Monsoon hues

 Monsoons come and monsoons go, but my heart always waits for that magical glow!

                                                                                                           - Neha K Kulkarni

It’s the pitter-patter of raindrops that lift my spirits.  Every year there are millions around who dread the monsoons but then again there are also those who eagerly wait for them as well. I, obviously fall in the latter category.

For me, monsoon is a new beginning. Its God’s way of telling us that with these rain I wash thy worries, fears and ill feelings. Its also his way of giving us another chance to embrace life with a pure heart and with new vigour. I would call it a time for rejuvenation. Learn, refresh and move on to a brighter future.

Come monsoons and you get to see all different colours around. The green becomes greener and the brown becomes darker. The river gushes with the rainwater and the air smells of fresh mud. Aha! BLISS!! 

I follow a ritual. Every year during the first rain, I rush out to my garden and break into a random jig. The feel of the soft wet grass underneath my bare feet and the rain drops that hit my face is a strong reminder of how lucky I am. A world where innocent people die everyday for not fault of theirs. It is during such moments that I believe that life indeed could never be better! 

Either early morning or late evening is the best time to go for a walk or a jog. The light breeze that passes through your hair and the pretty blooms amidst the lush green expanse is simply mesmerizing. Even if you are the anti-workout one, I would suggest that at least once try going out during these times. Before you would question yourself as to why didnt you think of it before? Make way to the fitness enthusiast! 

Nostalgia! Remember how you would make paper boats and see them float is small mud pools? Or splash around in those tiny puddles? How simple was life back then right?

On the other hand, I do agree that rains lead to a lot of inconvenience as well. The roads are jammed; electricity is shut down and so on. During heavy rains it’s as if our life comes to a standstill.But as they say, all good things come with a price tag. To enjoy the rains you have to put up with the after effects of the same. A little bit of good and little bit of bad and that’s what life’s all about, right?

The shades of monsoon are just endless; each monsoon brings in more for me. With each rain, all the negativity is washed off and finally all that remains in beauty, peace and happiness.  

 

Look! It’s raining! I’m off to dance in the rain; is anyone going to join me?