There are three kinds of Gratitude in the world.
One. When we get what we want. We realize its worth and feel absolutely blessed with it. We often practice this one. Easiest to practice perhaps. Because, in such circumstances, happiness and joy is naturally coming to you. That sparkle in your eye, that natural laughter, that smile on anything and everything. You feel blessed. Thankful.
Two. When we don't get what we want. In such a situation; stories/fables/parents/world tells us to stay put. We discover our joy through sufferings we feel. Through the vacuum within, we push ourselves in one direction - towards hope and faith.
Three. When we get what we want, but not what we want; when we get what we maybe wanted. but not what we clearly and surely desired. In such a case, there is a friction. Everywhere. Opposing forces. Internal versus external struggle. Right versus left struggle. Heart versus brain struggle. Its a friction and battle. Battle. It is as if, Life has shut us up by giving us something; stealing our right to frown. Obligating us to smile, cherish and be thankful.
The problem with the last kind of situation is, you feel confused. In this situation, is it then fair to state that something seems unfair somewhere. You wonder. In that wonder, you smile. And in that smile against the heartache or disappointment. You smile against the funny thing called fate. You smile and in that heavy smile, your heaviness feels comforting. As if the heaviness is hugging you and consoling you. You look around and feel grateful. For you're still feeling. And that is what matters.
It is like trusting and holding your dad's hand, ignoring the pain from the last fall, while he picks you up and teaches you to walk.
One. When we get what we want. We realize its worth and feel absolutely blessed with it. We often practice this one. Easiest to practice perhaps. Because, in such circumstances, happiness and joy is naturally coming to you. That sparkle in your eye, that natural laughter, that smile on anything and everything. You feel blessed. Thankful.
Two. When we don't get what we want. In such a situation; stories/fables/parents/world tells us to stay put. We discover our joy through sufferings we feel. Through the vacuum within, we push ourselves in one direction - towards hope and faith.
Three. When we get what we want, but not what we want; when we get what we maybe wanted. but not what we clearly and surely desired. In such a case, there is a friction. Everywhere. Opposing forces. Internal versus external struggle. Right versus left struggle. Heart versus brain struggle. Its a friction and battle. Battle. It is as if, Life has shut us up by giving us something; stealing our right to frown. Obligating us to smile, cherish and be thankful.
The problem with the last kind of situation is, you feel confused. In this situation, is it then fair to state that something seems unfair somewhere. You wonder. In that wonder, you smile. And in that smile against the heartache or disappointment. You smile against the funny thing called fate. You smile and in that heavy smile, your heaviness feels comforting. As if the heaviness is hugging you and consoling you. You look around and feel grateful. For you're still feeling. And that is what matters.
It is like trusting and holding your dad's hand, ignoring the pain from the last fall, while he picks you up and teaches you to walk.
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