Analogy for Relations

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(Simple, kind way to save relations and stay strong)

·    *Inspired write up. Dedicated to Twinkle - my dear friend

It’s of utmost important to have a positive, motivating inner circle. Conversation with  such souls usually leaves one motivated, brimming with new recipes for My Mind’s Café.

A routine conversation drifted to maintaining relations, it’s importance and the best ways to handle them amicably.

I casually remarked, “Some relations are like bedsheets with manufacturing defects (In Hindi language we refer to it as kapde ke kaan hain). No matter how carefully you try to fold them neatly, one corner will always jutt out in the most obnoxious way giving it a very untidy look.”

Hearing this my friend laughed and said, “I look it from a different perspective. Some relations are like that subject in your school life, no matter how hard you study, try to revise, you never cross beyond 80 marks,” she remarked.

“That’s such a beautiful and an interesting analogy. Comparing a relation to a subject which is difficult or one dislikes, as it brings down your total aggregate (means your wholesome life.) Wow! Its so profound,” I replied.   

I continued, “It sounds funny too, to say my XY relation is like a Punjabi language for me. No matter how hard I try to learn, I can never cross 85 and it brings down my % from 99 to 96 %. If we delve into deeply, there is a hidden deep meaning,” I paused and thanked her.

Just as I have to study Punjabi, to be able to pass my class in school, similarly I need to work on that relation too in order to pass the class of life. 

She remarked on a lighter note, “Many of your blog write ups have churned from our talks. You owe me a treat.”

" Off course!, anytime, as always, " I chuckled. 

Please write in comments section about your views about this analogy.

Which subject is your relation, mine is Punjabi. Yours?

Love,

Juju


Comments

Komal Singla said…
Really interesting n thoughtful!!
March 30, 2024 at 9:42 AM
Arushi said…
I guess I get my insight from her too! Also mine is biochemistry :')
March 30, 2024 at 10:29 PM
Preetinder Sidhu said…
Very nice analogy used .
Write-up is profound and insightful.

March 31, 2024 at 2:27 PM
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