Thursday, July 17, 2008

A goldfish, water and a baby

What is common to goldfish in a bowl, flowing water and sleeping or playful infants? The first two are used in relaxation therapy. The third I think is more effective than the first two combined...

 

Why this sudden discovery? Well imagine a day which has upto now gone wrong in every possible way.And the evening ends in a nighmarish fashion. Now imagine that at the end of such a day you spend some time watching a baby sleep. Or better yet flail its arms around in a manner so unco-ordinated that it is captivating in its innocence.

 

You cam stare at the bluish grey eyes for hours together and mutter nonsense in any language as baby tries to test her jaws on your thumb. And what strikes at that moment is the thought that while you might have had a day that has posed grave questions to you about your future, it all pales in comparison to the fact that you are holding a scrap of the future in your hands

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