25th December was
almost always supposed to be just Christmas. However, after 32 years of being a
Hindu in India, I discovered that 25th December is apparently also ‘Tulsi
Poojan Divas’. Got a whatsapp forward on one of the larger family groups
claiming this ‘Tulsi Jayanti’ and why we must celebrate and revere the ‘Tulsi
Maa’.
Funny, how Hindutva is getting
insecure about its share of voice on Christmas. And also hats off that they are
relentless and always manage to come up with a crappy sensation that gains
instant traction across the hateful hearts of so many of us.
Anyway, today was a good day. I
woke up early and met some extremely positive people who beamed with natural
kind happiness. The fact that people can look and convey ‘healthy’ is very
inspiring. Got home to enjoy a lazy afternoon with poha and chai. Also received
three Myntra parcels which I’d ordered for myself as Christmas presents. More
so, bought some lipsticks and shadows which cheered up the consumer in me.
Typing this down as the night
arrives and I listen to the good old ‘Coke Studio Pakistan’ and ‘Tajdar Junaid’
as friends come down to watch movies and have dinner.
Can’t believe I’ve managed a
happy post. So unlike me, especially while typing blog entries. Confusion,
question and uncertainty can result into exploring your darkest corners, facing
your shit and then learning to live with it, each day, stronger. It leads you
go through a skimming sieve that makes you flow through a tornado blowing
immense amount of dust, off you. And bringing you to a world that is bigger and
full of possibilities. It leaves you feeling that you’re ready to once again,
put yourself out there in the world in the pursuit of your dreams and hopes.
Merry Xmas!
Bye, 2020.
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