Happiness Bubble
Over the past four decades, I have realized that we
all live in our own minds and create a bubble which acts like a shock absorber
in adverse situations of our lives.
I often used to discuss with my mother that she would
portray her life as perfect and happy. She would praise her children, grand
children, relatives and everyone associated with her. For her ( my mom), her husband
was the best, her children and their spouses were excellent and everyone loved
her and respected her. I would often remark, ‘Mom, things are not so perfect as
you say so!”. She would gently ignore and reply, “ My life is blissful and God
has been very kind with me always.” This continued for some years till few
months before she left on her higher journey.
On a routine short visit to Delhi, over evening tea,
I told my father, “ Popsie, mom lives in a make belief world where everything
is perfect . Why doesn,t she face the reality ?” My Popsie replied, “Your
mother is happy, why do you want to disturb her? She is in a positive, gratitude
state of mind.”
Momsie came with tea, her usual smiling self and we
all sipped tea in pure bliss. After this short conversation, I never ever
brought up this topic with my mother and I am happy about it. She left few
months later.
Seasons changed, years flew by. It,s been almost 63
months ever since my mother left. Now this same thought resurfaced. Every time,
I speak to my father, he is always happy and contented, all praise for
everyone. For him, his life is perfect and he feels blessed and thankful every
single moment. I was on the verge on making the same mistake about showing him
the harsh reality. Some unseen force held me back tightly. It seemed as if my
mother was conveying from the parallel world , “ Raju, your dad is happy, let
him be, why do you want to break his happiness bubble! Everyone lives in a bubble in
their minds. It is very important for their emotional and mental security.
Never ever puncture anyone,s happiness bubble.”
My lips curved and smile came on my face. I have a
happiness bubble too.
I pray to almighty that, nobody,s happiness bubble
gets punctured. Lets all stay afloat in our bubbles, bouncing higher in our
lives whenever we hit a rough patch.
Love,
Juju.