Getting together

Recently me and a few of my batchmates got together for a casual dinner in a cool restaurant in Delhi. And we had a great time.

It's always nice to meet old friends - but it's even nicer when you sit around and can joke about life and your job.

One interesting thing that we discussed was how we all have changed since we joined our jobs. I was told that yes, I have finally perfected my dilapitated Hindi... and I have become more mature. I think that becoming more mature was the main theme for everyone on that table. One of our friends has become more pragmatic in his approach to life, another has become more wise, another has become more cautious....

At heart though I think we're all still the same giggly kids we were when we were teenagers... But some have had different experiences. Two on the table had kids - and having a baby really changes your whole life. The baby I met yesterday was adorable and totally loved my company, which was great!! It's always nice to be in the company of a goo goo gaa gaa kinda individual.

I feel like a tubelight sometimes though when obvious things are brought up and I still haven't figured it out. It makes me think that my brain works in a different direction sometimes. Ignorance is bliss is a famous quote that is often thrown around. But it's true to a large extent. Even the Brahmakumaris believe that you should not concentrate and keep your mind away from disturbing thoughts and images in order to lead a more peaceful existence. Even I think that is right to a large extent.

You can't shut your eyes to all reality though, and it is our responsibility also to change what is there around us. After all, you only lead one life right?