As usual, going by what feels right, standing against reasons, pressures and temptations, I chose to come to Mysore to join Arivu - a small, relatively new school. In no time I could see the storm of confusion, conflicts and uncertainty subsiding. The secret of happiness is now revealing to me.
Life here is beautiful, peaceful and meaningful. Everything about Mysore is a reason to smile. Compassionate, helping and kind people, lovely climate, scenic horizons, affordable lifestyle, possibilities of numerous learning avenues and a place full of opportunities.
I am living in small room in the outskirts of city, almost the end - next to a beautiful lake and bird sanctuary. My monthly expenses here usually do not exceed Rs.5000 including home rent and everything else. This is where I have been very clearly discover the recipe of joy.
I think what makes my life wonderful here is - balance - presence of all ingredients of life in right quantities. I spend hours working hard and hours sitting watching the sky. I meet strangers, people of all walks and I spent hours with myself. I walk, run, jog and I sleep a lot. At times I binge on cheap local street food to stuff myself up and other days I just fast or stay on fruits. I read a lot, listen to music. I write a lot and compose my own music. I work with kids and with adults. I travel a lot and stay put as well. I've a lot of space and time for my own growth and i also give time and energy to my loving relationships. I experience chaos of cities and the silence of night sky. I make lot of plans for future and cherish my past and I also relish the present moment.
Money, recognition, vast circle of friends, facilities, luxury, drugs, alcohol, family or nirvana. Nothing really matters. Absence of any of above can never devoid one from the joy of life.
What matters perhaps is right balance of many things and the courage to take out from your life - things that are sucking energy and have no positive use whatsoever.
Life here is beautiful, peaceful and meaningful. Everything about Mysore is a reason to smile. Compassionate, helping and kind people, lovely climate, scenic horizons, affordable lifestyle, possibilities of numerous learning avenues and a place full of opportunities.
I am living in small room in the outskirts of city, almost the end - next to a beautiful lake and bird sanctuary. My monthly expenses here usually do not exceed Rs.5000 including home rent and everything else. This is where I have been very clearly discover the recipe of joy.
I think what makes my life wonderful here is - balance - presence of all ingredients of life in right quantities. I spend hours working hard and hours sitting watching the sky. I meet strangers, people of all walks and I spent hours with myself. I walk, run, jog and I sleep a lot. At times I binge on cheap local street food to stuff myself up and other days I just fast or stay on fruits. I read a lot, listen to music. I write a lot and compose my own music. I work with kids and with adults. I travel a lot and stay put as well. I've a lot of space and time for my own growth and i also give time and energy to my loving relationships. I experience chaos of cities and the silence of night sky. I make lot of plans for future and cherish my past and I also relish the present moment.
Money, recognition, vast circle of friends, facilities, luxury, drugs, alcohol, family or nirvana. Nothing really matters. Absence of any of above can never devoid one from the joy of life.
What matters perhaps is right balance of many things and the courage to take out from your life - things that are sucking energy and have no positive use whatsoever.
