Reflection 21/7/25

1138pm

My time so far in Mumbai has taught me how little one needs to be happy, beyond what one has.

I am blessed to have a home that is clean, with good food and good amenities.

I am blessed to have parents who are alive, funny and kind.

I am blessed to have a brother who can accompany me on journeys.

I am learning that everything must be maintained and loved. I cannot expect to find something eternal- no house, relationship or job will be a one off deal. Nothing exists that must be done only once for it to bear fruit forever.

With that truth, we understand that everything must be built and strengthened.

And as nothing is a given, we can let go of the expectation that something must be perfect.

We grow up believing that those closest to us must understand everything about ourselves, and when they do not, we turn to others. These others may get us for sometime, but after this too one must put in the effort.

Why do I not then put in effort with what I already have? Build a beautiful relationship with my parents, my brother.

I want to explore the world and I have a friend who can do this with me. We can see the world through our parents’ eyes, knowing nothing would make them feel better than knowing their children are together. I need someone in my life and so does he, we can help each other and pool our resources.

I have made many mistakes, so has he. We both may have late careers and achievements but at least we can have each other for now and go on adventures. We are blessed to have a good inheritance, maybe we can use it to be happy together and figure it out as we go. Even if at first we may feel distant, any relationship grows closer with time and exposure. I want to spend time with him. I know it will heal me.