We all are students ,attending class of LIFE !
Time is teacher and Nature is book though we take this book as granted as we found it without any cost or effort .
Mostly we learn from self invented books and these are our experiences and observations . Each of us learn different from same experience for instance ,if squirrels eat or spoil all fruits in garden ,
Some will try to teach lesson the creature
Some will take extra cautions to prevent their fruits as putting fence around the plants etc
Some fool like me will think "let them eat ,they have right to eat as they can't buy them from market (i know this sounds beyond stupid ,but that's me )
You are right i am poor student ,i love to live happily ever after in "fool's heaven"
My self invented book reveals "Life is TOOOOOOO SHORT to act smart or be clever as i never found any clever WITH PEACE OF MIND!
Why we do work ,earn , snatch JUST SO WE CAN BE HAPPY END OF THE DAY ,right?
So what is the use of all we gather, if we don't have peace of mind which comes from within not from outside.
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I was favourite child of my parents .They had little but little was material .Love was in abundance .Our home was filled ,you can say dominated by this LOVE which specially my Mother had for her children .
My younger sister was six year younger than me very pretty , smart and naughty .She was loved by parents though but she was often punished for her mischievousness .
I was very simple (you guess well, i was FOOL) .May be my simplicity compelled my parents to love me more .
They always adored me and pampered me . This made me more dependent and lazy. (not physically but mentally)
I was shy ,reserved but aggressive against opposite gender specially . (mom's teachings you know)
I still remember when i was in grade 3 i was walking on barren hill toward school along my sister , when few boys who were also going to their school as they were in uniforms passed remark " hey beautiful where you going ?
Within seconds without thinking much i bowed down picked up a stone huge as cricket ball and throw at him , while saying " going to call your sister who is with my brother " he leaned at side quickly and missed it .
He looked at me with mixed feeling anger and slight fear as may be he was not expecting such extreme reaction. When they ,when i moved further i heard the giggles of other who were making fun of the one whom i tried to hit .
In my village when i was allowed to play outside before my early teens i beat boys many time. who tried to tease me . I was the only girl in village who was as aggressive with boys .
Once a boy who made my younger sister cry ,i beat him hard , His mother later came to our house and showed my mother that "see how badly your daughter beat my son ,she injured him with her nails "
My mother knew that i won't beat without reason because i was not the one who starts fight so she warned me front of woman little only..
Will you believe that when last time in 2015 i visited my native village the same boy asked his wife to invite me on evening tea. i was not aware that she is wife of that certain boy . when i went there and had tea with her and her daughter before leaving her home she asked me " Baji (means big sister) do you remember Abid?"
It took time to remember as Abid (real name) was not from close family and when he came to my thoughts i am sure my face displayed annoying .The wife of Abid smiled politely and asked "if you allow then Abid wants to come to see you "
After some hesitation i said okay and then Abid with humble smile entered the lounge ,he did not sit (men out of family don't interact with women,remember) He even did not see straight in my eyes until i replayed his greetings .
He was not same spoiled boy who used to draw our mud homes or harass us with silly tricks . He was looking like a modest gentle man with decent smile and respect in eyes.
He said " Baji ,i just wanted to see you as you changed my life and attitude " This was weird moment still i felt my eyes teary . he said to his wife "Baji was very brave and different ,she never tolerated accusation from boys and taught us good lesson" though his words were kind yet i was feeling embarrassed
I hardly spoke few words about his occupation and family and left. Until today when his words echoed in my head i feel little awkward.
to be continued
Hi, Baili, its interesting to read about your childhood days. You are one brave girl. Ha ha I fight those boys that used to tease me during my schooling days!
ReplyDeleteAlways good to stand up for what is right, great post and lesson. Greetings!
ReplyDeleteThere is indeed much to learn in life. It is like a book and it is too short. You raise a good question. What good is learning and achievement if it does not bring peace of mind or happiness? I think that many people have achieved much but are not happy. Achieving happiness is the most important thing.
ReplyDeleteI am eager to read the end of your story.
Have a great week!
what a beautiful account of your early years, thank you for sharing, I will look forward to more to come!
ReplyDeleteYou are a brave woman to have begun standing up for what is right from a young age, It is nice to have a friend from childhood reveal to you the positive impact that you had in his life, you are a good person with a great message for us all.
ReplyDeleteWe could use you in our Government to keep our male politicians in line! Many of them needed a good slap or scratch when they were growing up.
ReplyDeleteYou were being a champion for the girls at the time. Never feel bad about doing what you feel is right at the time. It made you the strong woman you are today which makes you a good wife and mother.
ReplyDeleteWe never know how our actions are being interpreted by others.
ReplyDeleteInteresting story! Looking forward to the next part.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely story so far, you have set him such a good example!
ReplyDeleteI like your saying, "Life's too short to act smart.
ReplyDeleteWhen we are young we are still learning and we can have a great impact on others that stays with them throughout the years. We do not know we are doing it at the time, it is only in later years that the truths come out.
ReplyDeleteWell at least with what you did with your nails it turned out well in the end.
ReplyDeleteVery touching story...great job...
ReplyDeleteHello, great story. You were a brave child to stand up for what is right. You are a good example to others. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteOh I am so proud of you, dearest Baili...standing up for what is right at so young an age! I so wish I'd been that brave.
ReplyDeleteI found this post really inspiring and encouraging...and thank you so much!
Have a Fabulous Weekend.
Big Hugs xoxoxo
I always find your posts fascinating, Baili! Not for a second do I believe you were ever mentally lazy! I think that you are judging yourself too harshly. You shine forth as a spirited, inquiring, curious , and empathetic person. And kudos for you for standing up to bullies in your childhood. That can't have been easy. And all these years later, here is a man thanking you for changing his life when you were a girl. You are an inspiration, my dear friend!!! Hugs and love to you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great story. Looking forward to more! I was the same as a child..haha
ReplyDeleteI think this is very special! You should feel very proud of yourself and this man now, should be proud of himself too, to get the courage to talk to you!
ReplyDeleteHello, dear Baili, I think your story is very brave and sweet. Now I wish that all men could have a Baili in their lives when they were young so they could learn respect for women. I was the eldest sister of five girls without any brothers and had to fight the boys to keep my sisters safe, too. xo Karen
ReplyDeleteWhat a good story and you are a good example to others.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan