Have been wanting to write a blog post for quite some time now but with the busy schedule I had it was difficult. The busy schedule culminated last evening with a rocking Salsa performance at SDIPA's Monsoon Masti. But this post is not about dance. Maybe some other time. This post is about simple things in our lives.
So the inspiration of this post are 5 very colourful people in my life at present - Zu, Sha, Dolly, Milli and Vasu. And these guys have simply mastered the Art of Living (literally). The simple things that they do and the immense joy that it gives is no less than a real Art of Living course. So here goes a post dedicated to my Art of Living friends.
I'll start with Sha. When I met this guy for the first time, I found him no different than any other guy. But gradually I realized how much positive energy this guy has and spreads all around. He is a never say no person. Whatever you may plan or whatever you may propose to do, he is ever ready. And this ever ready and ever willing to do things is an attitude that I have never seen in anyone after my very good friend Perseus :) This kind of attitude is so positive that it can simply draw you into things even if you may not be willing at first. Sha forms the energy centre of the whole gang. One thing I know now is that if ever I want to try something or do something in which no one else will accompany me, I can count on Sha not only to plunge in the activity with me but also add more colour to it.
After Sha its the turn of Dolly. She is a fire brand girl. Bustling with energy, this dame is a no nonsense girl who can bully even the toughest of guys. She oozes poise and elegance inspite of giving a tom boyish appearance in the first meeting.What I like about Dolly is the way she handles people. She can be rough, sweet, caring, friendly and a complete darling - all at the same time. I cannot think of any person who cannot be influenced by her in a nice way. Dolly is just like a coconut, tough on the outside and soft at heart. She is a complete Doll :)
Next comes Zu. This guy is a rockstar when it comes to dance. You just play music and Zu is on the floor. My first impression of him was of a studious serious guy but he completely proved me wrong later. Zu is the motional one of the gang. He really cares about all his friends and sometimes gets emotional when he is alone :) He is one of the simplest persons I have ever known. After spending a whole day in company of our gang when Zu goes home, he feels lonely......you can imaging how much he feels connected to the gang. One more great quality of Zu is his sporting spirit. He is the invariable teasing target in the gang but he never minds and takes it all with his famous smile :) Zu - you are the best dude !!!!
Now comes Milli. She is the quiet one. Although she does talk but lesser compared to other members. But this dame is intelligent and smart. She gives you the impression of a poised lady of few words. But when in company of the gang, she is as enthusiastic and as energetic as the rest of us. Sometimes she may not agree to join the gang but always ends up giving in to our plans :) just showing how much she cherishes her friends. She is one person who touches your life in a subtle way but having a lasting impression !!
Last but definitely not the least, its Vasu. He is one person who has done everything in life. If ever you wish to learn how to live all our dreams and still manage it perfectly, you should go to Vasu. Although he claims to be a very serious guy, he is the prankster of the gang. Constantly pulling everyone's leg, writing fully poetry or talking about his woes, he is a sure entertainer in all his ways. He is one person who can make friends at lightning speed. Just give him 5 mins with any person and he would become friends with that person. But he is very caring and protective about his close friends and we in the gang are lucky to have such a person with us :) Vasu with his stories, poems and pranks makes the hole experience a wonderful treat.
So in the last 2 months of my life, these 5 people have not only added colour to my life but also taught me the importance of being happy, of being positive and also shown how simple it is to achieve all this. And hence I realize again...... Life's About Simplicity
Wow! Its so nice to read about all of us and its very touching. Thanks a lot Tra! Feels good and yeah, this bunch of people have added lot of color to my life too! I am a serious guy and hence I am serious about what I mean! :) What about you Tra, how can you be not mentioned here! Well, I had to start off girl... :)
ReplyDeleteAritra means a rescuer from enemies. That's fine but who would rescue us from Tra? :D Are you asking WHY!!! Well, her sweetness, charm, energy and laughter are so damn contagious! ;-) When it comes to making a positive difference or create a mood or have sheer fun, her presence is always felt! Now, everyone cannot be like that right! And that actually brings her closer to each of us! Irrespective of the group size, you cannot miss out on her. This lovely lady is a bundle of energy and a leader by choice. She follows her heart and doesn't see what others are upto... coz she cannot see! LOL :P (kidding). One should certainly be there when she is reading the name on her mobile with eyes 'WIDE OPEN', laughing 'jee bharke' like a cute child, reacting when someone drops her in front of everyone, trying to stop me from being the first to post a status update on Facebook!
Like she said we are good coz we do not say a 'NO'. She is actually so kind, sweet, genuine and understanding that we just cannot say it! Tra Rocks! We all love you for what you are... Cheers Baby!