The Pedestrian Crossing- Finale

 

The Finale

“I am waiting for the day my father returns back from pilgrimage. He will get me lots of gifts, my favorite Barbie Doll and new clothes. I am studying hard these days because he wants me to become a doctor. I want to fulfill all his dreams and see him smiling…”

 

After saying this, Zohra had tears in her eyes. She believes that her father has gone for Haj. In reality, her father is no more. He was killed by a group of militants. Her family made her believe that he was sleeping while he was about to be cremated. They told her that this is how one goes for a pilgrimage. She waits everyday for her father to return. But why did her family do this to her? Zohra’s mother says that they didn’t want their daughter to indulge in sorrow. A sorrow forever! A grief of losing her father!

On an everyday basis we come across such situations that make us re-think our entire existence. It makes us re-think how blessed we are. Like Zohra, can you think of losing your beloved one and then waiting for them, throughout your life? Can you sit on the doorstep everyday and wait for that loved one to return who has gone forever? But my question to you is, why do you feel that you are blessed only during such situations? Why do you go to the Almighty’s abode only in the moments of crisis?

You might be an atheist. You might not consider Him to exist. But don’t you too feel blessed when everything comes back to normalcy! You say that science rules the world. But doesn’t a voice of gratitude rise inside you? Aren’t you grateful when you get the job you desired? Aren’t you grateful for the moments of happiness? You are! I know. You are thankful to the circumstances if you are an atheist. You are thankful to Him if you are not an atheist.

I want to point out something. You self realized, loved yourself, discovered yourself and developed a beautiful perspective. You are thankful but only for the BIG things in your life. Doesn’t it seem to fail? Everything fails. Are you thankful for that red light across the street that signals you to cross the road? *part 1 reference* Are you thankful for that marking on the pedestrian crossing? Are you thankful for the good construction of roads while crossing the road? Are you thankful towards the BMW’s *part 1 reference* that make your crossing the street adventurous?

No. Most of us are not. But some of us have a gift.

Sabar and Shukraana.

( Patience and Gratitude)

It’s easy to say thank you for the big things. But what about small things? What about your hands, your eyes, your ears? What about the food you get to eat? What about the house you live in, which might be old but protects you from the wrath of the season? What about the maid who does all your chores and bears your tantrums? What about your friend who just texts you to ask if you are doing well? I might quote a thousand of questions. I can go and pray in times of adversity but what about the times full of prosperity. Are you not thankful for all the good that He has done for you? The worst part is that we start losing hopes and control when it takes too long. We tend to abuse all the creations of Almighty. We tend to end it up. We soak ourselves in the depths of negativity and failures. We become our own demons. Is it all worth it?

We mostly value something or someone after we lose it or that person. Loss brings out the value. Loss brings out the gratitude. Why can’t happy times bring gratitude? Look at your children who have grown up to be such beautiful humans. What about them? Aren’t you thankful for them? Look at your parents who care for you ,earn for you and love you beyond all measures. Did you go to them and said thank you today?

We are grateful for the things that happened because we wanted them. We are not grateful for the things that happened for our benefit. The essence of life lives in the institution of thanking even the minutest happening that makes our living easy. Do you say thank you to the waiter at the restaurant, you go daily to? Now you might just quote that it is his duty, afterall. Dear friend, what if, your single thank you could make his entire day?

If you are grateful for the adversities and have patience that better things will happen, you will make it up to your life. Just believe that whatever is happening is happening for your benefit and progress. Thank Him for all that He has done for you. Say that you Love Him and believe whatever He does for you. Thank Him every day. Trust me, your life will become the best version of itself.

 

This road that we are destined to cross, will see us go through a hell lot of downs. Times will not be good. But the truth is that courage will take you across the street. Courage is not climbing world’s highest mountain peak. Courage is not made up of war and bloodshed. Courage is not made up of combat. Courage is a quiet war that you fight daily. Courage is a dim softness that flickers even on your darkest days and reminds you that you are progressing. The Pedestrian Crossing will have all its sharp turns. But remember, that cross the pedestrian crossing  so well that it is worth watching for Him above! If you think that you are going through the worst time of your life, I just want you to remember, it is not. You are doing a mind-blowing job. I am proud of you!

I hope we meet while we cross the street together. Till then,

Mil jaaye to shukar kar,

Na mile to sabar kar.

(If you get it, be grateful for it,

If you don’t get it, just be patient, it’ll come to you.)

-G.

 

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