by Manjit Handa
Ever pondered why some never lose their verve and vivacity while others let themselves flow into the banalities of life? Doing things just for the heck of it. Going to work, shopping for groceries or clothes, cooking meals, doing laundry, watching the game and good night. The next day ditto.
Because somewhere along the line we lose our sense of awe, surprise and wonder that the little inquisitive child unabashedly embraces. Most of us think (social conditioning!!) that the lone purpose of our life is to have a stable job, get married, have a family and nurture the family members. Intersperse it all with entertainment—Visit or hang around with friends, read some famous “highly recommended” book, watch a movie or that soap opera. Amusingly that becomes routine after a while too. So what? Is there escape? At one point we are too lazy to even make new friends or talk to new people. There seems to be no need for that. Also, too much work.
Those who never lose it, actually never lose the child in them. That inquisitiveness, prying, awe and wonder in every phenomenon in life that allure the baby. With the passage of time, it might seem unnecessary, but it is only that which makes you different—not only does it refresh every Day but also augments our persona in toto.
This life edifice is getting old and dreary
Let us re-erect it
So we fine new reasons to live
Let us do a makeover
Spot the dots that make us wonder
Let us be that foolish kid
Once again let us be an alien here
And take the time to break the ice.
Just wondering,
Manjit
