Hey dear friends!
Hope and pray that you are enjoying your FREEDOM enthusiastically ,
Hope the prison caused by weather or just any other reason did not disable your soul to flap it's subtle wings and take smooth flight through the sky of imagination .
Read long ago that either science is proving that everything we see is just delusion and a lie .
The visibility of this lie proves that it's just a lie .
It means everything including our PHYSICAL EXISTENCE IS A LIE.
Science is also proving that everything that cannot be seen is REAL and ETERNAL TRUTH.
It means everything we don't see including our own SPIRITUAL EXISTENCE IS TRUTH.
Scientists are recording the echoes of sounds who been millions of people making when they were alive .
Their bodies are decomposed and transformed though but their voices in the atmosphere are still present without any change.
Life is so beautiful and beyond word INTERESTING!
We live through this miracle called "LIFE" but HOW BAD that we invest all energies to look at only on one side of the picture (physical existence)
And completely IGNORE the other side of picture (OUR SPIRITUAL EXISTENCE) which has all the answers and solutions of questions raised by physical existence . WE DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT :(
Since more then 2 weeks there has been renovation work done in our house .Labourers are working while i stay in my kitchen which is 10 by ten though but occupied by stuff which makes movement little difficult .
why do i stay in kitchen all the time from dawn to dusk ?
Because here women don't come front of stranger men .
This could be UNBEARABLE and TORCHERING if i would not have my hands with me . Though i am the one who all time keep counting my blessings and paying gratitude through each breath yet during these Imprisoned days i became more grateful .
After finishing the cooking there was nothing to do rather than listening the sounds of various machinery from outside which was not musical obviously .
While sitting on chair having my both hands in my lap i was looking at them as watching them for the first time .Tears of gratitude and joy dropped over my hands .
i thought what would i have done if i did not have them ? I cannot sit without doing anything all the time so i started to use my hands .I must share that i could not choose any thing which needs much concentration because everybody in the house needs me once in while so work like reading ,painting ,writing or even imagining cannot go without breaking into them and i HATE taking breaks as i am totally MAD follower of my imagination once it started .
I created business between this 10 by ten space where actually remains hardly 7 by 8 to move around . I cleaned cabinets ,rewashed all the utensils including decoration pieces and other stuff ,washed clothes with hands (was fun:) ,even cleaned tiles with soda etc.
Did all the chores which could have been done lately but i did them to amuse myself as hobby .Now my kitchen looks far better then usual and all because of these hands given by creator .
I pray that may my God keep my hands healthy so can can wave my time ahead easily (other diseases are well come ) (GOD FORBID) If God send to me as tests though.
Labourers took break on friday .It was beautiful cloudy day with 16 temp and cold breeze .I requested (he wanted to stay at home and relax at break day) hubby to take me on bike ride in surroundings .
He agreed and we took ride of side roads of small city while chatting in cheerful mood . Smooth rid and fresh air along hubby brought delightful change in my dul mood and i felt refreshed .I took some shots to freeze those moments and keep them with me while again being IMPRISONED in kitchen .
Leaving you with glimpse of my free moments ,though you cannot feel the whole beauty of them but i want you to have a look .
Soothing nature in our small city breathes after each little distance
water tank in colony
beautiful canal road ,it is quite looong with curves
i was amazed with this signboard because this type of center is new in here ,mostly all private schools and center offer English teachings
a small cafe outside our colony
beautiful house in the way looked different among others
phone tower near cafe
park's view through fence
City's most crowded park i avoid going in mostly due to much rush hour
you can see the red woolen cap (left) worn by hubby before me
kids playing in ground behind the old torn wall
Beside the park town planning building ,hubby's first job and office
Canal road leads towards park above
Along the canal sun was about to set out
Imagination is breathing of soul!
Proof of you spiritual existence!
Set it free and follow it happily!
God Bless You All!!!
what a beautiful heart touching post, when you wrote of looking down at your hands and what you felt at that moment it actually brought tears to my eyes,, how beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing this with us today,, I hope the construction is soon finished!!!
ReplyDeleteYour ride sounds and looks like a great break after the time spent in the kitchen, Baili.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a nice bike ride! Must be nice to see some green!
ReplyDeleteI was trapped in my bedroom when I had shingles and my guys changed out the flooring and remodeled my kitchen. A month of being bored. How long until your workers will finish? Have a good day!
oh that sounds ALIKE dear Sharon!
Deletei think the work will take almost two weeks more to be finished
So glad you enjoyed your bike ride, the renovations will be worth it, you will see.
ReplyDeletegreat photos so difffent from Europe
ReplyDeleteGlad you got out and about at least one day! How much longer will your house renovations last? I'm sure it will be worth it in the long run but too bad you are a prisoner in the kitchen until then!
ReplyDeleteThank you dear Debra!
DeleteFloors are completely installed though polish of it is remaining which will probably take 2 weeks
I'm sure all the work and renovations will be worth it.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing your photographs.
Sending my good wishes
All the best Jan
It sounds like your hands are busy throughout the day, and how wonderful that you appreciate the gift of them. I am thankful for the five senses as well. I hope the construction will be done soon in your kitchen. That can be a nuisance, but it will look nice when it's finished. The little café sounds charming. And I'm wondering if the food is good? I hope the new year is being kind to you, Baili.
ReplyDelete~Sheri
Baili, you are thankful for your hands, I am thankful for this! Here I am at my kitchen table, just home from church, reading your story. I can "see" you in your kitchen and I can so relate to hiding away from the strangers, even though we are okay to talk to them here. Sometimes I just want to pull the curtains over my face like the woman in the photo and wish the world away! :) ...But like you said, we are free inside, in our imaginations, in our minds, our hearts. Maybe we live thousands of miles apart, but we can see eachother. Isn't it amazing?
ReplyDeleteSandi my dearest friend you are so blessed with profound and spiritual attitude towards life!
DeleteEither through your beautiful comment I could see you sitting on your kitchen table and thinking about the difference between the life of males and females.
Usually I don't cover my face when i am out of our small city because there no one knows hubby .but in hubby 's city I have to according to the tradition as men don't want to make their house ladies be fronted with familiar men (can't explain the philosophy behind right now)
God has blessed us with spiritual sides to experience which make our existence quite easy and EXTRAORDINARY
Glad the renovation is coming to an end soon. It's sacrifice one makes to have things refreshed. Thank you Baili for your visits and comments. May 2018 be a wonderful year for you and your family!
ReplyDeleteIt is good you got out for a while. It is hard feeling trapped inside.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a lovely heart felt post Baili and the pictures were so very interesting, I loved seeing what it is like in your part if the world, thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour world is so different to mine two years ago we had our bathroom redone we enjoyed the experience the plumber was Australian and we often had cups of tea and a chat in his breaks, the tilers were Asian and we still had chats but they didn't speak much English but it would have been good to get so much done in the kitchen, mine need a good clean now.
ReplyDeleteMerle...........
Your post is beautiful and very inspiring...exactly what I need. Thank you for dropping by my site. May God continue to bless you and your family!
ReplyDeleteFrom time to time you have to make renovations in our house.
ReplyDeleteAnd in our life.
But the ones made in our house are so boring!!!!
Have a great week
Thanks for the tour, I enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteWould be hard for me to be in the kitchen away from strangers as you are as it's your custom, it's hard to understand sometimes for me but I respect your traditions :)
When we born and growup in certain kind of environment we find it familiar and easy to absorb in dear Margaret!
DeleteIf I would resist to this system (which i will do for sure if I wanted to) nothing will happen except I will hurt hubby 's feeling and expectations that being part of our society he has from me .
But this is biggest fact of my life that I ENJOY BEING AWAY FROM MEN SPECIALLY WHO ARE IGNORANT AND DO NOT HAVE ABILITY TO RESPECT WOMEN.
I am as content and happy with my way of life and nature as if I have to live this way for years i am sure I can do it amazingly:)
This is so beautiful post and you have great attitude❤️ Lovely and peaceful week to you and yours family❤️
ReplyDeleteUm texto que revela uma excelente atitude perante a vida. Imagens lindas.
ReplyDeleteUm beijo.
What a wonderful ride and message Baili, thank you so much for sharing with us.
ReplyDeletelol, they say it is a lie, but those people don´t see the whole picture :) They only see tiny pieces of it.
ReplyDeleteI love the photos of the sun going down :-)
ReplyDeleteI am so glad your husband got you out of the kitchen even if only for a short while. His thoughtfulness will be rewarded I am sure. Hopefully the workers hands will be blessed with skillfulness and speed and you will be back to normal use of your home shortly.
ReplyDeleteimagination is the breath of our souls...beautiful.
ReplyDeletebeautiful post.
beautiful pictures.
have a blessed day!
I love that you are so positive about everything, and Happy New Year to you. You've shown us some really great pictures, so it's almost like being there. Great that things are being remodeled, and a perfect time to come up with some new recipes. Hugs...RO
ReplyDeleteA very interesting text that part of life,i liked the excellent posting, as nature is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you and your family
Kiss
Lovely photos. :-)
ReplyDeleteGreetings from London.
Hello,
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice report with wonderful shots.
So nice to see how the daily life will be at the other side of the world. Nice shots.
Thank you so much for your visit on my blog!!
Best regards,
Marco
I love your positivity, baili. You have put your time in the kitchen to excellent use! I hope the next two weeks go well for the workers and quickly for you. It will be lovely to have new floors.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you got out with your husband. It must have been a beautiful drive in the cool air - very refreshing. Love that shot of the sunset! Take care, dear friend.
Lovely thoughts on the unseen forces and the wonder of having two hands to create with! It is always difficult to live through a renovation - but so nice when it is all finished. Your bicycle ride is wonderful - such pretty scenes. I hope these next two weeks go quickly for you. Sending hugs and encouragement to you xo Karen
ReplyDeleteThank you for your visit to my blog and for sharing a bit of your world with us. I appreciate your positive outlook.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy you got out of your kitchen! I hope the renovations get done soon! Take care of your beautiful hands! Love the photos! Thank you! Big Hugs!
ReplyDeleteHi, Baili! I'm glad that you had a chance to get out and bike around Khairpur. I enjoyed seeing some of the sights of the city through your eyes. The sunset over the canal (I'm guessing it's the Khairpur East Canal) is lovely. It's fascinating for me to think that you live so close to the Indus River, such an important and storied river that I can only imagine.. I remember when you posted photos of Kot Diji Fort where there is archeological evidence of human occupation dating back to 3,000 BCE.
ReplyDeleteI have often looked at my hands, especially recently because they have begun to look quite old. I remind myself how thankful I am to have my hands and all the the amazing things I've done with them. Like you, I can't sit around for very long without doing anything. I love how you tackled your kitchen and put everything in order. Mine needs some deep cleaning too, but I've been traveling so much. I'm on top of the basics, but not things like pulling out the fridge and stove and scrubbing behind them.
I enjoyed reading what you said in your post about the nature of reality and spirituality. As you pointed out, modern science is exploring these topics and uncovering some pretty amazing things. I'm currently reading "The Spiritual Doorway in the Brain" by neurologist Kevin Nelson. He is studying the brain and how it perceives and processes spiritual experiences. From cosmology, to neurology, to archeology, we are beginning to understand so much more about humanity and spirituality. I'm intrigued that Neanderthals may have had spiritual beliefs too. It's powerful for me to understand that we experience spiritual events in some of deepest levels of our brains and that such beliefs are so fundamental that even the Neanderthals may have shared them. I can't begin to understand it all, but I'm drawn to exploring these topics more and more.
Okay, back to more mundane things! Terry is hungry! Sending you hugs, my friend!