and have seen a fair bit of the world
I Like food… especially chocolate
And have eaten enough for two in this lifetime already
Like to trek… and manage to do so once in a while
Like music, have a musical family and friends,
And we have a blast, once a year, at a Mehfil (Party)
I have been lucky to come in contact with
what I think are Three of life’s greatest gifts
Firstly, Natural Hygiene, that helped me lose weight and..
Enjoy excellent health for the past seven years
Not having to pop a pill all this while
And, if I follow the system for the rest of my life
There is a very good chance, I will stay this way , healthy
“Freedom from Disease, LifeLong”
That is the prize I am working for
Isn't that great?
To be able to get in touch with this,
When people all around -
Of all ages, are falling sick
At the drop of a hat...
“Share this” says the little voice, piping up again
Do visit...
Maybe one day I will do more
Lectures, counseling, seminars, retreats…
Helping people reclaim their birthright - of superb health
That can be sustained lifelong...naturally..
Secondly, fitness in general – running, exercising
And Yoga in particular
Was lucky to get in touch with a whole line of Yoga Teachers
Who put me in touch with many aspects of this great science
“Practice” – says the voice
“You have not practiced today”
And finally, Ganoba Date
My spiritual guide
Who has helped me, find my way back
When I was lost
Ever so often
At work, in relationships, anywhere and everywhere
At the drop of a hat
No questions asked.
And asked for nothing in return.
Helped me make my life
Into whatever it is at the moment
Thank You, Ganoba
If you want to read his writings
Well that’s all… (whew!)
Thanks for reading this
The Web seems a great place
To get in touch with like-minded
(And unlike-minded) people
Make new friends
Learn new things
So that life is not boring!
So, what are you waiting for?
Pick up the pen
Ooops, Keyboard, mouse, whatever...
Write to me!
Cheers- Peter
