nandoosky - Tattyappa’s journal

Posted on April 28, 2010 
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Nandoosky,

 

Some things that I wish to share with you are, perhaps, too adult-like-thoughts to be shared with a child like you. However, I do find it important to put them in a place where you can see, read and reflect upon when you grow up.

 

There are times when you do a lot of things with a lot of enthusiasm, keenness and personal initiative. Painting, for instance. Or the craftwork. I have seen you immersed in these activities for long stretches of time with no need for any handholding. Swimming is one more such activity. I feel wonderful on those occasions.

 

There are also times when you are reluctant to do some things as suggested by Kutta or tattaya. While you love dancing and would not want us to discontinue your dance classes as a part of our (mock) threats,  I do find you less enthusiastic about doing your dance practice at the pre-agreed times.

 

Those moments are very interesting for me, as a parent. Dozens of thoughts, reflections go through my mind in those short intervals of time. Many of those thoughts are so precious for me to leave behind – as these thoughts range from highly elevating to the absurd J

 

Needless to say, we can take refuge in the ‘why should I do ?’ for any piece of suggested action in life. In fact, it is important that we question every aspect of life without exception. I believe there is nothing holy and beyond question. Our norms, practices, choices are all open to be questioned.

 

There is one truth, however. Any area that one wishes to pursue in life needs a lot of devotion. It needs a lot of unconditional commitment and dedication. Rigour in what you want to do and pursue,  enormous amount of patience, appetite to put endless hours of hardwork are minimal criteria for any of us to achieve anything in life.

 

I know these are all words that are from the adult world and would make no sense to you. However, you will be one even before we realize.

 

I would want you to know that tattyappa has a million things to share with you and find myself challenged to be able to share this with you in your language. Poor education of mine has not helped either.  Some time soon, you will chance upon this somewhere and have fun reading this up.  I hope I will be around for another round of tongue-lashing or a huge ‘KKT-Huggy’ from a grown-up Nandoosky.  To me, both are equally endearing.  (Apr 28, 2010)

  

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