The RAINBOW

As I child I loved the rainbow... I associated it with the fairy land. On one end,I imagined, there are huge and dangerous giants and on the other end pretty and lovely fairies, who could make any of your wishes come true...Major part of this imagination was triggered by Enid Blyton's novels which used to set my mind free from the bounds of the real world and travel as far as I wanted.

As I grew up, my perception and thoughts about the Rainbow changed, however, I never stopped loving the Rainbow. Even now, I feel so thrilled and joyous after seeing the rainbow. Love to stare at it in awe and wonder, while my thoughts associated with the "Rainbow" create turmoil in the inner recesses of my mind.

I feel the rainbow is nature's way of expressing that after rough times better days are definitely on their way. Hardships are surely followed by path of roses. How the bright rainbow magically appears on the canvas of the blue sky, after even the worst possible showers. The seven colors symbolizing the beauty and brightness associated with life. The "VIBGYOR" where each color holds its own special meaning .

V: Violet, symbolizes peace and harmony. The harmony of my mind and soul. The inner peace within, which is my most precious possession. Talking about harmony and peace, I remember reading: As per Chinese culture, violet symbolizes peace as it is the combination of red(known as yang) and blue (known as yin)

I: Indigo, symbolizes mystical borderland of wisdom, self-mastery and spiritual realization. Indigo is the color of the deep midnight sky.While blue is the color of communication with others, indigo turns the blue inward, to increase personal thought, profound insights, and instant understandings.

B: Blue is the coolest color, a color which soothes the eyes... the color of the ocean, the blue sky, a color I deeply associated with imagination and dreams.A color associated with my own calm and sweet little world. Yes, it is my favorite color. As I paint a picture, and my brush moves on the rhythm of blue... my thoughts travel to beautiful but sometimes unknown destinations... I sore high on the wings of imagination. Yes, that is the land of my dreams.

G: Green indicates live and vivacity. Green is the color of nature. I associate it with youth and liveliness. I attribute it to growth and prosperity. Here, comes the luxuries we dream about. Money, name and fame. Green : an integral part of life.

Y: Yellow symbolizes purity. Thinking of yellow, a picture of a beautiful, warm, bright and sunny day dawns upon the canvas of my mind.As pure and essential as the life giving sunlight. To me it means sunny days are always on their way. It may be cloudy today, but it can never be cloudy always.

O: Orange is a dynamic color. To me it symbolizes curiosity. Life is an adventure, live it and enjoy it. Explore the world around, explore yourself. There are so many questions answered. Lets take a plunge into the ocean of knowledge. Lets keep exploring, keep moving and keep living. Orange adds fuel to my creativity and imagination.

R: Red is color of passion, the fire within us. The spark which keeps us alive. I deeply associate with love of near and dear ones, which is one of the most integral fuel for our lives. It brings focus to the essence of life and living with emphasis on survival.

That is what the beautiful colors of the rainbow mean to me. May our lives be full of all the colors of the rainbow. Also, I deeply wish; may the rainbow continue to inspire you each time when you see it, as it continues to inspire me till day. Do take the time to spare some time to this beauty of nature, which though common, is one of the most soothing and wonderful natural phenomenon.

As for me, the rainbow will always continue to strengthen my belief on one my favorite proverbs: 'Every cloud has a silver lining'.

With love... to the Rainbow

A bend in the road is not the end of the road... unless you fail to make the turn

Life is a voyage, a journey full of mystery, adventure, passion, love and affection of near and dear ones. Its a song which each heart has to sing, but the notes are different.

As we undertake this journey of life, there are several twists and turns. There are some sunny as well as some cloudy days. As we walk on a road, at times we may encounter a bend in road. Does the bend end the road? Certainly not, similarly in our voyage on the highway of our lives, there may be bends and twists, circumstances which tend to lower our spirits and passion, situations which tend to extract all our strengths, which tend to shake our belief and faith. However, should we become a victim and surrender ourselves to the adverse conditions? We need to take the turn... a positive turn to recharge ourselves.

There is no denying that sometimes the clouds of grief and depression do make their way into our lives, but we must keep the fire within us burning... The spark alive. We should continuously add fuel to that spark, cause once the spark is lost, we are left lifeless, we breath and eat but we are no longer "ALIVE".

One question which might dawn upon your inward eye is : how to keep the fire within burning, how to keep the "SPARK" alive... Its by self-belief, belief in yourself. Belief that you have the power to transform today into a better tomorrow. Dream of that tomorrow and slowly your dreams will take the shape of reality.

I know it sounds difficult... However, only you can help sail the ship of your life through the rough storms of depression and despair. Be the navigator... "Rest if you must but dont you quit"

The power of self belief comes slowly but steadily by practice, by cultivating this as a habit.
Make positive affirmations for yourself and tell them aloud to yourself daily. Let it sink deep into the sub conscious mind. Slowly it will become a part of your character. Believe " You Can and then You Will".

I urge you to continue believing in yourself, dreaming of the most beautiful tomorrow and the universe will conspire to turn your into reality and believe me : best will come to you.