The Monkey Mind

Kindness of Stranger A beautiful memory, as fresh as the morning lilies swaying by the cool morn; it visits my forgettable mind with unforgeable warmth. Breathing deep in its vivid depth of remembrance, its ordinariness is what makes it remarkable, to me. Both in form as well as in the essence, a brilliant spark of clarity blazing amidst the murky world, it invites recollection in the tranquility of solemn silence. The beginning of this remarkable memory, an ordinary memory, was the end of a fateful another. It was the time when COVID-19 had just retreated from its ruthless sojourn, and its retreat had endowed my reality with a sense of normalcy. Finally, I was set free. Free from the suffocation of four walls, which were meant to protect me. There, I survived dwelling in a perpetual echo chamber of the self, scrolling up and down, the boiled-down version of the daily expiration of lives , desensitized by the rising cold hard numbers. It was simply boredom retiring with a sigh, wh

"Happiness is overrated. How could it be? How could it be not?" Look in each and every face visible online on social media or on glossy pages of magazines and newspapers. Beautiful faces with the perfect body of amazon or the chiseled body of Spartan, they are still in vogue. Their charming smile haloed by the “celebritism” still mesmerizes the eyes and ignites the greed to have something similar. They represent the epitome of success. The sweet smell of happiness within the success beckons not only the unsuspecting mind but also the intellectual Consumerism has driven greed. The greed to earn more money and spend more. Cosmetics, apparel, and outer image enhanced with social media like Instagram and Snapchat. They claim they can impart to your happiness forever. There is always competition to be the new hype, author of the next viral item (video or photo) and yet it never seems to end. As long as people know how to gossip as they have been doing since the stone age, the so-c

“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” Helen Keller American educator Helen Keller overcame the adversity of being blind and deaf to become one of the 20th century's leading humanitarians. And she did it with her lifelong teacher and friend Anne Sullivan. Their first memorable moment was when Keller learned to spell "W-A-T-E-R" with the help of Anne.  That beautiful moment opened her to an entire whole world she did not know existed. Here is one of the rare videos recorded sharing their experience together:   Later Helen wrote world-renowned books like The Story of My Life (1905) with help of Anne and her husband, The World I Live In (1908), Out of the dark (1913), Light In My Darkness (1927), and many more.  S he traveled to over 35 countries and changed the lives of millions with hope and courage. She taught the world even those who are differently able can help others, bring lasting change, and share happiness.   It is strange but true, by giving we a

 " Kindness is the sunshine in which the virtue grows. In the presence of eternity, the mountains are as transient as the clouds. What light is to the eyes – what air is to the lungs – what love is to the heart, liberty is to the soul of man."   -  Robert Ingersoll"     The beauty of kindness is not simply about giving, it is giving willingly. It brings meaning to life with solidarity, especially to those who are lonely. With a helping hand, none have to suffer alone. As pain is deeper than happiness, lasting lifetimes, kindness makes that throbbing lonely pain bearable.  Love, one of the absolute truths brings life and kindness makes that life see the goodness of the world, see the beauty in it. With kindness, we can not only see but also truly feel all that is beautiful.  And like anything beautiful, the beauty of kindness is ephemeral and thus is memorable and thus  is worth treasuring.    The path of kindness is free others to free oneself. Money is the easier way to