It’s Time to Recount the Good Things in My Life

A practice that keeps me on the positive track

‘’Gratitude is not only greatest of all virtues but the parent of all other.’’

— Marcus Tullius Cecero

Just today, I was mentioning to my best friend that I have been feeling a little low for a few days. She knew that I have been over-stressed due to work pressure and asked me to slow down.

She suggested that I should write about all the good things I have with me at the moment. And it could be anything — living, or non-living.

I loved her idea and this story will be dedicated to everything I feel thankful for right at this moment.

Because when life seems pitch-dark, even the slightest beam of life provides happiness.

Dancing Career

I never thought that a shy girl like me would someday become a professional dancer and a dance teacher. I always was inclined towards dancing but never had the audacity to face people. And now, I am watched by parents of so many children every day and it doesn't bother me at all. I do what I love doing. Because I always say that dancing is the true representation of my soul. I can't survive without it.

Writing Career

Though it would be too early to call it a career I have never seen myself being so passionate about something other than dance. Writing has become an integral part of my life now. No matter how exhausted I am from the day’s work, but I won't sleep without writing something. Even if that means scribbling a few random quotes and posting them on my Instagram page.

Compassionate Friends

You won't need 100 friends if you manage to maintain one great friend in your life. And God has been so kind that he has blessed me with two great friends. One is Vnsiddhu and Shashwat Agarwal. I don't want to imagine my life without both of them. They are my karma's greatest earnings, and I can't be thankful enough for the universe to send them into my life.

Some writers on Medium who have been extremely kind and loving toward my work — Dr. Fatima Imam, Trista Signe Ainsworth, Spyder, Fatim Hemraj, A Rustic Mind (Manali Desai), Dr. Preeti Singh, George Blue Kelly, Abhay Salvi, Upasana Sharma, Shashwat Agarwal, Terry Mansfield, Simão Cunha, Brajendra Kumar, Krishh, Ankita Srivastava, Salitha Nirmana Meththasinghe, Pierre Trudel, Josh Balerite Acol, Sahil Patel, and Amy Pierovich. I have to thank them for their constant love and support.

Creativity

I never thought I could ever think creatively. Ever since I started writing seriously, creativity has become a habit now. I can’t leave any story without putting some creative garnishing in them. Especially, the fictional and humor stories published by me. Thinking differently satisfies the passionate artist in me on all levels and I do feel grateful for it.

My parent’s Blessings

I know they don't exist in physical form in this universe but that doesn't stop them from being around their daughter and protecting her. I believe their blessing hand always hovers over my head. They always care and support me in whatever form nature allows them, thus, making me feel so loved and protected at all times.

God’s Special Love

Long back, I had written a story about how I wanted to thank Lord Ganesha who I feel looks after me like a friend and a baby. Just looking at his idol gives me all the strength I need. Maybe his idol is a reflection of my own soul or thought processes, but channelizing them through him works magic for me.

I had heard that God takes care of the orphans himself, and I can see it held in my case. He may have taken a lot of precious things from me, but how can I not thank him for the immense little gifts bestowed upon me from time to time.

Thank you, dear, Trista Signe Ainsworth for coming up with a publication that reinforces the idea of expressing gratitude in every human being. This is the kind of spiritual work you have done unknowingly. Thank you for being a sweet, kind friend and for hosting my story in your beautiful publication.

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