‘Is
everything fine?’
That was
the question from many of my blog readers in the past few weeks.
“Why there
were no new blog posts in the last two months?”
Yes, that
was the longest ‘Lockout’ in the history of Cyber Diary. The reason was very
simple. I was suffering from what generally called a ‘Writer’s Block’. I didn't
feel like writing anything in the blog. I was watching my blog rank dropping
from the eighties to the seventies and now to a pathetic 62.
There could
be many diagnosed and 'undiagnosed' causes for the pathological condition. It is
true that I had a fall resulting in an ‘ankle twist’ and ligament injury two
months back. My leg was put on a synthetic cast for about 20 days and I walked with a crepe
bandage for a few weeks. My mind was active. My body was active too. But I
couldn't write anything.
Knowing
very well that some of the past New Year resolutions exploded like a rocket
mid-air, I had a few for this year too. The one that said I will have a blog
post every week has already broken within the first fortnight!
What did my ligament injury teach me? Never say
‘No’, when someone tries to help. I used to politely refuse any help from
anyone thinking that it will be a burden for that person. I had thought that I should
not get unduly obligated. I now realized that it is nothing but pride that
prevents us from taking the help of others. We need to depend on each other. It
is necessary for true bonding between people.
My leg was sprained (ligament was injured
because of the ankle twist) while I was attending a meeting in an unfamiliar
city. I cannot forget the blessings I received through people whom I didn't
know till that time. Mahesh and his team took me to the hospital. The doctor who
was busy with his orthopedic surgery was kind enough to examine the X-Ray
without any delay. As I couldn't move around, it was the local staff who packed
my personal luggage. One of them brought an ice-pack and applied continuously
on the injured area. Another gentleman went to the station and changed my
tickets and got allotted a lower berth for comfortable travel. They brought two
pillows so that I could keep my leg up during the travel. When I reached the
destination early morning, my colleague was waiting for me with a hot cup of
coffee in the flask.
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Back home, my wife and children were too eager
to assist me in everything. I enjoyed the privilege of being served meals on
the bed. I didn't have to do any house hold chores I meticulously carried out earlier.
I didn't have to rush to open the door when the bell rang. I could enter home
with the shoes on and could keep them near my bed instead of the shoe rack kept
in the balcony. My daughter didn't ask me to iron her uniforms in the mornings.
I could blissfully sleep till late in the morning and got out of the bed only
after the coffee and the newspapers were placed. My driver John took extra care
of me wherever I went.
When we get an opportunity to be served by
others, we need to accept that with humility and gratitude. That can motivate
us to serve others, including the strangers, with added enthusiasm and
sincerity. The world will become a better place when there is continuous caring
and sharing between people. A realization that we cannot live without depending
on others can strengthen our relationships with others. That can certainly
shatter our ego, selfishness and pride.
Wishing all readers a very Happy New Year!
Post what you feel about this below or mail me at sibi5555 (gmail).
© Sibichen K Mathew
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