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Finding balance amid chaos
September 8 is an auspicious day. It is packed with around five events and functions, each demanding our attention. My husband Ezhil and I have been racking our heads about managing this heavy day for a week. Our calendar looked messy, with functions and no room to chill.
One of the functions is our own house, Pooja, which can’t be delayed further. We considered avoiding one or two events. But deep inside our hearts, it felt bad. The love and warmth the inviters showed made us drop that plane. There is no other way; we should rush from place to place, ticking the boxes but not enjoying anything. That feeling sucks.
We considered dividing the schedule among us and attending individually, but that would mean we would miss a great day out together, the warmth and love of our kin and kith’s, and, more importantly, the function itself. I have always loved these colorful functions filled with energy and enthusiasm. Deep inside my heart, I felt if they were scheduled on five different dates, it would be absolutely great. But sure, it is not possible.
“The most beautiful things are not associated with money; they are memories and moments. If you don’t celebrate those, they can pass you by”. — Alek Wek
