A Ray of Light | Rising from the Ashes

A chance mail from a long lost friend triggered off some dormant sweet memories of my under graduate days. I, in the course of time, undergoing many events and mis-adventures & travelling via different routes, had callously forgotten some of my good friends.


It took me two days to pick up the mobile and make a call to him. To say, that I was embarrassed, would be an understatement - for, I was wondering what explanation should I give for my absence. We spoke for a long time and I was having tears in my eyes for having known such an understanding person. Also, have a deep regret that I have been selfish and self engrossed way too long that I didn't understand or bother about his misadventures and pit-falls!


Here I am at this juncture of life - contemplating what to do and whether I should be going for that said surgery......and there he is ...battling his own demons and coming out victorious in the Civil Services Examinations after so many long years and so many attempts! During our graduation days, both of us were heavily involved in extra curricular activities and enjoyed many a good healthy discussions! But as years passed by, the experiences in life soured the color of life that we had. In his case, he fought it with all his might and came out. In my case, am still battling and have lost the will.


But while hearing him speak, that 18 year old in me has started to signal out that she is still alive somewhere. The positive energy which had ceased to surge....has sprung a little. One main lesson that I learnt from my friend is to never stop loving one self and one's dreams.....for they come true if you believe and persevere. I had stop loving myself long back. But not now. It may take some time but I will definitely love myself and my dreams back with full heart and love.


Thank you. For rising from the ashes as a phoenix does and for showing me that it is possible.


Most importantly, thank you....for never ever stopping to be my friend!