avatarDebika Kumari

Summary

The author reflects on a memorable and joyful experience in the hills of Bhubaneswar, emphasizing the importance of embracing happiness and living in the moment, much like the monkeys they observed.

Abstract

The author shares a personal narrative of their visit to the hills of Bhubaneswar, where they encountered a troop of monkeys and observed their behavior. Despite societal pressures to act mature, the author embraces moments of childlike joy and happiness, drawing parallels between human life and the carefree nature of the monkeys. They highlight the importance of personal happiness, the beauty of nature, and the priceless peace it offers. The author also provides practical advice on interacting with monkeys based on their experience, advocating for respect and caution. The article concludes with a reflection on the healing power of nature and a nod to other writers who share a deep connection with the natural world.

Opinions

  • The author feels that society's expectations of maturity should not suppress personal joy and happiness.
  • They believe that happiness should stem from personal desires and actions, not from external validation.
  • The author admires the monkeys' ability to coexist despite their conflicts, seeing it as a metaphor for life's purpose.
  • They suggest that the peace provided by nature is invaluable and cannot be replicated by a luxurious lifestyle.
  • The author emphasizes the importance of being cautious and respectful around monkeys, advocating for the safety of both humans and animals.
  • They express a strong belief in the healing powers of nature and the inspiration it provides for writers and individuals alike.

Here I Have My Own Soulsister

Two monkeys he said and clicked

Me with a cute monkey. I guess she also finds a friend in me. Image credit-The Author.

In the hills of Bhubaneswar, I still remember all the enjoyment and all the stupid things that I did there. I don’t know why people around me try to make me feel that I am a grown-up and that I need to act mature.

To be honest, a part of me even tries to do so but whenever I get the chance, I don’t know how and when these stupid thoughts come into my mind and the amazing thing is that I even do them. Honestly I even enjoy…

Should I be a shame for not being mature enough to look mature, I guess yes sometimes and not always.

Why should I change myself for anyone? I am happy.

Coming back to the story, when I was roaming round the hills of Bhubaneswar, when I reached the top I was so surprised to say that there will a lot of monkeys hanging from one tree to another.

I even saw couples enjoying quality time with each other standing there and staring at them. How nice it is to see them take care of each other.

And in the middle of that, a mother monkey slapped his kid 😂😂😂 so hard that he fell down the stairs. Amazingly she even picked him up and then took the kiddo with her.

Mother’s love 😂, I don’t have words to explain but even I was afraid to smile because someone said she will slap me too …

The cute monkeys climbing up. Image credit-The Author.

How many can you see?

I actually say only a few of them are in the camera, but there were more than 10 monkeys in just a single tree. And they were all fighting snatching slapping but living with each other happily.

And that is the main purpose of life. Should be happy to do whatever you are doing, not because someone else thinks that you will be happy doing that.

Few things to keep in mind while you are dealing with monkeys —

I hope these will help, because yes these are some of the things that I face and these are my personal experiences —

  • Keep your wallet, mobile phone, and all necessary things in your pocket or your bag. It is very obvious that they are faster and within seconds they can snatch away things from you and then no matter what you do, they will not return your belongings.
  • Hold your bag tight. Even if they try to take that from you, do not keep it loose enough for them to snatch it away. They are experts and you are not.
  • Keep your food away from them. They have very keen eyes and it is very easy for them to take your food away.
  • If you want to feed them do not irritate them. Be extra precautions when they are near you because it is very easy for them to hurt you and your family.
  • It is better to keep kids away from them.

Do not know how many ones can follow, but I saw them taking the bag full of kids' food from a lady, she kept shouting but they never came back.

Think about them taking your phone…

I actually enjoyed it a lot and to be honest I felt like this is life, there was a cool breeze and there was a very nice place there where I was sitting with my partner and talking about life.

I asked him a few things that matter to him, and also shared the most amazing moments of our life. We saw the city moving, we saw the busy world and we also saw how time moves so fast.

We saw how clouds make the sky more beautiful, how the wind makes things happen, and how we can live every second of our life…

Away from everything, every sort of responsibility, you are actually living your life…

I realized that in life, nature serves its purpose and makes us feel what actually is necessary for us. We try to work hard to achieve a Luxurious lifestyle and then pay to go hiking and then realize that the peace that nature gives, is priceless.

There is nothing that can replace the beauty of nature.

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One of the best inspirations and best-supporting writers I have seen on Medium is Dr. Preeti Singh. She writes amazing pieces blended with her love and magic of words. Not just an amazing writer but also a great motivator...

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