CELEBRATING LIFE

Life is a gift ,relish it ,celebrate it ,explore it and dance with it .Every  day is a celebration of life ,everyday brings in a new dawn .In younger days there was a desire to push the pedals strongly yearning to mature and become an adult quickly often being enamored at what fun it is to grow up and do all that kids cannot do .

Now as we age we wish to depress the brakes of the pedals with equal efforts to savor more of this amazing gift of life and continue celebrating it to the last breath by  learning to accept the changes which come with it happily and spreading happiness 

We lose something and gain something as days go by but we must never lose our wisdom .When we see life with eyes of wisdom we learn to let go negative emotions and live with a smile and laughter which emerges from the core of our being this not only lights up our life but the life of those around us .

There is a story about Mullah Nasruddin. Once Mulla was admitted into a hospital with multiple fractures and was bandaged all over. His friend came and asked him, ‘Mullah how are you doing?’ He said, ‘I am fine. It only pains when I laugh’.His friend asked,‘How can you laugh being in this situation?’He said, ‘If I don’t laugh now, I have never laughed in my life’.This is wisdom ,the strength to smile in all occasions. 

Take life not as a struggle, but as a challenge. Take life not as a suffering, but a way to express the multitude of emotions. keep smiling and laughing .

CELEBRATING  LIFE 

Congratulations and jubilations ,

happy  twilight zone life celebrations 

Please let not  age come in your way 

to dampen the spirit of  coming days 

as long as your heart beats continue 

live your life fully everyday as new 

Life is Gods precious gift cherish it till the end 

love self unconditionally you are your own best friend 

let not the past trouble you for it does not exist 

let not the unknown future come in the way of your zest 

live in the present moment and surrender to the divine 

feel  intoxicated with bliss like drunk on old vintage wine 

The best deal is that you are as old as you feel 

mould slowly like wet mud on a potters wheel 

life has been a tough roller coaster ride no doubt 

but sure you are thankful for still being not out 

holding on to the crease of life is an experience 

balancing with increasing age needs perseverance 

Let go the thorns and pricks for they only decrease 

decrease your time  here and take away your peace 

they make your heart sick and heavy filled with unease 

forgive all and forget what hurt ,let all worries cease 

love all as they are ,don't keep expectations alive 

for expectations kill joy and relationships don't survive 

You are an actor on this stage of the creator 

HE is your director and he is your mentor 

listen to HIS voice in silent meditation 

let his wisdom lead you towards perfection 

leave ego ,pride ,greed and selfishness  aside 

let humility love and compassion be your guide 

Increasing age is no bar for pursuing new dreams 

life is more beautiful with exciting new themes 

first innings was dedicated to  family and profession 

now is the time to spend with your creative passion 

love  ,laugh ,play ,smile ,be kind and help those in need 

on leaving this world you will be remembered by your deeds 

Health is wealth and contentment is joy 

being grateful brings more blessings to enjoy 

see God in your fellowmen and treat them right 

your happiness will soar to touch new heights 

know who you are  and nurture your beautiful soul 

life is a  full circle so connect inside and feel whole! 

PS ..this poem has been written on the request of my  dear friend Prakash Bajpai  jee for a senior citizens magazine which he is about to publish ...hence I dedicate it to all the senior citizens on this forum .

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